Barley est perçu comme un spot de brunch vivant et cosy où la carte mêle influences libanaises et touches sucrées de céréales, avec un bar à céréales personnalisable qui accentue l'originalité. Les avis soulignent des plats savoureux et généreux comme les pancakes au matcha, le pain doré creme brûlée, le halloumi et les Turkish eggs, ainsi que des tartines avocat et beet hummus; la présentation et l'ambiance sont globalement appréciées, et le service est souvent rapide et courtois, surtout en dehors des heures de pointe. Cependant les expériences varient selon l'affluence: les temps d'attente peuvent être longs, des erreurs de commande et des plats servis tièdes sont signalés, et le niveau sonore peut être élevé. Certaines critiques évoquent aussi des changements de menu et des portions qui peuvent sembler plus modestes ou plus chères. Malgré cela, Barley reste recommandé pour un brunch original et convivial, et il est souvent préférable de réserver pour profiter pleinement de l'ambiance et des plats phares comme les pancakes au matcha.
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).
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.
I came here for brunch today. The other reviews about the noise levels are very much true. The menu is small with no normal breakfast options. What I found very surprising was that they allow people to bring their pets inside while they eat. Which honestly ruined my experience as I'm highly allergic to dogs. I would not return or recommend this restaurant.
You have to reserve to get a spot here but it's worth it. The menu is very varied & everything is delicious. The coffees are great & really big. Service however was great, but extremely slow. We waited for like 30 min for our food, in the meantime we had finish our coffee. Still recommended to try though. It gets super busy & loud so it's hard to talk.
We had a reservation at Barley Brunch for 3pm, but arrived about half an hour early. The hostess greeted us warmly-super friendly & welcoming-& let us know our table was already ready, which was a nice surprise.
Barley was on my list of top 5 must-try brunch spots in Montreal, based on Instagram recommendations. Overall, the food was decent. The chicken & waffles had potential, but the sauce was a little overpowering for our taste. The salad was okay-not particularly memorable-but the star of the show was definitely the matcha pancake. That did not disappoint. Highly recommend trying it if you go!
We also ordered some teas, & one person in our group who can't have milk was a bit disappointed to find out they only offered milk & not cream as an alternative. It's a small detail, but worth noting.
All in all, the service was fantastic, the vibe was great, & the matcha pancake alone makes it worth a visit.
21 avr. 2025
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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%
23 févr. 2025
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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!
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.
30 déc. 2024
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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!!
Eloise & Yousseff were so friendly & welcoming. Their pancakes & lebanese breakfast plate was delicious & very filling. Would recommend to anyone looking for a breakfast/ brunch.
I've been wanting to try this place for a while & I am not disappointed! My food was served quickly & everything was warm & delicious. Thank you Ashraf for your amazing service. I would definitely recommend this place.
Honestly, food is amazing & been going to Barleys for awhile already & always recommend to friends & family! However, felt really disappointed today as I ordered because not only the price got higher (which is understandable) but the portion shrunk. The Matcha Pancake we ordered is literally almost half the portion of what it used to :( & my croissant sandwich was half the size of my hand... Really want to keep coming here but don't think I'll be going that much anymore :/ felt a bit sad after leaving the store :(
