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.
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.
Très longue file d'attente. Nous avons attendu 1h15. Très bonne nourriture. Service amical, mais un peu pressant de libérer la table. Guimauve maison sur le chocolat chaud excellente.
One of my favourite brunch places. The food is delicious, & the waiter who took care of us was really nice & friendly. It is always packed for a good reason!
Très bons plats, bonne qualité & un très bon service. C'est définitivement une place qui mérite une visite & change des brunch des grandes chaînes. Je recommande fortement
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.
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!
Belle petit découverte! Ont a pris juste le cinnamon roll avec sucre à cream dessus & un bol de fruit à côter. & omg qu'ils sont généreux sur le sucre à crème, si la photo ne vous cris pas le mot diabètes ben vous avez la dent vraiment plus sucrer que moi🤣
Mais sapristie que c'était bon! Les fruits étaient frais & le cocktail poir, framboise & j'ai oublier le troisième fruit, un vrai petit délice!
Super service, & un décor très beau!
Nous sommes allez un mercredi & y avais beaucoup de monde alors j'imagine pas la fin de semaine haha
Ils nous ont aussi offert un petit'shotter' vert au début, une belle petit dégustation cadeau.
