Montreal's La Finca Café comes across as a busy, cozy brunch spot with consistently good coffee, a standout pastry selection, and crowd-pleasing breakfast and lunch options like shakshuka, frittata, bagel BLT, salmon sandwich, and croque madame, often accompanied by friendly, efficient service; it's busy and can be noisy, prices can feel steep for portions, and lines or wait times may occur, with occasional service hiccups and seating rules noted, while the vibe is charming, boho-casual, and family-friendly, and many visitors keep returning for the atmosphere and dependable quality.
We came in late morning on a summer weekday & this place was really busy, but we were able to place our order & got the food quickly! Also love the vibe & art work on the walls. Highlights-the coffee products & sweets were delicious. So was the shakshuka. The frittata -perhaps canadian frittatas are different but all the folks in our party that tried it thought that it was off. Bottom line - have anything besides the frittata & you & your stomach will be happy.
The busy-ness of this place is testament to its quality. The pastries & drinks are really good. You can work in some areas & others are focused for socializing. Love the aesthetic & outside area as well!
We went on a Saturday morning, beware there will be a wait since you have to order to grab a table( which is a clever system so there will always be tables ready for new comers). The place was packed & loud but in a nice way & the decor is just beautiful. Also after you sit you will find a card that lets you know that they dont want you to use a computer or ipad there, so dont expect to & work unless you get a high chair next to the windows. The staff were very nice even with the rush. The matcha latte tasted like milk tbh, & the cookie was ok.
Aug 11, 2024
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Returned because the American Sociological Association meetings are here again. Bit of a wait but the food was good & the coffee excellent. My parter had the Bagel BLT & ate it quickly. Generous size & lot of sauce. I had the frittata plus some bread. Honestly the bread was the highlight. Would return. From 2017: Interesting space. Wasn't sure what the "office" part meant, but there were some glass walled-rooms to one side that maybe were meant for working? I sat outside in the backyard patio. The coffee & pastry were excellent.
While my flat white was okay, the iced mocha we ordered was sour. When I brought this to their attention, apparently it tasted fine 😳 Sir, we've had many, many, mochas before from various parlour cafes, & we know what a mocha should taste like. Unfortunate. We left without a replacement.
En heure de pointe, le café est très bruyant, ce qui reste comprehensible. & malgré la nourriture qui est plutôt bonnes, certains serveurs sont plus desagreables que comprehensif avec la clientèle serrée. Le stress du service ?
