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Ginkgo Café Bar

Quartier des Spectacles
4.1$ & $$
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Ginkgo Café Bar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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.

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Reviews for Ginkgo Café Bar

Food
Service
on Google4 (1700+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
46%
4★
27%
3★
15%
2★
10%
1★
2%

Review Summary

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.
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The restaurant is gorgeous, services was quick & the food was nicely done.

We tried the complet which came with a generous plate of salty & sweets, & the demi-demi béné. Eggs were perfectly cooked, the sizes appropriate & everything matches what you would expect.

A touch of originality would be needed for the presentation itself but overall very good performance

Jul 12, 2025
on Google

The demi-demi was the best in my opinion I would definitely recommend this if you want a nice breakfast

Jan 25, 2025
on Google

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

Dec 29, 2024
on Google

This was our first stop for breakfast after arriving from Toronto. We were greeted by Vincent who was an absolute ray of sunshine. He made sure we have everything we needed & the food & drinks we ordered were also good! We ordered the demi-demi, mochaccino & strawberry-banana smoothie.

Jul 8, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Excellent déjeuner, demi-demi, comme j'avais terriblement envie de manger! Merci pour ce beau & bon moment!

Dec 20, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Il a été facile de faire une réservation en ligne pour aller bruncher avec une copine, ce que j'apprécie. De plus, le resto est facilement accessible en métro (station Berri).

À mon arrivée, j'ai pu choisir entre une table à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur. Ma table était bancale, mais une serveuse l'a remarqué & est gentiment venue l'arranger avec des serviettes en papier sous une patte.

Ça a été un peu long pour avoir nos lattés, mais il y avait beaucoup de monde, donc c'est assez compréhensible.

Le service était très poli, souriant & aimable. Mon repas, un "demi demi" (moité de gaufre avec fruits, & un oeuf Bénédicte) était délicieux. J'adore leurs petites patates avec du thym.

Je reviendrai avec plaisir pour bruncher avec des amis. :)

May 30, 2023
via Other
1 Review
3.0

Our server admitted that she was new, so we understood that she may have been a bit nervous, but overall she provided good service.

We were 3 at our table & we each ordered waffles but only one meal came with syrup. My meal - the demi was fairly tasty but the description is misleading: it appears to be one whole waffle, one side with sweet toppings & the other side with savoury toppings. Instead, you only get half a waffle, with the sweet toppings.

The 'fried chicken & waffle' is in fact a whole waffle however this menu item should be renamed to 'frozen chicken burger on a waffle,' because that's what it was - it was definitely NOT fried chicken, & the restaurant provided a comp for our dissatisfaction.

Overall, wasn't a terrible experience; not sure I would return though.

Jul 5, 2021
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Had a lovely Sunday brunch on the patio. Both ordered the Demi-Demi & were beyond satisfied with our meals. The bottomless mimosas for $25 (each) were excellent. Will definitely be recommending!

Jun 21, 2021
sweetcandyz
15 Reviews
4.0

Too much choice so why not Demi-Demi. Great atmosphere to brunch with friends or alone. Big windows to admire snowflakes dance.

Feb 23, 2018