Reviews describe Jay Bhavani Vadapav as a casual, welcoming spot that serves authentic Indian street food with a strong focus on vadapav, misal pav, dabeli and other vegetarian snacks, often praised for bold spices, fresh chutneys and a comforting, homey vibe that makes diners feel transported back to India. The atmosphere and service are frequently highlighted as friendly and attentive, with many praising quick, helpful staff, but some visits mention variable service and occasional impatience or slow response during busy periods. The food is celebrated for its authentic flavours, vibrant textures and good value, especially the vadapav and pav bhaji, while a few dishes like tawa biryani or certain breads receive more mixed reviews for texture or consistency. Jain and other dietary options are appreciated by guests seeking specific restrictions, and the menu's vegetarian emphasis is described as well executed, with frequent compliments for chaat items, paneer creations, and spicy Indo Chinese offerings. Some feedback notes portions can be small for the price and occasional parking or accessibility hiccups, but overall the place is regarded as a reliable go to for Indian street food in Montreal with several items repeatedly called must tries and a vibe that many say brings flavors of back home.
I noticed on Uber Eats that the restaurant is offering Manchurian for $23.99 as a buy one get one free deal. However, the normal price of Manchurian at many other places is already much lower than this. It feels like the price has been increased just to advertise the offer. This doesn't seem like a genuine deal for customers. I hope the restaurant reviews its pricing & keeps it fair.
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I came across this place 3 weeks ago ! I have tried most of their chaats ! I have been there 4 times already & the reason is they have option(s) for jain & swami Narayan , before that i never used to get the chaats ! I would rate their pao bhaji the best , vada pav second , rest everything , was ok-ok ! The service is great & people are nice ! I will stick to what I like .
When i visited them again there was a guy & he was literally rude who needs to be trained on customer satisfaction… he wasn't answering to the point but used statement like'We will not make fresh idli just for you'.
The tawa biryani was again so so, not so good.
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The staff was friendly & assisting
The food items were very average, not authentic taste, & the bread felt old , even the manchurian balls were not fresh. Fried rice was bit more salty.
Definitely a vegetarian option, but they need to improve taste & make it more authentic.
The food was very bad. We ordered so many items & we also ordered Rajbhog Lassi which was stale & tasted very bad; it was watery very watery. Mexican sandwich was disgusting, its like they have made sandwich with pav bhaji, the feeling of sandwich literally tasted like pavbhaji.
Staff was very friendly & helpful!
Delicious ffod, all vegetarian, which is very great!
I didn't know what all the things were, but everything we had was exciting & tasty! I really recommend the vadapavs!!
The Indian food here is mediocre, overly sweet & lacked flavours. However, the street food like paani puri is surprisingly good & worth trying if you're in the area.
I had a disappointing experience at Jay Bhavani. The [food/service] was below expectations, especially [specific issue]. On top of that, [another issue]. I raised the concern, but it wasn't handled properly. I expected better quality & basic customer service. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this place based on my experience.& I oder for uber after call now in show 4 to 5 times but don't pick up my call……
Thanks to Nikunj bhai & team 5 star for the food, vibe & fun. Jay Bhavani is a gem if you're missing the real taste of Indian street food.
The flavours instantly take you back home. Their Schezwan fried rice & noodles are packed with bold, spicy flavour, perfect for anyone who loves that Indo-Chinese kick.
Misal Pav was spot on too (Mumbaikar here) , flavourful, spicy, & comforting. Portions were generous, prices reasonable, & service was quick & friendly. The vibe is casual, but perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. Definitely coming back to try more from their menu whenever I'm back in Montreal. Love from PEI
This place seems to primarily serve the neighbourhood Hindu population as the menu is tailored to their dietary restrictions, to provide them with a touch of home as well as a culinary exploration experience for those unfamiliar with Vada Pav & their other offerings. Although I'm well-acquainted with Indian food & have been eating it since I was young, this was a new experience for me. I went for the cheese Vada Pav & appreciated that they were not shy with the cheese. But the snack just didn't resonate with me, just was not fond of the texture or flavour of the vege-patty. The atmosphere has a very authentic Indian feeling to it & the service was fine, unfortunately the food just was not for my palate.
