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.
If you're hunting for a fantastic coffee & brunch experience, this is the place to be! I've explored nearly all of Montreal's hottest spots, & I can confidently say this gem ranks in my top three! The pancakes? Absolutely out of this world! You simply can't miss them!
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
Feb 23, 2025
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Café September is a must try, & for good reason! This cozy spot serves up some truly outstanding brunch fare. The avocado toast is a revelation, & the pancakes are simply divine. Don't forget to grab a cup of their excellent coffee, it's the perfect pairing. this café is small & incredibly popular though, so the service can be slow & arriving early is highly recommended. The lively atmosphere is part of its charm, & the friendly staff make the experience even better. Despite the crowds, the quality of the food & the overall vibe make Café September a must-visit for any brunch enthusiast!
Super spot pour le brunch. Le toast champignons & burrata est wow, les pancakes sont vraiment bons aussi. Seul bémol le système pour manger sur place. Le week-end c'est l'ENFER! Pourquoi ne pas ouvrir la deuxième salle qui sert au Stem le soir?
Delicious amd great service!! Its very busy but somehow you manage to find a spot since people eat & leave pretty fast. I'd recommend this place ! The cinnabuns, Pancakes & mushrooms burrata toast✨
Lovely cafe, but very busy. We arrived around 9am on a Sunday thinking it'd be fairly quiet but had to queue for 15-20 mins to order. Other than that, it was all very tasty. Delicious coffee & matcha, & amazing pancakes. The atmosphere was really nice too, & staff were very friendly too!
This place has a lot of hype as it is always busy even on weekdays during the day. The cafe looks nice enough but the issue is the undecided atmosphere. You have 30% of the people there doing work on their laptops. But there is no wifi offered & limited outlets, so it's almost like they are forcing it as a work space. On top of this the rest of the people there are chatting away. I initially came here to eat & get some work done but did not find it a suitable space to work & went to another cafe afterwards. I ordered a breakfast sandwich & I have to say it was pretty plain. The pancakes seem to be popular though so I might need to spin back for those sometime.
Jan 2, 2025
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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!
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!
Oct 18, 2024
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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!
