Reviews describe La Base Café Buvette as a cozy, welcoming spot with a warm, friendly atmosphere and attentive service, where excellent coffee and pastries sit beside a creative, locally focused menu that shines in items like grilled cheese, brunch plates, and occasional Japanese inspired dishes. The space feels intimate and easy to linger, with a back terrace and a vibe that suits a casual visit, studying, or a relaxed meal, and the staff are repeatedly praised for hospitality and bilingual help. Quality ingredients and careful preparation come through in the cafe's offerings, and many comments highlight value for the quality, a thoughtful pastry program, and a strong coffee program. Some reviews note occasional drawbacks such as overcooked meat in a burger, surprisingly salty mayo or fries, music that can be loud, and beverage sizes not always aligning with expectations, but the overall sentiment leans positive with many calling it a favorite and recommending a return visit, especially for a cozy brunch or sunset wine pairing in Verdun.
Super petit resto de quarter. Belle selection de plat pour le brunch, concentrés sur les produits locaux. Le personnel est très sympathique & attentionné. Les café glaces sont vraiment excellents & les grilles cheeses sont absolument décadent!! À essayer!!
Aug 10, 2025
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Moi & mon frère sommes allés déjeuner hier lui a pris un grilled cheese BLT avec poulet & moi une omelette. C'était délicieux & des ingrédients de qualité ! Bon service & propriétaire super gentil. Joli endroit. Nous recommandons !
Went for a coffee to-go & ended up staying for the grilled cheese. Both the coffee & the grilled cheese were delicious, & we enjoyed them on the terrace at the back on a nice sunny morning. The staff is very friendly & knowledgeable & the service was excellent. Can't wait to come back on a weekend to try their brunch menu!
Je suis allée bruncher avec une amie ce matin & on a vraiment aimé l'ambiance, la bouffe & le service! On a pris les pancakes & grilled cheese, délicieux :)
Très sympa, j'y retournerai pour essayer le reste!
J'ai pris un grilled cheese qui était vraiment excellent. Dommage que le service ait été long (nous étions 6 & ils ont voulu tous nous servir en même temps, je peux comprendre)
Nov 23, 2024
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Wow, wow, wow! 🤩 This is an amazing gem of a brunch spot! The cheese & ham omelette was delicious, as were the fresh fruit (that all tasted bio), the toast & the perfectly crisp bacon. Lastly, the homemade berry jam? Get ready to be dazzled! Highly recommend & will be back. 10/10
Meilleur café-cantine de Verdun, pour le matin, le midi & même le soir ! Super café, grandioses éclairs au chocolat, les grilled-cheese cochons, poutine de qualité, bons burgers, du bon vin, & un staff aimable ! Régulièrement, de chouettes soirées à thème avec musique, cocktails & spécialités culinaires. Bref, pour changer de la Well, un endroit que je recommande!
Aug 23, 2024
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Cute & tiny & vibrant color coffeeshop in Verdun. Delicious latte & awesome grilled cheese was my menu for lunch. The staff is very respectful & amiable. Check this adorable place out.
I've visited this lovely cafe a few times to grab a coffee & a pastel de nata after leaving the gym but I just stopped in for brunch on their beautiful patio (heated!) & this has moved up in my ranks of Verdun cafes. I had the toast Beyrouth with a flat white (all coffees were $2 that Saturday afternoon for some reason - I wasn't complaining hehe) & it was so beautiful & delicious. It was the perfect amount of food since I wasn't super hungry so if you are craving more I'd order an additional dish or one of their grilled cheeses. I grabbed a slice of their pumpkin cardamom tart to enjoy at home & it was so flavorful - highly recommend their desserts & pastries. Super excited to come back & try more of their menu, especially during the evening.
