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Le Café Big Trouble
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Le Café Big Trouble

Latin Quarter
4.6$
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Le Café Big Trouble Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Le Café Big Trouble

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*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Reviews describe Le Café Big Trouble on Saint-Denis in Montreal as a cozy, quirky brunch spot filled with plants, colorful decor, and soft light that feels like a small oasis in the city, inviting long visits for work, reading, or catching up with friends. The menu delivers generous portions and house made breads, with standout items including sourdough, pancakes, avocado toast, burritos, and a salmon or lox platter, along with creative breakfast sandwiches; vegan options are noted as thoughtful. Coffee is frequently praised, from well balanced cortados to refreshing filter brews, and the pastries are often highlighted. The atmosphere is described as friendly, lively, and welcoming, supported by attentive staff and playful vibes. Occasional drawbacks include longer waits during busy periods and, for some, value or consistency issues with certain dishes. Overall, Le Café Big Trouble is regarded as a memorable Montreal brunch destination with strong food, a fun ambience, and a sense of community that makes it worth a visit.
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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).

Aug 28, 2024
on Google

J'ai apprécié la nourriture, mais il n'y avait pas de service aux tables, ce qui a rendu l'expérience un peu moins agréable. De plus, l'aménagement extérieur semblait en mauvais état, ce qui a affecté l'atmosphère générale du café.

Aug 27, 2024
on Google

Had breakfast here with a group of friends. All of us left the cafe raving about our experience. The coffee was made with care, the food was freshly prepared with quality ingredients-& was delicious! The service & atmosphere were friendly. It was a great place to start our day. Thank you !

Aug 26, 2024
on Google

I stopped by on my most recent trip to Montreal, although my hangover won & I didn't get there in time for breakfast, I had a really great iced coffee & the service & atmosphere was fantastic.

Aug 26, 2024
on Google
5.0

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 :)

Aug 26, 2024
on Google
5.0

Probably my favourite cafe in MTL. Everything about this place is special, & it's a non-negotiable visit whenever I am back in town. Wish I could rate this a 6/5.

Aug 25, 2024
on Google

It's my go-to cafe for so many reasons. The staff is welcoming, the food & coffee is done with love & care, the atmosphere is friendly & brings that second home feeling. It's never really a full or good day without a stop at Big Trouble for some coffee. I've supported this place from day one & to see how much it's grown since then always warms my heart. It's become a staple for me. ❤️

Aug 25, 2024
on Google
5.0

perfect spot to spend hours

Aug 25, 2024
on Google

Woke up this morning looking for a quaint but affordable breakfast & this place was NOT it. From the rude staff, banging of counters, & Montréal moaning I could not enjoy my meal. Asked for bacon in my burrito & for the great price of $4 additional to the already $18 burrito I got a SINGULAR SLICE. I will not be returning, so many great options on Denis & this isn't included in that.

Aug 24, 2024
on Google
3.0

Can't really understand the delights about this place. Quite mediocre coffee & food. Slow service. I was waiting for my burrito for 25 min to find out it's mostly scrambled eggs inside.

Aug 23, 2024
on Google
5.0

Delicious breakfast (we had granola bowl, avocado toast, & breakfast egg sandwich) & friendly service.

Aug 23, 2024
on Google

Those pancakes changed my life

Aug 14, 2024
on Google

Pour un brunch ou un simple café, vous êtes dans l ambiance québécoise. Par contre venir avec la faim car pour l européen que je suis c est très copieux !

Aug 14, 2024
on Google

Amazing food

Aug 12, 2024
on Google

It looked nice, but suffers the cardinal sin of calling six ounces of latte a "cortado." Maybe try the food?

Aug 12, 2024
on Google

Food is amazing. Coffee is average. Service is so bad. Had to wait so long to order extra bacon. The cashier was just ignoring me "doing things in the back".

Aug 2, 2024
on Google

The ricotta pancakes were absolutely incredible- soft & fluffy , melt in your mouth goodness! Avocado toast on sourdough was also delicious. Yummy brunch spot!

Jul 30, 2024
on Google
5.0

My Own Prison of bad coffee ends here. This is the best cafe in the city. I didn't think food could take me Higher, but it did here. The coffee is amazing & like One Last Breath of fresh aromas. Come eat here & they will welcome you With Arms Wide Open.

Jul 30, 2024
on Google

J'ai adoré ma visite en milieu d'après midi où j'ai dégusté le meilleur pain aux bananes à vie accompagné d'un thé. Le personnel est d'un accueil & d'une gentillesse exemplaire. De plus , ce café du quartier Latin est paisible & très bien aménagé... Rare dans le coin où règne d'autres cafés satellites de chaînes...

Jul 28, 2024
on Google
5.0

Excellent food & the best staff. Order your food at counter & find your seat at tables inside or outside. Food was plentiful & their home fries were awesome. Latte was very good.

Jul 22, 2024
on Google