Café September comes through in reviews as a lively must visit brunch spot in Montreal with standout pancakes, avocado toast and halloumi toast, plus tomato soup with grilled cheese that many say is a highlight. The coffee and matcha are reliably good and the atmosphere is sunny and casual with a surf vibe, but the place is consistently crowded with long lines and limited seating, especially on weekends and warm days. Service is described as friendly and efficient by many, though a few comments mention slower moments and a couple of rude host experiences. The menu is praised for simplicity and solid value, with generous portions and a balance of savory and sweet options, and many say the pancakes are among the best they have had. While the wait times can be a deterrent for some, most reviews agree the food and vibes make the wait worth it, with recommendations to go early or expect a lively line. Overall Café September stands out as a top mood and meal booster in the area, especially for fluffy pancakes and tasty toast.
Je suis passé au September café récemment parce que j'avais de grandes attentes pour ce café & ça faisait un moment que je voulais l'essayer mais je dois avouer que j'ai été déçu quand même du service. Le brunch était très bon, je recommande le sandwich au poulet & le matcha aussi mais du côté service ce n'était pas très formidable. Aucun sourire, le personnel a même l'air irrité parfois de nous accommoder & après avoir fini de manger nous nous sentions poussé à partir pour d'autres clients même si les serveurs nous disent aucune pression & que cela faisait juste un moment depuis que nous avions fini de manger. Je comprends que c'est un endroit très chargé, mais la façon dont il nous approchait à ce sujet n'était pas très sympathique. Je recommande quand même de passer l'essayer mais pour le service à la clientèle offert, vous pouvez trouver beaucoup mieux dans d'autres brunchs & cafés.
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recently visited September Cafe with high expectations, as I'd wanted to try it for a while, but I have to admit I was disappointed by the service. The brunch was very good, I recommend the chicken sandwich & the matcha, but on the service side, it was not great. No smiles, the staff even seemed irritated to accommodate us at times, & after we finished eating, we felt pressured to leave for other customers even though the waiters told us'no pressure' & it had only been a short while since we finished eating. I understand it is a very busy place, but the way they approached us about it was not very friendly. I still recommend going to try it, but for the customer service offered, you can find much better in other brunches & cafes.
I completely understand the hype of the place. Such a niche vibe. The crowd felt amazing, the place, though tight in space, felt a hearty. I would say that finding space was an issue but if just stick around for 10 - 15 minutes, you will find a nice table.
good coffee, good matcha & good food. Must try is the breakfast sandwhich & their burger. A must try of you are in Montreal for more than 5 days.
Un endroit surfait : la décoration est très froide, seulement 3 tables pour 12 personnes, & le reste des places façon bar, tous en ligne. Pas pratique pour se retrouver à plusieurs. Très peu de place pour bouger. La nourriture est très classique & chère. Très peu de boissons autres que cafés & chocolat. Pas de bière ni d'alcool en général. Une énorme attente dehors ce dimanche matin, 45mn & cela n'en valait pas la peine.
Pour autant, les toasts son généreux & goûteux, mention spéciale pour celui à l'halloumi. Les pancakes sont aussi bien garnis & très bons.
À faire uniquement en dehors des heures de pointe.
The food was so good & worth the hype. The coffee was also great. Their pastries are also amazing. I felt the service was okay & there isn't much seating inside.
i went there three times, it is pretty packed & messy inside but good is insane. The pancakes do deserve their hype, HALOOMI TOAST is delicioussssss & i didn't expect it to be that amazing. Drinks too are very great. Go there early if you can or else you will wait
Absolutely amazing brunch spot. I love that the menu is not too big & that they really focus on doing a few things very well, while still offering good variety. The pancakes are iconic & a must try. They are the perfect balance of fluffy, sweet, savoury, buttery, & everything you want in a pancake. The food quality is excellent, portion sizes are generous, & prices are very reasonable.
The matcha & coffee are great, the atmosphere is warm & inviting, & the service is kind & friendly. It does get quite busy, so be prepared to wait, but it is well worth it for one of the best brunches I have had.
They were really sweet & found me a spot despite the fact that I came 30 minutes before closing (they're super busy so 30 minutes is last minute); the pancakes were delicious & the drink was fresh! Def recommend
There is no management at all as there was 1 person standing in the line & let a whole group of 10 people go inside who came later which is not fair at all to the people standing in the line in this cold & they stayed for hours, & no body looks into this from management. Which is why would not come again sadly, seriously this kind of behaviour is really absurd & unethical from those kind of people who tries to bypass the process & always looks for the shortcuts.
Excellent coffee place with great food options.
The pancakes are excellent & à must try. I have also tried the avocado toast which is delicious on brioche bread, with a generous amount of avocado.
The halloumi toast is also very good again generous portions.
I like their matcha latte which is good.
The only inconvenience is that you can have a long line to eat there especially in the summer & week-ends & there is no reservations.
