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Pigeon Café & Bar
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Pigeon Café & Bar

Downtown
4.1$$
OPEN7:30 am - 11 pm
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Pigeon Café & Bar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Pigeon Café & Bar

Food
Service
on Google4.2 (1300+)
*as of 2026-02-01
5★
61%
4★
11%
3★
8%
2★
20%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Pigeon Café & Bar comes through as a stylish downtown spot that many reviews describe as cozy and vibrant, perfect for brunch, coffee, and casual dinners, with a menu that shines on shakshouka, hummus and pita, Mediterranean bowls, and well made pastries and coffee. The ambience and decor get frequent praise, along with friendly, attentive service, making it feel welcoming for families and dates alike, and the terrace is often noted as a lovely place to linger on nice days. However, some visits are marred by noise levels, uneven pacing, and occasional kitchen mishaps or slow service, and a few diners find the prices high for the portions or feel the food could be more consistently standout. The cafe is also highlighted for its reliable drinks and desserts, and for staff who offer good recommendations and accommodate dietary needs, though there are reports of occasional communication issues and policy changes such as laptop restrictions. Overall, it remains a popular, enjoyable spot with strong flavors and a great vibe, inviting return visits despite occasional fluctuations in experience.
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Great location, good view & great service.

Feb 10, 2026
on Google
5.0

Great bistro-style experience

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

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
on Google
5.0

Amazing location!! The best pigeon cafe I've ever been to! Sofia & Florence were incredibly helpful in navigating the menu!

Feb 4, 2026
on Google

Très beau café. Bonne nourriture. Les employés sont souriants. J'ai été servis en français. Le café en sac pour emporter est délicieux.

Jan 29, 2026
on Google

Breakfast sandwich on challah roll with salami❤?♥?❤?

Jan 27, 2026
on Google
2.0

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.

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

Jaime bien l'endroit, j'étais juste allé lire & boire un cc & vraiment j'ai adoré l'ambiance & aussi les serveuses sont incroyables!

Jan 21, 2026
on Google

Les plats & boissons sont vraiment bons, même si ce n'est pas donné. J'aurais noté 3 étoiles mais j'en enlève une de plus car vous affichez 18% de tips minimum: il faut pas abuser, on est pas dans un étoilé Michelin. Concernant les autres étoiles en moins: les serveurs ne sont pas les plus cordiaux. Impossible de rester travailler avec son laptop non plus: la musique est forte & on sent qu'on n'est pas les bienvenus pour ça: je peux comprendre mais à ce moment interdisez le complètement.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google
5.0

One of my favorite places to have breakfast with my girls , must go! 11/10

Jan 19, 2026
on Google
2.0

There were fruit flies everywhere. & they messed up the order. Definitely not a repeat.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google
4.0

The pancake is a must!! A good choice for Sunday brunch.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

I'm revising this initially great review, because I just had some of that'cucumber salad' that shows up a lot on the menu. What I was served was essentially a raw onion salad. I can't believe their recipe would call for anything close to that. Also, one single toast with breakfast, really? There are lot of good things about this place but these those two things alone offset them unfortunately.

EDIT: & no way to put 15% tip (only 18% & up…). We need to do the actual math, lol. So yeah, that's another star.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

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. :)

Jan 16, 2026
on Google

My friends & I have done birthday parties here. Atmosphere is great, cozy, & not too loud & Pigeon (McGill) always accommodate for our big group parties (through email). The service is good, staff is nice. The food is a bit pricey I find & if I were you, I'd go here more for a coffee/chill hangout spot than for dinner. Overall, nice spot for hangouts!

Jan 11, 2026
on Google
5.0

We ordered for a office workshop, it was an hit thank you Lee & team to made it happen.

Jan 5, 2026
on Google

Good place, too noisy though

Dec 31, 2025
on Google

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.

Dec 30, 2025
on Google

Amazing Ambiance & Service, we got treated like family, very welcoming. We'll come back

Dec 30, 2025
on Google

Love the ambience! Best shakshouka i have tried in Mtl!

Dec 30, 2025
on Google