Café September

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!

Lisa

5.0

Guysss cette place est tellement crowded dès l'heure d'ouverture ! Mais ça vaut vraiment le détour. Le sandwich deluxe était délicieux

Madi

3.0

When you come here, you expect a queue. & my God, was there a queue. We waited about one hour to get inside, which was frustrating as reservations would be an easy solve. Each time I've tried to come here, I've had the same problem. Great food & fairly quick though. I recommend the pancakes & the breakfast sandwich. Vibes are pretty standard inside but it was a Bit tight as they are obviously trying to fit lots of people in.

Unfortunately, there is no table service even after waiting an hour.

Whilst it was lovely & we enjoyed our time, I would not go back as it's not worth the queue!

Fernanda

1.0

I & many steps gave up waiting in the huge line that forms outside, it was cold, it was snowy. The hall was very full & the tables were busy but honestly it is not interesting to stand for more than 1 hour in the cold & snow waiting for a simple meal when there are many interesting options around the city. Montreal is a rich city full of varieties. 1h in the city to know an interesting place or be relaxing to take your branch. They should take the trouble to expand the space to receive more people. We tried 2x & always the same after we didn't even think about other places anymore because we realized that there were very good options without endless queues.

Oliver

5.0

Insanely good pancakes

A

4.0

Food & service were great! The staff were helpful in finding us a table for 4 during their morning rush. The atmosphere was a bit too small in terms of the seating though & didn't allow for the staff to move without bumping into someone accidentally. Great restaurant though overall! TIP: definitely get the pancakes! 10000/10

Joe

5.0

Line out the door seems to be amazing

Bella

5.0

Vibrant & full of energy. Thoughtfully curated menu, there's something for everyone & delivers great flavour. The grilled cheese & tomato soup were especially comforting. It was busy & bustling, & the staff were warm & welcoming.

Christiannna

5.0

Great spot for brunch in Mtl :)

Phily

4.0

Amazing food as always, but the new line up & way of ordering is making wait times longer because people sit & take their sweet time now.