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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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on Google4.9 (600+)
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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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Best grilled cheese I've ever had.
Good vibes, very homey, the owners are also super sweet ❤?

May 1, 2025
on Google

Great vibes great service & amazing food
Best grilled cheese in town 100/10

May 1, 2025
on Google

I had a grilled cheese & a Chai latte it was delicious & the owner is charming 😊

Mar 21, 2025
on Google

What an amazing place! Great food, Great service, lovely Atmosphere. Such a passion rarely seen outside of france for this type of fare. I thought the ham croissant was good but when we came back the next day the grilled cheese was sublime!

Mar 12, 2025
on Google

My wife & I were visiting Montreal a couple weeks ago & had to come here to enjoy this gem of a cafe because it was mentioned in a recent murder mystery book by Louise Penny called the grey wolf. We enjoyed a grilled cheese sandwich, a BLT, a latte & a flat white & everything was amazing. We were able to sit & relax & enjoy just being there. Talked with the owner for a bit - really friendly & appreciated hearing our story of coming there because of a story. We'll be back. Definitely recommend!

Dec 12, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great food, extremely friendly host, amazing atmosphere. This place is a gem. Get the grilled cheese with smoked meat. Croissants are also top notch. Coffee was perfection.

Dec 12, 2024
on Google
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5.0

This has become a regular stop on our visits to Montréal. It is a delightful spot, with friendly & charming hosts who always welcome us warmly. The drinks are perfectly created, whether hot or cold, & the treats to accompany them are always imaginative & tasty. On this visit we tried & greatly enjoyed their unique grilled cheese. This isn't your average grilled cheese. It's a perfectly grilled masterpiece with a most creamy & delicious cheese & some equally tasty smoked meat. A real treat that I'd recommend highly! So happy there's such a place.

Oct 13, 2024
5.0

Commentaire original: " Le" Ajout: "J'ai commencé à penser au grilled cheese pendant que j'écrivais mon commentaire. J'ai perdu mes moyens en calculant si j'ai le temps pour en prendre un demain!!! Excellent service - on y oublie presque qu'il faut éventuellement retourner au boulot!"

Oct 10, 2024
on Google

Wow - this place is amazing. Best grilled cheese I ever had. Breakfast sandwiches are superb. Coffee is first-rate. Super cool owners. This place would be 5 stars in Paris!

Oct 9, 2024
on Google
5.0

We stopped by for brunch & it was so lovely. Smoked meat grilled cheese, scone, croissant & coffee were all delicious. The owner was upbeat & very nice. The cafe is also adorable! Highly recommend this place!

Jul 6, 2024
on Google

The best pastries in town. Highly recommend getting the grilled cheese & the chocolate croissant.

Jun 11, 2024
on Google

Such a cute spot that's easy to access. Very clean & a good vibe - small seating areas but comfortable & very quaint. We were warmly greeted & helped when we walked in. The person at the counter took his time with us & made us feel liked valued customers, even though it was our first time in the cafe. The food & drinks were delicious! We had the matcha latte with almond milk & lavender syrup, the croissant sandwich, grilled cheese & the cheddar scone. We also received some of the peach ginger iced tea that was super refreshing. We'd come back & definitely recommend this little spot 🙂

May 21, 2024
on Google

Wowww coming in the little cafe is like walking into Grandma's house. So warm & inviting! Smells delicious you want to try everything ! I had the fresh grilled croissant ham & cheese sandwich - melt in your mouth! Paired it with an amazing cappuccino with an added heart shaped foam which I thought was the cutest thing. Having trouble leaving. Lollll

Feb 8, 2024
on Google

My friend brought me here because she loves the place. Coffee was a 10/10 & I still sometimes think about the grilled cheese 🤤 the owner was super friendly as well!

Nov 6, 2023
on Google

Gorgeous Fabulous Corner Cafe 🌸🌺

The entrance is beautifully designed with floral, located at the corner of a building. Everything about this cafe is carefully designed & sculpted, so much to take in & see. A comfortable place for a day visit, co-working, reading or just people watching. The owner is super welcoming & funny, he is also super passionate & it shows in his excitement to share the day's specialties & hand-crafted coffees.

My boyfriend & I had the grilled cheese, flakey chocolate danish, flat white ☕ & a cold press drink. Spent a brief 30mins absorbing the spectacular space but definitely needed more time. Will be sure to return & try out everything on the menu.

Definitely one of my favorite cafes to capture photos. Enjoy & hope you may find yourself in this captivating place soon.

Oct 17, 2023
on Google

Loved it here. Great music playing while the owner prepared our coffee & meals.

Watching the barista prepare the coffee was something nice to watch & he was super friendly to speak with while he was doing it.

I had the grilled cheese which was delicious & every seat in the place were pleasant spots to sit. I always like a view of the street.

Hope to come back here someday.

Oct 9, 2023
on Google

Very nice staff. The grilled cheese tastes really good.

Sep 16, 2023
on Google
4.0

Charmant petit café aux portes du Vieux-Montréal. Personnel sympatique. Le grilled-cheese avec smoked-meat est excellent. Seul petit inconvénient; ils n'acceptent que le paiement par débit.

Sep 5, 2023
on Google