Located in UQAM’s School of Management Services pavilion, Ginkgo is a unique concept. We give you an unprecedented resto/bar and a reflective gastronomy. We will satisfy student’s needs of course, but also the needs of academic staff and business customers of the sector. Looking forward to welcoming you there.
Ginkgo Café Bar is described as a cozy, stylish spot with a warm vibe that attracts students for brunch and after classes, where the staff are generally friendly and attentive. Food quality is mixed across visits, ranging from standout dishes like hearty poutine, rich Benedicts and guacamole to meals that feel bland, lukewarm or overpriced, with occasional menu changes and price bumps affecting value. Service quality also varies; many reviews praise fast, courteous service, while others report slow, inattentive staff or missteps. The ambiance is repeatedly cited as appealing and not too loud, though some mention decor wear, occasional cleanliness issues, or doors left open letting flies in. The bar scene gets praise for late day and weekend drinks, including a well regarded mimosa option, and the location near campus is a plus. Overall, it reads as a reliable local favorite for a casual meal or drinks, with strong opinions on value and consistency.
Une honte absolue pour le 1er de l'an (photos à l'appui)
Quelle erreur d'avoir choisi ce lieu pour notre brunch du 1er janvier. Nous étions une table de 8 & l'expérience a été catastrophique du début à la fin.
La nourriture :
Regardez les photos. Les oeufs pochés étaient littéralement noyés dans l'eau de cuisson & servis tièdes, voire froids. Les pancakes ? De la pâte pas cuite. Aucun plat n'a été servi en même temps, la moitié de la table avait fini quand les autres ont été servis.
Le service :
Le pire reste l'attitude du personnel. Quand je signale poliment à la serveuse que mes oeufs sont froids & remplis d'eau, sa seule réponse a été :'Ah je sais pas, je mange pas d'oeuf'. Un niveau d'incompétence & de je-m'en-foutisme rarement atteint.
Beautiful place for brunch with friends. Had a great time & it was not overwhelmingly noisy either! We were able to eat peacefully & the food was delicious. Fried Chicken Waffle was sweet & savoury 😋 Definitely worth coming back!
C'était ma 2eme expérience au Gingko pour un brunch ! J'ai été très déçue de la baisse de qualité. Le service était vraiment top, heureusement. Mais il y a eu plusieurs oublis dans 1 seule commande, le menu n'était pas clair aussi : patates extras sans bacon, béne vege sans brie & portobello, etc. Le prix reste assez cher pour le peu de rigueur je trouve :/ Dommage car on avait eu une belle première expérience il y a quelques années!
Made a brunch reservation based on a recent montreal article recommendation. The architecture & decor made it seem like a polished high end resto, but the state of the furniture & bathroom gave it a rundown dive vibe. The food was okay, made with fresh ingredients but everything was lukewarm. The portions are small. The service was acceptable but not professional. Don't think I'd bother going back.
May 4, 2025
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Meilleur bar etudiant in the game. Belle ambiance & bon service. Bonne place pour ecouter le canadien ou bruncher. Le mimisa a volonté est solide les fin de semaine. Les employes sont vraiment bon pour le service des clients.
Amazing Brunch Spot! This place has it all-delicious food, great drinks, & a cozy atmosphere. The staff is friendly & attentive, & the menu is full of creative, flavorful options. Don't miss the signature mimosas or the Demi Demi! Perfect for a casual brunch or a special outing. I'll definitely be back! Rating: 5/5
Super bonne place pour bruncher ! Merci à Laurence notre serveuse pour son incroyable service & sa bonne humeur. La nourriture était très bonne & l'ambiance cool !
This place is absolutely delicious! Came here for brunch on a Saturday around 11am & it wasn't too busy. I wish I got my waitress' name because she was amazing. She was very kind & attentive. I ordered the smoked salmon Benedict & a cappuccino. Food service was also very quick & fresh. Would highly recommend checking this spot out!
Sep 22, 2024
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Only redeeming factor was the natural lighting in the space. Thought it'd be a cute cafe but it was extraordinarily mid. We also received unequal treatment compared to the Francophones. I noticed that the Francophones got sat quickly WITH water & got served immediately. This other English speaking group was here before us & the francophone group & they didn't have water for the longest time. I got irritated & raised my hand to asked to be served & finally get water. Then the food came out fast but they almost served it to the wrong table It wasn't even that busy compared to other brunch places at peak times. My eggs were also wayyy too hard. How are you a brunch place but mess up eggs
Was pretty excited to come here but was let down by the quality. My friends & I came here for brunch. We got the bottomless mimosas for $30 per person. Was a bit disappointed because each refill we got was less strong than the one we got before. On our 3rd refill, the mimosas just tasted like orange juice. Definitely recommend getting the smoked salmon benedict over the meat lover benedict. As it was just felt like random meats all put together. Personally I would say this is a pretty average brunch spot, definitely think there are better ones.
Great breakfast/brunch spot! This was my first time trying a crepe & it was AMAZING! I had the Nutella, banana, & strawberry one. This place had probably the best potato's I have ever had, too. The iced chai latte was amazing, too. Renaud was our waiter & he was so friendly & had such a great vibe to him. Definitely recommend this place 100% for brunch & breakfast!!
Jul 7, 2024
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A beautiful brunch location with high airy ceilings & an impressive bar. It's connected UQAM & in a great location. Great looking menu with plenty of options. Brunch food was good, not outstanding, & service was very slow.
Amazing! 11/10 Went for brunch & bottomless mimosas on a Friday. I think it's the cheapest bottomless mimosa deal you'll find in Montreal ($20 for 1.5 hrs) & they're not super cheap about it either (you can still taste the sparkling wine). My friends & I went on my birthday & the server was super kind & reliable. They have the bottomless mimosa deal all summer as opposed to just on the weekend like most places. Will go again for sure!
J'ai récemment découvert ce petit bijou pour bruncher & je suis complètement conquis ! L'ambiance est chaleureuse & conviviale, parfaite pour un brunch détendu entre amis ou en famille. Le choix du menu est impressionnant, avec une variété de plats sucrés & salés qui satisferont tous les goûts. J'ai opté pour leur fameux avocado toast & je n'ai pas été déçu - c'était délicieux & frais ! Le service était également impeccable, le personnel était attentionné & souriant. Je recommande vivement cet endroit à tous ceux qui recherchent un brunch de qualité dans la région.
