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.
"Ma visite au restaurant Le Pigeon fut une expérience remarquable, marquée par une cuisine d'exception où chaque plat servait de voyage culinaire. L'ambiance chaleureuse, soulignée par une décoration soignée & une musique parfaitement choisie, a rendu notre soirée spéciale. Le service, n'était pas au rdv, un service 2 étoiles au slow Motion ce qui rendait le tout désagréable, Il est à noter que les prix sont quelque Tres exagéré. Un movktail une entrée trempette aux épinard 2 salades 2 café 1 dessert bisquit tout pour ceci pouts 118$ . Le Pigeon reste une destination incontournable pour ceux qui cherchent à savourer une expérience culinaire haut de gamme dans une atmosphère relaxante & accueillante."
Apr 29, 2024
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La serveuse aux cheuveux blondes qui nous a servi très froide & peu souriante on avait l'impression de la déranger & prenait du temps à nous servir tandisquil n'y avait pas de rush. Sinon belle ambiance & nourriture bonn e.
I love coming to eat at this café. Everything is great, food is delicious & decorations are so nice!! It's such a vibe. I come often & it has never failed me. If you want cute Instagram pictures & enjoy the food this is your place.
Be ready to get ignored by the waiters. They will forget about your order & take hours to serve you. For some reason i always got the vibe they think we're beneath them. Real jew behaviour. Never going back. Ps the shashuka tastes like a** the tomatoes were burnt on the bottom.
First time visiting. Definitely a place I would visit again as it is something visually appealing apart from the great service & food it was very joyful. I tried their breakfast menu & specifically the shakshuka. Great presentation overall, great quality ingredients & mix of Punchy flavors with the pine nuts pomegranates sauce bread & halloum cheese to name a few. The tomato sauce was a tad on the acidic side, otherwise wow. & yes, a proper freshly squeezed orange juice to add to the delight. I am definitely going to try other items next time around.
I had a business meeting there yesterday & I loved it. From the ambience, the service & the food, everything was outstanding. I ordered a fresh press juice that was absolutely delicious, a chicken wrap for 12$ & It was huge & tasty & the waiter Jasmine was just the cherry of the cake, she was sweet, helpful, funny, smart & efficient. I give you guys 5 stars & I will sure stop by whenever I am in the area. Thanks for keeping it cozy, classy & affordable. ⭐
Ordering a simple two-egg breakfast, you expect to get 2 pieces of toast. Instead, they embarrassingly cheap out & take one tiny piece of toast & cut it into two. I asked for tea. Typically you bring a little metal teapot. Instead, they bring the tea bag & the cup. Tea is best enjoyed steeped. Most decent restaurants offer this. We weren't checked on during the meal, or offered more hot water or coffee. When I motioned the server over to ask for more hot water, she was about to go get it without asking if my friend wanted more coffee, which she did. My friend had a simple salad with no meat in it. The bill was 47$ plus tip. The place was empty, so it's not as if the servers were under stress. Perhaps they're getting that chain attitude, where quality & customer service starts to slip.
Mar 3, 2024
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Very beautiful, tastes good, friendly service, clean, all-in-all great. Only downside is quite a small portion for the price, when compared to places in the same style. Still, would return. Thank you
What a beautiful place. The cafe's decor created a nice ambiance. It made me forget we were still in the middle of winter. The food was amazing. I took one bite of my veggie sandwich & wow. Definitely going back!
Feb 24, 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.
It's ok. Food is a little bland & not very original. Also expensive for what it is: a tuna sandwich with commercial fries was $18, as an example. Service was courteous & quick. To each their own but I don't think I'll be going back.
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
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.. !!!
