Overall, reviews portray Pigeon Café & Bar as a stylish, cozy spot with a bright vibe and a strong brunch and coffee focus, offering Mediterranean inspired dishes like shakshuka, avocado toast and falafel, along with tasty pastries. The atmosphere and decor are frequently praised, though it can be loud and crowded at peak times. Food is generally well received when prepared well, but service is noted as inconsistent and at times slow or understaffed, with some orders arriving late or meals not matching expectations for the price. Prices are often described as high or overpriced for the value, yet many guests still enjoy the experience for casual meals, brunch, or social gatherings. The venue is described as suitable for events, with reviews highlighting friendly staff and good presentation, while others warn that service quality can vary across visits and locations.
Quaint Cafe. Feels like you could be in Europe on a patio, but you are inside. Specializes in breakfast & brunch items, portion sizes are large & prices fair. A different experience compared to a standard coffee shop
Samedi matin, 9h30, sortie du gym : le moment sacré du brunch. On s'attend à des patates tristes comme dans 95 % des restos, mais non - le PIGEON Café m'a pris par surprise. Des patates croustillantes, dorées, dignes d'un rêve post-entraînement. Les ustensiles brillaient comme si le staff faisait des compés de polissage entre deux commandes.
Si t'aimes pas leurs patates, c'est pas eux le problème, c'est toi. 🥔🔥
Oct 29, 2025
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Nous sommes venus au Pigeon Café pour un brunch & avons été très satisfaits. Nous avons pris la tour de saumon fumé, joliment présentée & délicieuse, ainsi qu'un bol de poulet méditerranéen bien assaisonné & plein de saveurs. L'endroit est agréable, lumineux & le service était sympa. Une belle adresse à découvrir à Saint-Laurent.
Pigeon Café is a cozy & stylish spot perfect for brunch or coffee breaks. The interior mixes exposed brick with modern touches, & there's also a nice outdoor patio for warm days.
The coffee is excellent, & the brunch menu offers Mediterranean-inspired dishes like shakshuka & hearty bowls. Their cocktails & drink options also make it a good pick for late afternoons.
Staff are warm & attentive, & service is quick. Prices are reasonable for the location, & the overall vibe is welcoming-great for solo visits or casual meetups.
Highly recommended if you're looking for a relaxing café experience!
We just had a family brunch there today. I can honestly say it was beyond delicious. We were talking about the french toast the entire day. The pancakes were also amazing as was everything else. Bonus was they were pet friendly! When I'm back in Montreal I will, without a doubt, be back!
Ce fut un brunch entre amies des plus formidables: décor original & recherché, ambiance sonore agréable (on s'entend discuter), espacement entre les tables adequat & salle de bain propre.
La cuisine m'a ravie. J'ai choisi un toast méditerranéen avec hummus, pois chiches, Grenade, fêta, pousses vertes & j'ai fait ajouter l'oeuf…. Quel délice!!! La présentation était vraiment jolie, les saveurs rares & la recherche de textures évidentes! J'ai même dit à notre serveur Francis que c'était l'un des 3 meilleurs déjeuners que j'avais pris de mon existence. Par ailleurs, le travail de ce serveur m'est apparu efficace; sa bonne humeur était évidente.
J'y retournerai, c'est assuré. Je recommande l'endroit!
(3 bémols:
-il a fallu un peu trop de temps avant que nous recevions nos cafés; c'est à dire, un peu après nos plats;
-la portion de ce toast était petite;
&
-la porte de la salle de bain n'a pas d'ouvre-porte mains libres).
Went here to have brunch with my friends, food was amazing & service was even better! Olivia was super sweet & went above & beyond to make sure we had everything 10/10
Very pretty place. The food was good. We did a Sunday Brunch at this place. We found it quite rowdy & noisy for a cafe place. Not sure if I would go back. Don't get me wrong it's a beautiful place!
May 27, 2024
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The occasion was a reunion of colleagues for Sunday brunch. I am a vegan & was pleased that an oat milk latté was suggested for me to drink. I ordered an avocado toast with a substitution of hummus instead of feta cheese. I was a little disappointed when a slice of toast arrived, topped with the avocado, a spring mix of greens, & a drizzle of vinagrette, on a bare white plate. Not even a few slices of tomato to give the plate some color. Thank goodness my friends had fries with their orders (which they were not allowed to eat), so I was able to reap the benefits. I was just a little underwhelmed.
I love the ambiance & the food. It's a very well thought through space & the owner must have a great sense of humour😅! The waiters are very polite & patient & if you are not careful you could stay through brunch to dinner, I have fallen prey of this. Overall absolutely love it & it's cute hilarious touches. I am a repeat offender here
Feb 3, 2024
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Nous sommes allés au Pigeon Café côte vertu pour un brunch & avons été super contents & agréablement surpris, l'endroit est vraiment beau, la nourriture excellente & le staff très accueillant. 5/5 👌🏻
The word here is atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere. Compared to all the usual suburb concrete boxes, stepping into this place was a breath of fresh air. The food was varied & interesting, an eclectic blend of American brunch, middle eastern flavors & Israeli twists. They also offered a great variety of drinks & the service was on point. Don't skip on this place whether for a family brunch or a day date - unless you're looking for actual pigeons...in which case there are none.
Rarely dine in the area, & this spot really sticks out from its neighbours. St Laurent needed something hip & this was it. Went in for Sunday brunch, wait was 30 min for indoor seating but we could get a table right away if we were outside.
You could tell the staff were a bit overwhelmed, the bussers came to our table twice before the server to take our order. The server also took orders of a few people who were sat after us. I think too many different people were seating customers so it added to confusion. We also had to flag her down for our bill.
The food however was exceptional & although the place was packed, kitchen turned over so fast. Less than 10 min from ordering we had our food.
Halloumi shak was so good I’d go out of my way to eat here again. Took a couple cookies to go & they were also soft, buttery & baked perfectly.
