Café September

Nicolas

5.0

Café très sympa à découvrir.

Ashley

5.0

Came here with a friend & wanted to try their signature pancakes! They were pretty decent but a bit dry & bland. I wish they came with some fruits or other add ons as it only came with a bit of butter & syrup. There was a pretty long line (I waited 15 min) & the line never ends. Once I got into the cafe there was another line to order food. There was a lot of seating but it was extremely hard to find a seat. The outside seating areas are super nice though. I also got an iced Chai latte which was one of the best I've had. I wanted to try their orange juice but it was really expensive. They also have complimentary water. & im not sure what it was but our food took over 20min to arrive which was on the slow side but overall very nice cafe. Would come back to try their other options!

Floriane

5.0

Pour ce qui est de la cuisine vraiment Top, le toast halloumi & le grilled cheese sont incroyables sans parler des pancakes à tester absolument !
Le café est également bon.
Prévoir un peu d'attente.

Emma

5.0

Excellent !! Le personnel est très accueillant, le café est propre & la nourriture délicieuse 😋 je recommande fortement. Merci !

Meri

3.0

Première visite au September café & ça été globalement agréable, même si je trouve que c'est un peu surcoté sur les réseaux. J'ai pris les pancakes que j'ai trouvé bons, mais honnêtement un peu chers pour ce que c'est. Par contre, le burger au poulet était vraiment excellent!
Le seul point que j'ai moins aimé, c'est l'attente. Il y avait déjà du monde, mais en plus il faut faire la file à l'intérieur aussi pour commander, ce qui rend le tout un peu long. Côté places, il y a peu de tables basses..& les tabourets ne sont pas confortables.. la majorité sont des tables hautes à partager, donc moins pratique & moins intime si vous êtes un groupe! Faut savoir qu'il n'y a pas de service à table..
Aussi, je n'ai pas trouvé l'endroit très adapté avec des enfants : espaces restreints & pas évident avec une poussette donc pas du tout « kids friendly »

Bref, c'est une belle place avec une bonne vibe & de bons plats, mais l'expérience serait encore mieux avec moins d'attente.

Riddhi

5.0

Beautiful café with a cozy ambiance & great attention to detail. The coffee is rich & smooth, & the overall service from the staff is very welcoming, Food is amazing & overall vibe is top notch.

Golbarg

5.0

My favourite cafe. I would be here everyday if there wasn't a line there everyday!

Watercolour0320

4.0

My friends & I were visiting & had heard good things so we stopped by for brunch on our last day in Montreal. There was a long line at 12pm on a Monday so we opted to get take out instead.

We ordered three dishes & were in a bit of a hurry so we did not check the bag that had been stapled shut. It was only when we got back to our hotel that we realised one of our items was missing.

We weren't staying close enough to justify going back for it, so we hoped to just get a refund. We tried DM-ing on IG but their DMs are restricted & we borrowed a phone to call (we are from overseas & did not have a local number) but got an automated message saying their mailbox was full.

It would've been really great if there had been a better way of contacting the cafe. It wasn't so much about the money as it was just wanting to finally try something we had been looking forward to. But we eventually decided to let it slide because these things happen.

That being said, the mushroom burrata toast was delicious. Flavourful, rich umami, & so juicy. The pancakes were also one of the better ones we tried during our time in Montreal.

Both items were packaged well (sauce/syrup separated so nothing got soggy) & tasted great even after being jostled during our journey back to the hotel. We just wish we got our third item too 🫣

Mario

5.0

Excellent café with a really refined & welcoming atmosphere. September Café stands out for its attention to detail, both in the quality of the food & the overall experience. The coffee is consistently well made, with balanced flavors & great presentation, & the menu offers a thoughtful selection of dishes that feel fresh & carefully crafted.

The space itself is beautifully designed, with a clean, modern aesthetic that still feels warm & inviting. It's the kind of place where you can sit comfortably whether you're catching up with someone or spending time on your own. The staff are friendly, attentive, & contribute to a smooth & enjoyable experience from start to finish.

Overall, a standout café that delivers on quality, ambiance, & service, definitely worth visiting.

Shahrzad

4.0

If you want to beat the crowd at September Café, show up before 10 a.m. - otherwise, expect a long line. That seems to be the price of popularity for this sunny little spot on Notre-Dame West.
We visited on a weekend morning & ordered the tomato soup, crepes, avocado toast, a matcha drink, & an americano. Everything was clean, fresh, & well-prepared. The quality is clearly there - ingredients taste good & the flavors are solid.
The vibe is nice & casual: small space, friendly (sympa) staff, & a communal/social table setup that makes it easy to chat with others if you're in the mood.

My only real complaints are portion-related. The drinks (especially the matcha & americano) felt a bit small for the price, & the food portions were on the smaller side too. You definitely pay a premium for the quality & the experience, but I wish there was a little more on the plate (or in the cup) for what you're spending.
Overall, it's a lovely spot with good food & a great atmosphere. Just go early if you don't want to wait, & manage your expectations on portion size. Worth a visit, especially if you're in the neighborhood!