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 to write this review the moment I left this restaurant. I am genuinely impressed by the quality of the food & the speed we got our plates. Not to mention that it was super tasty & delicious, but for a breakfast I had a strong meal, perfectly prepared & well balanced! Charle our waiter was very kind & friendly. The service is great with good recommendations. I was particularly pleased with the Natas & their coffee is really good! This is such a small restaurant but with big potential & even bigger heart! Absolutely recommend!
I went there on Saturday midday with my friends. The food was good & tasty mainly the Portuguese breakfast. There's not as great as expecting but the vibes are quite nice. The place is really small which we didn't know, so we needed to wait for around 40 min to get a table for 3 people. Maybe a place to try for take out or be ready to wait in line.
Jan 21, 2024
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We had one of the most delicious breakfast experiences at Chez José Café. The food was amazing - we had a Portuguese breakfast & pasteis de nata, to die for! - & our waiter was excellent! The place is also super cute & fun. We will come back whenever we are here in Montreal.
So so so good. Delicious breakfast sandwich, & even better vibes. The staff were beyond kind & cool. Everything was sooo yum! Update: went back - the veggie omelet sandwich with blue cheese is maybe my favourite breakfast sando I've ever had. Unreal. The Spanish omelette is also delish - a big meal!!
As someone from south India, I absolutely loved the food here. I tried the breakfast variant foodavec viande, it was a really good, it was a bigger portion & I had a full tummy! I would really suggest this place if you are visting Montreal. The price too wasnt expensive! Although you have to wait quite a bit to get a table, we waited 45 mins, but lemme tell you it was worth the wait. :)
Nov 12, 2023
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Great service. The kitchen made a full breakfast plate when I arrived before the kitchen was open. Thank you for making my day with this act of kindness ;)
Great neighborhood cafe for Portuguese breakfast. Cozy atmosphere with familial flare & decor. it's a snug fit but good for chatting locals & tourists while you enjoy delicious food.
I got the Le Porto Végé & it had an even balance of egg, veg (zucchini, red pepper, onion), & potatoes. Had a good amount of spice that didn't overpower the dish.
Oct 19, 2023
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Wonderful little hidden gem!! If you want to try a different taste, this spot is the place. The Portuguese breakfast was amazing, the presentation, the taste, the cortado.... everything was great. The atmosphere makes you feel like you are on a street in Porto.
Service was excellent. Portions just the right amount. Homemade chipotle sauce was great. We got the chorizo breakfast platter & the breakfast sandwich.
