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.
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
We stopped by for lunch with other moms on maternity leave. Super cute spot with friendly & accomplished staff. Quite spacious we were able to fold 3 strollers next to the table. Excellent service both in french & english. It was a weekday but I imagine it must be super crowded during weekend. Food was alright but I am not usually a fan of brunch.
Mar 28, 2026
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Brunch was very mid for what we paid, I had the avocado toast (underwhelming) & my friend had the chicken sandwich (she said the chicken was tough). We each paid around 35 dollars, which we regret doing. The coffee was good though, I'd come back just to have a coffee & pastry, but nothing more.
Really cute cafe, atmosphere was nice & really good service. Presentable food & really heavy plated, didn't expect so much food. Nice fresh ingredients but could use some flavour, or seasoning, the drinks/coffee was good.
This was my first time trying here, & I loved it !!!
Their maple crunch pancake has cream cheese & it goes really well with butter pancake !
Also, their bacon jam was unique & delicious…
Love their interior decor & friendly staff …. Service was excellent!
Tip: definitely reserve before since it is a really popular place
It's a bit pricey for a coffee & a pastry. Beverages are worth it, most of the time you don't have to wait or reserved & there's a reason for that. Staff is friendly, it's worth a try!
