Bar Le Sparrow draws strong praise for a lively yet cozy atmosphere and a varied brunch menu, with highlights like a salmon plate, Turkish eggs, and a popular naan breakfast sandwich, plus solid drinks and friendly service. An attractive terrace and a romantic night vibe are noted, while some visits mention inconsistent food quality, portions that feel small for the price, and occasional slow or understaffed service; overall many would return to try more of the menu and to see what the upstairs space becomes.
The food was pretty good, but when we got there, we were told to just have a seat in one of the reserved tables (we had a reservation) & that water will be served to us. When we sat down, there were no menus & no server who gave us water & we had to ask the bartender who walked by for them. Another group we noticed came after us & they had to ask the table beside them for the menus too. While we were ordering, it was 1 hour into happy hour (& them opening) & were told they ran out of oysters, which is crazy because they close late so what if all the other customers wanted oysters for the night? For the bill, there wasn't a server who came by so I just went up to the counter to pay. Overall, it took a while to just even order & we were there longer than we expected.
This is a great place. One of the original bars that helped shape what Mile End has become today. It has that perfect mix of character, history, & a laid-back vibe that's hard to find. Definitely worth stopping in if you're in the neighborhood.
Tout d'abord, le steak était brûlé & sec. J'avais commandé un médium saignant & il était assez dur. La salade était constituée de feuilles de laitue & de 3 bouts de cornichons mince avec à peine un filet de vinaigrette. Cependant, la salade de chou était excellente & les frites aussi. De plus, le dessert était beaucoup trop salé. Finalement, le service était lent & peu chaleureux.
The service was great & the food came out super fast.
I highly recommend the salmon plate! The side potatoes were really good too.
The ambiance is very nice with good music.
Mar 21, 2026
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Awful service & overpriced, disappointing food. As soon as I walked in the waiters were extremely awkward & made me feel like an idiot. Which I guess I was for spending my money there. My friends & I ordered the cauliflower entrée, the veggies, fries & the Caesar salad, plus drinks. Drinks were fine, fries were ok, but the cauliflower tasted too much of vinegar. The veggie plate was a horrendous letdown. The menu was unclear & our waitress did not tell us what the'veggie of the day was', so I ended up paying 9$ for a few long peppers. Saddest thing ever. When I told one waiter it was not what I expected, he kind of just shrugged it off & didn't offer an alternative or take away the accursed plate I did not want to eat. I expressed my disappointment to the waitress at the end, who didn't show me any special courtesy either. But the worst part of our meal was the Caesar salad, which ended up giving my friend diarrhea within minutes after we left. Because the waitress hovered over me as I paid, I ended up tipping her even though I had received terrible service. The only positive thing was the atmosphere. Love the vintage look of the place, but the food is a waste of money & the waiters just don't know how to treat customers with respect. Sadly a reoccurring theme with Gen Z employees.
We stopped here late at night for a snack & a cocktail, & both were lovely. The vibe is very cozy. We sat outside under the lights & it felt so romantic - such a nice little spot for a late-night stop. ✨
I don't usually leave negative reviews, but I honestly couldn't understand why this place is so highly rated. The service was fine, but the food was really inconsistent. Between the four of us, it was hit or miss (mostly miss for 3/4 of us) - one friend enjoyed her cilbir, but another's'crispy' French toast was mushy. The homemade fries that came with both my plate & another friend's sage eggs were cold & mushy, & tasted like they'd been sitting out, & her egg was burnt. Overall, everything felt a bit pre-prepared rather than freshly made - disappointing for the price.
The service here is consistently awful, which is frustrating because the food itself is actually good. I gave this place four chances, but the experience only got worse each time. Sadly, I won't be back. The service staff's behavior feels disrespectful-not just to customers, but also to the cooks who clearly care about the food.
Étant irlandais de confession, en profitant d'un de leurs cocktails sur leur super terasse au couleurs de mon pays, je m'y sens comme dans mes pantoufles. Seul bémol: la quantité des breuvages ne reflète pas la soif qui sustenstrait mes ancêtres.
if you're in the greater montreal area you'll be KICKING yourself for not coming to this one of a kind culinary explosive experience, yes explosive with joy & good times all around fr fr. literally no cap. I'd like to give a shoutout to my waiter Rachel who filled my visit with fantastic service & funny, light hearted jokes. to say she knows what she's doing behind the bar would be an understatement. 5/5 would recommend again, again & again a 3rd time
