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.
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.
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.
We had breakfast at Pigeon Café & really enjoyed the experience overall. The only downside was the bagels; they weren't fresh, which was a bit disappointing. Still, a lovely spot with quality ingredients & great potential!
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.
May 24, 2025
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Wow super sympa les employés :) J'ai pris l'assiette pour emporter : Scoop. Très belle assiette assez garnis de tout ce que j'aime. J'y reviendrai pour goûter à leur dessert & peut être même un ti cocktail
Very cute cafe but i wouldn't recommend the steak & egg. It was a really cheap & bad
cut of meat for 35$ (20$ above other items on the menu so go for the rest!)
Le décor est magnifique, l'ambiance est vivifiante, le personnel est chaleureux & le service reçu par Yaakov est amical & courtois, bref, tout est parfait!
May 7, 2025
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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!
