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.
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
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 😂
Apr 20, 2026
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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.
Went there with a friend for brunch. Initially we were skeptical as we had to wait in line for almost 30 min & we almost gave up & left twice but decided to stay in the line. Best decision! Omg the food was amazing. We made our choice based on the plates we saw on other people's tables that looked amazing. We went with the pancakes & fried chicken sandwich with fries. Best pancakes I've ever had & hands down best fried chicken sandwich. Even the fries were so good & very well seasoned. I enjoyed my cappuccino. The service was super friendly. Definitely coming back soon.
My friends & I were visiting & had heard good things so we stopped by for brunch on our last day in Montreal. There was a long line at 12pm on a Monday so we opted to get take out instead.
We ordered three dishes & were in a bit of a hurry so we did not check the bag that had been stapled shut. It was only when we got back to our hotel that we realised one of our items was missing.
We weren't staying close enough to justify going back for it, so we hoped to just get a refund. We tried DM-ing on IG but their DMs are restricted & we borrowed a phone to call (we are from overseas & did not have a local number) but got an automated message saying their mailbox was full.
It would've been really great if there had been a better way of contacting the cafe. It wasn't so much about the money as it was just wanting to finally try something we had been looking forward to. But we eventually decided to let it slide because these things happen.
That being said, the mushroom burrata toast was delicious. Flavourful, rich umami, & so juicy. The pancakes were also one of the better ones we tried during our time in Montreal.
Both items were packaged well (sauce/syrup separated so nothing got soggy) & tasted great even after being jostled during our journey back to the hotel. We just wish we got our third item too 🫣
Apr 13, 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.
When you come here, you expect a queue. & my God, was there a queue. We waited about one hour to get inside, which was frustrating as reservations would be an easy solve. Each time I've tried to come here, I've had the same problem. Great food & fairly quick though. I recommend the pancakes & the breakfast sandwich. Vibes are pretty standard inside but it was a Bit tight as they are obviously trying to fit lots of people in.
Unfortunately, there is no table service even after waiting an hour.
Whilst it was lovely & we enjoyed our time, I would not go back as it's not worth the queue!
Food & service were great! The staff were helpful in finding us a table for 4 during their morning rush. The atmosphere was a bit too small in terms of the seating though & didn't allow for the staff to move without bumping into someone accidentally. Great restaurant though overall! TIP: definitely get the pancakes! 10000/10
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.
Un endroit surfait : la décoration est très froide, seulement 3 tables pour 12 personnes, & le reste des places façon bar, tous en ligne. Pas pratique pour se retrouver à plusieurs. Très peu de place pour bouger. La nourriture est très classique & chère. Très peu de boissons autres que cafés & chocolat. Pas de bière ni d'alcool en général. Une énorme attente dehors ce dimanche matin, 45mn & cela n'en valait pas la peine.
Pour autant, les toasts son généreux & goûteux, mention spéciale pour celui à l'halloumi. Les pancakes sont aussi bien garnis & très bons.
À faire uniquement en dehors des heures de pointe.
Feb 15, 2026
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i went there three times, it is pretty packed & messy inside but good is insane. The pancakes do deserve their hype, HALOOMI TOAST is delicioussssss & i didn't expect it to be that amazing. Drinks too are very great. Go there early if you can or else you will wait
Absolutely amazing brunch spot. I love that the menu is not too big & that they really focus on doing a few things very well, while still offering good variety. The pancakes are iconic & a must try. They are the perfect balance of fluffy, sweet, savoury, buttery, & everything you want in a pancake. The food quality is excellent, portion sizes are generous, & prices are very reasonable.
The matcha & coffee are great, the atmosphere is warm & inviting, & the service is kind & friendly. It does get quite busy, so be prepared to wait, but it is well worth it for one of the best brunches I have had.
They were really sweet & found me a spot despite the fact that I came 30 minutes before closing (they're super busy so 30 minutes is last minute); the pancakes were delicious & the drink was fresh! Def recommend
