Monday

9 am - 9 pm

Tuesday

9 am - 9 pm

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

9 am - 9 pm

Friday

9 am - 10 pm

Saturday

9 am - 10 pm

Sunday

9 am - 9 pm

About

Chez José Café specializes in artisanal crêpes and classic café fare served in a laid-back setting. The menu highlights thin, delicate pancakes folded with savory ingredients like melted cheese, fresh vegetables, and seasoned meats. Sweet variations feature classic combinations such as fruit preserves, rich chocolate spreads, and powdered sugar. The kitchen maintains a focus on traditional preparation methods to ensure consistent texture and flavor profiles across every plate served. Patrons find a selection of brewed coffee and tea options that complement the lighter starch-based offerings. The interior design prioritizes functional seating arrangements that facilitate a direct and uncomplicated dining process for local regulars and visitors alike. This establishment remains a consistent destination for those seeking straightforward, satisfying meals focused on technique and quality ingredients without unnecessary culinary complexity.

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Chez José Café is widely regarded as a charming and cozy Montreal staple known for its authentic Portuguese-inspired brunch, hearty portions, and vibrant, bohemian atmosphere. Many visitors praise the delicious menu items, particularly the breakfast plates, flavorful crepes, homemade sauces, and exceptional pastel de nata, often highlighting the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff. While the restaurant is frequently busy and guests should expect to wait for a table, most reviewers find the experience well worth the effort. Although some diners have noted occasional challenges with service speed or inconsistencies during peak hours, the overall consensus celebrates the restaurant as a unique, family-operated gem that delivers a memorable and comforting dining experience.

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Gen

5.0

J'adore cet endroit qui nous ressemble vraiment, j'y vais assez souvent avec mon amoureux. C'est l'endroit où l'on va pour nos anniversaires entre autres. On adore les crêpe repas au fromage bleu & Chorizo, on y reviens toujours!

Jul 29, 2026

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Natasha

5.0

Get the vegetarian crepes!?!? Amazing 🤩😍

🐈 🐈 🐈 🐈 🐈

Jul 26, 2026

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Rim

5.0

Authentic Portuguese food made with love & fresh ingredients. This is a family business that earned its stars.
I recommend 👌 the Chicken sandwich, Mexican crêpes, soup du jour, & the red sangria they make with Grand Marnier 😋
I also recommend making an rsvp as it gets crowded on weekends!

Jul 25, 2026

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André

5.0

Warm atmosphere & always busy for a reason! The crepes are incredible, the house-made hot sauce adds the perfect kick, & the drinks are excellent. Don't leave without getting a pastel de nata, they are genuinely some of the best in Little Portugal!

Jul 17, 2026

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Helen

3.0

A crowd of us were waiting for tables & were getting increasingly confused as more available tables opened up & no one was seated. It eventually became apparent that they were understaffed but being upfront about this with the people waiting would have helped! When we did eventually sit down, the food I had (veggie crepe) was mediocre. Too gloopy with lots of cream & cheese.

Jul 5, 2026

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Madeleine

5.0

Best crepe I've ever had in my life. Friendly wait staff. Precious parklet vibes. 10/10.

Jul 2, 2026

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Michael

5.0

My wife & I had a long wait for a table but it was worth it. The staff is friendly & attentive. We had a sandwich & a crepe & both were excellent. We both had a Portuguese coffe & loved them.

Jun 30, 2026

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Gordon

5.0

Funky little place that is perpetually busy for a reason. Their crepes are top-notch, good house-made hot sauce, excellent drink options (red sangria with peach nectar, hello), & the pastel de natas are among the best in little Portugal! Generally try to get here at least once for brunch whenever we're in the city.

Jun 28, 2026

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Len

5.0

Had the ham crepes. Excellent flavour & proportion.

May 31, 2026

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Karishma

5.0

This cafe was brilliant we had the Mexican crepe & the chocolate crepe which were absolutely a blast the salad that they gave for the price of the meal was a excellent deal & definitely worth it. The atmosphere was small but the rustic & detailed interior made up for it. The service & staff were so kind & amazing they helped us make amazing vegetarian & non vegetarian choices & helped to change the meat to a vegetarian option, my son had an amazing time & the waiter was so nice to him & it was a blast. Honestly this has to be a five star cafe.

Apr 24, 2026

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Chez José Café

Plate-sized crêpes and breakfast classics define the legendary morning ritual at Chez José.

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