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.
EDIT 2025; La qualité a beaucoup baissé, clairement de meilleures options à proximité.
Beau café avec leur spécial avec céréales que je recommande fortement. La nourriture est excellente quoiqu'un peu cher, mais ça vaut la peine. Nous avons très bien mangé les plusieurs visites que nous sommes allés.
Le choix est varié & goûteux. Les plats sont extravagants & délicieux. Tout les ingrédients étaient frais. Tant la présentation, que le reste tout était excellent. Je recommande à 100%
Decent brunch place in Montreal! They have a nice big private room you can reserve if you are a big group of people/friends! Food wise it's alright, small menu, limited selection, nothing too fancy but it's tasty. They have a nice selection of coffee drinks!
Ambiance sympathique & le staff est très aimable. Si vous voulez un brunch hors du commun, inspiré de cuisine libanaise/syrienne, c'est le bon endroit!
Looooove the labne toast, the pomegranate molasses gives it the perfect acidity & taste the waffles+chicken was also amazing! The service took some time but it's understandable, it's crowded. Will definitely come back
Went for brunch for my 29th with my girlfriend & 2 other friends & had the best service ever. Our server, Youssef made it extra special offered goodies on the house & was super nice! Would highly recommend!
What a fantastic experience at Barley Bar! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel right at home. Everyone was incredibly friendly, attentive, & made sure we had everything we needed. The food was absolutely delicious-creative, flavorful, & beautifully presented. Each dish was executed perfectly, & you could tell the chefs put a lot of thought into the menu. The service was top-notch as well. Our server was knowledgeable, efficient, & made great recommendations, ensuring we had an enjoyable & seamless dining experience from start to finish. Highly recommend Barley Bar for anyone looking for excellent food, great service, & a welcoming atmosphere. Can't wait to return!
Jan 1, 2025
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Menu intéressant pour le petit dej & le brunch. Influences méditerranéenne (Liban surtout). Nourriture ok. Prix trop élevés pour ce que c'est. Ambiance correct, sans plus. Recommend, pour un essai.
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!!
Superbe expérience. Superb experience. Great menu Bon menu Great latte, take it with cereals Bon late, prenez le avec cereales. Matcha is great too Le matcha est bon aussi.
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.
