The charming and elegant Janine stands out with her unique sense of hospitality. She pampers you with love and most of all, never lets you leave without a full belly.
DELIGHT AND GENEROSITY
A brunch at Janine is meant to bring comfort and is an excuse to indulge in life’s pleasures. To pamper our guests, we prepare everything with only the best ingredients and love.
Our Specialties
French Toast, Homemade Brioche Bread, Ham, Scotch Egg, Cinnamon Brioche, Pastries, Mimosa, Sparkling Wine, Coffees, Hot Chocolate & Homemade Desserts.
Across reviews, Janine Café-Brunch is described as a warm, stylish spot with generous portions and consistently tasty dishes. A common thread is friendly, attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere that makes the brunch feel relaxed yet special. While waits can be long on weekends, guests say the experience and quality justify the lines and the lively vibe. Variety is praised, from savory plates like latkes and l'oeuf ecossais to indulgent treats such as French toast and brioche offerings, alongside solid coffee and refreshing juices.
Went here last weekend! If you're planning to go for brunch, expect a 20-40 min wait, but it's totally worth it. They welcomed us with a small juice sample(so good!!!). We ordered the Champi (mushrooms on toast) & it was AMAZING, highly recommend. For dessert, we shared a carrot cake & loved it. The staff was super nice. Definitely recommend!
I have a few comments about the food, but I
Would firstly like to comment on the EXCEPTIONAL service & atmosphere. We went early on a Sunday, around 10am, so we fortunately didn't have to wait to be seated! I really appreciated that they had ample staff to accommodate the high volume of clientele. Once we were seated we were given a shot glass of the juice of the day (Basil, mango orange juice) which was delicious. Our server Janique was cheery & helpful, she was attentive & we never had to waive her down. It was an absolute pleasure to be served by her, & the manager (a young man), was very present on the floor lending additional support to his servers, & had also cleared our table at one a point, & was very kind.
The food came moments after we ordered which was great. We ordered the Boeuf & Oeuf, which said on the menu that it came with smashed potatoes & an English muffin (it was an eggs Benedict dish). I suppose there was maybe an issue with translation from French to English on the menu regarding potatoes, but smashed potatoes are different than mashed potatoes, & the dish came with MASHED potatoes. The English muffin was served ON TOP of the mashed potatoes, topped with the poached egg & pulled beef. I found it strange, that instead of the English muffin being sliced, it was two whole English muffin buns 🤔 I don't know if it was ever toasted, but it was soggy, & being on top of mashed potatoes, I found it a really interesting combination, of mushy textures & nothing to break it up. I expected crispy SMASHED potatoes.
The other item we ordered was the fried chicken sandwich, it was ok, the chicken was a little over cooked, & I had a hard time detecting the harissa in the mayo.
The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully, has a great ambiance & feels very well maintained & clean. I was very impressed by the service & the restaurant itself, less by the food. Maybe it was just an off day in the kitchen!
Apr 26, 2026
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Got the Champi with scotch egg which was good. The scotch egg is covered in chorizo which gives it more flavour than normal scotch eggs. The Champi was good as well but it is essentially just cheese toast with some sautéed mushrooms & pepper sauce. They also had a Cabane a sucre dish on the menu for the season which was good but not amazing. Overall, a Pretty good breakfast but it is still just a breakfast place. The juice shots were also quite good. I would get a juice next time.
I tried the CHAMPI… 🍄🥪, & it was delicious! 😋 The mushrooms 🍄, toast 🍞, & sauce 🥣 were amazing 😍. I'm not usually a fan of the eggs 🥚, but I tried them & they tasted good 👍.
The mashed potatoes 🥔 were good, but they would've been perfect 😋 with a bit of butter 🧈, pepper 🌶?, & a little more milk 🥛. They were a bit dry 😅-would be so much tastier!
The cappuccino ☕ was okay, the grapefruit juice 🍊 was fine, but the service 👩?🍳 & the ambiance 🎶 were really great.
Overall, 10/10 💯, definitely worth five stars ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?!
Had Champi, eggs, mushrooms on a bread with cheese, mashed potatoes, yummy, with pear blueberry mimosa 😋🤠 great service, liked the decor🤩
Another great brunch, avocado toast & salmon, delicious 😋
Tried the fried chicken with hot mayo sauce, it's delicious 😋
Amazing breakfast! I had the Latkes & my friend had the avocado toast. Both were delicious! Our waitress Anis was kind & thoughtful. Highly recommend. Ps get there early, there is a lineup & we know why!
Wait time on a weekend wasn't too long & the staff was nice. I ate the Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon & a chai tea. It was okay & simple, the tea however wasn't worth it at the price listed; a homemade version would be a lot nicer.
Jan 5, 2026
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Welcome drink
Since the dining area is small so there must be a queue outside but it is worth. Beautiful decoration excellent service. They come with a welcome drink, lovely! 👍
🔹Le petit plateau ~ love their sauce but the scone is a bit hard
🔹Vanilla hot white chocolate ~ a bit too sweet
🔹Banana french toast ~ dish decorate is great
🔹Today Special goose ~ just so so
🔹Fried chicken sandwich ~ Taste good but not the outlook
🔹Mushroom toast with a scotch egg ~ the toast is too hard, mushroom taste great. Scotch egg is an art.
Spectacular place for brunch! Janine offers ample seating (although it gets busy rather quickly). Service is very fast & friendly. Food tastes absolutely amazing - & we had different meals, such as the oeuf & boeuf, the gruau (oatmeal), the champi (raclette cheese toast with sautéed mushrooms). The capuccino & the matcha latte were delicious too.
What a wonderful cozy intimate & gorgeous brunch cafe in Verdun! Our friends group decided to meet there & we were super impressed with the cozy decor of the cafe ❤?❤? I had the Toast Avocat while my friends had Chic Croissant & Champi along with coffee & let me tell you - from the way the food was presented to the taste everything was just perfect 😇😇 So so delicious & our full compliments to the chef 🙏🙏 The staff is also very gracious, welcoming, & always ready to answer any questions ! We would like to give a shout out to Janique as she was very attentive & always on her feet 🙏🙏 At some point we were also given fruit punch/ fruit shots made of ginger, beet, orange & it was very very good 😇😇 However, anyone who comes here must must try their Carrot Cake! We got ours to go as we were running out of time but we definitely opened the box & once I actually ate it at home, each bite was a gourmet's delight ❤?❤? A heavenly bliss !! Looking forward to trying the other items on the menu 🎉🎉Cannot recommend this 11/10 brunch cafe enough to anyone who wants to relax with family & friends & get the best service & food at the venue 😇😇
Un superbe brunch chez Janine à Montréal ! Le service était chaleureux & attentionné du début à la fin. L'oeuf écossais était particulièrement réussi : parfaitement croustillant à l'extérieur & bien savoureux à l'intérieur, un vrai coup de coeur. La toast aux champignons mérite aussi une mention spéciale - riche, parfumée & très bien exécutée.
Seul petit bémol : le grilled cheese, dont les saveurs m'ont paru un peu ordinaires. Rien de mauvais, mais moins mémorable.
Dans l'ensemble, une excellente adresse pour un brunch gourmand.
Fantastic breakfast/brunch spot. The avocado toast with an egg was fantastic & the cinnamon roll with chocolate sauce was divine. We had excellent service & we were glad to be able to relax & chat for a calm morning in Montreal.
Food is good but not wow. Service was nice & quick. French toast tasted more like banana bread. Good but was surprised by this mushy texture. Herbs & pickles that came with the latkes were really good & balanced out the saltiness of the salmon & latkes. Come early to avoid queues.
Oct 22, 2025
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Prices continue to rise each day but these guys somehow still manage to load my plate with more food than I could ever eat for under $25. Service was quick & friendly. Food arrived shortly after ordering. Was a slower late afternoon Thursday but I have braved the weekend lineup & also received great service. I recall being offered coffee or tea outdoors. Decided today to leave a review. This is a fantastic place to bring friends from out of town or connect with your network locally & relax. Ordered Gros Jambon & man it was huge. Plate included toast, bacon, beans, cretons. Bravo. Especially impressed with the generosity of portion for price. A rarity in the inflation era. Sat at the bar & had 3 different servers/managers check on me. Very good.
The Fried Chicken Sandwich is superb. The big chunk of chicken is perfectly fried. The brioche bread is well toasted.
The petit plateau is perfect to be shared with another person. The variety of spreads that comes with it complements the plateau really well.
The oeuf écossais was actually pretty average. It was good but not as amazing as advertissed.
Janine Café is absolutely amazing! The service is outstanding - warm, attentive, & truly welcoming. The food is just as impressive: the mushrooms were incredibly flavorful, the toast was soft & fluffy with the perfect texture, & the roasted chicken was tender, juicy, & packed with taste. Everything came together to make a wonderful brunch experience. I'll definitely be coming back here on my next visit - without a doubt, this is the number one brunch spot in Montreal!
We were greeted with a complimentary juice as soon as we sat down - a thoughtful touch. Service was excellent throughout, & the brunch selections were fantastic. The banana French toast was perfectly cooked & not overly sweet. The scotch egg was made with chorizo & goes perfect with any savory dish. Bonus points for the wide range of vegetarian options.
