Au Coin presents a distinguished culinary experience centered around artisanal pizzas crafted with premium ingredients and a selection of fresh, vibrant salads. The charcuterie offerings provide an exquisite complement, featuring expertly cured meats perfect for sharing. This establishment masterfully blends classic techniques with contemporary flair, ensuring each dish is both familiar and exciting. Patrons can expect a thoughtfully curated menu that emphasizes quality and flavor in every bite. The atmosphere is refined yet approachable, making it an ideal destination for a delightful meal.
Au Coin is widely celebrated as a stylish and trendy destination in Montreal, praised for its cozy atmosphere, beautiful open kitchen design, and authentic, lively vibe. Many guests rave about the high-quality, delicious sourdough pizzas, fresh salads, and standout items like the scrambled eggs and house-made butter, often noting the excellent value for the level of craftsmanship. While the majority of visitors experience welcoming service and attentive staff, some reports highlight inconsistencies, including occasional long wait times, a lack of reservations, and varying service quality depending on the shift. Despite these mixed reviews regarding operational efficiency, the restaurant remains a popular local gem for its curated music, impressive wine selection, and overall charm, with many patrons expressing a strong desire to return for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Really loved Au Coin. From the moment you walk in, it has that trendy Montreal buzz - great music, beautiful open kitchen, stylish design, & a warm but lively atmosphere.
The food was excellent. The soft scrambled eggs with ham, cheese, bread, butter & jam felt simple but perfectly done. The yogurt bowl was fresh & beautifully presented, with fruit, granola, honey & chocolate. The potatoes with sauce were rich, crispy & full of flavour, & the salads looked incredibly fresh & generous. Even the coffee was excellent.
What stood out most was the plating & attention to detail - honestly, it was surreal. Nothing felt random. Every dish looked carefully thought out, but still effortless & natural. The service had the same feeling: friendly, professional & relaxed.
Definitely a 10/10. Great food, great ambiance, & a place I'm already looking forward to going back to.
Such a nice gem with antique furniture! Such a cozy vibe, the wine list is vast, they've worked really hard to offer plenty of options! The pizzas are amazing, the crust is perfectly thin, the staff really know their stuff, great experience overall!
Super resto, déco & atmosphère incroyable, menu très bien fait & délicieux. Je donne 4 étoiles pour le service qui était un peu trop lent & mêlé à mon goût, surtout pour un Lundi soir, mais bon, ça arrive! Belle découverte, je reviendrais sûrement en été!
I just tried to sit on the terrace for a meal. I was seated immediately, given water, & then completely forgotten about. I was told no alcohol on the terrace (fine), & the table beside me (that was seated after me & another kind patron) got a round of cocktails while I was ignored & so was the other kind patron. He had a copy of The New Yorker so perhaps he had more patience to sit through the humiliation ritual of waiting. They received the illegal cocktails before anyone looked my way.
I came for lunch 2 weeks ago & the radicchio salad tasted like it was dressed in congealed brown butter, BUT the puffed bread was delicious enough that I wanted to come back to try the pizza. I suppose that won't be happening soon as this was a truly negative experience.
If you advertise yourselves as a neighborhood restaurant & don't take reservations, it's not nice to make your neighbors feel like fools. I hope this can change as this is exactly the type of restaurant I love & would continue to support.
Service absolument déplorable. Nous sommes venus à plusieurs reprises car la qualité de la nourriture est vraiment bonne. En revanche le service est pitoyable, ils essaient d'adopter une attitude effortless mais sont juste désagréable & méprisant. Personne n'est attentionné, il faut relancer pour tout que ce soit pour avoir plus de pain, que notre commande soit prise ou recevoir la facture. Tout ça combiné à la taille ridicule des portions ainsi que leurs prix ! (15$ une tranche de pan con tomate c'est vraiment prendre les gens pour des abrutis). À fuir ! Vous serez mieux accueilli au Tim Hortons
Food is absolutely delicious, & I loved the atmosphere. The music is so well curated, I honestly need their playlist. The sourdough pizza is a game changer, & don't skip the madeleine; it instantly transported me back to childhood.
Très mauvaise expérience. J'ai commandé un toast aux oeufs & on m'a servi une portion ridicule : un demi pain brûlé avec un peu d'oeufs. Quand je l'ai signalé, la serveuse a reconnu que ce n'était pas normal & a repris l'assiette pour corriger.
Quelques minutes plus tard, une autre serveuse est revenue & a littéralement jeté l'assiette sur la table. Quand j'ai expliqué que je n'avais pas aimé le service & que je préférais finalement retourner le plat, elle m'a répondu mot pour mot que j'étais'méchante'.
Je n'ai jamais vu un service aussi irrespectueux. Le manager a essayé de rattraper la situation, mais c'était trop tard.
Ce n'était pas ma première visite & à chaque fois le service a été catastrophique. Les serveuses sont vraiment malpolies. À éviter absolument.
It's refreshing to see a new restaurant that values customer service as much as quality of food & interior design. Smiling service people unafraid of eye contact & genuine chill vibes Is surprisingly rare these days. I had the anchovie tomato toast with soup & quite literally was blown by the flavor n fullness of the squash soup. What I love is the obvious attention to detail without waiters feeling the need to explain everything-this tells me they know their value & trust I'll see it too. Extra points for being able to use my laptop while eating :) looking forward to going back!
