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.
With all fairness, it is anything but Persian for those who know about quality Persian food. The portions are small, tasteless, & overpriced for what they are offering. I suggest they stick to coffee & pastry if any. I was not impressed, & would not recommend it to my dear ones !
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 $, que des options en %, ce qui fait qu'on paie du pourboire sur les taxes !!
Mar 17, 2024
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On ne présente pas le Byblos, véritable institution, j'ai commencé à la fréquenter en 2002, je m'étonne moi même de n'avoir pas une review depuis, c'est le moment de réparer cet oubli & pour une rare fois, j'y suis allé en soirée & c'est la que j'ai découvert le Dizzy (seulement le dimanche soir) ! Le Dizzy, it's easy comme dirait le monsieur qui nous a servi & nous a montré comment le déguster comme il se doit. C'est plat composé d'agneau, de légumes secs, de pommes de terre & de tomate, accompagné torchi. C'était délicieux ! & les desserts dont j'ai oublié les noms etaient tout simplement très frais & ça termine bien un repas.
Cela fait plusieurs années que j'y vais & sincèrement je suis déçu pour plusieurs raisons: 1) L'eau de table provenant du robinet est dégueulasse.. Cela goûte l'eau lourde plombée & rouillée. Mettez un filtre SVP! Cela fait deux fois que je me fais prendre. 2) L'aquarium devrait être tout simplement enlevée puisqu'elle est malpropre.. Également le gros poisson rouge nécessite plus d'espace.. RIP poisson-rouge. 3) Le service est passable, mais j'ai répété 2x au serveur de m'apportez de l'eau pétillante (étant donné l'eau mauvaise de table) & ça lui a prit un bon 10 minutes sans exagérer. Mais bon, je suis patient dans la vie & je comprends qu'il était le seul serveur. Du moins, il était courtois. 4) La nourriture: c'est le point le plus important pour un restaurant!!! Aujourd'hui, plat du jour pilon de poulet (mal cuit), riz (portion exagérée & avec un goût de beurre trop prononcé) & une sauce hollandaise qui s'est carrément séparée en deux.. Le cost de ce plat: généreusement 5$ pour les ingrédients & oui, le loyer, les employés etc.. Gros maximum 10$.. J'ai payé le plat 27$!!! Pour quelque chose que je donnerais une note de 1/5.. Peu d'assaisonnement, pas de chaleur, mal portionné.. 5) La jeune Barista au comptoir passe son temps sur son téléphone cellulaire.. Ça n'a pas sa place dans un lieu de travail à moins qu'il soit vraiment requis.. C'est un vrai fléau. Vraiment je suis triste Byblos.. 😢Malheureusement j'adore l'ambiance de cet endroit & c'est pratique pour discuter.. Mais, je dois m'avouer vaincu, déçu.. Je n'y retournerai plus.. Surtout pas pour 60$ pour deux repas de si mauvaise qualité... Adieu délicieux pain au miel & eau de rose. Bonne continuité & j'ose espérer vous voir évoluer dans ce monde si compétitif de la restauration.
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You wish there was a place with a warm inviting atmosphere, but not too granola, with rich textiles & natural light, & authentic delicious food? It's Byblos. Grab a small table by the window & have some cardamom chocolate cake with Iranian spiced tea, or a cookie plate to share with a date. Their long group table in the back also makes this place perfect for large family dinners, or work gatherings. Their staff are friendly & considering how great this place is, I'm always shocked there's a free table. Enjoy this place now before it blows up & has a line down the block!
The place is cozy & the old traditional Iranian design making it a calm place to spend an hour. In between there is no parking close to the place. I recommend you to order tea & enjoy the place because the food portion is very small & it isn't worth it to spend money . We heard about their special "Dizy" , which is basically meat/ beans like "Abgoosht" but has to make in special pottery pot & that make it special. However the food was cooked in regular pot & it served only in special pot ( Dizy), it was also cold. The table was not cleaned. They didn't bring spoon for Meze. The waiter was nice guy & had artistic style which made him special.
Cela doit faire plus de deux décennies que cet endroit me faire vivre une expérience culinaire simple & hors du commun. Un endroit familial qui offre les meilleurs brunchs de Montréal!
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Such a cute & pleasant local resto...Byblos serves Persian style cuisine for breakfast, lunch & dinner...organized in their menu by chapters (a very nice concept). The decor in this two room bistro is somewhat simplistic but gets the job done; & you are there to try some interesting takes on dishes that you probably would not normally have had the opportunity to experience. We were a large group & ordered a wide selection from the First Chapter of the menu: Fried Eggs with Dill (very good), Feta Omelet (good...a bit on the salty side), Date Omelet (excellent...a mix of sweet & savory that we have not experienced before), & the Feta/Halva/Sweet Bread plate (very good...nice assortment of jams to apply to the breads & pitas allow for a lot of experimentation). All the meals include tea or coffees (all of which were very good). NOTE: The omelets are not prepared in a typical way & are very runny & loose (see picture for reference...so be prepared). Service was excellent...super friendly & informative with the meal being served quite quickly even though the restaurant was almost a peak capacity. Certainly worth a visit...& after you meal, take a stroll along this section of Laurier to check out the many unique local shops. Enjoy!
One of the very few cute places in Montreal. I love the simplicity in their decoration, & the service is absolutely fantastic. The staff were very friendly & helpful. I tried the plate of the day & I got a rice plate with chicken & some yogurt sauce. It was delicious, my friend ordered the omelette & it was tasty as well. The plate of the day comes with soup, salad the meal & coffee & it cost around 27$ Parking can be an issue.
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!
Food tasted good, not a big variation of vegetarian options (seemed that the dishes were more filling/balanced if ordered non-vegetarian meal). I wish, however, that they upgraded the fish-tank for their pet goldfish. It was really sad to see such a big single fish in a tiny murky watered tank... it was just swimming from corner to corner barely having any space to move... hope this can be easily resolved.
