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.
Probably the best pancakes I've ever had, the avocado toast was unreal as well, coming from someone who makes it regularly for breakfast theirs just hit differently.
Also tried the grilled cheese + tomato soup. It was good nothing to go wild about.
Also it's very busy & first come first serve we were able to get seats fairly quickly. Would definitely go back just for the pancakes alone 💯
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!
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Food is good but wait time & price are ridiculous. Why am I playing 20$ for toast, 1 egg & avocado? Why did I wait an hour to get it? Why did I have to fight with someone to get a spot to sit?
Nov 28, 2025
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Venus à 4 un dimanche matin sous la neige, même pas 30min d'attente, super brunch. Les pancakes sont effectivement très très bons, les prix sont corrects & l'ambiance est sympa ! 🥞
Amazing cortado. Amazing iced matcha. The best pancakes I've ever had. The syrup & butter were perfect & the salt on top to balance them out was the best. Will be returning!!
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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.
Most of places for seating are like social table & bar section.
You need prepare yourself self for long standing in a line & outside.
You need to stand in the line even inside for your order, then you can seat & waiter/waitress will serve your order by number or they call you in the counter. It makes the ambiance too noisy.
Excellent brunch/lunch spot! Line is always long so recommend getting there before 10am to avoid long waits. Avocado toast & halloumi toast were excellent & filling. Pancakes were superb, salty & generous maple syrup! Iced vanilla latte was delicious.
Absolutely incredible. I was craving a good tomato soup - & my god, did I find it. This place gets busy, but we managed to snag a seat. I ordered the tomato soup with grilled cheese, & my husband went for the burger & soup combo. Everything was unreal. The flavors were spot on - the burger cooked perfectly & seasoned to perfection. & that grilled cheese? I don't know how they do it, but they do it right. 10/10, absolutely fantastic.
