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Sunday November 30,2025
Café Maman
1542 Notre Dame Street
French Bakery,& Café
Vibrant & active restaurant. Apparently a reservation is required on Sunday morning.
A little dusting of snow ❄? was to our advantage as we were seated immediately due to a few no shows.
Service & Atmosphere was spot on.
Very active & lively restaurant with a great Griffin Town vibe.
Seating spaces are tight, but a very worthwhile experience. ☕
Nice & vibey brunch spot. Very good pancake stack! 🥞
I visited Maman today for brunch with a couple of friends. The place is absolutely charming. It's adorable, very champêtre, & it instantly reminded me of the South of France. The space is airy & cozy, & it feels thoughtfully decorated.
When you walk in, you're welcomed by who I believe is the owner. She gives off a real mom vibe. She's warm, sweet, & incredibly kind. In all fairness, she's doing way too much. She welcomes people, seats them, takes orders, cleans tables, & manages the staff. It's actually exhausting to watch. She's clearly passionate & hardworking, & you can feel she wants guests to feel at home.
That was the highlight. Unfortunately, everything else fell flat.
The food was very average. The presentation was nice & the portions were generous, but the flavors were off. My salad came with potatoes & salmon, which were decent, but the sauce was overly sweet & lacked balance. My friend ordered the French toast, & all three of us agreed it was far too sweet. It wasn't just a matter of taste. It genuinely lacked contrast.
Pricing felt a bit much for what you get. The food itself is priced decently, but the extras are where it gets frustrating. Charging almost a $1 for an extra piece of toast or an additional espresso shot for 1.5$ feels high & a little cheeky.
What really disappointed me was the staff. Aside from the owner, the rest of the team seemed completely disinterested. We waited 20 minutes just to get a menu, & then another 30 for the food to arrive. During that time, the staff were chatting, laughing, & taking photos of each other. Meanwhile, the owner was running around trying to do everything herself. It was frustrating to watch & didn't make us feel cared for as guests.
Would I go back? Maybe, but only if the service improves. The owner is the only reason I'd consider giving it another shot. She truly brings heart to the place, but she deserves a team that matches her energy & commitment.
For now, I'm giving it two stars. One for the beautiful setting, & one for the incredible effort of the owne
I think this wins for my new favourite brunch spot in Mtl! the vibes were so cute, the servers were so nice & helpful, & the FOOD! Omg the food was beyond! Don't skip the pastries, the almond croissant was sinfully good! The breakfast sandwich was so flavourful & the pancakes were like actual cake! 10/10!!!
Great atmosphere & service, our waiter was very friendly & checked on us many times, which I feel like doesn't happen that much. Food was good but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here for the food. The coffee I got from their spring specialty menu was underwhelming & wasn't that good, tasted too sweet & the tahini flavor wasn't noticeable to me :(
Overall, I'd come back here for the vibes & to try their pastries, but not for a brunch meal.
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.
Had the French Toast with mascarpone, sansational. Service was great, the vibe is great, took some cookies home with us, they were fantastic.
I visited Maman for brunch, & it was an absolute delight. The aesthetics are unique & soothing, making you feel like you've stepped into a peaceful garden-a perfect escape from the city's hustle. The food was delicious, with unique flavors & recipes that stand out from the usual brunch fare. Don't expect your typical American breakfast here; the menu leans more towards a European vibe, offering a fresh & flavorful twist. Their coffees are just as impressive, especially the lattes, which are smooth, rich, & beautifully crafted. If you're looking for a cozy & charming spot with great food & coffee, this café is a must-visit!
Amazing vibes, with SUPER friendly staff, we enjoyed our breakfast a lot in this beautiful atmosphere👍👍👍
had the avocado toast & it was super yummy! the waiter was really nice & welcoming. good vibes all around, will definitely come back
I tried Maple Pancake. Taste was good & fluffy. They serve with fresh fruits & a side of maple syrup. The staff has good energy & so friendly. Love the vibe 😊 I also tried pistachio croissant last time & it was great with latte.
J'adore venir prendre mon café ou mon thé le matin avant le travail. Il n'y a pas de monde en semaine c'est super! L'ambiance est vraiment très sympa, un du genre Provence chic good vibes. Bref, on s'y sent bien! Les pâtisseries sont délicieuses!! Le petit bémol serait parfois la lenteur du service, juste pour un thé.
It's not a usual breakfast or sandwich place; you can feel the art, love, & passion in every plate. Everything tastes special. The vibes were amazing, & the team was funny & joyful.
Cute little coffee place near Lachine canal. It was my first time there, I tried the smoked salmon toast & my friend took the breakfast sandwich. It was delicious, but not incredible thats why I didnt give the fifth star. The service & the vibe were great! It's worth coming back to try new stuff for sure
Great breakfast! French vibes reminds of home! Good to visit with friends for a weekend brunch!
Very cozy place. More of a brunch/breakfast vibe. Some people go to work/study. Food is amazing however it does take a little time, be patient people! Recommended!
I love visiting the cafe❤️ friendly people not such a commercial spot ( love the fact that it's not commercial )with a lovely neighborhood vibe
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!
Rustic vibe, great food & great service. Get there early before it gets packed.