La charmante et élégante Janine se démarque par son sens de l'hospitalité unique. Elle vous dorlotte avec amour et ne vous laisse jamais partir le ventre vide.
GOURMANDISE ET GÉNÉROSITÉ
Succombez à nos pâtisseries maison et nos plats copieux dans une atmosphère qui invite à la fête. Des plats maison préparés avec passion à partir des meilleurs produits.
Dans l'ensemble, les avis présentent Janine Café-Brunch comme un endroit chaleureux et élégant, offrant des portions généreuses et des plats savoureux. La convivialité et l'efficacité du personnel sont souvent soulignées et l'ambiance cosy est appréciée. Les attentes se heurtent parfois aux files d'attente durant le week-end, mais la qualité des plats et le soin du service font que cela en vaut la peine. La carte propose des options variées et créatives, des latkes et Champi, l'oeuf écossais, le croque madame revisité, et les desserts comme le carrot cake reçoivent des éloges, avec des cafés et jus bien notés.
Amazing brunch experience at Janine Café. The atmosphere was warm & stylish, the dishes were fresh, generous, & full of flavor, & the service was great. We also loved the thoughtful touch for kids at arrival, a little cookie they can decorate themselves, which made the experience even more special for families. Children are truly welcome here! Definitely one of the best brunch spots in Montreal, totally worth the visit!
Sometimes the best spots are the ones you don't plan.
I found myself in Verdun needing a place to grab lunch & fill out some paperwork before an appointment. Not knowing the area all that well, I stumbled upon Janine. From the outside, it looked busy, which I've learned is usually a good sign… so I decided to give it a go.
Walking in, I immediately realized this was a bit more upscale than I had expected… in a good way.
What I Liked:
Service was warm & efficient from the start. I was greeted right away & asked to wait briefly while they prepared a table. The wait was short, & in that time I got a glimpse of what was coming out of the kitchen, everything looked great.
A nice unexpected touch: when I received the menu, I was also given a small sample of their juice of the day. I'll admit, seeing a green juice had me bracing for a kale & cucumber situation… but it turned out to be more on the fruity side & actually quite good. Still went with an americano, but appreciated the gesture.
I kept things simple:
- Americano
- Grilled cheese with a side salad
The food came quickly & delivered.
The grilled cheese was excellent… rich, well done, & paired with an olive-based dip that I only discovered halfway through (unfortunately for me). The salad was fresh, balanced, & the coffee was solid.
Simple meal, done really well.
Atmosphere & Vibe:
Janine has that polished, trendy French café feel.
Black & white checkered floors, a beautiful espresso bar, & a space that feels curated without being pretentious. It's clearly a place people want to be.
Despite being a Tuesday afternoon, it was busy, surprisingly so. The crowd was a mix of friends reconnecting, people working, & multi generational families. It had a lively energy, but not so loud that you couldn't think or have a conversation.
Even the bathrooms were very clean & a little more upscale than you'd typically expect, which quietly reinforces the overall attention to quality.
Closing:
Janine turned out to be exactly what I needed & more than I expected.
It's the kind of place that works just as well for a solo lunch as it likely does for a relaxed brunch with someone you want to spend time with.
I'll definitely be back next time with my wife, with a bit more time to enjoy it properly & maybe explore Verdun after.
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Lovely experience at Janine Café. Got there a little before 10 on a Saturday & there was a line. We had to wait around 30 minutes for a table of 5. They offered us ice tea while we were waiting. Our waiter Alan was super nice. I got the zucchini bread & it was delicious. The other plates also looked really good. The portion was pretty big. I saw a lot of people walking out with boxes of leftovers.
Je suis allé chez Janine Café-Brunch & honnêtement, c'était une des expériences de brunch les plus agréables que j'ai eues à Montréal. La déco est très chic & originale, avec une vibe un peu salon de thé à la Paris-Londres, ce qui donne vraiment du caractère à l'endroit. Le menu offre à la fois des classiques du brunch & des plats plus créatifs. Je vais définitivement revenir, c'est une des meilleures adresses en ville pour un brunch.
We had a really lovely brunch at Cafe Janine with the family. The seating area was comfortable & the atmosphere felt warm & relaxed, which made it easy to enjoy our time together.
The food was delicious & clearly well prepared, & the staff were kind & attentive throughout our visit.
Overall, it was a great experience & we'd definitely recommend it.
Service impeccable. Le café était excellent & l'ambiance très agréable. Mention spéciale à Marie, la serveuse, une personne très aimable, cordiale & efficace.
Excellent endroit pour bruncher. Service très attentionné, assiette abondante, délicieux café. Les patates en purée sont vraiment succulentes & font changement de toutes les déclinaisons de patates déjeuner congelées! Fèves au lard goûteuses, bacon épais 😋 cretons réussis, jambon effiloché très tendre, pain goûteux... Ça vaut vraiment la peine de faire la queue dehors.
31 janv. 2026
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We went for brunch with friends since my partner found out that Janine & Régine have the same menu.
The food quality is consistent between the 2 places, & we were all happy with what we ordered. The was a bit of a wait, but as crazy as Régine Café on Beaubien. We did not have to line up since our friends got there before us & they got a table.
The service is excellent even though the restaurant was full. The food tasted great with an on point temperature. I totally enjoyed my grilled cheese with the scotch egg - a must try house specialty!
We will definitely go back as there are many items we would like to try.
I've always wanted to try Janine Café because everyone raves about it, & now I understand why. The food is really good, the portions are huge, & the staff is incredibly friendly. The café itself is so pretty & cozy. I'd definitely come back to try other plates! Ps go either super early or after 1:30 to avoid the long line.
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 😇😇
Mon Janine café-brunch, je l'ai tatoué sur le coeur! Nourriture & breuvage exceptionnel! Ambiance terriblement chaleureuse, aux même titre que le personnel y travaillant! Clairement mon restaurant favori de Verdun pour bien manger & passer un beau moment!
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Notre serveur était attentionné & gentil. L'assiette déjeuner avec jambon effiloché était moins goûteuse que l'assiette de déjeuner avec champignons. Le café au lait était délicieux. Le décor était jolie & même le petit pot de sucre était trop mignon.
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!
Mais que dire, ce restaurant a été notre perle rare découvert cet été à Verdun, le service est impeccable, le repas est excellent, les jus & le café mokaccino sont délicieux & la brioche à la cannelle un incontournable. Bref tout dépassait mes attentes. J'y retournerai assurément.
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New coffee lover here but trained for years. I stayed in MTL for 2 months & tried many café. I almost always get Flat White to test the coffee without too much milk. This is a brunch place I first time for my bday breakfast & second time with girl-brunch.
Vibe: Fantastic elegant place for breakfast. A must go place if you visit MTL, I was lucky to live in Verdun to be able to get seats early in the morning. Wifi is well. Family friendly so much especially during wknds. Prob not a good idea to work there especially wknds too. The Wednesday I went was pretty available.
Coffee & food: Coffee is quite normal, standard. It's very strong but not burnt. Not too creamy & chocolatey.
Service: Amazing. Everyone works hard & knows what they are doing. They are very friendly & peaceful at the same time.
Leur sucre à la crème était incroyable! Nos assiettes étaient délicieuses. Notre serveuse a vraiment été transparente quant aux réponses à nos questions (le café à la tasse ou dans un bol est la même quantité de café; il est mieux de prendre un pain doré au lieu de 2 si on ne veut pas en ramener à la maison). Pour vrai, juste pour cela, je trouve que le prix est justifié & ce genre d'interventions fidélisera la clientèle.
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…
Look at how happy we are to be eating at Janine Café-Brunch. Do you want to be happy? Go to Janine Café-Brunch. Only a goblin or a comunist wouldn't want to go eat at Janine Café-Brunch.
Also my firend (the one on the left) told me that the food cured his erectile disfunction & grew hair on his bald spot.
& the food is good I guess.
10/10 🌟
