Across the reviews, Le Café Big Trouble comes across as a lively, quirky cafe with a warm, welcoming vibe and a strong brunch and coffee scene in Montreal. The coffee is repeatedly praised, along with generous portions of pancakes, avocado toast, sourdough breads, breakfast burritos, and other playful dishes, many showcasing homemade touches. The atmosphere is described as fun, relaxed, and visually engaging, with eclectic décor, a friendly staff, and occasional music or projector moments that add to the experience. It is often called a hidden gem and a reliable spot to start the day or grab a quick bite, with several mentions of great service and good value. A few drawbacks appear: service can be slow or inconsistent during busy periods, some visits noted long waits for food, and a couple of comments about price or ordering options. Overall, Le Café Big Trouble is seen as a standout brunch and coffee destination that delivers on flavor, vibe, and community feel.
I stopped by yesterday with a couple friends for the first time. Had a cappuccino & a breakfast sandwich. Coffee was excellent, & the breakfast sandwich (english muffin, cheese, sausage, egg) was out of this world! They make their own english muffins from scratch! So delicious. The atmosphere was retro 90s & 80s & such a comfortable vibe that I wanted to sit there all day. We were served by Connor & he was awesome. I'll be BACK!
Stayed nearby on a 3-day trip & made sure to stop here every day we were in town. Incredible sandwiches, especially the breakfast sandwich on a house-made English muffin. The service was excellent, especially given my poor French. & the vibes of this place are immaculate. Loved seeing the retro cartoons on the projector, & all the decor was whimsical & just awesome. Will definitely be back any time I'm in Montréal!
Apr 18, 2026
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This cafe is awesome they offer great service & food the atmosphere is a total vibe & yes they have great coffee we all had such a great breakfast we will definitely come back for sure next time we are in Montreal
Awesome little brunch spot! Staff are super friendly & welcoming with great service. The pancakes are top tier, would highly recommend! My friend was torn between the breakfast burrito & the pancakes but ended up choosing the burrito so they gave him a complimentary pancake on the side, free of charge. Loved that they were playing The Addams Family on a big projector screen too 🖤 Will definitely be going back.
We love this cafe! Its a must for breakfast every time we visit Montreal. The service is great, the food is delicious, the coffee is excellent. The decor is irreverent & eclectic in that uniquely fun montreal way. Good vibes for days.
Mar 2, 2026
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Café Big Trouble on St-Denis is a solid spot for a quick coffee stop. The cappuccino was really good, nicely balanced & well made. I also had a breakfast sandwich, which was decent & did the job.
Overall, the food was all right & it's a good place to grab a quick bite & coffee when you're in the area. Worth stopping by if you're on the go.
Such a cool place. Really good vibes & workers were very nice. Food was so good too! Sourdough is amazing, I had the avocado toast & my friend had the full breakfast. Her potatoes were fantastic & both of our eggs were cooked perfectly. Would def return is a hidden gem in the city.
Super friendly staff, the breakfast burrito is amazing!
However, I do wish there was someway to place an order on the phone or on a site. Having to come in, place an order & wait 15+ minutes is a bit discouraging & has stopped me from ordering in the past.
Apart from that, the vibe is amazing, the staff are amazing & it's got a nice charm! Just add online ordering or a phone to call & it'll be much more customer focused.
Hands down the best food I've eaten at a cafe in the last few years 🙏 I returned several times over the week to sample multiple menu items including pancakes, Lox platter, breakfast burrito, grilled cheese, & chicken sando.
The Lox platter was a very generous serving & great flavour in the latkes, the pancakes were decadent, the burrito was a surprisingly amazing combination of flavours, & the chicken sando hands down the best meal with the homemade cesar dressing.
They serve perfectly balanced Cortado's & their filter coffee was very refreshing.
When I return to Montreal this will be the first place I return to!
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My friends & I went to eat brunch at Le big trouble today & we had such a great time!
The food is insane & very fairly priced! The staff is so kind & we loved the whimsical decor! I got the Caesar chicken sandwich with extra breakfast potatoes on the side & it was marvelous! It was made with two very crispy chicken cutlets & a big helping of Caesar salad with parmesan & tomatoes between two soft pieces of focaccia! I have a big appetite but my meal could have easily fed two people!
It is also a very nice study spot during the week & so convenient considering how close it is to downtown & berri uqam!
Would definitely come again!
I'm a regular customer one time every week I take a coffee & read & actually I like the terrace to do that plan, this week I asked for a burrito which was a greatest option for a good breakfast. Their americano is amazing & there's a raspberry & lemon muffin that is wonderful.
A fun, quirky cafe with some great staff who work hard to keep it going!
This was our first visit to this cafe & it was quite a pleasant surprise! The food & coffee to kick off the day was exactly what we needed. The breakfast potatoes were unreal & the breads I understand are baked daily (the sourdough was perfect).
Went to this place because the name was fun! Order the big breakfast & a latte, it hit the spot! The toast was perfect & so was everything else. Very cute & enjoyable atmosphere.
Visited Montreal last week & went here on a whim… SOO glad we did! Their big breakfast was simple yet incredibly delicious! My partner had the pancakes & I forgot to take a picture, but he really liked them as well. The staff were very friendly & the vibe was cool & cozy. Looking forward to coming here again on our next visit 😊
