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.
the atmosphere is super nice at pigeon, i loved all the greenery & lights & the whole vibe was just great.
the richard lewis sandwich is so stacked with so much meat, it is totally a carnivores dream ! some bits of meat were a bit chewier & tough to bite off, so it was kind of hard & messy to eat, but it was yummy! the cheese melted on top also had really nice flavour too, that was super good. i really liked the challah bread, which was soft & toasted & made a bit soggy but the copious amounts of mustard. the mustard was a good balance to all the meat, & i liked how it wasn't too strong or sharp or pungent.
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.
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!
My friends & I had an amazing time being served by Yaakov. He was so vibrant & funny which definitely kept us happy & laughing during our lil boozy brunch gossip time. So thank you to him for keeping the vibes good!!
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!!!
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!
Sep 20, 2025
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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.
Strange little spot that is doing its best to create a vibe. Looked cozy inside but didn't translate to the patio area outside although the plants & lights were decent. Menu was limiting for someone with dietary restrictions, service was fairly slow but super friendly & nice. Our server was quite kind but did bring out the wrong food but corrected it quickly.
The drinks are why the food score is so low- the mimosas were not mixed at all. It was a shot of cheap wine & then a glass of orange juice weighed down underneath. It was unpleasant I'm afraid. I would not go for a little morning mimosa brunch again.
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!
Such a lovely café with great ambiance! Absolutely loved the food, the vibe, & the warm, friendly service. Perfect spot to relax & enjoy a chill meal or coffee. Will definitely be back!
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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.
Thank you for such an awesome experience. The vibe in this place is great. The food was delicious, & the service was on point. JaeJae, keep up the good work. My friends & I will definitely come back & recommend to others. Thank you.
Super nice vibes enjoyed the food but especially the latte I had that
Sofia made. The art was really cute so I went to give her compliments on it. She was super kind!!
The food was delicious & service was good. I had the merguez shakshuka at the recommendation of the server & it was fantastic, just spicy enough, the pine nuts & pomegranate were fresh & had a nice crunch, the tahini was very flavorful, the egg yolks were moderately runny which is perfect for shakshuka, & the stewed tomatoes were fresh & bright tasting. Overall the ingredients were very good quality & preparation was very good. 8/10 I also had an Americano, which was decent, about 7/10, although it had a slight burnt taste. Contra other reviews, service was very good for my Monday lunch. A hostess noticed me with 10 seconds, walked over, & seated me. She seemed busy, so after I put my menu down to show I was ready, I made eye contact with the bartender/barista & he jumped in to take my food & drink order. Every server was friendly & helpful. The food was just the right portion & the price was what I expect for the very central & busy location & chic, vibey interior. I am a pretty tough reviewer, but I think this place deserves a solid 4.1, 4.2.
