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.
Went this morning for breakfast with my hubby & kids. Family owned business with excellent, super-friendly service, & delicious food! We had a few different types of breakfast sandwiches as well as a waffle. Everything was really tasty & the prices were extremely reasonable. The atmosphere isn't ideal, simply because it's located in an underground mall, but it really has a neighbourhood feel to it, & all the customers that we saw coming in & out seemed to be regulars. We really loved it & would highly recommend.
The best cafe in Mtl!
Love the pastries & breakfast sandwiches, & dirty chai is always perfect. I order on uber often & it's always warm & fresh, well packaged & with cute messages.
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.
I am from out of town & was looking for a place to order breakfast from. Ordering from this place was an amazing choice, the food is filling & great. & the smoothies are amazing. They even included a sweet pastry in our order. 10/10
I somehow found this place on door dash & this is some of the best breakfast bagels & baked goods I've had. Everything was REALLY REALLY fresh & was worth it. My current goal is go through there whole menu.
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.
This place is really a hidden gem, located in the lower floor of the building. We had a croque matin, Canadian omelet breakfast plate, brownie & a slice of the Boston pie. Everything is fresh, homemade & delicious. The owners are lovely & the place, although small, has a cozy atmosphere. Will definitely come back in our next stop in Montreal!
Jun 29, 2024
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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!
I would give 100 stars if I could, best customer service & great food! Give a try to this place, owners are very sweet, bread & breakfast are really delicious. LOVE IT
