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La Taverne de Noël
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La Taverne de Noël

Mile-End
3.2$$
OPEN8 am - Midnight
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Valentine's Day: hours might differ
La Taverne de Noël Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
CaféDesserts & SweetsPizzaCasse-Croute (Snack Bar)Boutique-CounterBrunchGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsWine Bar

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Reviews for La Taverne de Noël

Food
Service
on Google3.2 (200+)
*as of 2026-02-01
5★
32%
4★
10%
3★
17%
2★
29%
1★
12%

Review Summary

Overall, reviews describe La Taverne de Noël as a magical, heavily decorated Christmas setting that draws crowds for photos and vibes, but the experience is very uneven. The decor and festive atmosphere get top marks for being cozy and instagrammable, with enchanting details and holiday music that some reviews later note not always present. Long waits outside in the cold and a crowded interior are commonly mentioned, as is a lack of clear service organization and a no table service format that makes ordering feel slow and impersonal. Drinks are praised by some for being tasty and atmospheric, including hot chocolate with marshmallows and a range of seasonal cocktails, yet others find them overpriced, underwhelming, or too sweet or cold. The food ranges from surprisingly delicious pizzas and desserts to items described as mediocre or reheated, with some menu items unavailable at times. Overall, La Taverne de Noël offers a undeniably festive and photogenic experience that many visitors enjoy with friends and family, but timing, crowd management, and inconsistent quality mean it may disappoint those seeking a reliable, high quality meal.
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Super comfortable & cute, I loved the whole Christmas atmosphere, I would go again a thousand times more 🎄❤?

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

Really disappointed with my visit. I ordered two hot chocolates & waited over an hour, even though the café wasn't busy. I kept asking politely if my order had been forgotten & was ignored or answered rudely. After countless asks, someone finally realized the order had never been put in. I got my drinks almost twenty minutes later, paid full price, & the hot chocolate wasn't even good. Definitely not the Christmas spirit this place claims to have.

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

The ambience was very festive, decoration gets most of the stars. Some of the themed drinks were good, some others tasted like not much. There were a lot of people working, not very clear who our server was as they would often vanish & we had to really get their attention to order (they seemed a bit lost, we did give them grace). There was a line outside, so it made it more confusing as to why it took so long for us to order anything & then even longer to receive our orders. Now get this. We are finishing our pizzas (they were OK). More drinks are supposed to be on their way. & then suddenly, a waitress comes to pressure us to wrap up because people are waiting. The sense of sudden urgency was a little unsettling, maybe tell your team to be more efficient? So I explained my side. We've been there for 2 hours, half of that time was us waiting to order & then waiting for our orders. & we are waiting for 3 drinks. The woman apologized.

I'm not one to write bad reviews, but have I not seen how third of their team was not proactive at all, & then receiving negative energy because of THEIR poor staff management was not okay.

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

Very disappointing experience. Waited 1 hour in line outside in the cold. Once at the front of the line, we were told 15 minutes. After 45 minutes, one of us went inside to check what the wait was as we saw so many people exiting. Numerous tables were empty although not cleared. The host was also doing cash hence why he never came back outside. We ended up seating ourselves at a dirty table because we were tired of freezing outside. We also found out they did not in fact have brunch, that the kitchen only opens at 4. So we basically got coffee & cookies. Which we had to stand in line inside again to order. Atmosphere is cute & maybe the experience is better around dinner or for a cocktail but would not recommend for brunch.

Nov 30, 2025
on Google
1.0

On a attendu 45 minutes dehors dans le froid. Il y avait une longue file & des places vides à l'intérieur. Mauvaise organisation & serveurs dépassés. Ne vous fiez pas à la publicité & aux influenceurs.

Nov 30, 2025
on Google

Préparez-vous à attendre pour ce petit restaurant. Nous savions déjà que ça allait être le cas, donc pas de surprise de ce côté.

Les drinks étaient bcp moins festifs qu'on aurait aimé, & la pizza poutine… que dire de la pizza poutine. Pas mauvaise en soi, mais lorsqu'on s'attend à ça, on risque d'être déçu. Ça ressemble plutôt à une pizza style'raclette' avec du fromage peu goûteux.

Sinon, le service était super rapide & on a aimé l'expérience en général, mais n'arrivez pas là avec de grosses attentes.

Nov 30, 2025
on Google
5.0

Beaucoup d'attente mais ça vaut le coup, petit café décoré pour les fêtes ! Super ambiance de Noël

Nov 30, 2025
on Google

Giving 1 star for the atmosphere decorations - but the fact it wasn't all Christmas music being played kind of ruined that a bit.

Drinks where ok but way overpriced for what they were.

Waited 1.5h on a Saturday night then 10min once seated to have our order taken.

Food we asked the table next to us & they said skip it.

Overall if the food & drinks were better the place looks amazing!

Nov 29, 2025
on Google

Ambiente mágico para quem gosta de Natal! Parece que você entrou em um cenário de filme de Natal dos anos 80. Pedi um chocolate quente que estava delicioso. Um pouco caro mas vale a visita.

Nov 29, 2025
on Google
5.0

We went there for the festive hot choco & it didn't disappoint. We got the dark chocolate version & it was still a bit sweet but it tasted delicious nonetheless.

The cafe was decorated with Christmas trimmings & it really gets you into the spirit of the season. It was a bit crowded & the line was long but it was not chaotic. The staff managed it very well.

Nov 29, 2025
on Google
2.0

The service is extremely bad with the waiting. & they kept on making us wait since we were 5 & others kept on going in group of 2, 4 times !!!

Nov 25, 2025
on Google

L'ambiance & le décor sont vraiment bien. Par contre, la nourriture & les boissons étaient vraiment décevantes. Le chocolat chaud était fade, le cocktail sans alcool au gingembre goûtait très fort le gingembre & peu les autres ingrédients. Pour le prix, les portions étaient petites & manquaient de raffinements. Peu d'assaisonnement, pain tranché grillé sans beurre, le saumon fumé goûtait comme celui congelé de l'épicerie. Dommage car il y a toujours une file & j'étais très excitée d'essayer. Si les cocktails étaient bons j'y serais retourné sans doute.

Nov 25, 2025
on Google

Went for the experience & I think it was totally worth it! Yes it's an insanely long wait & yes the food is average etc, but sitting in that atmosphere, all cozy - so worth it. We got the special hot chocolate with the roasted marshmallow & it was so delicious. Wait time on a Saturday at 3pm was around 1h30m but the line built up fast after that.

Nov 25, 2025
on Google

Overrated. Overpriced. 2 mid chocolats chauds avec guimauve pour 25$ (taxes & tips inclues)
Pas de musique de noël qui passe. Bruyant.
Tout petit & bourré de monde. Attente très longue
Restez chez vous & faites vous votre propre chocolat chaud.

Le personnel est très sympathique & fait de son mieux ceci dit

Nov 24, 2025
on Google

Prévoir attendre à l'extérieur à cause de la popularité de la taverne. Enfant accepté. Décoré jusque dans les toilettes. J'aurais cependant aimé voir les serveurs avec des puls de noël. Pour nous c'était un moment magique des fêtes entre amies & famille. J'ai adoré la nourriture & les boissons.

Nov 23, 2025
on Google
5.0

Such a cute & cozy atmosphere! Service was really nice, shoutout to Lara our waitress, she was super kind with us & truly added to the great experience! :)

Nov 22, 2025
on Google
2.0

J'avais beaucoup aimé l'endroit l'an dernier, mais ma visite cette année a été très décevante. Après 45 minutes d'attente dehors en pleine semaine, nous avons découvert de nombreuses places libres à l'intérieur : la gestion de l'accueil semblait complètement désorganisée.

Le nouveau fonctionnement avec service à table ne semble pas maîtrisé. La prise de commande a été confuse, les informations contradictoires (viennoiseries'épuisées' alors qu'elles étaient en vitrine), & nos deux chocolats chauds sont arrivés avec 45 minutes de retard & même pas en même temps. Le mien avait malheureusement le lait caillé & il manquait l'accompagnement prévu.

Le personnel semblait dépassé malgré leurs excuses & les petites compensations offertes. L'ambiance reste charmante, mais la gestion & le service ont grandement affecté l'expérience.

Une visite décevante pour un lieu que j'appréciais.

Nov 22, 2025
on Google

J'ai récemment visité La Taverne de Noël & l'endroit est vraiment magnifique, avec des décorations de fête superbes. Malheureusement, la qualité du service & de la nourriture laisse à désirer. Nous avons pris deux chocolats chauds de Noël à 8,95 $ chacun, ce qui est assez onéreux. Le marshmallow était correct, mais le chocolat chaud manquait cruellement de goût, ce qui était décevant.

Nous avons également remarqué qu'il vaut mieux arriver tôt pour éviter la foule, & au début, la musique n'était pas du tout festive. Heureusement, vers la fin, ils ont mis des chansons de Noël, ce qui a beaucoup amélioré l'ambiance.

En résumé, c'est un lieu très beau & à la mode, mais la qualité des produits & du service ne sont pas au rendez-vous…Dommage!

Nov 22, 2025
on Google

Je me réjouissais d'y retourner cette année, car j'avais adoré mon expérience l'an passée.

Mais après 45 min d'attente dehors, nous voilà assises, mais nous avons dû attendre 1h pour nos chocolats chauds :(

Je pense à, peut être,un manque de personnel avec l'achalandage de ce lieu

En revanche pour la deco, rien à redire ! Tout est toujours aussi beau!

Nov 21, 2025
on Google

What an amazing experience! The decorations are enchanting, the drinks are delicious, & the staff are incredible! I recommend anyone in the area to check this place out! It really gets you in the Christmas spirit!

Nov 17, 2025
on Google