Open seven days a week, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods, coffee, fresh breakfast and lunch options, and seated lunch, brunch, and a full bar at selected locations.
Overall, Maman in Griffintown comes across as a charming, cozy cafe with a warm and welcoming vibe that blends a French countryside bakery feel with a modern urban edge, making it a popular weekday brunch and lunch spot with excellent pastries and good coffee. Many reviewers note that the pastries and breakfast items are reliably tasty, with standout croissants and pancakes, while the sandwiches and lunch options are solid but can feel pricey and portions can be generous. It can get busy and loud, with tight seating and slower service during peak times, leading to longer waits and moments of frustration, though staff are often described as friendly and attentive when available. The overall tone is that Maman is a dependable and charming cafe to visit for pastries and beverages, worth returning to despite occasional slower service or higher prices.
on a été bruncher ici le weekend, le personnel était très agréable, la bouffe était bonne, belle deco, un seul bémol il y avait un groupe de filles qui faisait beaucoup de bruit, & ça nous laissait pas parler entre nous sans crier pour se faire entendre, & ça a duré un bon 40ene de minutes. Quand on a été ici on s'attendait à relaxer & à passer un bon moment, on s'est retrouvé à vouloir finir vite & juste quitter l'endroit.
Really enjoyed my visit here! We had Papa's Breakfast Bowl & the Maple Crunch Pancakes. Both were great, but I think if I wasn't having a little bit of both, the breakfast bowl would have felt a little lacking. Service was sooo friendly & warm.
May 17, 2026
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Very nice atmosphere & beautiful indoor design. Food is also very good & tastes like high quality ingredients. Staff is also very nice! 5/5 experience :)
May 5, 2026
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J'adore cet endroit ! La décoration est chaleureuse, cosy & vraiment cocooning : on s'y sent comme à la maison. Les plats sont tous délicieux, & le latte lavande-miel 😍! Bref, c'est toujours un plaisir d'y venir. Même si l'endroit peut être un peu bruyant, il reste incontournable.
Had a nice brunch here. Grandfather breakfast chicken was delicious, & coffee was good. I didnt love the decor, found it a bit tacky but overall nice (if not a bit expensive) place for brunch (with reservations).
The iced Irish coffee was tasty & boozy 🙌. We both decided to try the fried chicken brunch special. It was perfectly cooked, nice & crispy on the outside, tender & moist inside.
It's been a long time since I've wanted to try this place. I didn't have time to stay, so I had to order to go. When I arrived home & started eating, I saw a staple in one of the toasts. However, I had already eaten the other toast, & I'm not sure if there was a staple in that one too… I spent so much money, & then I just had to throw everything away since I didn't know if there was anything else in my food…
Just had an awful experience at Maman. We were 6 people & 5 people ordered the same salad & it came missing half the ingredients. If you are about to pay 26$ for a salad you need to check that all the ingredients are in there. Service was extremely slow above that. Do not waste your time
