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.
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.
We waited about 10 minutes to be seated . The waiter just threw the menu on the table. There was no place for coats. The food wasn't particularly tasty. I wouldn't recommend it
Feb 5, 2026
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I thought this place was going to be more of a coffee shop, but it ended up being a restaurant. However I don't think thats a bad thing. A coffee shop with restaurant service, that's how I would describe it. Océane, My waitress was impeccable, she was fast, super nice & she was always there when I needed her to be there, she has to have some sort of superpower to know when she's needed somewhere. Anyways 10/10 would definitely recommend. :)
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.
Me & my friend came here for lunch & the service was ridiculously bad. The young server with the ponytail, recommended that we get two potato wedges ordered because they were « too small » , but once we were served the potatoes were huge i don't understand how one serving couldn't have been enough for us, & surprise surprise we couldn't finish them. So we ended up paying 10$ for potatoes! The server never even bother to ask if we liked the food, instead she came rushing with the card machine while my friend was still eating… Then she proceeded to only take her plate & the fork she was eating with ..? Once we had to actually pay she disappeared, we asked to split the bill & she charged me for all the potatoes. So i payed 40$ for mid ass food & terrible service! Insane..
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 !
Dec 6, 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!
I have been here many time & most times I come for take-out coffee. It is always excellent on my way to work & I highly recommend the Mocha. All I say is that it can get quite busy & a bit unorganized at the door so it's hard to work around finding a space to wait for my drink being made. Other than the small hiccup I really enjoy the togo treats & come as often as I can.
Nov 10, 2025
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First time in Montreal & had an great experience at Pigeon! Staff was friendly, food was delicious & ambience was a vibe with the mural surroundings & awesome music playlist. Shout out to manager Lee for making us feel so welcome ☺? highly recommend!!!
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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.
Our server was lovely & there was a great ambiance!
Only issues were the pita to dip ratio is totally off. There was also no trace of whiskey in the Mediterranean sour cocktail which was also served room temperature which seemed strange.
I recommend to lower the price of the dip & pita & reduce the volume of the dip or increase the pitas.
Otherwise highly recommend.
Oct 11, 2025
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Table still had crumbs from the last guest & the seat as well.. ordered coffee & the cup was stained like it was dirty.. & had no matcha so disappointing😔 I recommend the pigeon cafe at core vertu 10/10
We were visiting from Toronto & absolutely loved it here. The service was great. The food was absolutely delicious. I recommend the turkey croissant. My husband got some type of chicken bowl. The spinach artichoke dip was the best we ever had!!
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.
This place is so nice honestly! The vibes are immaculate & the staff super sweet. The food is amazingg 10/10! I definitely recommend you guys to come & enjoy Pigeon!
