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.
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.
Maman mérite à être plus amplement connu. C'est une perle rare. La gérante est super accueillante & charmante ! La nourriture est excellente! Je recommande les pains perdu!
I visited this charming rustic café & had a wonderful experience. The cozy, vintage-inspired ambiance made for a relaxing atmosphere. I enjoyed a freshly brewed coffee that was rich & flavorful, paired with a delicious brunch that was both well-prepared & satisfying. The warm hospitality of the staff added to the overall experience. It's a great spot for a peaceful meal, & I'd definitely visit again!
Nous avions une réservation mais on nous a demandé de quitter après 50 minutes seulement en nous demandant de payer nos factures rapidement. Très discourtois!
Mar 9, 2025
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I ordered one of the three recommended brunch options, ratatouille. It served hot with two slices of toast. It was like an omelet & tasted good, though nothing special. My friend ordered Papa's Breakfast, a bowl of veggies, tomato, bacon, & one egg.
The pastries, however, were delicious.
I would recommend this place for afternoon coffee but not for brunch.
Service was quite slow : our drinks came room temperature (it wasn't a big deal for the Lavender Latte but the Mom-on Raspberry Guava Mimosas had definitely been sitting a while on the counter because they were warm; & it took >1hr to get our food. The Green Goddess salad unfortunately lacked flavour, was quite different from what you may expect if you've had a green goddess salad before but the Smoked Salmon Tartine on the other hand
was quite good & would absolutely recommend.
*Also TBH despite the long wait & room temperature drinks, we would have probably gotten a few more cocktails to try & a dessert since it was our first time here but the fact that no one came to check on us after taking our initial order just made us go somewhere else to finish our « brunch date ».
Mar 3, 2025
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On a positive note the decor & general vibe of the place is nice. The options & prices are reasonable. The food was a underwhelming but fine. The negative experience is primarily related to the service we received. Our server was polite, friendly & attentive… but 30 minutes before closing she started putting a lot of pressure on us to finish up & leave. We arrived around 2:45 pm & had just gotten our plates & champagne when the server asked us if we could move to another table so that she could… mop? I understand wanting to get your chores done so you can leave early but sweeping & pulling around dirty buckets of water while customers are eating is a little gross. I told her I didn't feel like moving (POV coffees, Champaign, juices, mimosas, waters, fresh plates of food etc) & I would like to just enjoy my meal until close. She continued returning to the table every few minutes to remind us we had to leave my 4 that we eventually were so uncomfortable that we just gave up on eating, chugged the mimosas & left. I wouldn't go back as I feel I paid a lot for a bad experience.
J'adore les café avec des mélanges exotiques mon préférée : café au chocolat noir & pistaches 🥰 les assiettes sont pleines de couleur aux goût mélangés & fraîches.
Nous avons eu un excellent service & ce qui nous a été servi était délicieux. Il y avait une confusion avec la réservation & l'équipe desman est resté très professionnelle & conciliante. Un merci particulier à Howie qui nous as servi & a bien géré la situation malgré nos exigences.
J'ai vraiment adoré cette place. J'y suis allée pour un lunch là première fois & j'ai été agréablement surprise. Le menu est varié, le service courtois & rapport qualité prix plus que raisonnable. De plus, ils font de super beaux & bons biscuits & leurs tasses à café son sublimes!
Mon no1 brunch a montreal. Je le revommande jy suis aller 4 fois. Allez y en semaine cest moins remplis. Tous les employés sont incroyables. Les pancakes proteines sont miammm
