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.
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.
Prévoir un peu d'attente.
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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It's worth the hype & the wait, the food is really thoughtful & well balanced.
I had the mushroom burrata toast (10/10). It was a little on the salty side, but the burrata balances it out perfectly. I also had the tomato soup with the grilled cheese, which was really good. The soup is rich & full of flavor, & the grilled cheese is made with a spicy cheese, a nice twist. I personally prefer milder options, but it was still a hit.
The pancakes were very tasty, fluffy, buttery goodness with flaky sea salt on top. A bit heavy to eat on their own; I feel like a side of berries & whipped cream would lighten them up, but they're definitely good, diner-style pancakes.
Vibrant & full of energy. Thoughtfully curated menu, there's something for everyone & delivers great flavour. The grilled cheese & tomato soup were especially comforting. It was busy & bustling, & the staff were warm & welcoming.
The tomato soup & grilled cheese, what a combo!!!😍 We loved it soo much! The soup itself was exceptional! (creamy) & the grilled cheese was soo cheesy! Just this was very filling! I'm definitely going again! It was soooo worth it!
Their breakfast sandwich has a special place in my heart & the grilled cheese with tomato soup. & the pancakes…!!!! I would always recommend my friends to come here.
Mar 5, 2026
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Probably the best pancakes I've ever had, the avocado toast was unreal as well, coming from someone who makes it regularly for breakfast theirs just hit differently.
Also tried the grilled cheese + tomato soup. It was good nothing to go wild about.
Also it's very busy & first come first serve we were able to get seats fairly quickly. Would definitely go back just for the pancakes alone 💯
Absolutely incredible. I was craving a good tomato soup - & my god, did I find it. This place gets busy, but we managed to snag a seat. I ordered the tomato soup with grilled cheese, & my husband went for the burger & soup combo. Everything was unreal. The flavors were spot on - the burger cooked perfectly & seasoned to perfection. & that grilled cheese? I don't know how they do it, but they do it right. 10/10, absolutely fantastic.
The food omg it was a incredibly the grilled cheese it self without the soup was amazing & the soups alone was also spectacular both together was a freiam . The pancakes were also amazing with the maple syrup & the pancake was soft & all together was amazing . I am already a fan you must go
Wait time in line is long, but definitely worth the hype. Heard about this cafe all the way from Toronto. Would definitely recommend. I got the grilled cheese & tomato soup. My husband got the breakfast sandwich. Both were fresh & delicious. Also bought a chocolate chip & matcha white chocolate cookies & they were mouthwatering-ly good.
Don't get discouraged by the line - there's always one, but it moves fast. The place has a chill, surf-meets-September café vibe & a relaxed menu to match. The halloumi toast was great, but the tomato soup with grilled cheese was definitely the highlight. We'll probably brave the cold just to come back & try more of their menu!
Oct 4, 2025
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I had amazing food here. We tried the pancakes & the grilled cheese + soup. Probably the best tomato soup i've ever had. The pancakes are up there too. However, go early, there was a line to get in, starting around 10am. It was a thursday. Insanely crowded inside. Not a lot of space to sit, & they're mostly high counter tops. The guy cashier barely spoke french & didn't smile at all. Neither did the guy who brought our food. They weren't exactly rude, just not a good service (I myself am a barista). The girl baristas were great & smiley. Matcha & mocha, yum!! Will go back!
Nice breakfast spot. Gets very busy, so come early or be prepared to stand in line.
I got the classic pancakes which were great. If you're coming with someone, easily share with someone & get two sides to share together. You can taste the buttermilk & flavours.
I also got an orange juice & the halloumi. They fried the cheese into thin pieces which is nice as a side dish. Would come back to try other dishes.
My go to brunch place. I've had the best tomato soup with grilled cheese here. The place is a bit crowded so be prepared to stand in line, but it is so worth it. I have also had the avocado toast & halloumi toast, which is also really good.
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.
