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.
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.
Feb 17, 2026
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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. 🌿
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.
Ordered an avocado toast & I was surprised with the size. It was quite big but very delicious!
The service was great & you can tell the staff have a lot of fun working here.
Atmosphere is fun, music is very 2000's throw backs.
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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C'était bon mais le service était beauuuucoup trop long. Nous étions 9 dans le restaurant, dont 2 déjà servis. J'ai attendu 35 minutes un avocado toast (& j'ai été la première servie) entre le moment où j'ai payé & le moment où je l'ai récupéré ! 35 minutes pour une tranche de pain & de l'avocat dessus !! Yes, it's a really big trouble !!
Aug 30, 2024
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Definitely one of the best brunch spots in town. If you want to enjoy the best avocado toast without resorting to robbing your grandma (but seriously, that bread is next-level), you're in the right place. Don't even get me started on the pancakes-they're better than your mom's, (no offense, Mom). But my personal favorite? The homemade Pop-Tarts, literally stuffed with love (ok, not literally). & of course, they serve a DAMN good coffee, as Dale Cooper would say. Café Big Trouble feels like home (but better).
The ricotta pancakes were absolutely incredible- soft & fluffy , melt in your mouth goodness! Avocado toast on sourdough was also delicious. Yummy brunch spot!
Ordered breakfast here & was blown away by the quality of the food & coffee. I ordered a breakfast sandwich, & was surprised how different it was from a typical breakfast sandwich. The ingredients were high quality & the toasting was perfect. Great spot for brunch!
