Pigeon Café & Bar offers a vibrant selection of freshly squeezed juices, revitalizing smoothies, and expertly crafted coffees, perfect for a rejuvenating break in your day. Indulge in a delightful array of artisanal pastries, from flaky croissants to decadent muffins, all baked with premium ingredients. The atmosphere is a stylish urban retreat, providing a comfortable space to relax or catch up with friends. Enjoy a carefully curated menu that emphasizes quality and fresh flavors, setting a sophisticated yet approachable standard for café fare. The bar also presents a refined selection of beverages to complement your experience, making it an ideal spot for both casual visits and refined moments.
Pigeon Café & Bar is frequently praised for its beautiful, lush interior design and inviting atmosphere, making it a popular spot for brunch and casual gatherings. While many visitors highlight delicious menu items like the shakshuka, pancakes, and various sandwiches, experiences with food quality remain inconsistent, with some citing issues regarding freshness, seasoning, or portion sizes. Customer service is described as highly polarized; many patrons have enjoyed exceptional, friendly, and professional interactions with specific staff members, while others have reported instances of slow, inattentive, or even rude service. Additionally, some guests have expressed frustration over noise levels, specific policies like the weekend ban on laptops, and perceived lack of value regarding pricing and tipping structures.
Stunning cafe. We were seated on the terrace & were very content with the service & ambiance. Our waiter was obviously very busy but took the time to make sure we had everything we needed.
Jun 9, 2025
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Tout d'abord, il nous a été impossible de nous faire servir en français. Notre serveuse ne comprenait pas nos questions (ex:'Combien de pancakes y a-t-il dans l'assiette ?' Elle répond'c'est servi avec beurre' Ex:'Nous avions demandé 2 assiettes de pancakes', le serveur nous apporte une assiette vide pour partager). Il y a eu des erreurs dans nos commandes, ainsi certains d'entre nous ont mangé en décalé & froid.
Concernant la qualité de la nourriture.... Le prix est élevé pour ce que c'est, mais pas anormal pour un resto au coeur de Mtl. Toutefois, j'ai pris un bénédictine & on m'a servi deux oeufs pochés (un peu trop cuits d'ailleurs) sur 3 asperges, avec juste du beurre & une toute petite salade de concombre. La fraîcheur était adéquate, mais clairement, ce n'est pas un marketing adéquat pour deux oeufs pochés avec légumes.
Le service laisse grandement à désirer. Les tables ne semblent pas attribuées à des serveurs spécifiques. Ils tournent en rond sur eux-mêmes, ce n'est jamais la même personne qui vient vous voir & lorsqu'on apostrophe quelqu'un pour l'addition par exemple (en anglais, parce que sinon ce n'est pas compris), personne ne revient parce que l'équipe ne se parle pas entre elle.
Bref, il y a une foule de bons petits restos ailleurs, je vous suggère de passer votre tour pour le Pigeon, malheureusement.
Very underwhelming experience. I love the coffee at Pigeon Café on De Maisonneuve, so I came here for brunch.
I ordered an Americano but was served filter coffee with grounds floating in the mug. It was messy, with drips all around the outside like it hadn't been wiped. My partner's mug was cracked along the side.
Our order was taken by one person & brought by another, who spilled coffee on the table, no one came to clean it, & we weren't even offered napkins.
I ordered the classic Shakshuka, which came with a hair in it. They brought another one, but it tasted off & I'm not convinced it was a fresh plate.
Staff were refilling coffee at other tables, but I never got the cream I had requested twice for the refill of my second coffee.
My partner still left a good tip despite everything.
When she mentioned thr hair to the staff, the apology felt more like a brush-off than genuine concern. They clearly saw I didn't eat the meal.
Poor service, disappointing food. There are definitely better places to spend your money.
The blueberry scones were delicious, & the matcha was such a nice purple color! But what was even better was our server Luciano, who had such a great attitude. Would love to come back & have him as our server again.
I ordered one cup of latte & one brownie, took over 25 minutes to deliver. I arrived around 3:50 pm Monday only fewer people. It seemed only one waiter & one person inside the bar. The coffee is normal taste also the brownie. Not recommended.
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.
