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.
Service is horrible, not very tourist friendly. Good luck if you don't speak French, we were told that in Quebec they only have French menus which is obviously not the case in other restaurants. No complaints about the food.
Le repas, genre bistro: sandwichs, salades, frites, était bon & le service excellent. J'aurais donné une meilleure note n'eut été des toilettes: les pires que j'ai jamais vues!!! Deux des 3 cabines sont condamnées, pas de papier de toilette, le tour du lavabo en piteux état & le tout TRÈS sale. Intolérable & pourtant, il semble que ce soit ainsi depuis un certain temps. Y voir au plus vite!
Les oeufs Bénédictine étaient durs & non pochés, la sauce béarnaise pas terrible, j'ai demandé sans jambon & on m'a mis le jambon... à part cela le lieu est sympa & le personnel accueillant...
Mar 3, 2023
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Café simple beaucoup trop fade - toilettes insalubres, nauséabondes. Pas d'option de pain, ni viennoiseries, sans gluten - belles assiettes - prix honnête.
Nice high-ceilinged light-filled room. Accepts reservations even for weekend mornings- rare in Montreal.
Music too loud & too night-club for 10am breakfast.
Food ok but ordinary. Portions good.
Les employés n'ont pas pris en compte mon message dans la réservation & on a eu la pire table pour un brunch avec bébé. J'ai demandé une chaise haute à plusieurs reprises & je ne l'ai jamais eu. Quand on a demandé une table de plus pour avoir plus d'espace & profiter des bouteilles de mimosas qu'on allait consommer, une serveuse à voulu nous l'enlever. Bref si vous avez un bébé n'y allez pas & la nourriture était comparable à d'autres endroits.
Made a reso for 2 weeks before our trip to Mtl.
Cute ambiance, friendly service, food was worth the $$. Only downfall was that it is close quarters & busy space.
Beau décor (même si les salles de bain auraient besoin d'un peu d'amour), bonne nourriture (rien d'extraordinaire, mais fait en masse la job), prix très raisonnables, personnel gentils, mais clairement débordés (service lent), plusieurs oublis dans nos commandes provenant de la cuisine.
