Café September operates as a minimalist sanctuary dedicated to clean, vegetable-forward nutrition and artisanal caffeine preparation. The kitchen prioritizes seasonal produce, offering thoughtfully plated grain bowls, nutrient-dense salads, and fermented specialties that emphasize clarity of flavor. Every dish relies on high-quality, whole-food ingredients sourced to maximize nutritional density without unnecessary additives. The physical space features a restrained aesthetic with warm timber accents and expansive windows, creating an environment that favors focus and quiet conversation. Patrons encounter a carefully curated menu where complex flavor profiles emerge from the simplicity of roasting, steaming, and raw preparation techniques. This establishment functions as a primary destination for those seeking a disciplined approach to healthy eating within an intentionally quiet, architecturally modern environment that values subtle design over visual clutter.
Café September is a highly popular Montreal brunch destination that generates significant buzz, often resulting in long lineups and a crowded, energetic atmosphere. While many patrons praise the food as delicious and worth the wait, particularly the signature fluffy pancakes, halloumi toast, and grilled cheese with tomato soup, experiences regarding the service and seating can be inconsistent. The cafe features a minimalist, trendy aesthetic with both indoor and outdoor patio options, though the counter-order system and limited seating can make finding a spot challenging during peak hours. Opinions on the overall value remain mixed, as some guests find the quality exceptional enough to justify the price and time, while others feel the experience is overhyped and note that service quality can vary depending on the staff.
Always crowded , which tells the food is good & thats why we always loved to go there!! But BuT But … they are not managing their sitting area well. Less space & they are doing nothing about it. This morning it was garbage pickup day & least did they bother about the people having food in the patio when their garbage was smelling so bad that we could not eat the food & had to throw it.
The 2 garbage trucks were back to back were trying to pick their garbage which wasn't properly dumped as per recycling rules. The garbage trucks left some of their garbage bags & the cafe owner did not bother to either tell the people having meals about this inconvenience. No more coming back after this pissed off morning.
Finally tried this cafe! Luckily we didn't wait too long as the weather was a bit gloomy. Waited for about it 25 ~ minutes wasn't bad.
Ordered the grilled cheese & tomato soup which was excellent, chicken sandwich was also great. We shared the pancake with strawberries - Honestly, it wad good but not as amazing as i expected it to be.
I live around the corner & walk past September cafe multiple times a day. Today, alas, my girlfriend & I decided to give them a try. Overall, our takeaway was that this place was way overhyped & too expensive. The food was decent, but between the long line, limited menu, chaotic atmosphere inside, & paying $91 for a toast, burger, pancakes, & a coffee I will not be returning again. Solid cafe at best that somehow got way overhyped & people will go because there's a line.
Jun 16, 2026
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I went to this cafe with my friends, the line outside was too long but I don't mind waiting I know it's a really popular place. But the service was insanely lame, our server was slow & forgot about our order 3 times we waited an hour for pancakes.
They just look & act like they don't wanna be here, everybody is rude & they don't smile.
If you come here you need to be as PATIENT as possible, they literally try their best to get on your nerves.
We came around 1 pm, it's 2:25 when I'm writing this & the order is still not there.
Good coffee but a bit overhyped. I came before opening hours & there was still a lineup ! Lol . To be honest , the lineup made the marketing, i would pass by Little Burgundy streets often & there was always a line up at this café & i wondered why so one day, i decided to wake up early at 7:00 to go to this place, so i could be at the door at 8:00 so i could escape the line up & try the coffee here but I couldn't!! There was still a line up!! i knew that one of Montreal's oldest traditions is to line up. If there is no orange cones , there is always a lineup instead!! People line up for everything & nothing here.. so yeah, welcome to the September cafe that should be renamed' the line up' cafe.
Very small seating area, crowded & difficult to enjoy. The food wasn't as enjoyable as social media portrays it. Staff is welcoming & friendly, the cafe is well placed in Montreal. I wouldn't necessarily come back but I'm glad I tried it once.
Nous avons pris un latté & un flat white. Le café est bon & corsé. On adore le style vieillot de la vaisselle. Nous avons pris 2 pancakes & un biscuit chocolat noir & sel.
Il y a 3 pancakes par portion. Elles sont très fluffy & gourmandes. Un bémol, je les trouve trop salé à mon goût.
Came here with a friend & wanted to try their signature pancakes! They were pretty decent but a bit dry & bland. I wish they came with some fruits or other add ons as it only came with a bit of butter & syrup. There was a pretty long line (I waited 15 min) & the line never ends. Once I got into the cafe there was another line to order food. There was a lot of seating but it was extremely hard to find a seat. The outside seating areas are super nice though. I also got an iced Chai latte which was one of the best I've had. I wanted to try their orange juice but it was really expensive. They also have complimentary water. & im not sure what it was but our food took over 20min to arrive which was on the slow side but overall very nice cafe. Would come back to try their other options!
Pour ce qui est de la cuisine vraiment Top, le toast halloumi & le grilled cheese sont incroyables sans parler des pancakes à tester absolument !
Le café est également bon.
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