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.
Janine Café-Brunch est largement reconnu comme une destination de choix pour le brunch à Montréal, célébré pour son menu créatif et unique, ses portions généreuses et la belle présentation de ses plats. La clientèle souligne régulièrement l'excellence du service, notant que le personnel est professionnel, attentionné et fait preuve d'une grande prévenance pour assurer une expérience mémorable. Le restaurant propose un décor charmant, chic et chaleureux qui crée une atmosphère accueillante, bien que l'endroit puisse devenir assez animé et fréquenté. Bien qu'il faille souvent patienter, particulièrement durant les fins de semaine, les visiteurs décrivent fréquemment l'expérience comme en valant largement le détour, notant que l'établissement est très accueillant pour les familles et propose de nombreuses options végétariennes. Le gâteau aux carottes, la brioche à la cannelle et les plats signature comme le Champi et les latkes reviennent souvent dans les éloges, faisant de ce lieu une adresse fortement recommandée pour ceux qui recherchent un déjeuner raffiné et savoureux.
The'latkes' were excellent - perfectly crispy on the outside, & as you keep eating, the subtle sweetness of the yellow beets comes through beautifully with the potatoes. The toppings were very well balanced: crunchy pickled onions, a softly cooked egg, & a small slice of tender smoked salmon. Great texture, lots of layers, & very satisfying without feeling heavy.
L'Oeuf Écossais was beautifully done. The soft-boiled egg was cooked perfectly, with a rich, creamy yolk. The outer layer was crispy but not greasy, with a very satisfying, substantial bite. Great contrast of textures & a simple dish executed really well.
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.
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.
Definitely the most delicious brunch I had ever ate!
I tried CHAMPI, the pair of bread & mushroom is amazing( switch the egg to scotch egg is highly recommend, it will bring out more flavor with the combination)
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.
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.
I had mushroom toast dish with scutch egg which was not valued 32 CaD at all! I did not like the taste of potato & mushrooms.
I had a carrot cake which was great!
