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Chez Mère Grand

Old Montreal
4.8$ & $$
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Chez Mère Grand Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Chez Mère Grand

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*as of 2026-03-15
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Review Summary

Reviews describe Chez Mère Grand as a cozy, charming cafe in Old Montreal with outstanding coffee and freshly baked pastries. The croissants, ham and cheese croissants, chocolate croissants, and lavender scones are repeatedly praised, along with standout options like Canadiano, cortados, and cold brew. The in house baking and warm, friendly service contribute to a homey, old world atmosphere with a small terrace and courtyard. The staff and owner are highlighted for bilingual, attentive, and humorous hospitality that makes guests feel welcome and valued, with many mentioning they would return during visits. Some reviews note occasional inconsistencies or a negative encounter and that cash is preferred or payment options can be limited. Overall, Chez Mère Grand is seen as a must visit for quality coffee, top notch pastries, and a charming neighborhood vibe that draws locals and travelers alike.
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Absolutely loved the chocolatines. It was as close as it can be from the one you can find in France. Love the atmosphere & decorations
Will definitely come back!!

Mar 25, 2026
on Google

Best kept secret coffee & pastry shop.
In Old Montreal

Mar 19, 2026
on Google

Superb coffee, great ambiance & friendly staff!

Mar 15, 2026
on Google
1.0

Service décevant de la part de celui que je présume être le patron. L'attente a été très longue & l'accueil n'était pas particulièrement agréable. Je recommanderais d'explorer les autres endroits à proximité.

Mar 7, 2026
on Google
5.0

Awsome experience. I personally am from the area & wanted to try new coffee places & tried this one. Great ambiance, good food, good coffee & good personnel. My off sea friend gave it a try & absolutely loved it too. I recommend this place if you want a long morning coffee.

Mar 4, 2026
on Google

What a great cafe to stumble upon. The coffee was brewed to perfect, not bitter at all, to steam oatmilk so precisely too takes loads of practice. I enjoyed a delightfully warm pastry here that had goat cheese & tomato, was flaky & buttery. This cafe is located in the perfect spot right off the lake, great spot to start if you'll be going walking around the old port.

Mar 3, 2026
on Google
5.0

Merveilleux service!

Mar 3, 2026
on Google
5.0

Ate here twice while staying at the hotel nearby. Way better coffee/food than the hotel.

Feb 17, 2026
on Google

Great cafe with really good coffee & pastries. I really recommend their Canadiano! We really enjoyed our time here. Definitely will come back. Thank you so much again!!!! 🍀🍀

Jan 31, 2026
on Google

I forgot to leave a review but I suddenly remembered this place 2 weeks later when I was looking through my album. This cafe is absolutely amazing, the coffee was great, soothing, & the croissant was so good too. The guy behind the counter gave me a complimentary pastry because he thought the croissant I ordered was taking too long to prepare (but it was honestly not taking long at all! I was really just chilling & enjoying the cafe's vibe). But it was really sweet & it shows that the people here really cares about their customers ❤? Merci!

Jan 21, 2026
on Google

Excellent rapport qualité/ prix, soupe délicieuse, bagel pareil, & le personnel est super accueillant. Comme dirait Terminator'Je reviendrai !'

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

First place I went to when I got into montreal!Coffee is amazing, & what I assume is the owner is also wonderful.

THE BEST salmon bagel i've ever had & coffee.

Jan 17, 2026
on Google

Food & ambience are delightful. The owner is funny in both french & english & provides a great experience to all of his customers. All of the pastries have the perfect flakiness to them, 100% recommend to stop here!

Jan 9, 2026
on Google

I'd absolutely come back.

Dec 16, 2025
on Google

Chez Mère Grand is the kind of coffee shop you stumble into once & immediately vow to return.

The space itself is very cozy & offers a nice escape from the busy bustling streets outside. The baristas are genuinely knowledgeable & incredibly friendly. & the pastries? Made fresh in house daily & literally so so good. We were especially fond of the croissants & lavender & apricot scones, which struck a perfect balance of delicate flavor & melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Literally we loved this Cafe so much that we ended up visiting every single day we were in Montreal. Overall, this place is a true gem that we highly, highly recommend.

Nov 27, 2025
on Google

C'est vraiment la maison de grand-maman. Chaud, plein des choses vielles, & Tintins. Je l'aime.

Nov 14, 2025
on Google

Friendly staff, great coffee & pastries. Nice little cafe with great vibes. Would recommend.

Nov 4, 2025
on Google

Très déçue de cet endroit.
Je suis étudiante & j'étudie souvent à la bibliothèque des archives juste en face de ce petit café. Je suis venue hier pour la première fois prendre un sandwich & un café, & j'ai été super bien reçu par un des employés. Seulement, en revenant ce matin j'ai croisé le patron & il a été exécrable à mon égard. Alors j'ignore si c'est par rapport à mon jeune âge ou le fait que j'étais un peu malade mais il m'a extrêmement mal parlé me mettant presque à la porte alors que j'étais en plein cours en ligne. Café à fuir, café pas très bon en plus. Déçue, cela aurait pu être mon endroit quotidien. Bon courage à ses employés !

Nov 4, 2025
on Google

I'd give it ten stars if I could. What a magical Cafe experience! The best croissant I have ever had. The coffee was delicious. Colin was truly the best. I look forward to our next visit.

Nov 1, 2025
on Google

Très sympa
Calme
Nourriture très bonne

Oct 28, 2025
on Google