La Fabrique Bistrot comes through in reviews as a beloved Montreal spot offering creative, generous plates at brunch and dinner, with menus that change often to keep things fresh. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as warm and stylish, and service is praised as friendly and attentive, though busy times can slow things down. Dishes like beef tartare, oysters, brisket, croquettes, pain perdu and French toast are frequently highlighted, along with standout brunch items and desserts. The value is described as strong for the quality, but a few meals are noted as inconsistent or a bit bland, especially for large groups or certain mains, and noise can be a factor when the room is full. The venue also shines for celebrations, with solid wine and cocktails, and reservations are advised due to popularity. Overall, La Fabrique Bistrot is seen as an essential Montreal brunch and dinner destination with creative cuisine and reliable hospitality, with occasional hiccups during peak periods.
Shocked at the good reviews for this place. I went a few years ago for brunch & it was overpriced & forgettable. Recently went with a big party for the set menu. I find it to not be worth it for the price. I had the pulled pork sandwich. It was ok. Also when I nicely asked for the mayo to go one of the servers was very judgey & said'a container for those two things of mayo? We don't have anything to pack that up'.. it is very reasonable to pack up dipping sauces to go for any restaurant. They ended up giving me the container but it's just the principle of it. Anyway a couple other people also didn't love their main dishes. Didn't have the dessert but it looked ok. It was a French toast thing.
The two stars are for the excellent soup, yummy pickles, pretty good green salad & delicious fries!! & the mayo is next level tbh...
Oh & I got a spicy margarita. Zero stars. Hate to say it but it was flavorless.
Paid almost 100 dollars with tip for this place. I won't be coming back.
My boyfriend took me to La Fabrique to celebrate my birthday, & it was such a lovely experience. The restaurant is super cute, intimate, & romantic. Our waiter was incredibly attentive & even suggested wines based on our preferences.
We were already getting full after our soup, & he thoughtfully checked in with us & offered to skip our second appetizer since he hadn't put the order in yet - which worked out perfectly because we needed room for our mains. The oysters were superb. We ordered the pulled pork burger, & I had the tandoori salmon, both of which were delicious.
For dessert, we shared the chocolate brownie - so decadent with the perfect crunch. One of the most unique touches was that they give out cotton candy at the end! Such a fun & unexpected surprise. I would definitely come back.
Feb 1, 2026
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Cozy & warm - the Plateau vibe adds a unique feel. Excellent service & excellent food. We had the beef tartare - one of the best we've had in a long time. 3-service menu - the tataki tuna was good & the toppings & sauce made it taste even better. The pork was tender & the sweet potatoes/peanut sauce added a delightful taste. We finished with the brownie dessert. To our surprise, it was not sweet like other brownies, it was very light & well balanced with the pecans & caramel sauce.
They accommodated us even though we were an hour early, but we were so hungry after a long drive. The service was amazing. We had the 2x3-course meals & the kids had the pulled pork burger. The three-course meals were totally worth the money & quite good. The brisket was great. The lamb was a little chewy, but still eatable. The pulled pork burgers were really dry & chewy though. Nothing wrong with the food but there were definitely some inconsistencies. All in all, a good experience.
J'y ai été après m'être trompée de place pour un brunch avec des amies. Meilleure erreur possible! Tout donne envie sur la carte qui est le parfait mélange de classiques brunch & de recettes un peu originales. On a testé le saumon & la foccacia avec le pulled pork. C'était délicieux & je suis impatiente d'y retourner tester d'autres plats & desserts. J'ai trouvé le rapport qualité prix vraiment au dessus de la moyenne de Montréal & je l'ai conseillé à au moins 4 amis déjà. Étant arrivées tard & donc à cheval sur 2 services, nous avons eux deux serveurs différents & les deux étaient extrêmement gentils & de très bon conseil.
I took my daughter & her friend for brunch & we loooved the ambiance at this spot. Charming. We each tried a different plate. I had the pancakes with a side of bacon - wow! I am normally not a "sweet" person & more of a "savory" but I saw a tiktok & had to try them - they came in a bed of applesauce that was spiced with cinnamon that made them just the right balance of sweet & savory. The bacon was thick & juicy. My daughter & her friend each had a sandwich - one pork & one brisket, they were both fantastic as well. My only small piece of feedback is the drip coffee was pretty week - I should have had an espresso.
Wow! The brunch here lives up to expectations. After seeing several food vloggers & reading the reviews, we had high expectations & we're happy to report - those expectations were exceeded! I had the famous pancakes & my hubby the pulled pork focaccia sandwich - SO GOOD! Service also excellent. The weather was beautiful so we were able to sit out on the terrace today. Thank you for a fabulous start to our weekend!
We went for Brunch on Sunday & didn't have a reservation. We were lucky that they had space for 2 people at the bar. We ordered the same thing, the english muffin with pulled pork. Honestly pulled pork was very good but it was just pull pork, egg & muffin. I was hoping for a little freshness in there. The portion was good for the price. Only thing is my friend asked for hard boiled egg & never got it. I would like to come back for their dinner menu.
Today is the last day in Montreal, we tried La Fabrique for the famous pancake with boiled egg & pork belly, & homemade cranberry muffin with pulled pork & cheese. The muffin is very good, it is even than better than I expected. For the signature apple syrup pancake with pork belly, it is a very delicious. I cannot imagine how the fatty pork belly mix with pancake until I put it together in my mouth. It has definitely a WOW factor! I must say to anyone who visit Montreal must try this brunch!
Oct 21, 2023
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Perfect brunch spot. Both pulled pork & braised beef egg sandwiches were mouthwatering & huge. French toast was some of the best I’ve had. I also liked their Bloody Caesar (a twist on Bloody Mary). Super friendly service, feels like you’re part of a family. Nice atmosphere inside. Will definitely be back.
Had been wanting to try this place for years... Finally got to it, & definitely glad I did!
Seeing the kitchen in the middle of the place with everyone at work is definitely charming. The food was delicious (pork shoulder confit with a scallop) & service was perfect.
What more needs to be said? Definitely will be coming back here (need to come back to try their brunch too!).
