Le Café Big Trouble appears in reviews as a cozy quirky cafe with a lush plant filled vibe and a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere; the staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive. The brunch and coffee are the stars, with pancakes and sourdough bread often highlighted, avocado toast praised for its generous portions, and dishes like burritos and sandwiches earning solid marks, while the coffee program is noted for balanced cappuccinos and tasty lattes. Portions are generally generous and prices fair, making it a reliable spot for a quick bite or a longer hangout. Some comments mention occasional slow service or wait times and a desire for online ordering to streamline the experience. Overall, Le Café Big Trouble is seen as a standout Montreal brunch destination and a cozy hub for locals and visitors alike, delivering memorable flavors, good value, and a welcoming ambiance, even if every visit comes with its own small hiccups.
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
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.
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.
Le Café Big Trouble sur la rue Saint-Denis à Montréal est une véritable pépite cachée, un endroit que j'adore fréquenter dès que je passe dans le Quartier Latin. Situé au 2054, un peu en hauteur (« up the stairs » comme ils disent), ce café est devenu ma destination préférée pour un brunch réconfortant ou un simple café dans une ambiance chaleureuse & verdoyante.
Ce qui me charme à chaque visite, c'est l'atmosphère cosy & pleine de vie : des plantes partout, une déco colorée & fun, une lumière douce qui invite à s'installer longtemps. On s'y sent tout de suite bien, comme dans un petit oasis au milieu de l'effervescence de la rue Saint-Denis. Le café est excellent - lattés parfaits, matcha onctueux, sourcing local - & les pâtisseries maison (sourdough, viennoiseries) sont à tomber. Côté nourriture, le menu brunch est généreux & délicieux : pancakes moelleux aux bleuets, burritos copieux, avocado toast créatif, sandwichs déjeuner gourmands… Tout est frais, savoureux, avec des options véganes bien pensées & des portions qui calnent sans alourdir.
Le personnel est un vrai atout : toujours souriant, accueillant, attentif, prêt à discuter ou à recommander. L'ambiance est détendue, parfaite pour travailler un peu, lire ou simplement profiter. C'est l'endroit idéal pour commencer la journée en douceur ou faire une pause réconfortante dans ce quartier animé.
Pour moi, Le Café Big Trouble incarne le meilleur du café montréalais : qualitatif, convivial, avec une touche d'originalité qui fait toute la différence. Si vous cherchez un spot brunch authentique & chaleureux, foncez sans hésiter ! Cinq étoiles amplement méritées, & un grand merci à l'équipe pour ces moments de pur bonheur. 🌿
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!
Une belle petite découverte pour ne pas dire un petit bijoux montréalais! Le café est super cute, le service est bilingue & chaleureux. Mais que dire de la nourriture, des plats d'une allure simple, mais goûteux & surtout fait avec amour on le ressent. De bonnes portions, de la nourriture qualité & du plaisir en bouche! Un café à ne pas manquer qui a l'air de rien, mais qui vous laissera de bons souvenirs en bouche! Merci au personnel c'était très bon!
Dec 28, 2025
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Visited Montreal for Thanksgiving & woke up craving a solid brunch the next day. Ended up at Le Café Big Trouble, & it hit the spot. They had Sailor Moon playing in the background, the vibe was chill, & the whole place just felt like my kind of spot. Perfect for grabbing a quick bite & just hanging out for a bit. Definitely recommending it!
I really enjoyed this little cafe, everything about it exceeded my expectations. The coffee, the food, the vibes & the staff were all great. I had to take the time to leave a review so other people can find it :)
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).
Such a great cafe with some of the best pancakes & brunch items I've had. Staff is very friendly & has awesome acoustic musicians playing there especially during POUZZAfest. If you're down here in May for Pouzza it's a must to go for hangover food, or tired from no-moshing at Turbo Haus food if you're not a drinker.
This place is an absolute gem. The vibes here are very comfortable & playful, while not compromising on food. The space is intimate & the playlist is bumping. Do yourself a favor & get to Le Cafe Big Trouble!
Le Café Big Trouble, a monument for the best parts of Myrtle-Broadway in an otherwise pastoral morning environ. Delightful, full of juxtaposition. Their coffee gives enough vituperance to walk all the way back to Bushwick, & their food will fill you happily for the ride.
