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.
Food was very disappointing - got waffles with « English cream » that was in fact vanilla pudding & tasted like it, & an Eggs Florentine with uncooked spinach, untoasted bread & unmelted cheddar cheese. The kitchen was unable to make their meat lovers Benedict with 2 instead of 3 (or 1) meats, which was the only reason I ended up with a half-baked eggs florentine instead. The only redeeming qualities were a solid cappuccino, due to the filter coffee machine being broken, & very pleasant service. Embarrassing for 20$ per meal with no drinks included. A clear downgrade from a very nice experience with similar meals a few years ago.
Some of the best breakfast food I've had, great quality great portions & great service. Can get busy on a weekend but the good service & food remains. A must try in Montreal.
went for brunch & enjoyed it. the food was nice & the matcha cookie was delicious. has a chill atmosphere, pretty interior with lots of seating. nice, but not outstanding
The service was epic!! Vincent made sure that our Mimosas were bottomless until we left. All in all, his service was exemplary, if Ginkgo management is reading this, please give the man a raise!!! Would totally recommend this place..
Jan 27, 2024
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Great food, & this is truly the only reason to come. The service is horrid, honestly the servers seemed annoyed to be working there let alone to be serving us. One of the servers had an attitude with us & has continued to have an attitude with us each time we come back, so safe to say, unfortunately, we will not be coming back anymore.
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
Il y avait plusieurs souris sur le plancher & lorsque nous avons aviser le serveur, il nous a mentionné qu'il le savait mais qu'aucune n'était en cuisine. 🤷🏻♀️
Jan 16, 2024
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La musique était un peu trop forte , difficile de converser. Le style de musique aussi n'est pas super pour un brunch. La nourriture était excellente avec un très beau choix de menu. Merci
