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.
The café had a wonderful ambiance, with cozy seating & a welcoming atmosphere. The staff were friendly & knowledgeable about their coffee offerings & cakes. If you're a coffee lover visiting Montreal, this café is a must-visit for an exceptional coffee experience. I highly recommend it
I had a reservation for 5 at 11 AM. When I made the reservation I was told we would have the table until 12:30. I arrived 5 minutes early, before my guests, & was seated. At about 5 after 11, the hostess felt the need to tell me that my table would be needed at 12:30 regardless of the time the others arrived. This made us feel rushed from the get go. Although everyone was seated & ready to order by 11:30, we only received our food at 12. A little before 12:30, I asked for another cup of coffee which was brought to me in a to go cup. Again, we were being rushed out. Our server was very busy but good & we enjoyed the food. We did not appreciate the hostess who kept rushing us from the beginning. She said it herself that they give everyone a grace period of 15 minutes. I will not be returning. I did not appreciate the hostess's attitude.
Apr 14, 2024
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One of the best brunch experiences in Montreal. The place is so cute & cozy (Rustic style) Loved the style of the dishes😍😍 Food was amazing Service was good You can also grab some pastries to go with a cup of coffee Highly recommend it !!
I needed coffee (take out) so I went in when I was running errands nearby without first reading reviews or looking at menu. It was off peak hours on a weekday, not busy at all. Interior is quite cute, seems relaxed enough to have a nice conversation with friends or study - a couple of tables had people studying or working. Service was super friendly at the cash. Barista was nice too. My drink was perfect. I grabbed a couple of the famous cookies, they are quite good but not sure why they are so famous. I might come back to try the brunch options. Parking is difficult to find.
Finally popped in here while killing some time for an appointment nearby (I've heard it's insanely busy on weekends so was happy to go on a weekday). The food was delicious - tried the pancakes & would absolutely order them again. $18 for a stack of three pancakes is definitely pricy but you have to accept the upscale prices if you want to dine here unfortunately. For a black coffee & pancakes, it came to about $25. The drip coffee was a bit bitter but generally tasted good. Service was so so. Took a few minutes to be seated but the server came by relatively quickly to take my order. Food came out quickly but never saw my server again until I was finished. The place was busy for 1:30pm on a weekday but I echo similar comments that there are far too many tables crammed into the space which really takes away from the atmosphere. Less so if you're seated near the front of the cafe but very much at the back near the kitchen. Overall a cute cafe to try out in the area. Would return for the pancakes!
We can go on & on about this place - Food: we had the French toast & the smoked salmon along with Mamans dish. The first two were our favourites - Drinks: we had flat white & black coffee & the coffee was great - Atmosphere: Interior is so cozy with lots of natural plants & classic decorations - Staff: amazing welcoming staff. Our flight was an hour delayed & we missed our reservation by an hour & they checked by calling & honoured our request to put it on hold though they had a long queue waiting outside
After visiting the Toronto location, i had to see the Montréal one. Really loved it! We had the Katie sandwich & green goddess. Both were delicious. Their drip coffee is excellent as well. The restaurant was a little busy but service was really fast. It is nicely decorated & food is excellent. Prices are a little high but everything seems of quality.
Dec 10, 2023
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Yes, the cookies are to die for 😍 The dining area is literally packed with tables so it feels quite claustrophobic but I appreciated being seated almost immediately even for Sunday brunch. We did wait 40+mins for our food. Other than that, lovely rustic atmosphere, great coffee & food - highly recommend the Maman's breakfast sandwich!
