Reviews describe Café September as a vibrant, busy brunch spot where pancakes are a must and items like avocado toast, halloumi toast, tomato soup, grilled cheese, and tasty coffee or matcha frequently score highly; the atmosphere is energetic and welcoming, but seating is tight and lines are common, leading to longer waits or turnover concerns, with mixed notes on service depending on the visit and some pricing comments.
there are few places I've been to (if any) where the whole brunch menu is great - like really great & this is one of those places. A must visit if you visit Montreal!!!
Good coffee & food, I particularly enjoyed the grilled cheese (slightly spicy) & tomato soup. The deluxe breakfast sandwich was yummy but felt more like a lunch item. Service can be slow
May 2, 2026
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This cozy Montreal gem is a must-visit. The homemade breakfast, soups, & cookies were delicious & thoroughly enjoyed by the whole family. Savannah was a delightful host, & a huge thank you goes to the three chefs in the kitchen for their hard work & excellent food. While the line can be long, the experience is well worth it-though a digital sign-in system would be a great addition for those cold mornings. Highly recommended!
The place is always crowded, you have to wait for long time in line.. food & beverages were ok. The only unique item for me was the bone broth. It was very rich & delicious. Waiters are cheerful.
Excellente nourriture !
Je n'ai jamais mangé d'aussi bons toast.
Pancakes très généreux, dommage je n'avais plus assez de place pour finir mais j'y reviendrai à l'occasion
Amazing food, very cute area… but the staff is horrible. The cashier didn't utter a single word to me after i greeted them & asked about their day. When i asked a question about a product, they rolled their eyes & pointed to a paper on the counter. HELLO???
completely lives up to the hype. the only place that can make me look forward to a salad. the food & drinks are always of great quality. special shout out to the staff who is always efficient & agreeable despite being completely swamped. you're killing it guys!
Apr 21, 2026
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The breakfast sandwich is so freaking good, the pancakes are so fluffy & buttery, even the maple syrup that they offer goes so well with it. Trust me people, it's worth the lineup 😂
This is the most overrated breakfast place in all of Montreal. People who think this place is good haven't properly experienced the Montreal food scene.
The good:
-Staff is friendly
The Bad:
-Very long wait outside
-Very overpriced (18$+tx for pancakes with no fruits or sides)
-Extremely loud, could barely talk with friends
-Seating is extremely uncomfortable, most are seats with no back support.
-The place is tiny & super crowded so you stand in line again inside to order & pay & everyone is in the way
-Burger was a 6/10 meanwhile staff told me it was the best thing on menu. Brioche bun was decent, meat was bad
A place really has to be disappointing for me to give a two stars, I know the restaurant industry is hard, but this place is not it.
Première visite au September café & ça été globalement agréable, même si je trouve que c'est un peu surcoté sur les réseaux. J'ai pris les pancakes que j'ai trouvé bons, mais honnêtement un peu chers pour ce que c'est. Par contre, le burger au poulet était vraiment excellent!
Le seul point que j'ai moins aimé, c'est l'attente. Il y avait déjà du monde, mais en plus il faut faire la file à l'intérieur aussi pour commander, ce qui rend le tout un peu long. Côté places, il y a peu de tables basses..& les tabourets ne sont pas confortables.. la majorité sont des tables hautes à partager, donc moins pratique & moins intime si vous êtes un groupe! Faut savoir qu'il n'y a pas de service à table..
Aussi, je n'ai pas trouvé l'endroit très adapté avec des enfants : espaces restreints & pas évident avec une poussette donc pas du tout « kids friendly »
Bref, c'est une belle place avec une bonne vibe & de bons plats, mais l'expérience serait encore mieux avec moins d'attente.
