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.
Un endroit charmant avec une ambiance élégante. Les plats sont délicieux, préparés avec soin & présentés de manière raffinée. Parfait pour un bon repas entre amis. Bravo à l'équipe??
I visited this restaurant recently & ordered the Pad Thai. Unfortunately, it wasn't a great experience. The dish itself was just okay, a bit bland & lacking.
What really concerned me, though, was that I found a small piece of metal in my food. It looked like it might have chipped off a pan or utensil. I pointed it out to the staff, & while they apologized, they offered nothing more & it still made me lose my appetite.
Accidents happen, but between the lackluster flavor & the metal bit, I probably won't be coming back. Hopefully, they check their kitchen tools & tighten up their quality control, because the place seems like it could be decent with some improvement.
Oct 9, 2025
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I said New Yorker bodega is cleaner than this place second this is the worst coffee cake I've ever had the coffee rocks, the service, rude, & the floor & the tables are dirty
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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Went there for a smoothie & worked a little bit on my laptop. Great atmosphere around
5-6 pm on a Tuesday, the cashier was nice & smiling 😊, glad to discover this place.
Apr 24, 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.
Mar 4, 2025
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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!!!
The food is really good & reasonably priced! There's always a weekly special for under $15 that's full of flavor. Just one thing-don't be in a rush, as the food can sometimes take a while to be ready. That said, it's definitely worth the wait!
It's not your elegant diner of sort but it's a great hood resto where you'd feel comfortable enjoying a meal, It could be very packed but I love the energy. The variety of dishes available are great! They have a weekly special & it's worth your buck. The STAFF is amazing!!!!
