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.
Overall, Ginkgo Café Bar comes across as a stylish and cozy brunch spot that many reviews find convenient for after class or work. The vibe and decor are commonly praised, and service is described as friendly and fast on some visits, though slower or less attentive during busy periods. The menu earns praise for flavorful brunch dishes, generous portions, and standout items like halloumi salad, but several meals are called bland, lukewarm, or lacking flavor, and some reviews note changes to the menu and pricing. Beverages are a highlight for many, with solid coffee, a popular bottomless mimosa, and good cocktails at happy hour, though a few guests feel inclusions or pricing could be clearer. Experience can vary by visit, with occasional concerns about value for money, small issues such as hair in food or cleanliness, and noise levels depending on the time of day. Taken together, it remains a go-to spot for brunch and casual drinks with a mix of positive remarks about staff and atmosphere interspersed with criticisms of price or consistency.
Honestly a very cute cafe, there's not much service. It's quite loud in there on a Wednesday afternoon. The food is okay, but certainly the combo is unusual. Not in a bad way, but I've never seen Mac & cheese made with penne & Parmesan before. This being said, I like the beef poutine. The cheese curds just melt into your mouth as the caramelized onion work harmoniously with the bacon bits. The sauce is certainly unique, almost close to a barbecue sauce. Very generous portion. This is not a cafe made for studying, as the room is full of chatters while the music blasts in the background.
Apr 22, 2026
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The food was delicious, especially the flavourful potatoes & tasty 3-cheese omelette. The menu was excellent with a lot of choices. & the $30 all you can drink in 90min Tower Mimosa's looked fabulous! 🍹 A suggestion might be that the Server promote this when taking your order! (We didn't order it)
I loved all the windows & the set-up of the establishment. A very quaint cafe. However it was quite expensive considering the ambiance, as the furniture itself was dated & mismatched & staff were unrecognizable in their attire. At first, I had no idea who actually was working there compared to the patrons. My opinion would be a more uniformed look for the servers & logos on their shirts, drawing a more sophisticated look of an upscale cafe that suits their price point. Also it took a while for us to get service to start with a coffee or beverage. Then for my meal, they brought me the wrong order. & I understand accidents happen, but usually a restaurant would then compliment the meal after having to wait 10 more minutes while the other person ate their food. This is just custom courtesy in the restaurant industry. But overall, the food is great & some simple changes would improve the overall dining experience.
This cafe is cute & cozy, & the service isn't bad either, but I thought the food would be way better. I got the veggie tacos, & they didn't have much flavor, plus the tofu had a weird, old, maybe frozen texture. My boyfriend's poutine was good & tasty, though.
Endroit parfait pour un petit café & croissant pendant la pause à l'uqam! Je prends toujours un latte avec sirop & c'est délicieux. Service super rapide!
Bon service. Le personnel était attentif mais dois avoué que nous avons été déçu du déjeuner. Nous avons eu l'impression qu'on nous a versé le déjeuner de la cafétéria dans une belle assiette mais pour le même prix qu'un Allô mon Coco … bref on l'a essayé mais on ne reviendra pas
Belle place...mais quand même cher pour ce qu'iels offrent. Aussi pour le petit déjeuner, le café n'est pas inclu...iels font ce qu'iels veulent mais je n'ai pas envie d'encourager cette pratique. J'y retournerai peut être pour profiter du bar.
Jul 27, 2025
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Je ne suis pas satisfait. Le menu a été modifié sans préavis. Toutes les assiettes ne viennent pas avec des patates. Le café n'est pas inclus tandis dans tous les restaurants déjeuner, partout au Québec, le café est inclus. Il faut payer un extra pour avoir un café filtre, pas de crème pour les cafés & c'est crève faim ainsi que dispendieux. Si vous n'êtes pas prêt à payer cher pour un déjeuner qui ne vient pas avec patates & café, portion crève faim, alors, je ne vous recommande pas ce restaurant.
Staff took a while to bring us the menu or the check... Also food was subpar. Ordinary for the price paid. Feels more like a cafeteria than a restaurant.
Nous avons dû demander beaucoup de choses qui étaient manquantes sur la table. Lait pour le café, serviettes en papier, ustensiles. Nous avons reçu nos assiettes mais aucun ustensiles. Quand les ustensiles sont arrivés, certains étaient croutés de nourriture. La nourriture était bonne mais la propreté générale laissait à désisrer. Surtout les salles bain qui étaient très malpropres malheureusement.
Sep 13, 2024
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Café gratuit & prix abordable pour la location. L'omelette au saumon fumé est savoureuse, avec une généreuse portion de fromage de chèvre. Cependant, deux étoiles en moins pour la qualité des ustensiles, qui affectent légèrement la saveur du plat.
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
J'aime qu'il y ait des des fruits dans les assiettes. Ils sont de bonnes qualités & en quantité suffisantes tout comme le reste de la nourriture
Le café filtre n'est pas mauvais pas très goutu
Jan 21, 2024
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C'est la deuxième fois que j'ai fait un babyshower & serais pas la dernière si vous besoin de une place pour fêter un petit événement Ginkgo Café C'est la meilleure option, la nourriture délicieuse & le service de qualité Merci a toute l'equipe & je le recomend 100%
Mercredi midi ,section Café :Je suis allé pour un café glacé & un smoothie. Les deux breuvages étaient délicieux. Espace très lumineux avec de belles plantes.
Super! Service sympa, nourriture copieuse & bonne. Café bon. Cadre & déco cool. Juste la fin, un peu "pressée" & "insistante"de débarrasser nos assiettes. On reviendra quand même avec grand plaisir ☺️
Café simple beaucoup trop fade - toilettes insalubres, nauséabondes. Pas d'option de pain, ni viennoiseries, sans gluten - belles assiettes - prix honnête.
