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.
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.
You order at the bar & seat yourself. I heard there's always a line, but it moved quickly. The avocado toast was flavorful, dressed with maybe a cilantro lime sauce? It was superior to all other avocado toast I've had. The pancakes were so fluffy, topped with salt flakes. We enjoyed a flat white & latte, espresso was good. The cafe was tastefully designed. They have indoor & outdoor seating. Highly recommend!
C'est la saison des rhumes. Je tousse, je me mouche, mes articulations me font souffrir & ma gorge me douille, mais si je me retrouve aujourd'hui avec une extinction de voix, c'est parce que j'ai passé la journée à m'exclamer devant les crêpes extraordinaires du Café September ! Je plaisante, bien sûr - c'est encore mon virus qui tient à me démontrer l'étendue de ses talents.
Cependant, les crêpes (ou « pancakes », à 14 $), elles, sont véritablement exceptionnelles. J'aimerais pouvoir vous les décortiquer & vous expliquer ce qui les rend magiques, mais je ne suis qu'un simple gastronome émerveillé. Serait-ce le babeurre qui fait la différence ? La cuisson parfaite lui donnant une croûte dorée & une chaire moelleuse, légère & souple ? C'est un plat tout simple en apparence, mais je me dois d'applaudir copieusement le chef ou la cheffe pour en avoir maîtrisé l'art.
Les convives, eux, doivent maîtriser l'art de se dénicher une table dans ce café bondé. Pas commode, commode ! Même un mardi ordinaire, à 11 h 30, ça grouille de monde venu « déjeunetter ». Alors, on reste patiemment debout dans une section du restaurant, guettant la moindre table qui se libère. C'est comme un jeu de chaises musicales au ralenti. On pourrait souhaiter une meilleure organisation, mais on pourrait aussi affirmer que, à la rigueur, c'est le concept même du restaurant. & avoir un concept, ça fait distingué.
Un concept ne suffit pas ? En voici un autre : l'éclatement de la sphère intime. À la quantité de monde au pied carré, il faut accepter de partager son oxygène avec des inconnus, & si votre voisine a une voix stridente qui vous vrille les tympans, vous seul recours est de prendre votre mal en patience. En somme, cette atmosphère effervescente n'est pas de tout repos & vous vous incitez vous-mêmes à déguerpir dès la pose finale de votre fourchette.
Hélas ! Que voulez-vous ? Les gens sont friands de bons déjeuners, & les déjeuners du Café Septembre, euh, September, sont très bons & pas trop chers. Vous pourrez certainement vous rassasier pour moins de 25 $ par personne. Un réconfortant chocolat chaud (4,30 $), un sandwich grillé au fromage généreusement beurré avec son onctueuse soupe à la tomate (15 $) & vous voilà gavés à plus ou moins 20 $. Pour du plus costaud, on commande, sur un lit d'agréables frites texturées, un burger classique absolument dégoulinant de sa savoureuse sauce (19 $) - attention à vos vêtements… j'ai appris à mes dépens qu'elle traverse avec aisance le sac en papier. Splich - splach - splouch, une belle flaque sur mes pantalons. Dans l'ensemble, le menu propose un répertoire soigné de vos mets favoris du matin, sans fioriture.
Le décor suit la même philosophie : minimaliste, rehaussé de touches amusantes & originales, dont des planches de surf, un portrait de Bill Murray, une porte de bois travaillée qu'on devine étant celle d'origine, des petites ampoules ici & là… On crée ainsi une impression d'espace bien aéré, nous évitant ainsi de nous sentir coincés & oppressés au milieu de cette multitude de gens affamés.
En somme, le Café September tire brillamment son épingle du jeu sur la mythique Rue Notre-Dame Ouest en servant un déjeuner classique & de qualité à prix compétitif. Victime de sa popularité (notamment auprès de sa jeune clientèle), j'éviterais à tout prix de m'y pointer en gros groupe… mais l'endroit convient joliment pour un tête-à-tête délicieux & efficace. Un dernier conseil, & je vous en conjure : ne faites surtout pas l'impasse sur les crêpes !
There's always a line outside this place, but it is worth the wait. The pancakes are super fluffy & big enough to share. The tomato soup & fried chicken sandwich are both amazing, & the iced vanilla latte is something special. A must-go in the city!
Les pancakes étaient vraiment très bon, moelleux & gourmand. Le poulet frit était bon & les frites aussi j'ai juste trouvé ça dommage que le poulet se séparait de la chapelure, ça faisait comme une carapace plutôt qu'un enrobage. Merci aux serveuses pour leur gentillesse & leur bonne humeur.
Sep 6, 2025
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Luckily was able to squeeze in a brunch here before leaving Montreal & I'm so glad that I did! Every dish was delicious & was worth the lineup. These are probably the best pancakes I've ever had! Latte was very smooth & creamy, & the service was friendly & quick. Will definitely return once I'm back in the area.
Lively. From the heart cooking. Best pancakes I have ever had. The owner was so welcoming & kind. I told her I was from Toronto & they were the best pancakes we have ever had. Everything else was also delicious. Lattes. Breakfast sandwich. Chicken sandwich. This is a MUST STOP in Montreal.
The food was absolutely phenomenal from this restaurant. I can't wait to come back next year! I had a fantastic deluxe breakfast sandwich & a pancake. Those were probably the most delicious versions of those two foods I have ever had. Don't hesitate to come here but make sure you show up early enough if you don't want to be stuck waiting for too long!
Aug 12, 2025
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Very nice place, good & welcoming atmosphere, absolutely place to visit at least few time to try all their breakfast menu, pancakes & avocado sandwich is one of the best
Nice little café with interesting menu. The staff are very welcoming & helpful but you can see that they are very busy. I went there with my friend around 10.40 & we had to wait in line outside to get a table as it was packed!
They have tables indoors, outdoors in front of the café & at the back in a little garden.
I ordered the famous traditional pancakes thst i keot seeing online. I was really looking forward to them. They are very fluffy & well made! The serving is huge & vould be shared between 2 people easily, even 3 if it's for kids. I enjoyed the first bites but unfortunately it was too sweet for my taste. I saw other people eat it without problem but i do not eat many sweets in general, i prefer savory foods, so to me it tasted very sweet but it might suit other people's taste. Good thing i had paired it with their homemade lemonade as the sourness of it went well with the sweetness & balanced it all.
My friend got a tomato & burrata toast with ham on the side because it comes without meat. If it was to be ordered again we'd get it without the meat because the toast is quite big & very filling. It was really tasty! I enjoyed it better than the pancakes. I mean it was savory so it suited my taste better!
Their portion sizes are definitely generous & i think that their prices are quite fair. I'd definitely go again to try their other dishes!
Je recommande cet endroit avidement, les serveuses sont hyper accueillantes. La nourriture servie est toujours excellente, elle est fraiche & nourrissante. C'est des portions qui remplissent & on se sent bien après avoir mangé. Possiblement les meilleures pancakes de l'ile de mtl, elles ne sont pas trop sucrées, toujours légères & avec le sirop & le beurre, mmhh quelle expérience délectable ! Ça vaut vraiment le coup de faire un détour & d'attendre en file (parce qu'il y a presque toujours une file) pour manger là, c'est vraiment un brunch incontournable de Montréal !
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Foods are amazing the toast & pancakes🤌🏻(+ add up chicken⭐?!!). Drinks are lower than average☹?(can be optional).
We needed to line up for 15mins outside, & get inside order right away. It was too warm with a crowd. If you have a bite of food you will understand tho
The most amazing way to start a visit to my home-city with a new favourite brunch spot. My partner & I came here for brunch. There was a line-up outside but it moved at a good pace, & once inside it was a bit chaotic. The seating system was unique & we weren't sure we were going to stay, but we decided to stick it out. We are so glad we did. The food was absolutely to die for - we each had avocado toast with added smoked salmon (OMG) & we shared pancakes which were moist, fluffy, & mouth-watering. The cortados we had were yummy & the iced matcha latte was delicious. The staff are so kind. We struck up a conversation with barista Sonara (I hope that's correct), & that catapulted an amazing first day back home (they mentioned Jazz fest was on, & we managed to see Nas). Everything about our experience here was so memorable - the food of course, the staff, & the vibrant energy with Montreal charm. Very worth the wait & seating system. We love it so much we bought merch. You NEED to check this place out. We can't wait to come back.
Even on a Monday morning this place was busy, & you can definitely tell why. I was very impressed by the tomato soup, & the pancakes were delightful. Super friendly staff. Worth the visit!
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.
We loved it so much we went back-to-back days for breakfast. The pancakes were even more delicious than they look! No matter what time of day you, you must get the pancakes. It's big enough to be shared for two & worth going just for them. The avocado toast is delicious as well. The plates are more than if enough, so come hungry or be prepared to share. Aside from the food, the drinks were your classic cafe options & delicious. If you can squeeze in dessert, I recommend the chocolate chip cookie. Overall, our favorite breakfast place in Montreal, & we will be back.
