Chez José Café comes across in reviews as a small, cozy, colorful neighborhood spot on Duluth where a warm, family run vibe and lively atmosphere make guests feel instantly at home. The menu blends brunch favourites with Portuguese specialties, delivering pastéis de nata praised as among the best, hearty Portuguese breakfasts and chouriço dishes, tasty crepes, and a seafood soup that many describe as outstanding, with vegan and vegetarian options noted as well. Guests repeatedly highlight the friendly, attentive service and the welcoming vibe, while acknowledging that the space is compact and can get crowded, with occasional waits or slower service during busy weekends and a few hiccups like dishes arriving a touch cold or heavy on salt for some. Prices are often described as reasonable for the quality but a bit higher than casual spots, and the overall sentiment remains that the atmosphere, decor, and consistent quality create a memorable Montreal brunch and lunch destination worth returning to for drinks, pastries, and more.
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!
Une parenthèse dans la rue Dulth ! Une ambiance appaisante, hors du temps ! Le repas fut délicieux & servi avec le sourire ! Passez y, vous ne serez pas déçu ! Encore merci !
Incroyable lieu chargé d'une ambiance familiale, incroyable accueil chaleureux & souriant ! On a très bien déjeuné, les pasteis sont les meilleurs que j'ai mangés de ma vie ❤️
After seeing the high ratings on Google, I decided to give this place a try. However, the experience didn't live up to my expectations. The food tasted quite average & wasn't particularly outstanding. The service was decent, but overall, it felt just okay. Maybe I just had too high expectations.
Travelled to Montreal from Toronto - chose this restaurant for having great vegetarian/ vegan options & were not disappointed. The service was excellent & the food was so amazing we had to leave a review! :)
Amazing food & service - only downside was the wait time but thats not something they can control! It was really busy too so we waited like 45 minutes to get seated in the blistering heat. But again, not their fault they have a line-up! Good for them. Defs recommend this cute brunch spot.
Had a yummy meal here. One thing: my concern was resolved but I ordered fresh orange juice & initially received watered down not fresh juice. I had to ask twice but it was resolved with fresh juice. Thanks L
Its a very small place with outdoor tables. Although we waited for an hour to get a table outside, but it worth it. We loved the food & staff were lovely & nice. I will recommend this place to everyone😍
