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Chez José Café
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Chez José Café

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$
OPEN9 am - 10 pm
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Chez José Café Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Chez José Café

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on Google4.7 (1500+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Reviews depict Chez José Café as a cozy, colorful, characterful neighborhood spot where the food is consistently delicious and the overall experience leaves a warm impression. Standout items frequently mentioned include pasteis de nata, seafood soup, the Portuguese breakfast, crepes, and a wide range of vegetarian and vegan options. The atmosphere is welcoming and vibrant, with attentive staff and a lively, bohemian vibe, though the space is small and can get busy, leading to occasional wait times. Service is praised for friendliness and care, even when the restaurant is crowded or there are small hiccups. Prices are noted as a bit high for a casual brunch, but portions are generous and flavors often justify the cost. The decor, music, and sense of place evoke Portugal or the Caribbean, contributing to a memorable, homey experience. Overall, Chez José Café is regarded as a Montreal gem, valued for its consistency, atmosphere, and thoughtful attention to food and guests, with many plans to return.
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AMAZING food & vibe, makes you feel you're in Portugal! The chicken is out of this world, staff incredibly welcoming & kind, a must!

Feb 11, 2026
on Google

Mon dieu!!! Une expérience magique pendant un déjeuner délicieux.

Feb 11, 2026
on Google

Delicious, authentic food with a cozy, charming atmosphere. The service is friendly & inviting. Whether you're looking for a good meal or just a cup of coffee & a pastel de nata Chez José Café will not disappoint!

Feb 10, 2026
on Google

My wife & I ate here on Thursday around 2ish or 3ish... Had the place to ourselves. The owner & staff are super nice respectful. They speak both English & French. We will definitely be going back to try more of there food. The place is family owned & operated. It could get tight if it's full. Regardless I recommend it to anyone looking for good vibes & fantastic food & service!

Feb 6, 2026
on Google

Très bon, très copieux, très aimable

Feb 6, 2026
on Google
5.0

On s'est arrêté pour prendre un café & manger un petit quelque chose, superbe endroit, tout est super (les pasteis de natas sont une tuerie ;))

Jan 30, 2026
on Google

EXPENSIVE! For not much.
Got 2 sandwich/soup combos & hot chocolates & it was $80!!! & for that insane price, there was barely any meat or other filling in the sandwich, it was 90% bread.

Jan 29, 2026
on Google

Nothing fancy. Decent restaurant. Heavily understaffed. If you have lots of free time, & you aren't much hungry, then you might want to consider visiting this place.

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

Could someone please tell the server from Sunday evening that she should just pick one: sitting at a table & scrolling through TikTok on her iPad *with the volume on* OR being unhelpful & hostile to the customers? It's only because she chose to do both that I'm bothering to leave a review.

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

Cozy place with amazing atmosphere, delicious food & excellent customer service

Jan 24, 2026
on Google
5.0

An unexpected delight. Very cozy space & just a small dinner menu but very well done. We had the seafood soup, vegetarian crepe & egg tarts for dessert. Our waitperson was very kind with our poor French!

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

Fantastic breakfast sandwich

Jan 12, 2026
on Google

L'accueil était chaleureux, tout comme le service.
Le déjeuner portugais était savoureux, je reviendrais !
Il y a un grand choix de plat végétarien & vegan, que je testerai une prochaine fois.

Mention spéciale pour le pasteis de nata, qui m'a réconcilié avec cette pâtisserie !

Jan 12, 2026
on Google
5.0

Delicious food with fantastic service. My partner is Celiac & they took her allergy very seriously, making sure there was zero cross contamination. I highly recommend

Jan 12, 2026
on Google

The place is a little cozy, but the food is outstanding! The staff was very friendly & attentive to our needs! The seafood soup was the best I've ever had, & the Mexican omelet & Mexican crepe were just as impressive!

Jan 12, 2026
on Google
5.0

Delicious & great service!

Jan 12, 2026
on Google

la serveuse raphaelle est super charmante & nous a bien servie. Les quesadillas aux légumes sont délicieux & l'ambiance du café est chaleureuse & colorée.

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

Really friendly staff & owner, cosy place, food tastes fresh. Have been a few times now. Will be back for sure.

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

Amazing atmosphere & food! Great service!

Dec 31, 2025
on Google

C'était très très bon,l'omelette était délicieuse & la décoration était superbe 👍 l'ambiance était satisfaisant mais le service était un peu trop long.Je ne peux que recommander ce brunch.

Dec 29, 2025
on Google