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Café Cherrier

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$$
OPEN11 am - 10:30 pm
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Café Cherrier Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Café Cherrier serves as a refined cornerstone for those seeking classic bistro fare within a sophisticated atmosphere. The menu highlights traditional French culinary techniques, focusing on seasonal ingredients and carefully prepared dishes that prioritize flavor balance and technical precision. Patrons encounter an extensive selection of staple plates, including duck confit, fresh seafood platters, and artisanal charcuterie boards. The interior design emphasizes timeless aesthetics, featuring large windows that bathe the seating area in natural light while maintaining a steady, professional pace of service. Guests appreciate the reliable consistency of the kitchen output, which consistently emphasizes high-quality proteins and produce. This establishment maintains a commitment to authentic preparations that respect historical culinary traditions while catering to the discerning preferences of a metropolitan crowd looking for substantial, well-crafted meals in a central urban setting.

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Reviews for Café Cherrier

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on Google4.3 (1700+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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Review Summary

Café Cherrier is widely regarded as a long-standing Montreal institution, cherished by many for its classic French bistro atmosphere, consistently pleasant terrace, and reliable menu offerings like steak frites, onion soup, and brunch staples. While many patrons praise the attentive, professional service and authentic Parisian vibe, experiences remain notably mixed; some diners enjoy excellent, high-quality meals and professional interactions, while others report issues with inconsistent food preparation, occasionally inattentive service, smaller portion sizes, and excessive noise levels. Despite varying opinions on recent value and the occasional unavailability of menu items, the restaurant continues to draw loyal regulars who appreciate its charm, location, and overall experience, even if some believe it faces challenges in maintaining its historical consistency.
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Food was very good. Steak frites perfectly cooked, salads good, soups good. Service was definitely spotty. Extremely difficult to get attention, took 30 minutes to order, & waitstaff was relatively rude.

Jun 14, 2026
on Google
5.0

We visited Café Cherrier for Sunday brunch & really enjoyed it. They offer a special brunch menu from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays & Sundays. We both ordered the croque monsieur, & they were excellent. The croque monsieur comes with salad & fries.

Our waiter was very kind & attentive. There was a small mix-up with our order due to a communication issue-English was his second language & we only speak English-but he corrected it quickly & even brought us a complimentary fresh-squeezed orange juice, which was a thoughtful gesture. The cappuccino was also very good. Overall, a pleasant brunch experience with friendly service!

Jun 9, 2026
on Google

Il manquait plusieurs choses au menu :Plus de vin rose, plus de salade aux lardons ,plus ,plus de boudin & ceci pour un mercredi soir a 19.00 pm ???

Jun 4, 2026
on Google

We really enjoyed the food (awesome meal salads), cocktails, the lovely vine-covered terrace & attentive service. & the prices were reasonable for a mid-range bistro/brasserie.

May 24, 2026
on Google

La salade au volaille n'était pas aussi bon que l'habitude. Le service est excellente. C'est toujours un plaisir d'être servi par le serveur qui est là depuis 38 ans! Il est très gentil & efficace!

May 14, 2026

My goat cheese salad was delicious, maybe a little too many greens, but then again it is a salad. My date's bagel with smoked salmon & cream cheese was very decadent. The service was good.

Nov 4, 2025
on Google

Delicious food & outstanding service!

I was fairly impressed by how simple & still tasty the dishes were. I took a salad & a dessert, & both were copious, well-prepared, & had great presentation.

Also, the service was great & super quick! Definitely coming back if I happen to be in the area.

Oct 7, 2025
on Google

In for an early NYE dinner at the bar. The Table d' Hote menu was limited but excellent choices. I had the Oysters Rockefeller, an add-on entree, they were outstanding. On to the menu a nice charcuterie plate & mixed green salad, then to the Salmon en croute & shrimp & lobster pasta, the entrees & mains were excellent along with Victor's service & nice vibe at the bar, & a nice bottle of Marsannay Pinot Noir - Bourgogne. We'll be back soon!

Jan 2, 2025
on Google

Le café Cherrier ne déçoit jamais au niveau de l'ambiance. Toutefois, je suis déçue de leur offre au niveau des options sans gluten. Pour le dîner, même la salade de chèvre chaud ne pouvait pas se faire faire sans gluten, puisque' tout le chèvre avait déjà été pré-monté sur une croûte'. J'ai trouvé mon second choix, les moules marinières, ordinaires. Les frites qui les accompagnaient l'étaient aussi. Finalement, je pense qu'un endroit comme le café Cherrier peut se permettre de garder une petite quantité de pain tranché sans gluten, congelée, afin de pouvoir en offrir à ses clients sur demande (tout comme ils servent la baguette au début du repas à la majorité des clients). Je comprends que le pain sans gluten frais ne se conserve pas bien, mais en garder congeler est une option tout à fait abordable, & cela ferait toute la différence pour des clients qui ont une allergie alimentaire bien frustrante!

Nov 22, 2024
on Google
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3.5

Déception totale côté nourriture. Salade de foie de poulet insipide. Moules, bouillon beaucoup trop salé idem pour les frites.

Nov 14, 2024