Tsak Tsak gathers praise for a warm, friendly vibe and a menu built around in house made dishes and Madagascar inspired flavors, with breakfast favorites like poached eggs and the saumon chic and other dishes that feel thoughtfully balanced; everything is made in house from condiments to the mayo, and house hot sauce and bright beverages like soursop juice and mint lemonade are frequently highlighted as standouts. The atmosphere is described as bright and welcoming, with attentive staff and, when present, a pleasant outdoor terrace, making it feel like a homey spot for brunch, lunch, or dinner in the Mile End area. While a few reviews note occasional freshness issues on certain components such as English muffins or fruit in bowls, the overall sentiment remains that Tsak Tsak delivers flavorful, high quality Malagasy inspired cuisine at good value, with many mentioning they would return for the breakfast, the flavors, and the warm service.
We were directed to Tsak Tsak from a local bartender who was adamant that this was the place to go. He said it was run by lovely people from Madagascar & that their food was very well done especially breakfast. His recommendation did not disappoint. The folks there were absolutely charming & the food was equally as memorable. Some of the best poached egg dishes I've had. Their house made hot sauce was bright & full do heat. Don't sleep on the soursop juice, it's delicious. It was so good it was the only repeat restaurant on our trip to Montreal.
my girlfriend & i came here yesterday for a late brunch after fabergé was closed & it was so wonderful! all of the food was made in house -- down to the mayo -- & it was truly delicious. we both got the breakfast place (glouton) -- comes with everything you'd want on a breakfast plate plus a salad. good coffee as well, & gluten free options :) we definitely underestimated this place when we first saw it online but we will be back!
A very warm, friendly place with a great selection of breakfast / brunch options. Servings are generous, & prices are fair. Ingredients are always fresh, presentation is good, & the service is fast, friendly, & attentive. Breads, including the English muffins which are the base for their Eggs Benedict, are baked fresh in-house. The restaurant is run by a super friendly & hard-working family. I always stop by here when I'm in town.
The breakfast poutine with salmon is amazing. The staff are very friendly & accommodating. This is a great laid back spot for a quiet, delicious brunch.
My family & I had a Wonderful Mother's Day Breakfast. We had the Salmon chic, the Poutine & Rib's breakfast . The food is fresh, quality ingredients & flavoured & lot's of choice. Great Cappuccino & Service. We'll be back again!
Just north of the corner at Laurier & St. Laurent Blvd, Tsak Tsak (formerly L'Inconnu) is a quaint casual breakfast/brunch bistro with a larger menu that should satisfy most, if not all, tastes. The restaurants atmosphere has potential but could definitely use some work. From the street view window the décor is casual bohemian but when you enter the kitchen & relevant equipment is exposed, along with some storage shelving...it could be easily covered up to help convey a more lux experience. That said, our meal was quite good. We ordered a hot chocolate (very good...using real chocolate & not from powder), the Bagel Salmon (very good...but could have had the bagel toasted & added red onions to the plate...if you order this, make sure to ask the server as it will help a lot) & Pear French Toast (excellent...using brioche bread & a sautéed pear with cheese curds & nuts...somewhat like a french toast poutine...something unique & very tasty). Service was good & the food arrived relatively quickly but they were clearly short staffed & a patron rush would have put pressure on them. Overall I would have given them 4.5 stars. Enjoy!
Jan 2, 2024
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