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Ginkgo Café Bar

Morning coffee transitions into evening comfort with hearty breakfast favorites and classic burgers in the heart of the city.

Quartier des Spectacles
4.1$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 9 am
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Ginkgo Café Bar focuses on a diverse menu featuring artisanal burgers prepared with seasoned patties and fresh toppings served on toasted buns. The kitchen emphasizes high-quality ingredients by assembling crisp, nutrient-dense salads with house-made dressings alongside a selection of classic morning staples. Culinary execution prioritizes bold flavors through balanced textures and consistent preparation techniques. The setting provides a functional environment suitable for focused food consumption with efficient service standards throughout the space. Patrons encounter a straightforward approach to contemporary comfort food where the integrity of individual components remains the primary objective. Each dish demonstrates a commitment to foundational cooking methods that highlight produce quality and protein preparation. This establishment serves as a reliable destination for those seeking substantial meals crafted with technical precision and attention to flavor profiles.

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4.1967 ratings
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46%
4★
26%
3★
15%
2★
11%
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Reviews for Ginkgo Café Bar

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on Google4 (1700+)
*as of 2026-08-01
4.1967 ratings
5★
46%
4★
26%
3★
15%
2★
11%
1★
3%
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Ginkgo Café Bar is widely appreciated for its beautiful, sunlit atmosphere and flavorful menu, particularly its popular brunch items like pancakes, poutine, and unique egg dishes. While many guests enjoy the cozy, aesthetic vibe and find the food delicious and generous in portion, experiences remain inconsistent due to fluctuating service standards. Common feedback highlights the need for better staff coordination, cleaner dining areas, and more consistent attention to detail regarding menu accuracy and service timing. Despite some mixed feelings regarding pricing and occasional lapses in professionalism, many visitors find it a convenient and enjoyable spot for a casual coffee, meal, or happy hour, especially given its location.
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Saggitaa
2.0

Attendez-vous à attendre au moins trente minutes pour avoir une pinte, les employés sont cool quand ça adonne qu'ils passent. L'étoile supplémentaire est parce que c'est le seul bar accessible directement de l'UQAM, sinon, faudrait que les employés aient une meilleure vision périphérique de leur salle parce que c'est pénible.

Jan 20, 2026
on Google
Bader
2.0

Bland food, not worth the price or even coming here. Service is sub par at best.

Jan 17, 2026
on Google
Bires
1.0

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.

A fuir absolument.

Jan 11, 2026
on Google
Stephane
5.0

Découvert par hasard & surtout j'avais envie de découvrir une poutine, serveur & serveuse très agréable, la poutine classique très copieuse, je recommande.

Jan 9, 2026
on Google
Bart
5.0

I don't often leave reviews but I was particularly impressed. I asked for a slight modification in my meal & they got it wrong. When I informed them they not only gave me an entirely new plate, they said I could keep the original & apologized. Top notch service.

Jan 3, 2026
on Google
Vrinda
5.0

Been there multiple times, their half-&-half never disappoints. Definitely one of my favorite brunch spots.

Dec 31, 2025
on Google
Dila
5.0

We went early in the morning, the server was super kind & food was amazing! Highly recommend!

Dec 20, 2025
on Google
Kate
4.0

The Benedict with the portobello mushroom & brie combo was sooo savoryy 😋😋 potatoes were supbar (they were a little hard & tasted reheated)

Dec 14, 2025
on Google
Tatyana
1.0

workers were nice but food was cold, latte was clumping up, ordered a crepe had barely any chocolate, no whipped cream left no more jnives left no more sugar either was a joke

Nov 30, 2025
on Google
Ana
5.0

Very aesthetic, we all liked our food, & great service.

Nov 14, 2025
on Google
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