Barley - Bar à Céréales serves as a dedicated destination for grain-based nutrition, focusing on bowls crafted from oats, granola, and various ancient grains. Each dish incorporates a blend of plant-based milks, fresh seasonal fruits, and assorted seeds to create balanced flavor profiles. Patrons select from an array of pre-configured combinations or customize their bowls with premium toppings like nut butters and superfood dusts. The minimalist interior aesthetic mirrors the clean, health-oriented culinary philosophy prevalent in modern cereal-centric establishments. Alongside these primary offerings, the selection includes specialty coffees and prepared beverages designed to complement the texture of the grain foundations. Precision in ingredient quality remains the hallmark of this establishment, ensuring every preparation meets specific nutritional standards for discerning individuals seeking efficient and structured nourishment throughout the year.
Barley - Bar à Céréales is widely recognized for its vibrant Middle Eastern fusion brunch and visually appealing dishes, with the matcha pancakes and halloumi plate frequently highlighted as standout menu items. While many visitors praise the flavorful food and stylish, cozy environment, experiences regarding service speed and consistency vary significantly, especially during peak weekend hours. The restaurant is notably popular and can become quite noisy, which some patrons find challenging for conversation. Although some diners have noted concerns regarding portion sizes and recent menu changes, others continue to appreciate the unique culinary offerings and the ability to make reservations, making it a well-known spot in the heart of the city.
Beautiful space & very friendly, accommodating servers! The food was nothing short of phenomenal! Our party got the Avocado Toast, Turkish Eggs, Halloumi Plate, & Chicken Waffles - we recommend every single one :)
The drinks were a bit underwhelming, unfortunately. They have a variety of specialty coffees, but the flavours of the Miso Caramel Latte & Almond Croissant Latte didn't stand out. I'd say it's best to save the money on drinks.
It can get quite busy, especially on weekends, so make plans to arrive early or make a reservation!
Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing from start to finish.
My wife & I had a reservation for 12:00 PM & arrived at 12:10 PM. The restaurant clearly states that reservations have a 15-minute grace period before the table may be given away. Since we arrived within that grace period, we were shocked when the hostess informed us that our table had already been given to a walk-in customer because we were'late.' When we politely expressed our frustration & pointed out that we were still within the restaurant's stated policy, the hostess became defensive & dismissive rather than acknowledging the mistake.
To make matters worse, we were then asked to wait an additional 15 minutes, despite there being an empty table available when we arrived.
Once seated, the service continued to be poor. It took approximately 20 minutes before our server came to take our order. After ordering, we waited 45-50 minutes for our food. During that time, multiple customers who were seated after us, & were being served by the same waiter, received their meals well before we did.
When our food finally arrived, our server didn't even bring it to the table himself. Throughout the meal, he never checked on us, never asked if everything was good, & generally ignored us. We noticed that other tables received much more attentive service, including follow-up to ensure everything was going well.
The overall impression was that we were unwelcome from the moment we walked in. What made the experience even more frustrating was the apparent expectation of a generous tip despite the lack of basic customer service. Tips are earned through good service, & unfortunately, the service we received fell far below average.
Mistakes can happen in any restaurant, but what matters is how staff handle them. In this case, there was no accountability, no effort to correct the situation, & no concern shown for the customer experience. We left feeling frustrated, disrespected, & unlikely to return.
Showed up on monday at 11am, door is locked, it's closed. Google says it's open, their own schedule on their front door says they are open on mondays. Turns out you have to check their instagram to realize they are open Wednesday to sunday only.
Jun 8, 2026
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Très beau café, cuisine délicieuse & service impeccable. Je le recommande sans hésiter, pour une belle expérience différente du classique deux oeufs bacon.
Amazing brunch spot!! We loved the Matcha pancakes & the halloumi plate. We also ordered the specialty coffees, which were great!
Overall, loved the food & coffee here & will definitely be back.
We were worried when we saw 3.9 stars… & I can't understand why that is the case. The food here AMAZINGGG here. The caramel miso iced latte? Incredible. The waffles? SO SOFT, anything with the pita bread is a MUST!!! Service was friendly & we walked in without a reservation. Overall such a great experience.
Beautiful place
Very respectful service
Fair price
Ordered Chicken+ Waffle. Chicken was very delicious, waffle was good, coleslaw on waffle doesn't match with the waffle & sauce & chicken. Often unpleasant taste.
Also ordered cereal latter, very delicious & tasty. I will try this again.
