Across the reviews, Byblos Le Petit Café comes across as a warm, cozy spot with a calm, sunny atmosphere, a décor that blends bohemian charm with Middle Eastern touches, and a menu that offers a wide range of Persian and vegetarian options, plus gluten-free bread on request. The food is praised for bold flavors and nostalgic touches, with many diners raving about the feta omelette for brunch, the variety of egg-based pies, the traditional Iranian breakfast, dizi, and dips like hummus and beet spreads, with several dishes described as memorable. The staff and service are frequently noted as friendly and helpful, though several reviews flag slower service during busy times, occasional missteps with timing or table management, and cleanliness or upkeep issues in some visits. The venue is described as both a hidden gem and a great place to share plates with friends or family, especially in good weather when windows open to create an airy terrace, while winter seating is described as cozy. Price points are described as reasonable by some and overpriced by others, and a few reviews caution that expectations can vary and that the experience can be inconsistent. Overall, the consensus is that Byblos Le Petit Café delivers a distinctive, comforting Persian-influenced dining vibe with opportunities to explore a broad menu, but visitors should be prepared for occasional service delays and a few maintenance flaws.
I love this place as a cafe strictly. The food is, as most people have mentioned in reviews, lackluster. Good chocolate cardamom cake, but I probably wouldn't have supper here again. You really want to stay for the atmosphere, but the service is always terrible. After returning multiple times, it seems the staff begins to ignore you after coming by once, & will not clear your table until you leave...dirty plates with bones were left on our table after we were done eating & were not cleared for 30+ minutes even though we wanted to stay for tea afterwards. Consistently poor service & rude waitstaff, unfortunately.
Ce resto a bien changé au fil du temps. Petites portions avec un mauvais mais très mauvais goût, le café imbuvable & la propreté du resto laisse à désirer. De plus, les propriétaires ne sont pas réactifs aux différents commentaires que nous envoyons tous. C'est terminé pour nous, nous irons ailleurs.
Jan 27, 2026
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Nous étions 4 convives, un dimanche pour le brunch & l'hôtesse française a oublié notre présence (a fait passer une autre tablée avant nous) alors que nous attendions depuis 20min
Ils nous on mis à une table où les serveurs nous frôlaient toujours…
Les plats sont arrivés désynchronisés & 2 des convives avaient quasi terminé lorsque j'ai demandé un suivi pour les plats manquants.
2e oubli…
les 2 plats d'omelettes au fêta restantes sont alors arrivés. On s'entend que lapparence & la préparation des 2 assiettes n'auraient pas du prendre 20min pour completer la tablee. C'etait une apparence de vomi/ bon gout toutefois.
Ils n'ont pas desservi les assiettes & tasses vides durant notre presence ni demandé si nous aimions ou avions besoin de quoique ce soit (rechaud café ou autre)
Je met des etoiles pour la forme & la renommée. Total fail
what an adorable cafe! so warm & comforting & the food follows suit! I hadn't tried food of a similar style before & it was delicious! Im definitely coming back. the prices are really good for the quality. the meat puree & the rose jam were so good i shoulda ask to bring some togo! very kind staff with such good attitudes even when they are so busy!!
highly recommend!
I know this cafe resto for more than 10 yrs. The owners are amazing. Food used to be always good. Its still ok but not the same as before. I hope the make it better; specially Khoresh Aloo & Ghorme sabzi!
Sep 20, 2024
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J'aime beaucoup ce café à la charmante ambiance dans le Petit Laurier. Leur omelette fêta est succulente. Leur thé à la menthe également. Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas plus de prise mais le cadre est très agréable
Petit café iranien sympathique où la cuisine maison est agréable pour ceux qui aiment la découverte. Le seul désagrément est le terminal de paiement qui n'offre pas le pourboire avec option, autre en $, que des options en %, ce qui fait qu'on paie du pourboire sur les taxes !!
Mar 17, 2024
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The food was quite delicious, & the waitress very friendly.. The only thing I wish was different is the seats.. They weren't very comfy.. But I still had a wonderful time & I'd definitely go back to Cafe Byblos!
La nourriture est délicieuse, mais le service n'est pas du tout à la hauteur. Les plats arrivent dans n'importe quel ordre & prennent une éternité avant d'arriver, même pour un simple café. En plus, les serveurs ne reviennent jamais à la table une fois les commandes passées & les assiettes servies. Bref le service & le profesionalisme sont assez discutable mais la nourriture y vaut tout de même la peine.
