Oh boy when your still drunk and awake from nuit Blanche 2016, does this place come in handy. It was nice of the manager to let us in 30 min early to escape the Sunday snow. It’s a cool café that beyond my expectations, the crêpe I ordered resembled a pancake. That’s how thick the crêpe was, perfect for brunch and deliciously goes well with fruit and yes le maple syrup, which makes any type of crêpe super.
Eliza A.
Place rating: 5 Ridgewood, NJ
What an incredibly lovely place. Staff so kind and accommodating. Décor beautifully eclectic. And the food was amazing. We had a range: onion soup, pizza, pasta w pesto, sandwich w apple cheese and cucumber, and the blt. All so delicious. This is a cozy, comfortable, cool place. You should go.
Lyna E.
Place rating: 5 Rimini, Italie
Moi j’ai adoré travailler dans cette ambiance que jamais je né vais retrouver… j’ai eu la chance de connaître François et Claude, les anciens«patrons» qui ont ouvert en 1979. Etienne, olivier, Julie, Elsa et Alexis… quelle merveilleuse vie vous m’avez donnée!
WhiteFeather H.
Place rating: 4 Montreal, Canada
Brunch heaven! However, I’m glad I didn’t review this place the first time I went in, because it was in the evening and it wasn’t working for me as a dinner restaurant *at all*. But, BREAKFASTMENUFTW! New fave. I can tell this place will beckon me every Sunday AM. Truly yummy and perfectly cooked brekkies. Also, not too, too much food on your plate, so you’re only feeling half guilty after pigging out on bacon(nicely balanced with that fresh side of fruit). Believe me, you’ll be satisfied while escaping the so-full-it-hurts breakfast out syndrome. Great espresso-based coffees, super friendly wait staff, LIVEPIANO by an accomplished pianist who sways like Stevie Wonder, and a cozy-like-grandmother’s-kitchen vibe. If you’re feeling homesick for the family, come bask in the vintage wallpaper and warm energies here. It’s church for the eggs and bacon congregation. Glad it’s so close by!
Marie-Pier M.
Place rating: 4 Boucherville, Canada
J’aime beaucoup aller au Café les Entretiens puisque l’ambiance est relaxe et la bouffe est bonne! C’est un endroit où les familles sont bienvenue, tout comme les couples ou les amis! On s’y sent chez soi. Il y a souvent des gens qui jouent du piano ou d’autres instruments de musique directement dans le Resto, ce qui donne une ambiance très chaleureuse! Côté nourriture, mention spéciale aux fusilis au boeuf effiloché avec petits pois verts et parmesan! À essayer absolument! Les burgers sont bons dans l’ensemble et assez copieux(sauf celui au saumon qui est plutôt sec). La salade de chèvre chaud et raisins se démarque aussi: à prendre en repas ou en entrée pour partager! Même chose pour la salade avec le fromage Do-Ré-Mi: goûteuse! Niveau prix, il vous en coûtera environ 15 – 19 $ pour un plan principal et incluant un potage(inclue avec tous les plats principaux). Un endroit à visiter quand on a envie d’une soirée ou d’un lunch relax et agréable!
Ian P.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
Definitely a nice place for breakfast/brunch. They have a fairly standard breakfast selection with everything from omelettes to a couple choices of eggs benedict. The FOOD was generally fairly good. The eggs in my eggs benedict were perfectly poached and the hollandaise was rich and well-made. The sides suffered a bit… the potatoes were bland and overcooked like you’d expect in a cheap diner. It was lovely to get fruit on the side, but there were some weird omissions, like they didn’t bother to peel the kiwi before slicing it. My friend pronounced his omelette(which was huge) decent but not exceptional. Coffee was pretty bad. The SERVICE was again a bit«meh». There was only one other table occupied when we sat down, but we were pretty thoroughly ignored for most of our meal. We thought that once they figured out that we were Anglophone, they were a bit cold to us. Our server essentially vanished after bringing the meal, and we had to pay at the counter before leaving. If there were free coffee refills, we definitely didn’t get any. The AMBIANCE though is lovely with very high ceilings, a well-decorated classic space, and lots of light and open windows. Not a bad breakfast, but definitely wouldn’t rush to come back.
Matthew L.
Place rating: 5 Springfield, VA
Family who live in Montréal recommended this restaurant for brunch Sunday. The food was so delicious and the waitstaff so friendly and accommodating that we returned two days later. We ordered a variety of items from the menu and none disappointed my wife, kids or me. Highly recommend it as a good place to eat and family friendly.
Stephane L.
Place rating: 5 Montréal, Canada
I love that cozy place. Tradionnal american food with some sweet live music in the background I always take their Burger and never been disapointed
David P.
Place rating: 4 New York, NY
The world needs more places like Café Les Entretiens. Simply delicious food in a laid-back, neighborhood-style place. Entretiens has a very nice retro space that looks like it wouldn’t be at all out of place in Paris, without being at all kitschy or pretentious. When people wax nostalgic about their favorite old urban neighborhoods in the style of Jane Jacobs, they have places like this in mind. Halfway through our dinner, one of the other patrons sat down at their piano and serenaded the restaurant with sweet sweet music! Tres romantique The food is delicious overall. I started out with the warm vegetable soup, which was simple yet satisfying, while my partner had the cold cucumber soup. I didn’t care for the cold cucumber, but then again I can’t help but compare all cold soups to gazpacho. Their osso bucco was rich and juicy on a bed of orzo pasta, practically melting right off the bone. Entretiens’ carrot cake was one of the best I’ve ever tasted. This café is very reasonably priced, with all of the entrees below $ 20 and most wines at $ 30 or below. Entretiens is one of the best values in the Plateau neighborhood, and with a wonderful relaxed Montrealais atmosphere that is to die for. It won’t be winning any Michelin stars, but it is well worth a visit if you’re in the area.
Benjamin P.
Place rating: 4 Portland, OR
Really nice place, friendly staff. I went there for a breakfast and wasn’t disappointed. The food is good and fills you up properly for a day of activities! Would come back, I was told dinner is great there too, with live music and all!
Lucy L.
Place rating: 5 Montréal, Canada
Super brunch! Prix raisonnable, portions généreuses, et le tout très bon! J’ai opté pour un brunch«classique» œufs tourné patates bacon fruits café régulier à volonté… Les patates sont divinement bonnes, le bacon croustillant à souhait et le service au top! Sans oublier le pianiste qui joue des airs actuels… Au top!
Clemence C.
Place rating: 5 Lille
Quelle belle découverte pour un bon brunch! Lors de notre séjour à Montréal en Avril 2014, nous voilà perdus dans les rues du plateau. Nous tombons alors sur cette adresse. L’ambiance a l’air très sympa à l’intérieur, un jeune homme joue divinement une musique entrainante au piano. On se lance, et là un endroit super chaleureux et très arty nous accueille. La cuisine se trouve même dans la salle, pour le coup pas de secret ! Le service fut aussi agréable que le décor qui nous entoure! On commande alors deux menus brunchs avec café à volonté. Un Bagel au canard pour moi et une cassolette de mélange patate douce et oeuf avec pignon de pain pour mon ami. Je suis désolée ce n’est pas très précis mais en tout cas dans mes souvenirs c’était délicieux !
Pema J.
Place rating: 3 Montreal, Canada
Nice place inside, very comfortable décor and lighting. Spacious. Music can be really a nice ambiance, excellent staff. The menu is not very exciting and the food was pretty below-par. Ingredients were nice but it was amateur in delivery. Despite the not-amazing food, the restaurant made a very nice place for a party because of the spacious ambiance and laid-back vibe. Avoid the food but go for nibbles and drinks.
Jules V.
Place rating: 3 Paris, France
Nice place for a brunch. A bit expensive though and no pancakes!
Enzo K.
Place rating: 5 Silver Spring, MD
Very cool place, i order la saucinette and was good, great service, I was so tempted to play the piano but didn’t want ppl to run away lol
Tracy S.
Place rating: 4 Williamsburg, VA
We specifically sought out this café last night for our last night in Montréal. It lived up to everything the previous reviewers said — great, casual food, good wine and beer, wonderful service and a real fabulous atmosphere. We lived in Amsterdam for years and this café could have been transplanted from there. In a fun neighborhood and just a great place to spend 2 or 3 hours.
Californian I.
Place rating: 4 San Francisco, CA
Since this café doesn’t have a menu, I wanted to help in that department: They offer a few different types of salads(I remember one was a smoked salmon salad, another a hot chevre), three types of burgers(none of which were vegetarian, to my friend’s disappointment), several types of sandwiches(my friend had the apple cheddar sandwich with pesto mayo; she gave it high marks!), and two croques: a monsieur and a veggie one. The menu has maybe 4 – 5 desserts, of which I remember reading about a chocolate soufflé cake, a carrot cake, a pudding chomeur d’erable, and I believe it was either a panna cotta or a crème brûlée. With the sandwiches, you get a choice of salad or fries or half of each. The salad was very fresh and perfectly dressed. I had the croque monsieur, which was fine, nothing special but at $ 10(which included a big salad of lettuce, shredded carrots and shredded beets) it was totally fine. The service was great — really attentive, and she let us linger without pressuring us to order anything more. I might not rush back for the food, as it wasn’t something incredibly memorable, but it was a pleasant place to hang out, has a good vibe. I appreciate the friendly, neighborhood feel that the staff cultivate.
Marie-Pier R.
Place rating: 4 Sydney, Australie
Samedi matin, debout depuis un peu avant 7h pour aucune raison, mon ventre s’est mis à gronder de faim. Mon chum et moi on en a donc profité pour passer au travers notre liste de signets et voilà qu’on est tombé sur le Café les Entretiens. Un peu loin de chez nous, on a profité pour s’y rendre avant le fameux rush du brunch du weekend qui commence juste un peu après 10h. Quand on est arrivé, c’était presque à moitié plein mais on nous indiquait encore d’aller s’asseoir où ça nous tentait. On a choisit une belle petite table au fond près d’une fenêtre. Même en étant dans un coin, on a reçu un très bon service. L’ambiance est parfaite pour un déjeuner tranquille en amoureux ou bien entre filles qui ont de la jasette. Le menu est simple tout en y ayant quelques plats originaux et des options de viande un peu plus recherchées que le fameux«bacon, saucisse ou jambon. «Au lieu c’est chorizo, saucisses de veau, et d’autre dont j’ai de la misère à me souvenir. J’ai choisi l’Embrouillade à Dédé et j’ai adoré. Les portions sont parfaites. Juste assez pour se sentir plein sans avoir l’envie d’enlever sa ceinture!
Sophie S.
Place rating: 5 Montréal, Canada
Une belle, très belle expérience ! Le cadre est délicat, humain et très confortable. Les arts sont au premier plan, mais accessible, plaisant. On est bien installé, même lorsque le restaurant est rempli, les tables sont disposées de façon à ce que chacun soit à son aise, dans son espace, on peut discuter facilement, sans bruit envahissant. Et ensuite, c’est du pur plaisir: tout, tout est délicieux. Les entrées(viande coupé en croute de sésame), les plats(burger d’agneau, pâtes au top), les accompagnements(salade verte fraîche et vinaigrette fruitée, pomme de terre roties aromatisées), les desserts(fondant au chocolat fondant, et tous). On ajoute à cela un service impeccable, aimable et efficace à la fois. Bravo! Seule question pour nous, on revient quand? :)
François D.
Place rating: 5 Montréal, Canada
Excellents déjeuners ! Le choix est varié et peu importe qu’on soit de type crêpe, pain doré, omelette, oeuf ou croissant, on va y trouver à son compte. Je suis de type oeuf d’abord, mais aussi pain doré et crêpe, alors je vais sûrement y retourner à quelques reprises pour tout essayer. J’ai pris des viandes(cretons de veau, chorizo, jambon, saucisse de veau) avec mes oeufs et c’était nettement plus recherché que les saucisses –jambon habituels de ce type de déjeuner. L’ambiance est très relax et le service courtois et sympathique. À ce que j’ai vu, il y a également des repas le soir et des spéciaux de type table d’hôte. Considérant que c’est à deux pas de chez moi, je vais sûrement y faire un tour plus souvent.
Phil M.
Place rating: 4 St John's, Canada
The carrot coconut cream soup was tasty, as was the risotto. Would definitely go back!
Sara S.
Place rating: 4 Montreal, Canada
Si bon! I love this place. Cozy, stunning décor, wonderful service. Food and coffee were both excellent. Love it!
Sebastian M.
Place rating: 5 Montreal, Canada
Rarely I give 5 stars … But with a perfect service, a genuine atmosphere free of stress, a live piano, natural light, local art and perfect food ! The food was perfect, I could not ask for more! A+
Virginie B.
Place rating: 4 Laparade, Lot-et-Garonne
Cette petite brasserie de Laurier est réputé pour être un des rendez-vous du coin: la déco y est chaleureuse avec toutes ses affiches et toiles exposées, la bouffe y est bonne et à un bon rapport qualité prix et en plus il ya des concerts de jazz quasiment tous les soirs. Parfait aussi bien entre amis, qu’en amoureux ou encore avec des enfants.
Gabrielle J.
Place rating: 4 San Francisco, CA
I wish this restaurant had a website or that I had taken more photos of the interior. Reminded me of a teahouse in Paris– beutiful iron tables, wooden ceilings and great artwork on walls. Highly recommend coming with a good book or laptop and pair with a croque monsieur and bottomless coffee. This street is off the beaten track– definitely worth a wander.