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.
Adorable place with delicious food! We got the classic pancakes & the halloumi toast, both were phenomenal with huge portion sizes. Not very much seating & gets busy fast but definitely worth a wait.
Exceptional! Definitely understand the hype behind the cafe. Pancakes were amazing! Fluffy, buttery & melt if your mouth. The fresh strawberries complimented it perfectly. The halloumi toast was also yummy. The apples & dried cranberries in the slaw cut the richness & made the dish well balanced. Even on a Tuesday afternoon it was still busy. Will definitely be back!
Super adresse de brunch / déjeuner ! L'avocado toast & les pancakes sont divins. C'est un peu bruyant à l'intérieur malheureusement mais je recommande néanmoins fortement cette addresse.
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.
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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 👏🏻
Regular stop for me for great coffee. Service is always extremely friendly & warm. The vibe is great, albeit there's generally a swarm of people here at virtually all times. I only get pancakes here because their pancakes have ruined all other pancakes for me. They're the best. The breakfast sandwich also hits the spot. Definitely a good spot.
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!
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On a pris 2 sandwichs vraiment incroyables avec une sauce maison complètement folle. Les pancakes sont fondants à souhait ! Je reviendrais, c'est sur !
The food is absolutely amazing, loved the sandwich breakfast deluxe, I would have it every single day If I could. Coffee is good too.
Super lovely service, everyone is very kind. Pancakes were nice but missed some fruits or anything on top.
The only thing is that the place inside is not too comfortable to sit.
