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.
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
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Very friendly & cozy atmosphere. Very wonderful, professional & courteous staff . Very wonderful family business. Rosa is nice. Delicious espresso coffee.
Best restaurant in the La cité mal, we've been coming here for over 3 years, it's a family run business, & they are the best, please come by if you want a great service, food, & sometimes free croissant
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.
So lucky to have stumbled across this family-owned eatery. The owners are so welcoming & know their customers by name, & meals are prepared quickly. The food was wonderful-they make all their pastries in house & the croissants are so so good. The morning bagel sandwich & the omelette are awesome too!
Jul 3, 2024
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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!
Absolutely wonderful experience, the staff were some of the most genuine, kindest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. The food was terrific, as expected! Such a welcoming atmosphere, we felt right at home. Thank you so much!
Best coffee & food in the area. & the staff is so lovely. Rosie is such a sweetheart Update from 2024: They still have amazing food & are as lovely as I remembered from years ago.
C'était notre première commande, agréablement surprise, un petit cadeau dans notre commande. Très agréable que les gestionnaires pensent à leurs clients. On à pris un sandwich poulet, bacon chipotle, un BLT & deux croissants. Le sandwich chipotle etait excellent, le BLT pourrait avoir une sauce en plus, les croissants étaient super aussi. On va très certainement recommander !
