Bistro La Cité Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	6 am - 6 pm
Tuesday	6 am - 6 pm
Wednesday	6 am - 6 pm
Thursday	6 am - 6 pm
Friday	6 am - 6 pm
Saturday	6 am - 6 pm
Sunday	6 am - 6 pm

Monday

6 am - 6 pm

Tuesday

6 am - 6 pm

Wednesday

6 am - 6 pm

Thursday

6 am - 6 pm

Friday

6 am - 6 pm

Saturday

6 am - 6 pm

Sunday

6 am - 6 pm

Bistro La Cité is described as a family run spot with warm, friendly service and a neighbourhood feel, offering a broad breakfast and pastry lineup at very reasonable prices. Despite being tucked in an underground mall, the atmosphere is repeatedly called cozy and welcoming, with plenty of regulars and a sense of community around Galeries du Parc. Menus feature breakfast sandwiches, waffles, croissants, biscuits, pastries, French toast, paninis, and a variety of coffee drinks including dirty chai, and orders picked up via Uber often arrive warm, well packaged, and with cute notes. The food is generally praised as tasty and filling, with standout treats like raspberry cheesecake and strong pastries, though a few items such as a croissant egg can be thinner than expected. Service is frequently described as attentive and cheerful, with staff described as friendly and bilingual, contributing to a memorable, hidden gem experience rather than a typical cafe stop. Overall, Bistro La Cité is seen as a reliable, welcoming choice for breakfast or brunch that locals seem to love and return to.

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Jordan

5.0

Just passed by while on my shift & wow this place is such a rare gem. Amazingly beautiful mom & kids working hard, the food was absolutely to die for & so was the ice coffee. 100% recommend this bistro to anyone & everyone

Jun 28, 2025

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Jader

I had a lovely experience at Bistro de la Cité on Avenue du Parc. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, & the service was very good. I had the pleasure of sitting inside, where I could enjoy my meal in a quiet, clean environment. The staff was completely bilingual, which made it even more comfortable. It's a perfect spot for a relaxing breakfast, & I would definitely recommend it.

May 21, 2025

Simon

Super bistro ! La qualité est super & les propriétaires aussi je recommande fortement.

May 1, 2025

Leo

Amazing bistro, very welcoming staff!

Nikhil

Very cool & sweet family run bistro! They are really kind!

Apr 29, 2025

Naomi

We found this small & lovely bistro during our visit in Montreal. We are so grateful to found this place, because everything was perfect. The breakfast was delicious & the whole staff were so friendly & welcoming! Thank you for making our trip to Montreal so special.

Oct 19, 2024

Aravindh

Fantastic food, service & atmosphere. This bistro is located in the basement of Cinema du Parc building. I got the breakfast combo, which was filling & delicious. The staff was very understanding about my dietary restriction - vegan customization exists. Loved the cheerful service & background music; would heartily recommend!

Mar 15, 2024

Hiba

Dès mon premier pas au BISTRO LA CITE, j'ai été accueillie par un sourire chaleureux qui m'a immédiatement fait sentir comme chez moi. Le service est, sans l'ombre d'un doute, le meilleur que j'ai jamais expérimenté. L'équipe est non seulement efficace & professionnelle, mais aussi incroyablement accueillante & attentive à chaque détail. La nourriture est un véritable régal pour les papilles. Chaque plat que j'ai eu le plaisir de déguster était extrêmement bon, préparé avec une finesse & une passion qui se ressentent à chaque bouchée. Il est évident que tout est fait avec amour & joie, ce qui rend l'expérience culinaire encore plus spéciale. Je vais au BISTRO de LA CITE tous les jours, & je peux affirmer sans hésiter que c'est l'une de mes meilleures adresses à Montréal. Que ce soit pour un café matinal, un déjeuner entre amis ou meme juste un moment pour soi, ce lieu a toujours quelque chose d'unique à offrir. Je le recommande à 10000% ! C'est plus qu'un simple café, c'est une oasis de bonheur au coeur de la ville, où chaque moment passé est agréable & mémorable. Si vous êtes à Montréal & à la recherche d'une expérience culinaire authentique & chaleureuse, ne cherchez pas plus loin !

Nov 4, 2023

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