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.
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)
Best breakfast on the island imo. The potato's are wildly crunchy all the food is amazing. The staff are amazing the service is great the vibes are on point. If you don't try it at least once you're crazy
May 30, 2025
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Cool Groovy Vibe .. The best deal for a breakfast before a city fall walk. The music is cool & chill The cafe is fat & wonderful The Pomme crumble makes you want more!
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.
The food is delicious, comforting kind of breakfast food. They serve Traffic coffee, which is OK, but not an amazing roastery; suits the vibe though: bright pastel just missed the brat summer bandwagon kinda vibes: cute. If you're in a rush though, or even if you're not, just be advised that you wait a surprisingly long time for something as simple as a breakfast sandwich. The first time I came, it was busy, & the wait for a breakfast sandwich was around 45 minutes. The second time I came it was pretty quiet, & I still waited 30 minutes for a breakfast sandwich. I do like the flavor of the food at Big Trouble. If you have the time, try it out. I've just got less free time on my hands than others must have to spend it waiting that long for an English muffin, egg, sausage, & American cheese than other people have, apparently. Also, it would help if they called orders out more than once, in case you're in the bathroom or sitting outside & it's difficult to hear. Cool logo, so we bought the t-shirt.
Sep 6, 2024
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Unfortunately been a regular at the hospital at the bottom of St Denis the past few months luckily a sesame & chocolate cookie & a latte from Big Trouble is the perfect post appointment pick me up, along with the friendly staff & excellent vibes. I can't wait to visit under better circumstances :)
Friendly counter service (no table service). Decor was a mishmash but the music was a vibe. They had London Fog French toast as a special that wasn't great, very lemony more than anything. The bread didn't really soak the sauce in either. Espresso martini was fine.
Got the poutine & chai latte, & both were great. Freshly fried fries, savoury gravy (surprisingly it's vegan), plenty of cheese curds, in good proportions. Chai latte was legit too, with fresh ginger & cinnamon. Tasted my friend's latte & it was also very rich & flavourful. Good chill vibe where everyone seemed to be having a great time. Prices are reasonable in a city where everything seems so expensive these days. Would come back anytime.
Good tunes, delicious food, good coffee, solid vibes, super friendly staff. Visited this spot twice while in town for a few days. Both visits were great, keep it up.
Feb 25, 2024
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such a cool brunch spot! coffee is delish, blueberry pancakes are unreal, & they have the best home fries i’ve ever had. service is amazing & the owner gives the best vibes
