Barley - Bar à Céréales
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Barley - Bar à Céréales
Opens Today at 9 am
| Monday | 9 am - 3 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am - 3 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am - 3 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am - 3 pm |
| Friday | 9 am - 3 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am - 4 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am - 4 pm |
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Display Allpancake(48) brunch(41) matcha(34) waffle(22) recommend(21) toast(20) halloumi(20) barley(18) chicken(16)Page 1 of 1 - 18 Reviews
Veijah
This place used to be amazing, the type of place you would want to gate keep. However, my last experience was very disappointing, the main issue was our server. She did not use a pen & a paper to note my order with my friends (we are three in total). Each time we order, whether drinks or food, the server would come back at least 3-4 times for each step of the service just to verify if she took the proper order.
1. My friend A ordered a matcha. She ordered 2 because she thought that my friend B wanted to order one of her suggestions.
2. My friend A & I ordered an appetizer to share. The server never ordered it. Finally we received our main meals, then that's the only moment when the server realized we never received our appetizer. It is notable that her excuse was:'The kitchen's receipts are currently not functioning, so I must write everything for them to do the orders. I forgot to write & send the appetizer.'
3. I said I was thinking of ordering something savoury as main. She suggested the chicken with a waffle. I ended up choosing the halloumi, but I received her suggestion instead.
4. It is important to also note that we were the first & only customers at that moment. It took at least 5-10 minutes for me to receive my cereal latte, which was the first order made, nothing else.
5. When we were about to pay, there were 3 bills in total. The server forgot to take off the appetizer we never received. When she took it off my bill, she never gave me the corrected copy. Instead, she gave me the old one, & simply applied my new balance in the payment terminal, as she said:'I remember the amount by heart.'
All of these back to back issues could have been minimized if the server had a pen & a paper in the first place. It was upsetting when it happened way too much. The only reason why we even tipped 15% was because the server seemed nice, & it's a restaurant I used to enjoy visiting. I hope such calamity wouldn't happen again, specially when there's only one table in the restaurant.View more
Sophie
J'ai adoré bruncher ici!
Le pain doré crème brûlée était délicieux sans être trop sucré & joliment apprêté. L'assiette halloumi était très agréable à partager, tous les ingrédients étaient frais & les quantités balancées.
Le service était excellent avec des check-ups réguliers & un ajustement de l'assiette.
Je vais absolument revenir ici & essayer les autres items sur le menu!View more
Hasen
If you're looking for a fresh & exciting brunch spot in Montreal, Barley Bar à Céréales is a must-visit. From the moment you walk in, the stylish yet cozy atmosphere sets the perfect tone for a laid-back meal. The staff is warm, welcoming, & attentive, making sure every guest has a great experience. Even during busy hours, service is efficient, & the team is always happy to offer recommendations.
The food? Absolutely fantastic. Their pancakes are beautifully presented & packed with flavor, while their avocado & beet hummus toast is a standout-creamy, fresh, & perfectly seasoned. Their halloumi platter is another crowd-pleaser, offering a delicious balance of textures & flavors. Of course, the main attraction is their cereal bar, where you can mix & match classic & unique cereals with various toppings for a fun, customizable treat.
Barley isn't just about great food-it's about the whole experience. Whether you're there for a quick coffee, a leisurely brunch, or to get some work done in a welcoming space, this spot delivers. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out!View more
Eliza
We walked in with birthday balloons, & right off the bat, Youssef was so accommodating - suggesting where we can put them for the birthday girl. We felt right at ease, with his kindness & banter. Once the birthday girl arrived, he offered her a birthday drink. It was very sweet & thoughtful. We ordered our food & drinks & everything was absolutely amazing. I had the fried chicken waffles, while the rest had the fried halloumi dish & the avocado toast. The coffee was also so delicious. Afterwards, Youssef brought over a taste of their caramel-hazel nut pancakes, & the matcha pancakes. It was such a wonderful treat. It was so wonderful feeling their hospitality & their attention to detail, & Youssef just wanted us to have a great time. He also gave us a tour of their speakeasy - we can't wait to come back!! We had the best experience, highly recommend!!View more
Wendy
Halloumi plate was great! Matcha pancakes are a bit salty, & the taste of matcha is really subtle, but it isn't too sweet, which is good. The portion for the pancakes is really big, it gets a bit boring so in my opinion it is best shared. Chai latte has ginger, which feels great to have in winter. It's sprinkled with cinnamon on top. We reserved for 3 people at 9:45am on a cold December 23rd, Monday, but there was no need to.View more
Federica
I had the halloumi platter & a cereal latte & both were delicious. The halloumi platter had some perfectly grilled halloumi, some mouhammara & labneh (both super tasty!), a perfectly soft boiled egg, some tomato & cucumber & warm pita. The flavors were on point & the meal felt balanced & not heavy. Will definitely come back!View more
Kugan
I recently revisited this establishment after a positive experience last year when I ordered the Gaufre Farcie au Halloumi avec Poulet. On my previous visit, the dish featured delicious sweet potato waffles with cheese in the center, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Naturally, I expected the same this time, but to my disappointment, the menu had changed, & the price had increased significantly. What I received instead was a regular waffle with chicken, which was underwhelming at best. For the same price, I could have easily gone to another breakfast spot nearby & received better quality food. The flavors were bland & did not remotely compare to the original dish I had previously enjoyed. Furthermore, I noticed that when ordering online, the price for the same dish is even higher. I fail to see what justifies this increase-there was nothing special about the regular waffle with a meager portion of chicken & eggs that I was served. To add to the frustration, the restaurant's website still shows the dish with the original, correct waffle, which is misleading & only adds to my disappointment. The quality of the food has noticeably declined, & the changes to the dish are baffling. What was once an exceptional meal is now a subpar offering at an inflated price. This establishment needs to reassess its menu, pricing, & overall quality if it hopes to retain customers.View more
Melissaverp
First time at your restaurant, food was fresh, warm & delicious, even though we waited almost 45min before receiving our halloumi dishes. Our iced coffees were great too! Thank you Dana for your smile & efficient service 💗View more
Tara
Hands down one of the best meals I've had in a long time ♥️. The matcha pancakes & the halloumi platter were delicious, beautifully presented, & perfectly balanced!! The service was also just lovely & I'm so glad we could have real Lebanese food!View more
Jad
Went to have brunch in a spot that locals where raving about, but had a huge line up. Ended up walking down the block & popping in Barley with a friend. Great atmosphere, i had the avocado toast it was great. Portion is ok, not generous. Coffee was standrad. Friend had the halloumi plate, they spent the whole day raving about it. If you are in the Atwater area & want to grab a bite, you should give this place a shoot.View more
Marie
Le bar à céréal.. je me questionne encore sur le nom du resto le lien avec le menu/concept. Le menu n'offre qu'une seule option contenant des céréales. Bref, clairement pour moi le concept n'est pas exploité à sa juste valeur. Le service était ok. L'assiette halloumi était ordinaire. L'assiette de pancake au matcha par contre était bien balancé avec le chocolat blanc & les fruits. Le chai latté par contre était excellent !View more
Youf
Very nice brunch spot! Staff is friendly & the food is great. I really recommend the sweet potato & halloumi wafflesView more
Farhana
The food was so good & I would recommend the halloumi plate to everyone because it is so good just chief kiss. I am personally not a sweet brunch person so i loved it! & also their latte tastes so good. We also had salad & pancakes which were good too! & the salad my sister loved it! 🎀🌷✨ People complains that the place is a bit pricey but i would say the atmosphere, the service & the food is worth it! Because i have been there thrice now & every single time the girls were so sweet & nice! 🤍View more
Laurent
Première fois. Via uber Découverte suite à «Coup de Food» Gaufres au Poulet"; une gaufre de patate douce farcie au halloumi, garnie d'un poulet pané aux céréales & d'un oeuf ensoleillé. Le tout est agrémenté d'une sauce épicée à l'érable & d'oignons verts. Gaufre moelleuse, goûteuse, fromage bien présent. Belle couleur. lourd un peu à mon goût Pas eu de sauce à l'érable :( 4/5 Limonade 5/5 le "Elle & Jane" : un matcha glacé rafraîchissant enrichi d'un sirop de lavande. Très bon. Conseil: Brassez un brin avant de boire, sans quoi la lavande reste au fond 5/5View more
Melanie
The service was amazing. I have tasted many matcha pancakes but by far Barley's is the best one. I also tried the halloumi plate (big cheese fan) that was also delicious. It was a reasonable price for everything i got. Very cute place.View more
Yasmina
Halloumi plate & house pancakes are so good & service was wonderful! Definitely recommendView more
Trish
My friend really wanted to try this place & I was a bit skeptical because of its 3.9 rating but decided to give it a try anyway & actually enjoyed our experience! The matcha pancakes were delicious. I'm glad I ordered them in the "mini" version (not shown on the menu but you can ask for it) because they were super heavy & filling. The halloumi plate on the other hand was light & tasty. I enjoyed it. Cocktails were also delicious & I have nothing bad to say about the service as opposed to most reviews here. They were friendly & efficient & I was even there during peak hours on a Sunday.View more
Maegan
The food was good, the pancakes were heavy but yummy, could be nice with an added fresh aspect. The halloumi plate was very yummy, a different breakfast than the norm. The cereal milk latte was cool looking. Thankfully we didn't have to wait too long to be seated on a weekend.View more