Chez Téta emerges from reviews as a warm, welcoming Lebanese spot with a casual, lively vibe and a strong emphasis on house made bread, fresh ingredients, and generous hospitality. Diners rhapsodize about the manoucheh varieties, dips, fattoush, hummus, and wraps, plus standout beverages like cardamom latte and rose latte, with sfouf and pistachio rose cakes cited as memorable finishes. The food is frequently described as flavorful, authentic, and comforting, with many noting that the flavors remind them of home and that the portions are satisfying for the price. The ambiance is described as cozy and inviting, sometimes bustling, with a terrace in summer and a buzz that can make the place feel busy, yet staff are repeatedly praised for friendliness, attentiveness, and quick service on large orders. A few reservations appear about peak times, where wait times and occasional mix ups can occur, and one or two mentions of limited seating or noise. Overall the consensus is that Chez Téta delivers a remarkable Lebanese dining experience in Montreal, with reliable quality, memorable desserts, and a sense of being part of a family run neighborhood gem.
Oui le café est bon, mais le personnel c'est autre chose. J'ai été mise à la porte car c'était « une période de rush ». Cela faisait à peine 30 minutes que j'étais installée & que je travaillais sur mon ordinateur. Mon café n'était même pas fini. Experience client 0!! Le ton du personnel était passif agressif.
The service was amazing. Everyone was hospitable & kind. The food (manouche) was all very fresh & delicious & tasted like authentic Lebanese manakeesh. The coffee was strong which is just my preference & the cafe was really cozy
Ça fait 3 ans que mon conjoint & moi venons à l' occasion dans ce café. Tout est toujours excellent! Autant les manouchés que les boissons 10/10 à chaque fois!
Délicieux, tout simplement. Tout goûte l'amour, la fraîcheur & la vie! Je recommande vivement.
Le café libanais est délicieux & servi dans une tasse mignonne comme tout!
This is the second time we came here. The food ? Average. We asked for hot sauce. They brought cayan pepper & told they don't have the sauce. We had to wait to be seated, however we didn't get napkins, forks or any services!! For a place like that, this is weird! For the drinks, the lemonade was good.
I don't recommend this place, since I gave two chances & not satisfied!
Super bel endroit ! Le service est rapide & le personnel est chaleureux. Nous avons pris le halloumi de bacon & le halloumi de téta & ça fondait en bouche.
I made the mistake of ordering the chicken sandwich & it was honestly terrible. It was basically a big piece of bread with almost no chicken inside. No garlic flavor, no seasoning, nothing - just dry bread.
& when you finally hit a piece of chicken, it tasted old, like it had been sitting around & then reheated in the microwave. Dry, rubbery, & completely flavorless. I couldn't even finish it.
Maybe their man'ouche are okay, but the chicken sandwich is a disaster. If you're thinking of ordering it, do yourself a favor & don't. Total waste of money.
In response to the owner:
Thank you for your response. The distinction between aioli & garlic sauce is not really the issue. The problem is simply that the sandwich I received had very little chicken, very little flavor, & the chicken that was there tasted dry & far from fresh. That was my genuine experience.
Reviews exist so customers can share their experiences openly. Suggesting that a customer should not express their opinion publicly because the restaurant didn't have the opportunity to correct the situation is not how feedback works.
I'm sure many customers enjoy your food, & I'm glad if your ingredients are usually fresh. Unfortunately, the sandwich I received did not reflect that standard.
In the end, reviews don't create bad impressions - experiences do.
Amazing fresh Manousheh 🥰😊 love to go there enjoy a nice warm meal. Cardamon latte is amazing. 😘 I recommend the plate so you get the dip & the salad which I love the seasoning.
Chez Teta was a 10/10 experience.
From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional. They took their time explaining the menu & sharing their recommendations with genuine smiles, never making us feel rushed - yet everything came out so quickly. It's rare to have that balance of attentive service & efficient turnaround, especially with a large order.
You can really feel their Lebanese culture in the way they host - warm, generous, & sincere. We truly felt like family. While we were waiting for our big order, they even served us coffee on the house, which was such a thoughtful & appreciated gesture.
& the desserts are a must. Everything is made in-house & absolutely delicious. The sesame sponge cake is light & unique, & the pistachio rose cake is perfectly balanced & full of flavor.
Exceptional hospitality, fast service, & incredible food. We'll definitely be back!!
Feb 12, 2026
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We arrived here for lunch on Saturday afternoon, it was quite packed but we were able to get seated in 15 mins.
The waiters/host were very welcoming & friendly
I ordered lahm bi ajin, zatar bread, falafel roll, coffee, hummus, cardamom latte & rose+pistachio cake... Everything tasted very fresh & yummmmy!!
This place doesn't take reservations... So you show up & wait for your turn to be seated. Friendly staff but very limited places available. Good food quality though a little bit pricey... I recommend Halloumi bacon... alson hummos & muhammara were very tasty (ask for freshly made hot bread with it). desserts are limited & tend to sell out very fast... We end up eating the Nutella Halva manoucheh, the only available option... But I don't recommend it as it was overcooked & more like a dried Nutella pie.
I've been coming here for a few years & have always appreciated the excellent food, espresso & service. Today we came as a group of 5 including a couple with an infant for brunch. Within 40 minutes we were made to feel rushed by the staff who asked twice if we were done despite someone clearly still eating their manakeesh (more than half the dish was still on the plate & they were attending to a crying infant). I completely understand the need to ensure tables are turned over in a timely fashion on a busy weekend, however this felt aggressive & unfortunately ruined our experience. As such I don't see myself returning on a weekend nor recommending this place for brunch.
