Café September
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Café September
9 am - 3 pm
| Monday | 8 am - 3 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am - 3 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am - 3 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am - 3 pm |
| Friday | 8 am - 3 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am - 3 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am - 3 pm |
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Born from the love for coffee and surfing, September was built around the excitement of hurricane season.
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Display Allpancake(85) cafe(77) toast(76) coffee(68) sandwich(61) breakfast(48) halloumi(36) avocado(33) brunch(30)Page 1 of 3 - 80 Reviews
Zoey
Foods are amazing the toast & pancakes🤌🏻(+ add up chicken⭐?!!). Drinks are lower than average☹?(can be optional).
We needed to line up for 15mins outside, & get inside order right away. It was too warm with a crowd. If you have a bite of food you will understand thoView more
Caroline
The most amazing way to start a visit to my home-city with a new favourite brunch spot. My partner & I came here for brunch. There was a line-up outside but it moved at a good pace, & once inside it was a bit chaotic. The seating system was unique & we weren't sure we were going to stay, but we decided to stick it out. We are so glad we did. The food was absolutely to die for - we each had avocado toast with added smoked salmon (OMG) & we shared pancakes which were moist, fluffy, & mouth-watering. The cortados we had were yummy & the iced matcha latte was delicious. The staff are so kind. We struck up a conversation with barista Sonara (I hope that's correct), & that catapulted an amazing first day back home (they mentioned Jazz fest was on, & we managed to see Nas). Everything about our experience here was so memorable - the food of course, the staff, & the vibrant energy with Montreal charm. Very worth the wait & seating system. We love it so much we bought merch. You NEED to check this place out. We can't wait to come back.View more
Chazz
Even on a Monday morning this place was busy, & you can definitely tell why. I was very impressed by the tomato soup, & the pancakes were delightful. Super friendly staff. Worth the visit!View more
EM
the hype is real, the line up is long but so worth the wait. Everything was absolutely divine, I cannot wait to come back & visit. breakfast sandwich, tomato soup, grilled cheese, & pancakes did not miss. Order the whole menu if you have to.View more
Eddie
We loved it so much we went back-to-back days for breakfast. The pancakes were even more delicious than they look! No matter what time of day you, you must get the pancakes. It's big enough to be shared for two & worth going just for them. The avocado toast is delicious as well. The plates are more than if enough, so come hungry or be prepared to share. Aside from the food, the drinks were your classic cafe options & delicious. If you can squeeze in dessert, I recommend the chocolate chip cookie. Overall, our favorite breakfast place in Montreal, & we will be back.View more
Fatma
Excellents pancake vraiment, le halloumi toast était particulièrement généreux & succulent , l endroit est super, le service Excellent, la vibe aussi ... un des meilleurs cafe brunch de mtl ... faut juste avoir la chance d'avoir un endroit pour s asseoir. On a aussi essayé le fried chicken burger , le grilled cheese (.spicy ) avec salade & frites . Tout était excellentView more
Sammy
Even though there's always a lineup but its one of my favorite local brunch spots. They provided great coffee. & the food is amazing. We love the Pancake with the maple syrup & butter on top, such a good combination. & i love the halloumi toast, it comes with toast, grilled cheese & mixed veggies on top. It gives the perfect tastes with their dressings. Also the tomato soup is really good.
So happy that we can finally stop by at this place.View more
AM
One of my favourite local brunch spots. Love the pancakes & breakfast sandwich. Honestly every item I've tried on the menu really hit home. Only complaint is the ridiculously long line on the weekends & limited seating as well. Going there has to be a time investment in the mornings which is honestly be a detternt.View more
Laura
Really good food, including the pancakes, & very good specialty coffee & matcha latte. The prices are decent. I would definitely return to eat here.View more
Yusana
September Surf Café is a must-visit in Montreal.
Their Classic Pancakes, Avocado Toast, & Halloumi Cheese Sandwich are the favourites, but the Halloumi Sandwich stands out the most. Its complex, well-balanced flavours never get boring, & it's satisfying to the last bite.
Don't miss the Chocolate Chip Cookie & Matcha Cookie for takeout-they're perfect little treats.
It's easy to spend over $60 for two, even just for breakfast, but the quality & atmosphere make it absolutely worth it.
If you want to avoid the lines, arrive at 8 AM.View more
Megan
Came here on a Sunday morning there was a line however it did move quickly. Tables are limited & mostly filled however we got lucky & snagged one right away. You order & pay at the counter & they bring it out. Had a mimosa & ice matcha they were decent but nothing special. The avocado toast was quite good however I don't understand the hype around the pancakes as they were very dry . Overall not bad I would still come back for the toast.View more
Nahla
Everything was great at this café!
We had the avocado toast, salmon, halloumi toast, chicken salad, & pancakes: it was all delicious.
Definitely a must-visit spot!View more
Bibasse
Délicieux ! C'est le maître mot pour décrire les pancakes offerts par Café September. Sûrement les meilleurs que j'ai eu l'occasion de manger à Montréal.
Mais surtout, surtout, le cadre & l'ambiance donnent envie d'y revenir. Ce style convivial & jovial est parfait pour un vrai boost d'énergie.
Vraiment, un café plus qu'excellent !!View more
Mimi
Sooo good!!! Surtout la soupe avec le grill cheese & les pancakes!!!View more
Sadie
Excellent experience at this cafe... the pancakes were quite literally the best I've had. Grilled Cheese & Tomato soup was also amazing!View more
Hana
The food is top tier. I ordered a Halloumi sandwich & it's soo good, the pesto underneath with arugula, cheese & nuts.🤌🏻🤌🏻 my friend & I also ordered the pancake. It's hella big & fluffy. Despite the waiting time a bit long because it's so crowded but overall soo goodView more
Raya
Amazing brunch !! There is always a line but it moves quickly, the place is always crowded in a good way. The pancakes & egg sandwich taste amazing 🤩 however the avocado&egg toast was not it at all the egg was really cold & not fresh 🫤 love their matcha also 🍵 Would have given it a 5/5 if the place was bigger & if the the egg was ready in the right temperature.View more
Paoly
I'm pretty sure people are often here because of its pancakes & they are right! I must say… you have to order the tomato soup… it was amazing.
It is a popular place so if you don't like to do long lines you may come to early or to late (like 3pm). Anyways… totally worth it.View more
Graham
Yes there's a line & all the tables are taken, but somehow the line moves quickly & seats open up.
The varied menu is delicious & such good value that it sometimes feels like inflation missed September. The pancakes, cashew chicken salad, salted chocolate chip cookie, or nourishing bone broth are some of my favorites. The coffees & matches are especially good, hot or iced. Also, they're thoughtfully open on Monday!View more
Leanne
There is a reason why there were line ups out the door for a Saturday morning. Glad we waited & line moved quickly.
We ordered the breakfast sandwich & deluxe sandwich- my husband said it was one of the best sandwiches he's had.
The pancakes looked incredible so we'll have to order next time.
They have seating both indoor & outdoor.
Will definitely be back- glad we found this gem!View more
Natascia
Loved the vibe, food & coffee of this gem in Montreal.
I had my first breakfast in Quebec here & I felt welcomed.
My pancakes were full of maple syrup & the oat latte was just perfectly done (not too hot, not lukewarm - just on point).
Music was good tooView more
Darren
This place was recommended by a local that I trust & it didn't disappoint.
The pancakes are very necessary & the bone broth will help you survive the MTL winter.
Don't sleep on the avo toast, also a certified banger!View more
Serena
I've been coming to September 2-3 times a month for a few years now & I'll probably never stop going. Consistent coffee & matcha (always delicious, especially when made by barista Sonora). Consistent food (also always delicious). The breakfast sandwich is a fave of mine, as well as the tomato soup with grilled cheese. I do love the pancakes & the halloumi toast as well! But really you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I find the prices are well worth the value. Only downside is the seating areas since it's normally so packed. I recommend going on a weekday if you can or close to when they open on the weekend.View more
Raphaël
C'est la saison des rhumes. Je tousse, je me mouche, mes articulations me font souffrir & ma gorge me douille, mais si je me retrouve aujourd'hui avec une extinction de voix, c'est parce que j'ai passé la journée à m'exclamer devant les crêpes extraordinaires du Café September ! Je plaisante, bien sûr - c'est encore mon virus qui tient à me démontrer l'étendue de ses talents.
Cependant, les crêpes (ou « pancakes », à 14 $), elles, sont véritablement exceptionnelles. J'aimerais pouvoir vous les décortiquer & vous expliquer ce qui les rend magiques, mais je ne suis qu'un simple gastronome émerveillé. Serait-ce le babeurre qui fait la différence ? La cuisson parfaite lui donnant une croûte dorée & une chaire moelleuse, légère & souple ? C'est un plat tout simple en apparence, mais je me dois d'applaudir copieusement le chef ou la cheffe pour en avoir maîtrisé l'art.
Les convives, eux, doivent maîtriser l'art de se dénicher une table dans ce café bondé. Pas commode, commode ! Même un mardi ordinaire, à 11 h 30, ça grouille de monde venu « déjeunetter ». Alors, on reste patiemment debout dans une section du restaurant, guettant la moindre table qui se libère. C'est comme un jeu de chaises musicales au ralenti. On pourrait souhaiter une meilleure organisation, mais on pourrait aussi affirmer que, à la rigueur, c'est le concept même du restaurant. & avoir un concept, ça fait distingué.
Un concept ne suffit pas ? En voici un autre : l'éclatement de la sphère intime. À la quantité de monde au pied carré, il faut accepter de partager son oxygène avec des inconnus, & si votre voisine a une voix stridente qui vous vrille les tympans, vous seul recours est de prendre votre mal en patience. En somme, cette atmosphère effervescente n'est pas de tout repos & vous vous incitez vous-mêmes à déguerpir dès la pose finale de votre fourchette.
Hélas ! Que voulez-vous ? Les gens sont friands de bons déjeuners, & les déjeuners du Café Septembre, euh, September, sont très bons & pas trop chers. Vous pourrez certainement vous rassasier pour moins de 25 $ par personne. Un réconfortant chocolat chaud (4,30 $), un sandwich grillé au fromage généreusement beurré avec son onctueuse soupe à la tomate (15 $) & vous voilà gavés à plus ou moins 20 $. Pour du plus costaud, on commande, sur un lit d'agréables frites texturées, un burger classique absolument dégoulinant de sa savoureuse sauce (19 $) - attention à vos vêtements… j'ai appris à mes dépens qu'elle traverse avec aisance le sac en papier. Splich - splach - splouch, une belle flaque sur mes pantalons. Dans l'ensemble, le menu propose un répertoire soigné de vos mets favoris du matin, sans fioriture.
Le décor suit la même philosophie : minimaliste, rehaussé de touches amusantes & originales, dont des planches de surf, un portrait de Bill Murray, une porte de bois travaillée qu'on devine étant celle d'origine, des petites ampoules ici & là… On crée ainsi une impression d'espace bien aéré, nous évitant ainsi de nous sentir coincés & oppressés au milieu de cette multitude de gens affamés.
En somme, le Café September tire brillamment son épingle du jeu sur la mythique Rue Notre-Dame Ouest en servant un déjeuner classique & de qualité à prix compétitif. Victime de sa popularité (notamment auprès de sa jeune clientèle), j'éviterais à tout prix de m'y pointer en gros groupe… mais l'endroit convient joliment pour un tête-à-tête délicieux & efficace. Un dernier conseil, & je vous en conjure : ne faites surtout pas l'impasse sur les crêpes !View more
Joshua
If you're hunting for a fantastic coffee & brunch experience, this is the place to be! I've explored nearly all of Montreal's hottest spots, & I can confidently say this gem ranks in my top three! The pancakes? Absolutely out of this world! You simply can't miss them!View more
Batsala
The pancakes & avocado toast were delicious. Probably the best avocado toast I ever had. Grilled cheese with tomato soup were great. The orange juice was fresh. Hot chocolate was goodView more
Jorge
Café September is a must try, & for good reason! This cozy spot serves up some truly outstanding brunch fare. The avocado toast is a revelation, & the pancakes are simply divine. Don't forget to grab a cup of their excellent coffee, it's the perfect pairing. this café is small & incredibly popular though, so the service can be slow & arriving early is highly recommended. The lively atmosphere is part of its charm, & the friendly staff make the experience even better. Despite the crowds, the quality of the food & the overall vibe make Café September a must-visit for any brunch enthusiast!View more
Cat
Super spot pour le brunch. Le toast champignons & burrata est wow, les pancakes sont vraiment bons aussi. Seul bémol le système pour manger sur place. Le week-end c'est l'ENFER! Pourquoi ne pas ouvrir la deuxième salle qui sert au Stem le soir?View more