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.
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!
Feb 24, 2025
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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
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!
Just wish it was a bit bigger (i know it's st-henri) & maybe not so many laptops allowed as people take up a lot of room for just themselves but the staff was kind & the food so good!
Beaucoup trop de monde, complètement le bazard entre les gens qui font la file & ceux qui veulent s'asseoir, personne ne vous place , & tous les serveurs parlent anglais meme si vous leur parlez français. Hyper bruyant, vraiment pas une expérience relaxante si vous cherchez un lieu chill.
La nourriture & les cafés sont quand même excellent, heureusement !
Feb 8, 2025
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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?
Love this place! Portions are big & filling, but more importantly, it tastes very good. The halloumi sandwich & the fries are must-tries. Atmosphere is generally great, but sometimes it can get a little too crowded.
Delicious & well crafted food. Amzing breakfast place. But the seat organization & management needs some work. The corner bear the coffee machine can benefit from renovation (replace the chair stands with small tables). Many customers take longer than they should (work on their laptop, study etc. ). They should implement a clear policy to improve the dine-in experience.
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✨
Found this place via Montreal Tiktok so we decided to try it out & it didn't disappoint us! There was limited seat & the cafe was super busy!! Luckily, we got seat & ordered brunch I ordered americano & grilled cheese with soup - amazing! The soup was super tasty & it went very well with the grilled cheese My friend got herself the sandwich deluxe & capuchino. She wasn't a fan of the cafe but she enjoyed the sandwich Highly recommend!!
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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Yummy food & nice ambiance! Their breakfast sandwich, banana bread & their fried chicken sandwich are everything. I also tried their Hallomi toast & it was lovely & different from what I've tried everywhere else!
