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.
Janine Café-Brunch earns praise for generous portions, creative dishes, and consistently attentive service in a chic, cozy setting. The menu offers a mix of comforting and inventive options, with standouts such as latkes, mushroom dishes, and eggs and beef, plus a croque monsieur that many find satisfying, all complemented by a welcome juice on arrival and friendly staff. Weekend crowds and lines are common, but guests say the flavorful food, high-quality ingredients, and warm atmosphere make the wait worthwhile and invite return visits for more variety. Overall, Janine Café-Brunch is a top Montreal brunch spot for a relaxed, delicious meal with friends and family.
Review edited: We were visiting from Toronto & our friend brought us to try Janine for brunch on a Sunday. They do not offer reservations for weekends. My friend made a reservation but it turns out it was for a different date from the date she took us to the restaurant (hence the edited review). The place however does get very crowded as it is a popular spot, so there is quite a bit of wait time.
Once we were seated, the food, drinks & service were really good. We got a matcha latte & a Baileys coffee. I asked for no whipping cream so they topped it with a marshmallow. It was really good! Our server was very informative & we chose the special of the day based on his recommendation which was duck meat with poached eggs. It was delicious & we enjoyed it!
Our drinks & food came out in a timely manner. Their washrooms were also clean. The overall noise level was a bit loud so it made holding conversations a little challenging.
service impeccable mais trop cher & pas à la hauteur, café fade, un dé à coudre de jus d'orange en entrée ridicule, 5$ pour un croissant confiture abusé, un total croissant plus plat plus mini coupe de fruit à 57$ après taxes & tip.
I don't understand the hype. With high expectations & after a 20-minute wait, the food is disappointing (& overpriced). It's very ordinary & lacks harmony in its flavours…
& I had the worst coffee (a cappuccino) I can get from a cafe, worst than the free coffee from my workplace…
Jun 19, 2025
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Good afternoon! I had a hard time deciding on what to order & finally opted for the French toast. Little did I know that it consisted of 2 thick slices of bread so I took it slowly. The syrup was just right but after a while, I was already filled. Black coffee came to the rescue. No complaints. Food & service were superb. I did tell my 2 boys to visit this place. Thanks & have a nice evening!
Really cannot fault this place. From the food to the service itself, what a real treat!
I visited twice whilst on holiday, having the pain doré the first visit & grano the second time. Would definitely come back if I visit in the future 🥰
L'un des meilleurs brunchs que nous ayons fait (France & Canada confondus) ! Le lieu est intimiste & décoré avec raffinement. Les plats sont copieux, recherchés & délicieux. Le service est impeccable. Je recommande vivement !!
We had a positive experience here, great service, vibe & of course food, but I find it a bit cheap to not include coffee/juice in the brunch set. They do serve a welcome peach shot though.
Le brunch chez Janine était tout simplement fantastique !
J'ai attendu 1h30 pour entrer - & je le referais sans hésiter. Le service était exceptionnel : on nous a même offert du thé pendant l'attente, une attention très appréciée. & la nourriture… incroyable ! Des plats généreux, savoureux & magnifiquement présentés. Une adresse coup de coeur que je recommande les yeux fermés.
