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 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.
Definitely recommend making a reservation.
Make sure you pick up a cookie to go.
5/5
Apr 14, 2026
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The place is interesting, but I was expecting more from it. I did not understand the atmosphere well. The cookies were delicious.😋 I recommend you to try.
I've been to maman 3 times twice for brunch & once for a'quick' coffee. Both times I've visited for brunch were amazing, the service was good, & the food was even better! They have seasonal & fun drinks that I'm always wanting to try. Today I went to grab a quick coffee with my friend & I'm sad to say I was disappointed with my experience. I went to try the tahini honey latte, I was lucky & there was a sign next to the cash so I just pointed at it. My friend decided to get the same, & when it came to pay for our 3 drinks & 3 pastries I DOUBLE checked to make sure it was the tahini honey lattes that we were getting & the poor person behind the cash looked new so I double checked for that reason & of course the order came out wrong. I was missing a cookie & turns out my drinks inputted as lavender lattes. When I said I ordered the tahini honey lattes, I was shocked when the other person asked me to pay the difference. Great overall customer service :)
Best cookies in town. However, if you're not a morning person, don't expect the cookies being available. I don't live in downtown & was extremely disappointed
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.
The food & service were great! I love a brunch place that accepts reservations, which I recommend as it does get crowded. We got the pancakes & the toasted salmon, which were delicious. I found the price point for the salmon high at $22 as it wasn't super filling. Pancakes were at $18, which is typically for MTL brunch places. The place is beautiful. However, there are a lot of tables crammed at the back, which makes it less intimate. I would go back to try their amazing looking cookies, though.
I'm so happy this beautiful place has opened up again. I really missed it. The atmosphere is to die for. I usually sit at the bar to sip one of the best Cortados in Montreal. Not to forget the super delicious cookies to make you feel warm 😜 The friendly staff always serves you with a great smile no matter what. The service is at the right pace & the food is...well you will understand why this place is a MUST-GO on Notre-Dame street. Of course I ended up drinking a glass of Prosecco while having conversation here & there with the staff. A++++
Dec 11, 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!
Best brunch I've had in a long time. Pancakes & pain perdu were awesome. Pumpkin pie latte was also delish. The decor is so beautiful. Grab cookies on the way out, you won't regret it!
A wonderful bistro on a quiet section of Notre Dame (West) in Griffontown, Maman has a bright, airy atmosphere that adds a pleasant ambiance to your brunch. Stylized with faded white-stained patio furniture, surrounded by antiqued mirrors & a variety of hanging fauna, Maman provides a summertime vibe even in winter time. The menu options are generally of the "healthy" variety so you won't find the classic diner style breakfast here, however there are some excellent baked goods as compensation. For our meal we enjoyed the Papa's Breakfast Bowl (very good...I really liked the roasted potatoes), the Wilde Salad (also very good), a butter croissant (very good) & a "Oprah" cookie (excellent..super fresh & tasty)...as well as a Maple French Toast Latte (yum). Service was attentive & the meal was delivered very quickly. We arrived at around 10am & the restaurant was still available...but by 11am it was mostly full. Definitely worth a visit. Enjoy!
