Le Cochon Dingue offers a lively and spacious dining experience with bright, modern decor and a menu that blends Quebecois comfort food with contemporary twists. Reviews highlight friendly, attentive service and generous portions, especially for brunch and group meals. The food gets praise for duck, beef dishes, poutine and seafood, and the overall value is considered good for the area near Place des Arts. The atmosphere is welcoming and family friendly, making it a solid choice before or after shows, though crowds can lead to slower service or uneven dish execution on busy nights.
Food was kind of mid, honestly - but the price is right! Ordered breakfast poutine & the hollandaise sauce was watery, potatoes lukewarm. Service, though very friendly, was pretty hard to flag down. Don't think it's the server's fault though, she seemed to be stretched pretty thin amongst a large section. We waited 20+ mins for our bill after they took the plates away, & we had a hard time getting coffee refills promptly while we ate. They did give us complimentary smoothy shooters which was very kind! The decor was nice, but we came to eat, not sight-see ;)
The breakfast was absolutely delicious & a great way to start the day. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, & full of flavor. The variety of options made it easy to find something for every taste.
The quality & presentation really stood out, & the overall experience was enjoyable from start to finish. Definitely a breakfast worth coming back for!
Apr 6, 2026
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Food was very yummy. Prices are high for breakfast food but that is to expected with the location. Loud but a family friendly place. Portions small for people who like a LARGE breakfast (my husband) but for me ir was good. Service was promp & the wait was fasted then they had estimated.
From the high calories Quebec poutines for breakfast or lunch to more healthier choises on the menu, great dishes for all in a well & simply decorated restaurant / Des poutines québécoises riches en calories pour le petit-déjeuner ou le dîner aux choix plus sains au menu, de très bons plats pour tous dans un restaurant bien & simplement décoré.
This has been our fav breakfast first since we heard the restaurant is coming to Montreal. The quality & service never disappoints. Mark(Marko) is a great server, he made our latest experience, very pleasant.
I ordered the classic breakfast with two eggs & extra bacon. My total including tax was $24. Pretty expensive for rather small portions as you can see from the photos. But the location of the restaurant is great. It's very bright with huge windows & high ceilings. So I guess their rent must be insanely high.
Starting with the positives, we loved the decor & the service. The restaurant was very clean & we thought that it was well decorated: cute, fresh & modern. Really nice service. We couldn't fault it. If we had been tourists we would have been so happy to find this spot. The food was not great. Two people ordered breakfast & it looked & tasted like it had sat under the lamps for too long. The plating wasn't very exciting either. We eat out for breakfast a lot & these dishes were disappointing. One person had the chicken salad & it was the best dish at the table. The seafood guédille was fresh but had several pieces of shell (not complaining, I get it) but the coleslaw & fries were both lukewarm, not ideal in either case. The coffee was delicious!
Jul 29, 2025
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?Great breakfast, disappointing dinner / Excellent déjeuner, mais dîner décevant
?We visited first for breakfast & really enjoyed it - the food was tasty, the coffee was great, & the service was wonderful. That experience made us want to return for dinner.
?? Le petit déjeuner était délicieux, le café excellent & le service chaleureux. Cela nous a donné envie de revenir pour le dîner.
?Unfortunately, dinner was disappointing. The portions were small, the flavors were mild, & at around $40 per dish, it didn't feel worth the price.
?? Malheureusement, le dîner n'a pas été à la hauteur : portions petites, saveurs fades, & prix élevé pour ce que c'était.
?One dish was labeled'XXL,' but turned out to be a very standard, small portion - which left us with a sense of unfairness. Sadly, this wasn't the only dish that felt that way.
?? Un plat était annoncé comme'XXL', mais s'est avéré être une portion tout à fait ordinaire - ce qui donne une impression d'iniquité. & ce n'était pas le seul plat dans ce cas.
?To make it worse, the service at dinner was simply poor - a big contrast from the morning.
?? En plus, le service du soir était franchement mauvais - un contraste total avec celui du matin.
?Might be worth visiting for breakfast - but we wouldn't recommend it for dinner.
?? Peut-être à considérer pour le petit déjeuner, mais pas pour le dîne
Cochon Dingue is my go-to restaurant in Quebec City & Montreal! Food & service are both great, consistent among different locations (we've been to three). Food is very reasonably priced & quality is good. Service is impeccable. Breakfast is the best, but lunch & dinner also amazing.
Came for breakfast on a Monday. No wait to be seated. Had the breakfast poutine which was delicious & was a generous portion. Price was reasonable, especially considering then portion size.
The breakfast was absolutely exceptional! Had the avocado toast with smoked salmon, salted caramel latte & a crepe on the side. Everything was so fresh & the portions were generous.
Jun 9, 2025
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