La Boîte Gourmande bistro/cafeteria offers hot or cold meals to go always using fresh produce. Breakfast during the week and brunch on week-ends. You also have a choice of European style paninis and gourmet salads. Feel like eating something hot? Let yourself be tempted by their couscous, chilis, sautés or the quiches and home made pizza.
La Boîte Gourmande is described as a cozy, welcoming spot with a lively yet relaxed vibe where a diverse menu blends Canadian and Asian influences and the dumplings and handmade wonton are often praised, along with good coffee and pastries like tiramisu and pumpkin spice cake. Reviewers note the space is great for studying, working on a laptop, meeting friends, or a casual first date, with plenty of seating, natural light, and a warm intergenerational atmosphere near Laurier metro on the Plateau. The staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, and prices are generally seen as affordable with solid portions. Some experiences mention bland dishes or quality concerns such as a metal fragment found in a dish, suggesting room for refinement, but overall the venue is considered a dependable neighborhood cafe and casual dining spot with bustling energy and a strong pull for students and professionals alike.
A charming mix of a little bit of everything! Chinese food, but with cafe drink & pastry options for early birds. The decor is cozy, brightly lit by its huge windows & with power outlets if you want to do some light work. They have weekly specials that are ideal for a quick affordable meal.
Moi j'aime l'endroit le café & le gâteau Tiramisu est très bon & l'ambiance est agréable je conseille a tous & j'ai hâte d'essayer leurs menus style chinois & Thaïlandais éventuellement .
Un excellent restaurant de quartier avec beaucoup de variété. Le restaurant n'est jamais vide & l'ambiance est toujours chaleureuse. On s'y arrête pour prendre un plat abordable &/ou un café entre amis ou simplement avec un bon bouquin !
Excellent food in a rustic place. This place feels like a really good cafeteria. The staff are pretty chill & you do get up to pick up your order. The choice of food is a pretty good version of fusion Chinese food. I'm not usually a big fan of this type but I was pleasantly surprised. Will update my review if needed.
Jul 31, 2025
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Vous êtes les meilleurs ceux qui disent le contraire c'est des gens qui souhaitent votre échec mais savent pertinents que votre modèle d'affaires marche & votre service est essentiel. La preuve est que plein d'universitaires & des professionnels squattent votre café. Surtout durant la période d'examen.
C'est bon, c'est chaud, c'est abordable. Il y a des boissons en tout genre, café, chips, déjeuner : c'est un genre de Diner en même temps qu'un café étudiant, mais aussi une cuisine asiatique. Parfait pour les étudiants de l'école nationale avec de grandes tables pour travailler ou simplement pour casser la croûte près de la station Laurier.
This cafe has been my go-to spot for the last 4 years. It's cozy, welcoming, & the baristas there all have such a lovely energy. It always feels a bit like a second home. I love love their homemade chai latte recipe that they make from scratch, & their homemade pumpkin spice cake. Their vegan poke bol is also such a steal - it's packed & large & filling, with incredible sauce to go with it. I'll continue to come back here every time I'm in the area!!!
La boite gourmande est un super café, calme, spacieux avec beaucoup de prises. C'est très agréable d'y travailler. J'ai juste pris un grilled cheese & des croquettes de poulet. Le premier était pas très travaillé & les secondes bonnes. Dans tous les cas, j'étais très satisfait car le prix est extrêmement bas, l'un des lieux les moins cher de Montréal !
Jul 18, 2024
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This place is very welcoming & cozy. They have a serious Chinese chef who prepares incredible dishes as well as a high level coffee & pastry station. It's a kind of hybrid place for those looking for a delicious casual dining experience & for those looking for that work-cafe vibe. Highly recommend you swing by & give it a try!
Cafetería super réconfortante avec des supers prix, un bon service & de la nourriture délicieuse. Excellent endroit où travailler ou se reposer avec des ami.e.s
J'y reviens pour les heures plus tardives, la tarte au chocolat & le rapport qualité-prix. Qualité du café & service variables & espace rappelant parfois une cafétéria. Très bien situé.
