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!
Toast halloumi was soooo great!! I add extra jambon & it was even more delicious! A perfect combination!! Remember you need to order food at the bar first & then find a seat for yourself. So the line was moving really slow. 😔 not so friendly for solo brunch
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.
Great little spot to grab a coffee. While the service was slow (Saturday morning rush) the staff were welcoming & attentive. The double Espresso & iced latte we had were great. Will return for sure
Nice place good food, very crowded in the raining Sunday morning I kinda like the vibe, the service was good at the beginning they were smiling in this situation which is absolutely amazing but since we got our food, the server kept watching us because she wanted to clean our table immediately once we finished the food ,seems like fair there were a lot of people waiting for a room, but eventually she asked me if I need a box for takeout however I haven't even finished it yet. It was a little bit uncomfortable even she asked me in a polite way, so I got a box & left right away. We did not stay in here very long time though.
