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Maman

Griffintown
4.3$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 9 am
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Maman Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
CaféBistroDesserts & SweetsHealthyBreakfastSandwichesPastriesVegetarianSaladsGluten-free OptionsBoutique-CounterBrunchCateringGreat selection of cocktails
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.

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Reviews for Maman

Food
Service
on Google4.1 (1100+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Reviewers describe Maman in Griffintown as a charming, cozy cafe with a warm, French countryside bakery vibe blended with a modern urban energy, a reliable weekday brunch and lunch spot that stays busy but inviting. The pastry program is a frequent standout, with almond and pistachio croissants, pain au chocolat and other beautiful, fresh treats that many guests praise. Breakfast and lunch items like pancakes, French toast, a generous breakfast sandwich, ratatouille toast, and a varied sandwich lineup receive praise for flavor and generosity, though a few notes point to certain dishes being a touch sweet or not as memorable. Coffee and drinks often earn compliments, including distinctive options such as tahini honey latte, lavender latte, and a solid cappuccino, while some visits report inconsistency or longer waits during peak times. Service is described as friendly and efficient on many visits, with the owner and staff warmly welcoming guests, yet other experiences mention overwhelmed staff, slow service, and a crowded, noisy room with close tables. Prices run a bit high for a casual cafe, but several reviewers feel the quality justifies the cost, and reservations are advised on weekends due to popularity. Overall the space, decor and vibe are repeatedly praised, making Maman a go to spot for a comforting brunch and a place to linger over pastry and coffee, even if some visits fall short on timing or balance.
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3.0

The quality of the food has significantly deteriorated since my last visit. The avocado toast was frankly sad - instead of slices of perfectly ripe avocado the bread was covered in what seems to be pre-processed store-bought guacamole past its prime. The drizzle of mysterious orange sauce on top only made matters worse. Please consider revisiting the recipe &/or quality control for this dish.

Jan 7, 2024

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

Jan 1, 2024
on Google

Overall a good experience. Two of their main items on the menu in my opinion is the waffles & pancakes. So I was disappointed & shocked even they told me they ran out of waffles at noon. Nevertheless, the toppings on the pancakes made the pancakes delicious & i recommend the seasonal French toast latte 🤤

Nov 5, 2023
on Google

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!

Oct 26, 2023
on Google

Arrived at 2, & it was lovely that they’re busy but waited almost 8 minutes before we were acknowledged to be seated. They didn’t have pancakes nor french toast anymore which was sad but fine. Pastries & hot drinks were cold.
We paid cash at the counter & the server charged a tip without asking us about the % first, it’s not about the money at all, but that was so tacky to do.
This was our first time & probably last; have been really excited to visit before, so just disappointed.

Sep 24, 2023
on Google