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.
We had a great mid-afternoon hang at Chez José. They were gracious to accommodate our large party of 6, but it is a very small place & we felt bad. They assured us all was well & treated very kindly with loving vibes. The food was excellent. Crepes, Portuguese stew, full Portuguese breakfast, pastel de nata (as good or better than Lisbon's ...). All excellent! Highly recommend!
I had the Déjeuner Portugais Avec Viande for breakfast & it was absolutely delicious-so flavorful! The waitress who recommended it was super friendly, & the freshly squeezed orange juice was a perfect touch. Highly recommend this spot for a great breakfast!
Jul 22, 2025
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J'ai adoré mon expérience chez José!
Le personnel est très gentil, accueillant & attentionné.
Notre accueil était super agréable par un jeune homme super gentil & très patient qui à l'air passionné par son travail, & qui aidait de gauche à droite. Il avait de l'attente, mais tout le staff étaient organisé & ça paraissait dans le service & la vibe du restaurant!
Pour la nourriture j'ai ADORÉ!
J'ai pris pour ma part un crêpe repas avec dinde & fromage bleu, c'était super bon!
Je recommande fortement leurs mimosas fait avec jus fraîchement pressé WOW-
L'ambiance du restaurant est vraiment cozy, familiale, vintage, il a du vécu & ça se voit que c'est un restaurant qui est pris soin avec amour.
Il n'avait pas d'air climatisé, avec la température de 31°C je me sentais mal pour les employés, je n'osais pas penser au cuisinier... courage à vous les employés!!!
Je serai de retour, coup de coeur de Montréal, vraiment ce que je recherchais!
Tried burgers, spiced potatoes, & coffee, & everything was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was vibrant & full of energy-such a great vibe. I loved the experience & would definitely recommend it to my friends!
One of the best cafes I've ever been to! It was quiet at night & the owner was letting us choose some music to play with the few others there. He was incredibly welcoming & then also gave us our teas on the house! Will 100% be back & highly recommend for anyone looking for a cute cafe to eat, drink or chill at :)
Jan 7, 2025
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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!
Went for brunch on a Saturday & had to wait a bit to be seated but it was worth it! The ambiance is very fun with a lot of humorous unserious decorations, the food was delicious & well served. I highly recommend the "Yé ou Burt" omelette, which comes with cheese, chouriço, potatoes & mushrooms. It was divine & the portion was very big.
Nov 24, 2024
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Went here for dinner on a Thursday night. Genuinely one of the best meals ive had in montreal. Highly recommend the quesadilla. The mexican crepes came recommended from the waiter- my friend got this & loved it. At this time of the day they also have a cocktail & wine list.
Découvert par hasard, super acceuil souriant, bon service, bons plats cuisine méditerranéenne. Prix normaux. L'accent québécois avec une pointe de portugais vaux le déplacement. Je recommande chaudement.
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.
Unbelievable place! Everyone should go here! The food was some of the best we've had the whole trip here & our server Will made our entire night! Stunning service & such a friendly personality! I highly recommend ANY of the meal crepes, especially the chorizo, & there's plenty of vegetarian & vegan options as well. Go here for a super eclectic & fun vibe with phenomenal food!
Oct 16, 2024
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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.
