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.
Service was good, but the food was a miss for me. 😅
First with the positives, I thought my coffee was alright. I liked it fine. 🙂
I got a burger, the patty was a little overcooked & dry. For the price it's a bit disappointing. I think it would've been pretty good otherwise. But it just wasn't up to par.
The mayo was really salty for some reason. 😅 Idk if it's just me, but it tasted at least twice as salty as regular mayo to me. (I used a little to-go MAG branded mayo packet I had laying around in the fridge to dip the fries instead of the one that came with. It's just so salty. 😅)
I find the fries a bit on the saltier side for my liking too, but that's just me. They were actually pretty good otherwise! I like the texture.
Overall not impressed, but maybe I just got unlucky today. Anyways, no shade towards anyone. Thanks for the food. ✌?
Amazing staff! Wonderful atmosphere. Good coffee. You won't regret stopping in, grabbing a cool or warm beverage, pastry made with love, or even better a shakshouka meal or sandwich. Consider me a regular- hoping this local business thrives for many years to come!
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!
La Base Café Buvette (5898 Rue de Verdun, Verdun, QC H4H 1M4) is a place where it's pleasant to drop in for a cup of coffee & a nice atmosphere! ☕
I stopped by the other day to get some coffee during my workday. 🏃
The first thing that catches your eye is the good interior, which lends itself to a pleasant time. ✨ It's cozy & comfortable here.
The staff speaks two languages - English & French, which is very convenient. 🗣?
&, of course, they have excellent coffee & interesting, delicious pastries! 😋🥐
I recommend La Base Café Buvette to anyone who wants to enjoy good coffee in a pleasant setting. 👍
As soon as I entered, the smell of freshly baked goods invaded my nose & instantly made me feel at home. The service was fantastic & the food is beautifully served & delicious! Their coffee is top quality too! If ever you're in the mood for a quick bite or need a nice place to study, this place is absolutely worth it!
Delicious custard & jam, the pancakes themselves were not fluffy & jiggly like japanese pancakes but more dry like shortcake or scones. The coffee & matcha is very good, very nice staff :)
Jan 28, 2025
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Very cute little coffee shop hidden near a residential area of Verdun! Proche du bord de l'eau, excellente place pour arrêter prendre une bouchée pendant une ride de vélo 🚴🏻♀️☕️🥐
This cafe is absolutely lovely. The new York omelette is the best omelette I've had in a restaurant in years & the staff are welcoming, kind & attentive to detail. It's a great place to come on a breakfast date, to have a cocktail or coffee with friends, & is also bright & comfortable for writers & readers alike:) 5 star! Will be back! & it is also family friendly
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.
