Butterblume is a restaurant located in Mile End in Montreal. It's a perfect meeting point between all the neighborhoods (or almost!) for lunch, an aperitif, or for dinner. Whether on site or to take-our (visit our grocery store, right next door!)
Daily fresh bread (homemade!), soups, salads, light meals, sweets and a fine selection of wines, beers, cocktails.
Le Butterblume is described as bright and lively with a seasonal menu and a standout brunch that draws a crowd. Many reviews praise the use of high end ingredients, the beautiful presentation of dishes like ravioli and brioche, and the open kitchen with attentive service. There are remarks about portions varying, with some brunch portions being generous and others noting that certain dishes like gnocchi can feel heavy or that some smaller plates leave you wanting more. Prices are often described as high and sometimes not worth the value given the portion sizes, with some diners leaving satisfied and others disappointed. Noise level is frequently noted as high when the place is busy, though the atmosphere is described as warm and convivial with friendly staff. The brunch and seasonal ingredients receive many positive notes, with compliments on coffee, bread, and creative combinations, while a few critics feel certain flavors lack balance or fail to rise above home cooking. Overall, impressions range from solid to exceptional, highlighting strong service and a vibrant setting while acknowledging room for refinement in flavor balance and pricing.
& interesting take on a cinnamon bun, it was more pull-apart like a croissant which was quite satisfying to eat. If you are are looking for a classic cinnamon bun you will be disappointed (especially by the royal icing which is quite sweet & dry) but expectations aide I would eat it again. The sourdough bread was also unxpectedly mellow in flavour but had a phenomenal texture & made an excellent grilled cheese sandwich.
Pas ébloui par la place. Je n'ai pas compris l'engouement de mes amis à venir là. Très bruyant, bon plat mais cher pour le peu de quantité, service pas si nice où on semble vous mettre dehors le plus tôt possible, pas de formule brunch pour avoir au moins un café inclus. Venu pour le brunch, je reviendrai pas.
Mar 31, 2026
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I had a reservation at 1pm, but the restaurant was so busy & hectic that I had to wait another 25m to be seated. Since I was a single person, I was seated at the bar where you can see the kitchen in full view & watch everything be prepared. So while the restaurant looks cool, it was also loud. So it's not a peaceful lunch spot. But it was on a Saturday.
However I found the service to be great, because of the delay they served me a drink & coffee without charge. I found all the staff to be pretty attentive & quick as well.
Overall satisfied with the food. I had a savory & sweet leek & cheese bread-cake, along with a separate plate of gravlax that leaned sour & salty. They paired well together. Most of the menu isn't actually a full main meal, so I'd expect to order 2 different things to feel full & satisfied.
You are getting high quality, fresh & local food. Yes the price is high because that is the cost for fresh real food. The menu changes constantly reflecting whats available & in season. Those complaining about lack of taste,high price & long wait should go eat at large & cheap commercial chains where half the menu is frozen & just needs to be microwaved thus faster service. Butterblume dont ever change.
Le Butterblume has become a regular stop for us on our way into Montréal. Their menu is loooooovely & creative - & the people are great. We like to sit at the bar & watch the pros do their thing. It's fun. But table service is great, too. Go!
Mar 15, 2026
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Butterblum is simply one of our favorite brunch spots. It has become our go-to place whenever we're craving a great brunch.
The menu is fantastic, the staff is always lovely, & the ambience is warm & inviting. There's so much creativity packed into this little place, which makes every visit feel special.
We've been going so often that the staff & even the chef now recognize us, which makes the experience feel even more welcoming. We absolutely adore this place & always look forward to coming back.
Attente interminable. Réservation à 13h : cafés arrivés à 13h46 - plats à 14h15.
La nourriture était dans l'ensemble raffinée, mais manquait d'équilibre & de peps (nous avons pris le risotto d'orge & les ravioles porc-épinards).
Plutôt sur-coté pour les prix.
Here is my really honest review, the food is good but nothing extraordinary, what is amazing is how over prized it is for the size of plates, i paid for carrot toast no protein $25, 25 mins wait, $6.50 for a mini chai tea, no english menu, it is just overrated, small tables, not nice seating. Seems just like a trend rather than well rated. Wouldnt come again. Btw service was friendly but took them a life time. There was a couple that took them like 15 mins to order.
Mar 1, 2026
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Just had a light lunch of butternut squash soup & radicchio salad but it was delicious! Sitting at the bar was comfortable & much shorter of a wait than waiting for a table. Prices felt a little high but the food was good.
Really nice restaurant with interesting menu. Was just expecting a little more. They use really good, high end ingredients but I feel it didn't hit the highest of culinary notes. The dishes were beautifully presented but as for the taste, I can create the same flavours at home.
It's an overall solid place to eat but was expecting more amazing flavour combinations & textures.
Décevant, la nourriture est parfois bonne parfois vraiment banale, & chère en plus. Plus ils acceptent des réservations toutes les heures & ne l'affichent lors de la réservation résultat : un brunch écourté (1h15 à peine pour se poser, commander, manger, payer & se faire gentiment dirigée vers la sortie) de plus service désagréable la serveuse est venue plusieurs fois nous demander si nous étions prêts à commander alors que nous avions à peine eu le temps de prendre connaissance de la carte & nous a bien fait comprendre qu'il fallait qu'on se dépêche avec un service pressé & pas du tout convivial. Nous ne recommandons absolument pas !
Dec 21, 2025
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Un classque indémodable. Ça faisait environ 2 ans que je n'y avais pas mis les pieds & en y retournant aujourd'hui, je me suis rappelée pourquoi c'était un endroit coup de coeur. Les plats sont savoureux & réconfortants, le service est efficace & chaleureux. C'est ce qu'on appelle une valeur sure! Merci à l'équipe derrière ces belles expériences!
The menu isn't huge, but you don't need it to be. The brunch is absolutely incredible. The flavours are all there, the textures, everything! The coffee was also surprisingly good. Don't be fooled though, it's a lot of food, so come hungry.
