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.
L'endroit est très joli. J'ai choisi les bénédictines au smoked meat, & c'était excellent. Seul bémol, c'était un peu froid & quelques petites patates étaient vraiment dégoûtantes. Une patate était certainement pourrie dans le lot qui s'est retrouvé dans mon assiette. Cela peut arriver, donc je n'en tiens pas rigueur à la cuisine. Dommage, cependant, que la serveuse ne soit pas passée de tout le temps où j'ai mangé (je n'ai pas pu lui faire de remarque avant la fin du repas, alors que je n'avais franchement plus plus envie de redemander des patates alors que les autres à ma table avaient terminé). Je recommande tout de même.
Mahélie était absolument merveilleuse ! Non seulement elle est incroyablement talentueuse dans ce qu'elle fait, mais elle a également fait preuve d'une grande patience & gentillesse tout au long de notre interaction. Elle sait parfaitement mettre les gens à l'aise, & son professionnalisme est impressionnant. Un gros merci à elle est son equipe!
Nov 24, 2024
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I had a salmon salad & an oat milk latte, both of them were delicious. It was very well seasoned & the waitress was super kind. Will definitely come back. 🫶🏾
This place is awesome! The food is delicious, service is slow sometimes but the waitresses are very sweet 🩷 I got the smoked salmon egg benedict & it was sooo tasty 🤤 I will definitely be back! I take all my friends here lol
De loin LA meilleure omelette au fromage que j'ai mangé de ma vie! J'ai demandé bien cuite & elle était parfaite, avec beaucoup de fromage! Les prix sont plus que raisonnables. Je recommande vivement!
Oct 25, 2024
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The food & coffee was great, but the restaurant could use a few upgrades to add some atmosphere - it is surprisingly basic & even shabby. The service was somewhere between terrible & indifferent. My daughter was given a glass of some kind of vinegar/cleanser (which she took a sip of before realizing!), & our server couldn't have cared less. She simply said a dismissive "sorry" & replaced the vinegar with actual water. I would've expected my daughter's coffee to be comped at the very, very least! We were both very confused by the rude service.
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.
Oct 13, 2024
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I would say my experience wasn't very good. It's a bottomless mimosa place, but I didn't like that my drinks were tasteless & seemed watered down. The food wasn't bad, & I liked the atmosphere & the high ceilings. Maybe one day I'll give it a try again & hopefully they change their way of serving drinks.
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 !
