Overall, Café September emerges as a buzzing Montreal brunch staple, beloved for fluffy pancakes, avocado toast, halloumi toast, tomato soup with grilled cheese, and a compact yet flavorful menu that tends to deliver comfort food and solid coffee. The vibe is lively and casual, with surf-inspired decor and a crowded, sometimes noisy atmosphere that makes seating tight and the space feel busy. Lines are long, especially on weekends, but many note that the wait is worth it for the quality and consistency of the food. Standout items frequently praised include the pancakes, avocado toast, halloumi toast, and the tomato soup with grilled cheese, while the matcha and coffee are commonly described as satisfying. Service is mixed, ranging from friendly and efficient to overwhelmed during peak hours, and the ordering system (counter service with self seating) can feel hectic. Overall, it offers a dependable brunch experience with strong flavors, provided patience with crowds and limited seating are acceptable.
What an amazing surprise! Amazing coffee, service & food. We had the deluxe breakfast sandwich, the pancakes & two iced lattes ~ & ended up bringing home some coffee beans 🫘 . The wait was worth it!!
Amazing place with amazing food ! The pancakes were delicious & the coffee was good ! It was full of people so I waited a bit to order & receive it, but it's fine!
I liked this brunch place but not everything was perfect. The service, is not really present, you need to put your plates away at the end of your meal, you need to wait at the counter to get your drinks, they don't bring it to you. We only tried the famous pancakes. They are very nice & fluffy but I have to say that ours were nearly undercooked inside & also very very filling, not very light. I would not take this for only one person. We only ate half our plate each.
The seating setup is not good. Other than the bar stools the furniture is kindda hipster as another reviewer said here. The hot chocolate was fine. Not hot or sweet enough. The chocolate chip cookie was dry & crumbly. I went there for their much hyped pan cakes. Somewhat disappointed. Other than the bottom most pancake, the rest were dry. They need syrup & butter on each pancake. Gotta serve them in a way they are enjoyable to eat & not just pretty to look at.
Best orange Juice i had in my Life & really delicious breakfast deluxe sandwich. Avocado toast was a bit souer for me. Try to get the table at the back if you are a group. The pancakes are really good but take some time to be done, then, be patient!
I've been there once. Good place, but it's really small, more like a grab coffee & walk-out place than sitting & sipping place. I was wearing a jacket, but there was no place to hang it. Only two spots at the bar were free, & I had to somehow hold my jacket, my purse, & manage to eat the pancakes. There were many people around staying in the queue, who also barely had space standing between tables. Not comfortable at all. Although the food was good 👍🏻
L'attente dépasse souvent les 30-40 minutes commande comprise mais il vaut le coup! Le brunch est délicieux, les pancakes sont vraiment incroyable & le cadre est plutôt sympa. Les tables dehors ne sont pas très agréables mais il y a quelques tables à l'intérieur qui sont en hauteur & un peu mieux pour manger. Probablement un des meilleurs brunch de Montréal !
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Les pancakes étaient tout simplement SUCCULENTS. Tout était très très bon. Le lieu n'est néanmoins pas très bien aménagé pour manger sur place, il y a très peu d'espaces où s'installer & par conséquent beaucoup d'attente.
Simply: Great food. Breakfast sandwich & grilled halloumi toast are incredible. Good pancakes too. Seating's a bit restricted & lines are long but for good reason - incredibly worth it every time. Line moves pretty fast & they're v efficient with the demands so even if it looks long, it moves fast & so worth it at the end!
The best iced latte in Montreal! September Surf is a very cool cafe in a cute neighbourhood. The food & coffee is excellent, the prices are really good too! I also love the classic breakfast sandwich, pancakes & avocado toast. I haven't tried other things but I have heard everything non the menu is delicious. I visit a few times a week & the quality is always there. However, often (especially on weekends), you can be waiting over an hour outside in line. In the summer it gets quite hot as there aren't many trees near by. The staff works really hard trying to get ppl through & they have a good system set up but it still takes FOREVER & can be very overstimulating/ loud. Perhaps an order ahead system could help fast track some orders? Either way it's such a minor issue compared to the quality I still frequent September.
One of my favorite cafes in montreal! The avocado toast is a must - I especially appreciate the touch of pumpkin seeds! I've visited this cafe a few times & everything is always on point. The pancakes are incredibly fluffy & the scones are perfectly crisp & sweet! The matcha & cappuccinos are so good. The bone broth is also perfect during winter - the fresh ginger & turmeric are so flavorful. The cafe is always packed but the line always moves relatively quickly & the service is super friendly!
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This café is one of the best spots for a quick breakfast sandwich, pancakes, & cookies. Their fresh orange juice is far superior to the bottled variety. While there's a long queue on weekends, it only attests to the café's popularity & demand, & it's well worth the wait. A must-visit!
great coffee & amazing vibe. i only got coffee but all the toasts look amazing & the pancakes look bomb as well. i came on a monday & it was packed. great music & perfect for coworking. you'll see people here all day. clean & rustic interior. well decorated & nice staff.
Been wanting to go here forever, & it did not disappoint! Just an FYI before going, it is busy all days of the week at all times so it may be difficult finding seating! I got the classic pancakes with an addition of strawberries with ham on the side & I loved it! It was extremely filling though, so it was difficult to finish all of it. My lemonade was super good but very sour! My friend got the avocado toast which she really liked, but she said there was an odd combination of tastes when it came to the spicy spices & the sweetness of the avocado. She also did not know the egg would be cold. Her chai latte was very good! Would recommend!
