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.
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 excellent
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.
Jun 11, 2025
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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.
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 good
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.
Apr 8, 2025
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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 good
Found this place via Montreal Tiktok so we decided to try it out & it didn't disappoint us! There was limited seat & the cafe was super busy!! Luckily, we got seat & ordered brunch I ordered americano & grilled cheese with soup - amazing! The soup was super tasty & it went very well with the grilled cheese My friend got herself the sandwich deluxe & capuchino. She wasn't a fan of the cafe but she enjoyed the sandwich Highly recommend!!
I had heard so many great things about this place & was excited to finally try it out! I came for lunch on a Thursday & was happy to find a spot immediately. The menu was so tempting that I wanted to try everything, but I eventually settled on the tomato soup & grilled cheese combo-& it did not disappoint. On a rainy day, this warm, comforting meal was exactly what I needed. The soup was rich & flavorful, & the grilled cheese had a deliciously crispy exterior with a surprise hint of jalapeno inside, adding just the right kick. I can't wait to come back & try the famous pancakes, the matcha, & maybe the rest of the menu (lol). My only critique is the interior layout-the high tables are quite small, & I can imagine how crowded & condensed the space must get on weekends. Still, I'm already looking forward to my next visit!
Café très occupé par la clientèle du coin. Quelques places assises & deux bancs dehors, en avant. Chiens acceptés. Oui, ils jappent... Bouffe très bonne (Burger, sandwich dej, bol chia, grilled cheese) café excellent (extra dry macciato). Service amical & souriant. Belle petite adresse locale.
Apr 6, 2024
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We were recommended this place, & I'm glad we gave it a shot. The grilled cheese soup & pancake were both exceptional; they were distinct & unique. Preparing the coffee was done professionally, & as a coffee enthusiast, I can give them a thumbs up. September Cafe is definitely worth trying out. What's more, the staff were friendly & welcoming, & even during their busy hours, they didn't compromise on service.
Great ambience & veeeery nice staff. It was crowded but we were sitting by the time our food arrived (which was quick!) Portions were big & we actually couldn't finish! We tried grilled cheese with soup & pancakes 🥞 they were both VERY delicious. We enjoyed our food & will definitely be back to try their smoked salmon salad 🥗 The coffee ☕️ was also very well made. Great job guys 👏🏻
Super busy & for good reason! This cafe is amazing - fantastic food, great service, nice ambiance. We got the pancakes which were fluffy & flavorful & the grilled cheese was the best one I've ever had. Can't wait to go back next time we're in Montreal!
This place IMO is A1. Def gotta try the grilled cheese with tomato soup. Only thing that caught my eye is that the cooks aren't wearing gloves. Would be a great look if they wear gloves hence the fact that they're exposed to the public.
Dec 28, 2023
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My friend & I wanted to try this café after seeing it on tiktok. We got the fries 🍟 grilled cheese with tomato soup & the breakfast sandwhich deluxe 🥪 The fries were a little too salty for my liking however the grilled cheese & tomato soup were a 10/10! The sandwich was my favorite part, I recommend you get it with pickles. I got an iced matcha & my friend got an iced latte. The latte was very enjoyable however my matcha felt too light. Hope this review helps!
