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.
Quick service, great atmosphere, but some points to make on the food. My friend had an iced vanilla latte with oat milk while I had an iced caramel latte with regular milk, & we both genuinely couldn't figure out which one was which because they both tasted the same. No hint of caramel nor vanilla in both. The fries were cold. The sandwich we ordered wasn't that bad, but considering there was no chicken, meat, or fish on it (only vegetables & two mini slices of grilled halloumi), we were expecting more flavor for the price. The flavor mostly came from the pesto sauce. What you see in the first picture was around 40$. They had a nice pastry selection. Free parking & we were seated immediately on a Sunday afternoon.
Jan 12, 2026
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Very overpriced for mediocre food. The decor is beautiful but music is ridiculously loud & really disrupts the vibe. The food, while presented nicely tasted no better then fast food with significantly higher prices. The caramel latte had an extremely chemically flavor. Service was fine.
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. 🥔🔥
We hosted my parents' 50th anniversary here & couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.
Newsha, the owner, was a pleasure to work with; professional, kind, & incredibly accommodating. With just under 100 guests, the evening ran seamlessly.
The food was outstanding. The shareable appetizers were a huge success & set the tone for a wonderful meal. The main dishes were a hit, especially the filet mignon, which was cooked perfectly to each guest's preference. This was definitely no small feat for a large group. We received compliments all night.
The ambiance was warm & inviting, & the staff were attentive & friendly throughout the night.
A huge thanks to Newsha & the entire team for making this milestone celebration so special. Highly recommended!
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!
So happy to have stumbled on this gem on my recent business trip. Menu had plenty to choose from & food was fresh. My server, Brielle, was attentive, made great recommendations & was a real breath of fresh air. I will be back.
What an electrifying experience. My waitress Olivia gave impeccable service. She was attentive, kind, & charming. I had a delicious grilled cheese sandwich & vanilla latte. As good as the food was the service is really what is going to have me coming back. I need something reliable during work lunches & knowing I have a waitress like Olivia serving me will have me coming back as often as I can.
Feb 12, 2025
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too expensive for what you're getting. I got the smoked salmon toast & there are no sides for $20+. Although it did taste great! The iced chai latte was absolutely delicious
Je ne m'attendais pas à ça en rentrant. Mais quelle belle surprise! L'extérieur ne reflète pas l'intérieur. C'est un endroit que je vous invite à découvrir, c'est vraiment beau. Le staff est vraiment accueillant & souriant. & la nourriture est excellente. Il y a du choix dans les plats, pour tous les types d'envies.
Endroit très jolie, musique un peu forte, il faut se parler fort pour s'entendre, c'est un vibe mais pas pour tout le monde. Le service était inexistant voir mauvais, serveuse qui ne connaît pas son menu, temps d'attente pour qu'elle vienne à notre table & qu'on reçoit la commande est beaucoup trop long (pas de rush en plus). Commande incomplète une fois reçu, prix trop élevé pour une quantité & qualité misérable. Vraiment déçu mais au moins l'endroit est beau
Very pretty location - it has a tropical vibe to it, very different, so love this about the restaurant. I visited twice in the last few months; the service the first time was on par (very busy Mother's Day - extremely loud - but waitress was present & attentive); the service during my 2nd visit was quite lacking (resto was not busy at all & the waiter kept taking breaks at the bar, on his phone - had to flag him down a couple of times). The various food dishes that we chose were good. The only dish (of those we tried) that stood out & was quite delicious, is the French toast with ice cream! The hot/cold combination in each bite was a surprise every time! A must-try. Although, as you see in my picture, they are a little stingy on the ice cream lol. Would go back if opportunity arose.
Jul 19, 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.
Came here for the first time. The ambiance is so nice & aesthetic. Server was sweet & friendly. Tried Chocolate Babka(Sweet) with Latte.. It was amazing.. !!!
This place was such a vibe! Very beautiful inside & out. We tried the breakfast/lunch menu. It was a bit smaller than expected. Prices were a bit more higher than expected. They had a great selection in bar drinks & hot beverages. I ordered the basic salmon avo toast, & my friend for the shakshua which was very delicious to add a gingerbread latte & to end with key lime pie dessert. The service was great, I definitely would come back to try their dinner menu!
My friend & I were out shopping with our two babies (car seats & all) & decided to stop in for lunch. The food, the iced lattes & the service was great. They were beyond accommodating & the choice of decor with the trees & the lights was lovely. I do not typically leave reviews but the service was by far the best service I've received in a long time. 10/10!
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This was my first experience at Pigeon. I was quite excited as I heard about the Monkland location which I have not gone too yet, & thought it would be the same.I actually asked the hostess if Monkland was owned by the same owner & she said they are now franchised. We were so disappointed to start.
1. Waiter was not attentive to the need of the customer. & the restaurant was empty for a Sunday at 12 noon.
2. Food was prepared earlier as the avocado toast was brown in colour, fresh avocado would be green & appetizing this was horrible, & eggs that were poached were probably sitting in warm water all morning, as when we cut the egg water came gushing out all over the plate, what a disaster! The salmon thankfully was ok that lay over the brown avocado, with some disgusting pickled onions thrown onto the salmon!
3. Very disappointed. Very overpriced. Plate was empty no fruit or potatoes simple hard bread wet eggs with water leaking everywhere. Hollandaise sauce was on the side that should be tasted before serving it. My friend ate half her meal as even a bagel lox & cream cheese was poorly presented.
4. Coffee was ok, for the one mug we paid 3.50$ for & the waiter never bothered to come back to ask if we wanted more coffee or water.
5. When we got up to leave he asked was everything ok ladies? He could not care less so we said nothing. Table next to us said the exact same thing. Bread was not fresh food disappointed & that during the week food was better. They were 4 people & what a shame!
Shape up guys as 52$ for 2 small breakfast meals Is very very expensive plus tipping. 60$ for this well not worth it. Educate your cooks & & teach them proper cooking skills
