Overall, Chez José Café is a warm, family run spot with a cozy, artsy vibe and food that many reviews describe as delicious, comforting, and generously portioned, featuring Portuguese inspired dishes, crepes, soups, pasteis de nata, and vegan and vegetarian options; the atmosphere is often praised as welcoming and charming, with attentive staff and a homey feel, though the space is small and can be crowded, wait times can be long and service occasionally slow during busy periods.
I had a wonderful breakfast experience! The food was delicious & well-prepared, but what truly stood out was the amazing service. The waitress was incredibly kind, attentive, & made us feel so welcome. Her warm attitude added a special touch to our meal. Highly recommend this place for a great start to your day!
My bf broke up with my after a fight we had here but no man will ever take away from how yummy the Portuguese breakfast plate & the breakfast sandwich are !! Obrigada
Nov 12, 2024
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Overall: Cozy cafe with lots of vegetarian & vegan options. Pros: The food & drinks we ordered tasted great (went for breakfast)! Eclectic decorations make this a cozy & unique cafe. Cons: 1) Wi-Fi information wasn't visible. Waitress provided me with the information upon asking, it was handwritten on a piece of paper, the information was hard to read & I couldn't connect to the internet. 2) No kids menu though the waitress had suggestions.
One of the best breakfast/brunch restaurant in Montreal/Canada. It's a very cute shop with delicious food & excellent service. I will recommend anyone visiting Montreal to try this place.
I went to for brunch for the first time in this café. It was nicely set up & there was even the option to sit outside. I had the Portuguese breakfast plate with salad & Portuguese toast & a hot chocolate. All the food was extremely good, but the only thing I was not satisfied with was that the sliced sausages were too salty for me. Other than that it is a nice cafe where they have a lot of variety in food for a decent price.
My boyfriend & I were visiting the City & we were just searching for places to eat brunch, & Cafe Jose came across. & google reviews didn't disappoint. My boyfriend had the Portuguese Breakfast & I had Mexican Crepe breakfast if I'm not mistaken & it was soooo goood & fulfilling. & we had egg tart for dessert, & I had mokkachino. Def gonna be back soon
Love this little place, it came highly recommended for breakfast & since I was alone, I was able to jump the line & get right in! The coffee was AMAZING & the meal was delicious, there were fresh nata's behind me too. Gem of a place.
This fun eclectic cafe is perfect for brunch & located in a great walkable area! The staff are so polite & the dishes are so good! I had been on the search for pasteis de nata that would taste as good as the ones I had on a trip to Portugal - these are by far some of the BEST! The Portuguese breakfast plate was tasty & the chicken sandwich was so savory!
Aug 20, 2024
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Small hole in the wall. Seems overrated in my opinion. Food was really not that great & service was subpar. We were squished in a corner with barely room to move an inch. I paid 30$ for a latte & a chicken sandwich. Rip off!! There are so many other amazing breakfast spots that do a lot better than this one.
I had been looking for a breakfast/brunch place that servers something different & unique than regular brunch places which all serve mostly variation of the same thing- just eggs, crepes/waffles/or toasts. The portugese breakfast here was delicious. There are plenty of vegan options as well. The vibe was cool, staff were super friendly & the the menu was aptly priced. Will return for sure.
Now with alcohol permit & open at night, Best breakfast & brunch on the plateau. From Portuguese breakfasts with eggs & Chorizo to a wide menu including great vegan & vegetarian options. Mediterranean influence, homemade healthy food, not expensive, generous portions. Funky & eclectic crowd. Friendly staff. Seafood soup every Friday is a must.Terrasse is now open.
Jun 24, 2024
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First off, the outdoor seating is so pleasant & so was the staff. The breakfast sandwich was super packed & flavorful, & the potatoes were cooked to perfection. Our favorite was the Mexican crepe, which was also super flavorful & had nice crispy edges. What made it really stand out was its masterful pairing with their homemade guac & slaw. Well done -what a charming little gem.
Cute spot, Nice terrasse. Terrasse was only being set up around 10:15 even though they open at 9 & had a lineup. Even once it was set up it took a while to be seated even though there was space. Our server with the pigtails was fantastic though. Very efficient. Food was alright. Portuguese breakfast platter was nothing special. My friend felt the same about her chorizo omelette. Mochaccino was nice. They didn't skimp on the mimosa.
Awesome place for breakfast or lunch. The only downside is the size of the place. Only about 6-9 tables so it can get busy & might have to wait. But it is worth it as the food & service is great. Cool & funky decorations too!
