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Café September

Little Burgundy
4.5$
OPEN8 am - 3 pm
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Café September Little Burgundy, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Café September operates as a minimalist sanctuary dedicated to clean, vegetable-forward nutrition and artisanal caffeine preparation. The kitchen prioritizes seasonal produce, offering thoughtfully plated grain bowls, nutrient-dense salads, and fermented specialties that emphasize clarity of flavor. Every dish relies on high-quality, whole-food ingredients sourced to maximize nutritional density without unnecessary additives. The physical space features a restrained aesthetic with warm timber accents and expansive windows, creating an environment that favors focus and quiet conversation. Patrons encounter a carefully curated menu where complex flavor profiles emerge from the simplicity of roasting, steaming, and raw preparation techniques. This establishment functions as a primary destination for those seeking a disciplined approach to healthy eating within an intentionally quiet, architecturally modern environment that values subtle design over visual clutter.

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4.5669 ratings
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Café September is a highly popular Montreal brunch destination that generates significant buzz, often resulting in long lineups and a crowded, energetic atmosphere. While many patrons praise the food as delicious and worth the wait, particularly the signature fluffy pancakes, halloumi toast, and grilled cheese with tomato soup, experiences regarding the service and seating can be inconsistent. The cafe features a minimalist, trendy aesthetic with both indoor and outdoor patio options, though the counter-order system and limited seating can make finding a spot challenging during peak hours. Opinions on the overall value remain mixed, as some guests find the quality exceptional enough to justify the price and time, while others feel the experience is overhyped and note that service quality can vary depending on the staff.
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Grace
5.0

Wow...delicious breakfast

Jul 2, 2026
on Google
Alaá
5.0

Good food & nice people highly recommended

Jun 26, 2026
on Google
Rana
1.0

I think they can improve the wait time but seem they are not doing anything about it. I just updated my review to one star because this morning a guy just crossed the line to pass by everyone, so apparently for coffee you don't wait but for food you wait!! What a weird rule! Never going back to this place!

Jun 26, 2026
on Google
Sugandha
1.0

Always crowded , which tells the food is good & thats why we always loved to go there!! But BuT But … they are not managing their sitting area well. Less space & they are doing nothing about it. This morning it was garbage pickup day & least did they bother about the people having food in the patio when their garbage was smelling so bad that we could not eat the food & had to throw it.
The 2 garbage trucks were back to back were trying to pick their garbage which wasn't properly dumped as per recycling rules. The garbage trucks left some of their garbage bags & the cafe owner did not bother to either tell the people having meals about this inconvenience. No more coming back after this pissed off morning.

Jun 24, 2026
on Google
Loubna
4.0

Good food & nice staff, but seating a bit limited if you're not taking just a coffee.

Jun 23, 2026
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4.0

J'y suis venu deux fois tout a toujours été très bon, mais il s'agirait vraiment d'ouvrir une autre succursale en ville.. Je ne sais pas si c'est volontaire de garder un seul restaurant & d'avoir une file d'attente qui va jusqu'à Lionel Groulx lol mais il s'agirait vraiment d'y penser après tout ce temps.

Jun 23, 2026
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AJ
5.0

Pancakes are worth the hype

Jun 20, 2026
on Google
Hadeel
4.0

They definitely carry yummy food. Their coffee, matchas are also so good.
I wasn't a big fan of their grilled cheese it was too greasy, & the tomato soup also more on the acidic side.
Will I stand 45 mins in line ? no. Will I go grab something to go if the line was short? Maybe yes.

Jun 20, 2026
on Google
Linzi
3.0

Decent food & service, but really nothing special, & not worth the price tag. Luckily we came early & avoided the wait, otherwise not worth the line in winter.

Jun 20, 2026
on Google
Hinano
5.0

The pancakes, soup & the burger were all delicious, & definitely worth the wait.
We went on a Sunday noon, & it was about an hour before being seated.

Jun 19, 2026
on Google
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