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.
Came here for brunch while visiting family a few weeks ago. It was super delicious!! Absolutely loved those pancakes--still dreaming of them. The portion sizes are pretty generous, so be prepared for that!
The staff made the vibe great, but some of the decor is an interesting choice (the mural haha)
Jul 24, 2025
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Le lieu est très sympa. J'ai mangé des pancakes qui étaient succulents, un vrai régal.
L'endroit n'était pas plein, mais l'attente était un peu longues pour nos 2 assiettes .. malgré tout nous avons très bien mangé
Looooooveee this cafe sooo much. They have a great menu for brunch & have a wonderful staff. I had to wait a bit to get the food BUT the wait was worthwhile. The pancakes are ridiculously good (probably the best i have had), the french toast were so delicious, & the brunch burrito was very filling. The atmosphere of the cafe has every detail of pop 90s nostalgia & I adore it. I WILL be coming again!!
May 30, 2025
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Tried the latkes, breakfast plate, & pancake stack. 10/10 across the board. Service was top-notch as well. Shoutout the girl working at the counter today (Tuesday, Dec 10th at 10:30 AM), thank you for accomodating to our requests with a smile on your face at all times & for your patience, too. We truly loved our experience here. The music playing in the restaurant was so nice & fit right in with the atmosphere of the place.
Dec 10, 2024
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Went here only because it was right nextdoor to my hotel. Got the ricotta pancake, breakfast burrito, & poutine. All three were phenomenal, especially the ricotta pancake. Everything was really fresh & delicious. Wasn't going to get poutine until I saw them peeling potatoes in the kitchen. Highly reccommend
Great little tucked away place on Dt Denis. Comfortable environment, good food & the coffee is good. This may just become a weekend neighbourhood stop for me. Writing the review even as I'm tucking into a plate of steaming hot pancakes 😄 & the music? Spot on!! Perfect Sunday vibes.
