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.
Good coffee & food, I particularly enjoyed the grilled cheese (slightly spicy) & tomato soup. The deluxe breakfast sandwich was yummy but felt more like a lunch item. Service can be slow
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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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.
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!
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.
Mar 5, 2026
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Je suis passé au September café récemment parce que j'avais de grandes attentes pour ce café & ça faisait un moment que je voulais l'essayer mais je dois avouer que j'ai été déçu quand même du service. Le brunch était très bon, je recommande le sandwich au poulet & le matcha aussi mais du côté service ce n'était pas très formidable. Aucun sourire, le personnel a même l'air irrité parfois de nous accommoder & après avoir fini de manger nous nous sentions poussé à partir pour d'autres clients même si les serveurs nous disent aucune pression & que cela faisait juste un moment depuis que nous avions fini de manger. Je comprends que c'est un endroit très chargé, mais la façon dont il nous approchait à ce sujet n'était pas très sympathique. Je recommande quand même de passer l'essayer mais pour le service à la clientèle offert, vous pouvez trouver beaucoup mieux dans d'autres brunchs & cafés.
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recently visited September Cafe with high expectations, as I'd wanted to try it for a while, but I have to admit I was disappointed by the service. The brunch was very good, I recommend the chicken sandwich & the matcha, but on the service side, it was not great. No smiles, the staff even seemed irritated to accommodate us at times, & after we finished eating, we felt pressured to leave for other customers even though the waiters told us'no pressure' & it had only been a short while since we finished eating. I understand it is a very busy place, but the way they approached us about it was not very friendly. I still recommend going to try it, but for the customer service offered, you can find much better in other brunches & cafes.
Food is great, service is good, waiting time is very long tho. Still would go every week end but plan on waiting a good 30-45 min before ordering! Their chicken sandwich is worth the wait.
I took the breakfast sandwich & my friend took the pancakes. The staff is kind, the food meets my standards & the place is clean. There are two clean bathrooms. September Café is known for being consistently full unless the weather is snowy. The culture of the environment is bold & other customers will ask for your seat if you're done with your food. You go in & order at the cashier & sit wherever you want. I recommend this place for pairs, not large groups
Le sandwich déjeuner était délicieux & mon flat white l'était tout autant. Le service était efficace & agréable. J'y suis allée un vendredi matin : belle atmosphère pour lire & prendre un café, & aucun problème pour le stationnement dans la rue.
Dec 9, 2025
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Visiting from NYC & this spot did not disappoint. The pancakes were fluffy & delicious, the breakfast sandwich was perfectly toasted. Cozy vibe & great service, will definitely return next time we're in Montreal!
Went there mainly for the pancakes. It was my first time here & I had high expectations & feel they were not met. I did not enjoy the pancakes as I found them to be salty which was lightly off putting. I ordered a London fog & found it didn't taste much like one & was more on the cold side. The breakfast sandwich was delicious, well cooked egg on a brioche bun & the toppings. There's zero service in my opinion but once again maybe that's their identity. You stand in line to order, wait for your drink, bring it to your table, they do bring the food to you & that's as far as service goes. You have to get your own maple syrup if need be & even water. I would not like to sit on the high face to face tables as they're so tightly close to each other except if your entire crew takes the entire space. Glad I went, would I go again… debatable.
Wait time in line is long, but definitely worth the hype. Heard about this cafe all the way from Toronto. Would definitely recommend. I got the grilled cheese & tomato soup. My husband got the breakfast sandwich. Both were fresh & delicious. Also bought a chocolate chip & matcha white chocolate cookies & they were mouthwatering-ly good.
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!
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!
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
