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Barley - Bar à Céréales
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Barley - Bar à Céréales

Little Burgundy
3.9$
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Barley - Bar à Céréales Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Barley - Bar à Céréales

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on Google3.9 (1300+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Barley - Bar à Céréales is repeatedly praised for a flavorful, imaginative brunch menu and a playful cereals concept, with standouts like matcha pancakes, halloumi plates, Turkish eggs, avocado toast, and a fried chicken waffle that many find especially tasty; drinks are generally good but some matcha lattes arrive cold and service can be slow or imperfect with occasional missed or mixed orders, though staff are described as friendly and attentive; the ambience is cozy and stylish, yet the space can be very loud during peak hours and reservations are often recommended; portions range from generous to moderately sized and prices can feel high for the value, though freshness and balance across dishes are commonly noted; overall the reviews portray a popular brunch spot in Montreal that delivers standout flavors and a memorable experience, even as some visits note menu changes, longer waits, and variability in consistency.
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Belle expérience, la bouffe est délicieuse, le service rapide & courtois. Les portions sont vraiment généreuses.

Feb 9, 2026
on Google

No paper menu = one sta

Jan 31, 2026
on Google
5.0

Beautiful brunch place! Tara helped us & she was fabulous.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

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.

Jan 15, 2026
on Google
5.0

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.

Jan 13, 2026
on Google

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.

Jan 3, 2026
on Google

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
on Google

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).

Dec 31, 2025
on Google

No vegan options anymore - really disappointing :(

Dec 28, 2025
on Google
5.0

Amazing food & amazing service

Dec 24, 2025
on Google

Great food great service !!

Dec 23, 2025
on Google

Nice breakfast venue in the heart of Griffintown. Very bright. Healthy choices. Staff is young but surprisingly very efficient.

Dec 14, 2025
on Google

Waffle fried chicken is nottttt good at all, not fresh, I'm not coming back unfortunately.

Nov 29, 2025
on Google

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

Nov 26, 2025
on Google

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
on Google
5.0

Great food! Fast & good service.

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.

Nov 10, 2025
on Google

Parfait !
La nourriture était absolument délicieuse, le service exceptionnel & l'ambiance tout simplement incroyable !

Nov 10, 2025
on Google

Très bonne cuisine ! Je recommande.

Nov 1, 2025
on Google

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.

Oct 12, 2025
on Google

Loved the halloumi plate & strawberry matcha! Soo yummy. Will be going back for them.

Oct 12, 2025
on Google