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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Shaila

5.0

Best experience ever, the owner is the sweetest woman alive! A true gem.

Aug 5, 2025

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Jordan

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

Vicky

The owners were the first to make me feel like downtown Montreal isn't just full of people who don't care about you. You come in once, & they remember your order, ask how you've been… They're the sweetest! The food is super filling, & the drinks are amazing. Truly a hidden gem!

Mar 24, 2025

Bárbara

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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