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.
Great decor, friendly service. Coffee was just ok. My pancakes weren't great, & one was burnt. She thought her eggs were good, salad was fresh. There were areas that definitely needed dusting. Decent spot but wouldn't go out of my way.
Mar 28, 2026
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This place is beautiful! We came in for some cocktails & were not disappointed. Gorgeous decor inside & delicious drinks. It did take a while for our drinks to be made, which is my only negative. We didn't try the food, so we will have to be back as the dishes coming out looked amazing!
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.
Le service est systématiquement lent & les plats sont trop chers pour ce qu'ils sont, mais l'ambiance est agréable, les lieux très bien décorés, & le personnel reste sympathique.
Went with my wife on Valentine's Day & was happy to see no special menu or undesired fixed menu. The place wasn't too crowded so was perfect for us. The service was great nothing exceptional but was nothing bad to say. Friendly & welcoming. The place itself has nice with nude tones & 2 fake trees inside that look great with little lights on it. Plants & mirrors inside. The food was delicious & came quickly enough. Decent price for the food, decor & service.
Feb 16, 2026
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The atmosphere & décor were nice, & the staff were friendly. However, the food was average. The steak sandwich was salty, & the Mediterranean chicken bowl didn't seem very fresh.
We are a family of 4 visiting the city. We had here dinner & the food was amazing, atmosphere was gorgeous - the decor, the music & the dinnerware ! Great yummy dishes - we had the shakahuka - wow! So well made & is served with Challah bread. We also had the Steak sandwich, Mediterranean chicken & my family enjoyed it very much. The best dish was the Hummus & pita bread. They didn't stop eating. Prices are super reasonable. Will definitely come back when in the city & highly recommend for families & also for date nights.
Beautiful spot, decor & vibe was great. Service abit slow. Waiter actually forgot about us & after about 45 minutes realized we didn't have any food & then entered it.
1.5 hours from start to finish.... not great at all unfortunately.
Food was good, toast was cold.
Maybe a off day for them, but I can't see us coming back.
Firstly, if I could give half points this would be my rating : 3.5 overall.
The environment was nice, props to the nice decor! I was there on a weekday, not too busy but a few tables were taken. The waiter was overall nice. I purposely spoke French during my whole meal but he took the effort to speak French to me. I have to give him A for effort! The food was average, but presentation was nice! For those who are big eaters, you might not be full. I wasn't that big eater so it was fine portion wise. The meat was a bit salty but I could cope with it. The latte was well executed, strong enough for my taste. For the price, portions could be more generous, but I guess people go for the vibe.
Dec 6, 2025
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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 !
The café is really aesthetic, with beautiful decor & a cozy vibe. However, the service could be improved: we were asked to pay before we had even finished our drinks, & we felt a bit stared at, almost as if we didn't belong there. A shame, because the place itself is definitely worth a visit.
Such a beautiful place. Loved the trees & the decor. The service was swift & great. Coffee was excellent but the food portion could've been bigger I felt. Regardless, I would recommend coming here.
Correct mais un peu cher. Le décor est réussi. Une serveuse n'a pas été capable de nous servir en français, malgré sembler me comprendre à chaque fois que je lui répondais en français. Les autres qui nous ont aidés n'ont pas eu ce problème au moins.
Jul 6, 2025
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Fabulous place in the heart of downtown Montreal with great food, especially my favourite Mediterranean Chicken Bowl =)
Very nice staff & reasonable prices. Great decor inside & beautiful patio/terrasse outside during summer. Stop by for food or drinks if you're in downtown.
Great brunch in the heart of Montreal. The atmosphere was nice with a lot of plant decor giving it that outdoorsy vibe. The food was great but unfortunately they no longer served what I was looking for.
Le décor est magnifique, l'ambiance est vivifiante, le personnel est chaleureux & le service reçu par Yaakov est amical & courtois, bref, tout est parfait!
I wen to the pigeon to organize an event with the Lycee Francais Alumni. The decor of the place is cute, with a beautiful tree in the middle.
The service was great & the place is centrally located. I definitely recommend it!
Had a delicious brunch at Pigeon cafe!! We got the smoked salmon tower for 2 & the shoey's breakfast bagel, all very delicious & filling. It's not the cheapest but I do think it was worth the quality of the food.
The atmosphere of this cafe was also wonderful, especially on a cold day it was nice to be surrounded by plants & the beautiful decor.
