Barley - Bar à Céréales comes across as a stylish, cozy brunch spot that many guests praise for the vibrant atmosphere, friendly service, and a strong Middle Eastern fusion menu with a playful cereal bar. Reservations are often advised as the place tends to be busy. The food draws praise for balance and creativity, with highlights like the full mezze, halloumi plate, Turkish eggs, and creme brulee French toast, while some diners find the pancakes at times gummy or portions not matching the price. Drinks are enjoyed by many, but some experiences include drinks arriving cold or the matcha latte lacking extra matcha. Noise levels can be high and service can feel slow or inconsistent during peak hours, though staff are generally friendly and attentive. Overall, the experience remains appealing for flavors and vibe, and the concept of mixing cereals adds a fun, repeatable draw.
Fetch happens to be one of my favorite dishes & as a result I have tried it in many places. Just the fact that it is on the menu is a huge deal to me & thank you very much for providing that. Could it be improved yes - just a couple of touches would take the dish from a 3 to 5 star - decrease the amount of fried bread/pita by approximately 50% increase the amount of eggplant by 100% & yogurt & chickpeas by 50% each, & maybe add a few pomegranate seeds more. TLDR decrease bread increase everything else. MB rating 7/10.
Excellent place for brunch with good service. I've been everywhere for brunch & the food here is great & worth the price. My only small comment is it's the first place I've ever been that doesnt have soft drinks/sodas & I find that a bit bad. You guys should start serving juices & sodas on your menu as well, as some of us eat food with that.
We had a generally pleasant experience at Barley Café. We ordered matcha lattes with extra matcha, but unfortunately when they were served, they were already cold. We kindly mentioned it & asked if it could be adjusted, but it remained the same.
However, the food really stood out. The halloumi plate was excellent & full of flavor, & the matcha pancake was absolutely delicious & well prepared.
The service was a little slow, but the staff were friendly, polite, & welcoming, which we appreciated. Overall, it's a nice café with great food, & with a bit more attention to drink temperature & timing, it could be even better.
régulière de ce restaurant que j'apprécie beaucoup, j'avais effectué une réservation plusieurs jours à l'avance. Pourtant, la table n'était pas disponible à l'heure convenue. Je trouve cela regrettable & peu cohérent avec le principe même d'une réservation.
Jan 1, 2026
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Barley nous a été proposé dans un top des meilleurs brunch à Montréal & nous avons malheureusement été plutôt déçu. Le service était si long. On nous a proposé de commander à boire après 20 minutes (la serveuse a pris nos commandes de nourriture en même temps), & cela a pris 1h15 avant d'avoir nos assiettes. De plus, c'est nous qui avons dû demander à la serveuse, car elle n'est jamais revenue nous voir pour nous proposer de l'eau ou autres choses à boire en'attendant' ou tout simplement nous prévenir du temps que cela prenait. Les assiettes arrivées, nous n'avions pas de couverts. Nous avons dû attendre de nouveau 10 minutes, & comme de fait, c'est nous qui lui avons demandé. Nous avons pris le poulet-gauffre (très boff pour le prix, goût/quantité) & le pain doré (rien de fou non plus). À contre coeur, je ne recommande pas ce brunch, pour le manque de service, d'efficacité, pour le manque de quantité de nourriture dans l'assiette (rapport qualité-prix assez décevant).
Absolutely loved my experience at Barley!!! The vibe is so cozy & stylish, the food is full of flavor, & the lattes are top-tier. Definitely my new go-to spot in Montreal & can't wait to come back! btw the Matcha pancakes are a MUST
The matcha pancakes are incredible! It's pretty loud & the service was a little slow, but I went during Sunday rush hour, so it's understandable. Definitely worth it for the pancakes!
Nov 10, 2025
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The Turkish eggs are very good. Fresh bread. Great portions. Excellent seasoning.
The creme brulee French toast was very tasty! Did not expect it to be as good as I thought it would be. Great idea that works really well! Definitely worth trying out.
Such a great brunch spot! Went with friends & we ordered the Halloumi Plate, the Aylwin's Bacon Hummus, & the Matcha Pancakes.The Cereal Latte was also delicious & super fun to drink. The service was great & the vibe was amazing. Definitely recommend doing a reservation because it was busy.
