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.
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.
J'aimais beaucoup Gingko & son ambiance quand je jouais professionnellement pour la ville de Montréal il y a 2-3 ans. C'était un endroit spécial pour se détendre & profiter d'un bon repas. Malheureusement, les dernières fois où j'y suis allé, ça a changé. Le menu a été modifié, les prix ont augmenté & il y a une ambiance un peu différente. J'apprécie toujours le personnel, qui est accueillant & sympathique, & j'aime encore l'atmosphère, mais pour une raison quelconque, ce n'est plus tout à fait la même chose.
Came here for breakfast. There's construction outside so a little hard to get in. Place was not populated, was about 8:30am. Was greeted by a beautiful hostess. Had one of the egg packages with sausage, ham, bread, potatoes & crepes. Pretty good deal to be honest.
First visit here was disappointing unfortunately & I wouldn't come back. The staff were lovely but I found a hair in my food. Door is left open so there were flies & a bird inside the restaurant. Food was ok. Was expecting peameal bacon on the bendict but it was served with thin streaky bacon. Mimosa was very weak & seemed like just orange juice.
Aug 3, 2025
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Belle place...mais quand même cher pour ce qu'iels offrent. Aussi pour le petit déjeuner, le café n'est pas inclu...iels font ce qu'iels veulent mais je n'ai pas envie d'encourager cette pratique. J'y retournerai peut être pour profiter du bar.
C'était ma 2eme expérience au Gingko pour un brunch ! J'ai été très déçue de la baisse de qualité. Le service était vraiment top, heureusement. Mais il y a eu plusieurs oublis dans 1 seule commande, le menu n'était pas clair aussi : patates extras sans bacon, béne vege sans brie & portobello, etc. Le prix reste assez cher pour le peu de rigueur je trouve :/ Dommage car on avait eu une belle première expérience il y a quelques années!
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
Je ne suis pas satisfait. Le menu a été modifié sans préavis. Toutes les assiettes ne viennent pas avec des patates. Le café n'est pas inclus tandis dans tous les restaurants déjeuner, partout au Québec, le café est inclus. Il faut payer un extra pour avoir un café filtre, pas de crème pour les cafés & c'est crève faim ainsi que dispendieux. Si vous n'êtes pas prêt à payer cher pour un déjeuner qui ne vient pas avec patates & café, portion crève faim, alors, je ne vous recommande pas ce restaurant.
The food was amazing but I will say the staff seemed a bit snobby because we didn't have a reservation. I personally tipped but my friend did not & she was called out for it. She was told 15% was mandatory, which I understand is an etiquette that we should all share but to shamed for it was not something I was expecting.
