Cafeden offers a warm, modern vibe with a terrace and a unique fusion of Peruvian and Vietnamese cuisines. The menu features fresh ceviche and papaya salad, plus crowd pleasers like lomo saltado, egg rolls, gyoza, tuna crudo, bao and other creative, well presented dishes, with desserts and cocktails that many praise for balance and presentation. The overall dining experience is described as attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere, with some reviewers calling Cafeden a standout in Montreal and noting great birthday touches or celebrations. However, a subset of reviews points to changes in ownership impacting flavor and consistency, some dishes tasting bland or not up to past standards, and mixed experiences regarding service or value. Overall Cafeden is seen as a distinctive, travel inspired dining destination in Montreal worth trying for the fusion concept, vibrant cocktails, and warm ambiance, while diners are advised to check current quality and expect variability.
We had an unforgettable experience celebrating my birthday here! The food was absolutely delicious - I highly recommend the beef with ginger & the papaya salad. As a lovely surprise, they treated me to a birthday cocktail & a scoop of amazing vanilla & coconut ice cream - such a thoughtful touch!
What truly made the night special was the incredible service. Denis, our waiter, was exceptionally kind, warm, & attentive - he genuinely made our evening memorable. The chef also chatted with us - so friendly & welcoming.
The ambiance is cozy & beautifully decorated, & the cocktails were fantastic - especially the passion fruit margarita, which was next-level good.
Huge thanks to the whole team for making my birthday so special. I'll definitely be coming back!
We used to go to this place in the past & loved the food there. After a long time we went back & were totally disappointed with the food. The owners of the restaurant has changed & so is the quality of food. No flavour, very bland taste.
The waitress was very nice & that's why I am giving the place a 2, not 1.
Très déçu de notre souper. Les plats. Ne sont plus les memes depuis que le resto a été vendu. Dommage c'était tellement délicieux. Je n'y retournerai plus.
Took my partner on a date, we're new to the city & saw some good reviews & good food in them. We were greeted at the door & from the get go, treated very very well. Water was never low, drinks were quick to the table, food was amazing & the atmosphere was perfect. Both of us really enjoyed the whole experience, we couldn't fault a single thing, even the toilets were spotless. All staff were super friendly & polite, no exceptions. Happily go again, we've added it to our list of favourites. Great first impression!
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Change of ownership. Food is not what it used to be. Neither is service. Waited over 50 minutes to get 8 bills & never saw the bills… we all feel we may not have paid for what we ordered exactly…
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Portion généreuse de ceviche qui goûtait très bon. Salade de papaye était bien. Le tofu soyeux était ok. Décoration intéressante malgré les écrans de télé qui diffusait du sport; pas exactement dans la thématique.
I went to the restaurant last Saturday. The food was good & the cocktails were spectacular, but the restaurant manager was arrogant & respectful of her employees. The waitress was serving us & the interlocutor was explaining something to us about the chicken wings & she was only on her phone.
C'est un excellent restaurant. C'était la première fois qu'on y allaient. Je vais y retourner car vraiment délicieux. Pour l'ambiance c'est correct, car il n'y avait pas beaucoup de personnes 😉
First time we are hungry after eating a pho 😕
Not only was it not particularly good (bordering on having a bad taste) , there was almost no noodle & as often not that much beef, just lots of soy beans.
For 19$ pre tax the pho & given it is a very casual type of dining experience, I cannot recommend. There are much better options at this price point. Service was ok.
Will not return.
Just tried this place for the first time! As a group of three, we ordered three starters & three main meals. All of the food was delicious, but the portions were definitely on the smaller side. Our plates also came at very different times, one of us being served their starter & main meal at least 25 minutes before another one of us got any food. The servers were very attentive & apologetic about this, even providing a free drink. I would say try if you're around, but don't seek it out. :)
Great cozy neighborhood bistro with a nice laid back atmosphere. Fantastic menu at the cross of Vietnamese & Peruvian cuisine. Classic dishes executed perfectly. Tip of the hat to Ariana for the great suggestions. Great place to warm up in the winter or relax in the summer.
