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.
Always busy, & for good reason. This is the best brunch & iced matcha in the city. It's first come, first served for tables, & on weekends the line often stretches out the door, so be prepared to wait. Luckily, the food comes out quickly, making the wait completely worth it. The staff are warm, welcoming, & attentive. Highly recommend.
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Kaylie gave great service! No one has ever made ordering breakfast so enjoyable!! The brunch god has been revealed to me & her name is Kaylie! We will be returning! 10/10 best breaky sandwhich in the game on god
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
I understand the hype around this place! It took about 20mins for the line up to get inside. One of the best breakfast I've ever had. The tomato soup is to die for. I would definitely go back.
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Waited an hour for my order breakfast sandwich, tomato soup, & a cold chai latte with almond milk. Everything was super average, nothing special. Wouldn't go back.
Good place, super trendy. Undecided if I love the non table service. Quick, efficient & decently priced but as much of an experience. Great quick place to go for a breakfast.
Nice little café with interesting menu. The staff are very welcoming & helpful but you can see that they are very busy. I went there with my friend around 10.40 & we had to wait in line outside to get a table as it was packed!
They have tables indoors, outdoors in front of the café & at the back in a little garden.
I ordered the famous traditional pancakes thst i keot seeing online. I was really looking forward to them. They are very fluffy & well made! The serving is huge & vould be shared between 2 people easily, even 3 if it's for kids. I enjoyed the first bites but unfortunately it was too sweet for my taste. I saw other people eat it without problem but i do not eat many sweets in general, i prefer savory foods, so to me it tasted very sweet but it might suit other people's taste. Good thing i had paired it with their homemade lemonade as the sourness of it went well with the sweetness & balanced it all.
My friend got a tomato & burrata toast with ham on the side because it comes without meat. If it was to be ordered again we'd get it without the meat because the toast is quite big & very filling. It was really tasty! I enjoyed it better than the pancakes. I mean it was savory so it suited my taste better!
Their portion sizes are definitely generous & i think that their prices are quite fair. I'd definitely go again to try their other dishes!
Je recommande cet endroit avidement, les serveuses sont hyper accueillantes. La nourriture servie est toujours excellente, elle est fraiche & nourrissante. C'est des portions qui remplissent & on se sent bien après avoir mangé. Possiblement les meilleures pancakes de l'ile de mtl, elles ne sont pas trop sucrées, toujours légères & avec le sirop & le beurre, mmhh quelle expérience délectable ! Ça vaut vraiment le coup de faire un détour & d'attendre en file (parce qu'il y a presque toujours une file) pour manger là, c'est vraiment un brunch incontournable de Montréal !
We went there on Sunday & had to be on the line for around 50 mins, but was definitely worth it. Everything tasted so nice & fresh. Loved the halloumi toast, & the breakfast sandwich & avocado toast were pretty good as well.
