Overall, reviews depict Pigeon Café & Bar as a warm plant filled spot that works for coffee breaks, casual brunch, and events, with a vibe built on chic decor greenery and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu earns praise for quality and variety, from well brewed coffee and pastries to shakshouka, hummus and pita, challah sandwiches, and Mediterranean bowls, with several dishes noted as particularly tasty though a few comments mention saltiness freshness or portion size. Service is repeatedly described as friendly attentive and efficient, though some visits report slower pacing, occasional mixups, or language gaps at certain locations. The ambience and seating are frequently cited as strengths, along with the ability to accommodate groups and meetings, while price and occasional noise or ventilation concerns come up in a minority of reviews. Overall this location remains a popular reliable choice with strong energy and memorable hospitality.
Magnifique petit café, la cuisine est délicieuse, le service est rapide, belle ambiance. L'accueil est chaleureux & le serveur était très gentil & professionnel. Nous étions 12 personnes & nous avons apprécié notre moment passé à ce café.
very calm cafe & lots of places to sit! i have been to the onein the west island that one has much more seating.
i ordered the lemonade (amazing! & cold) & the spinach dip. this one was a little more bitter than i remember & there was a lot more dip than pita breads. otherwise, good!
very busy, difficult to speak to the workers, somewhat responsive.
Mar 13, 2026
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Je viens au café souvent & je trouve que ces derniers temps le service est assez lent. Nous sommes venus à 16h30 pour commander des cafés & viennoiseries nous avons attendu quasiment une demi-heure pour être servis pour 3 cafés & 3 viennoiseries/biscuits…
De plus ça fait plusieurs fois en hiver que je remarque que mes vêtements sentent l'odeur de la bouffe en sortant & qui restent plusieurs jours sur mon manteau d'hiver… peut-être revoir le système d'aération de la cuisine ?
Je vais régulièrement dans cette place, notamment l'été pour la terrasse vraiment sympa.
Le café, les pâtisseries sont super bons.
J'ai testé quelques entrées en mode apéro, très bien.
Alors je tiens à souligner que d'un jour à l'autre le service change complètement. L'été passé, les serveurs étaient fins.
Mais là depuis cet hiver, c'est une cata. Nous sommes ignorés pendant des heures, tout est un enfer pour avoir l'attention de la serveuse & même sans rush ! Pour commander, pour avoir la commande & même pour payer & vraiment pas aimable. Ce problème je l'ai constaté sur plusieurs serveurs/serveuses. Je ne retesterai pas avant un moment. Bien dommage.
Très belle découverte au centre-ville de ce café-brunch à la décoration luxuriante (qui fait du bien en plein hiver)! Le service était vraiment remarquable, avec des personnes attentionnées & franchement souriantes, les plats savoureux, créatifs & très généreux en terme de portion.
I recently visited Pigeon Café & Bar twice - once for a relaxing coffee break & later for an event - & both experiences were absolutely fantastic.
On my first visit, I stopped by for coffee & was genuinely impressed. The atmosphere was warm & welcoming, the coffee was perfectly brewed, & it was such a comfortable spot to unwind. You can tell they really care about quality & creating a great experience for their customers.
I later returned for an event, & it truly exceeded expectations. The space was beautifully set up, well organized, & ran smoothly from start to finish. What stood out the most across both visits was the team - the staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, & professional. They made everyone feel welcome & ensured everything was handled seamlessly.
Whether you're looking for a great coffee, a relaxed catch-up spot, or a venue for your next event, I highly recommend Pigeon Café & Bar.
Yesterday, we went to your cafe to have our breakfast (around 12:00pm). We didn't have a reservation. We were asked to wait for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, the server told us that there was no table available for 3 people & that they wouldn't be able to seat us. Also, about half of the tables were empty. However, we didn't have a reservation. If you only accept customers who have reservations (if this is your procedure & we were not seated due to that policy), then I have nothing to say. But, if the reason is something else, I believe we were treated disrespectfully.
Feb 18, 2026
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I had a wonderful experience at this cafe. A delicious cocktail recommended to me by Yaakov an expert manager, who also suggested I try their pancakes. Everything about the meal & time spent there was memorable. From the lovely deco,r the great terrasse ,the friendly staff & the very reasonable prices. I highly recommend it to everyone !
Le pigeon café nous captive par sa décoration soignée. C'est un lieu lumineux & joliment pensé, qui crée une atmosphère tout autant cosy que vivante. Le choix de boissons y est varié & bien maîtrisé, & l'endroit invite naturellement à s'attarder pour y boire un verre ou y manger. La nourriture a l'air excellente, bien que je n'ai pas testé grand chose. Seul bémol: les prix restent élevés, ce qui peut freiner l'envie d'y revenir souvent. Cela dit, l'expérience y demeure agréable !
Nov 30, 2025
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I went to Pigeon Café for a 5 à 7 on Friday & Ryan was my server , he was amazing! Super friendly, attentive, & made the whole experience even better. Great service & great vibe. Highly recommend!
J'ai passé un magnifique moment dans ce café. L'équipe est souriante Yaakov & la fille avec les cheveux courts, attentionnée & le service est rapide. L'ambiance cosy donne envie de s'attarder, & les boissons comme les pâtisseries sont délicieuses. Je suis très contente de mon expérience & je reviendrai avec plaisir !
Quite overpriced when compared to quality.'Cafe' is misleading in their name. It's more of a breakfast & lunch restaurant.
We went for an Omelette (Tomato, Onion, Feta) & a Pigeon Salad with Falafel. Omelette was good but Feta wasn't evenly distributed. Salad accompanying the omelette was good. Pigeon salad was good but falafel was a huge let down. A bit hard & didn't taste fresh. For $6 that they charge for falafel alone, I would expect much much better.
Staff was nice but the service was way too slow. It's in downtown, so parking can always be a challenge.
Not trying it again.
amazing cafe to visit, the matches are so well balanced & delicious & the manager I believe his name is Lee created such a welcoming experience for us!
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Pigeon Café offers a wonderful dining experience. The creamy garlic & the garlic fingerlings are consistently fresh, well-prepared, & beautifully presented. The staff are courteous & efficient, creating a warm & welcoming atmosphere.
It's a great spot for both casual meals & business lunches. Highly recommend it for anyone who appreciates good food & excellent service.
'Amazing experience at Pigeon Café! The food was incredibly delicious & high quality. Huge thanks to the kitchen staff for their hard work & skill in creating these fantastic flavors. Definitely coming back!'
'Expérience incroyable au Pigeon Café ! La nourriture était délicieuse & de grande qualité. Un immense merci au personnel de cuisine pour leur travail acharné & leur talent dans la création de ces saveurs exceptionnelles. Je reviendrai sans aucun doute !'
I went to Pigeon cafe & bar this past Thursday evening just looking for a latte & dessert, but ended up getting so much more. I was greeted & served warmly by the barista & invited to sit at the bar where I unexpectedly spent hours chatting away with the barista & bartender & vibing to the music provided by the DJ. My drinks were super well made, the dessert was fantastic, the atmosphere was a vibe & the company & service (i.e. the barista & bartender) was superb. I will definitely be back soon!
