This is a must visit "secret" brunch location in Montreal. A hidden gem in Verdun. Verdun is a joyful little section of Montreal packed with locals.
Reviews / Ratings for Janine Café-Brunch
Great food, great service from Hamza, great decor.
It was cold out and the staff brought us hot tea while we waited. The atmosphere was very friendly and cozy, and the food was excellent. Highly recommend
I love the food here. Specially the desserts.
Really good place if your looking for some brunch. Food is good and the vibes as well.
I’ve had good experiences here and have been three times. They removed my favorite item, the waffles and chicken, but I hope it will come back one day. The matcha is really good, and the portions are generous. It’s a very popular brunch spot, so be prepared to wait 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the day and time.
We waited 20 ish minutes on a Saturday to get in since they don’t take reservations. The wait went by super fast and was worth every minute. From the drink to the food, everything was a hit! The staff were polite and on top of it and the food was delicious. They even gave us a free juice shot which was so yummy! Only constructive criticism I could give is I wished my main dish was hotter in temperature since it was lukewarm. Would be going back and I would recommend it to everyone! The s’mores latte was incredible! I rarely finish my drinks but I did this time. You should try it at least once!
Update: went today again and the food was just as good as I remember. If you don't want to wait in a line, just go during the week at 10am and you'll be seated very easily ❤️ Excellent service, and great food. If you get the sharing platter, being 6+ people is a must, unless that's the only thing you're eating. Also, get there about 20 minutes before opening if you want to make sure you get a good table and don't wait to wit longer than that outside. I wish they had heat lamps on the sidewalk for when you're waiting in the winter.
Wait time on a weekend wasn’t too long and the staff was nice. I ate the Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon and a chai tea. It was okay and simple, the tea however wasn’t worth it at the price listed; a homemade version would be a lot nicer.
The mushroom toast was another level. I understood why this place is so famous and so many people are on wait list with the first bite. I will revisit.
Welcome drink Since the dining area is small so there must be a queue outside but it is worth. Beautiful decoration excellent service. They come with a welcome drink, lovely! 👍 🔹Le petit plateau ~ love their sauce but the scone is a bit hard 🔹Vanilla hot white chocolate ~ a bit too sweet 🔹Banana french toast ~ dish decorate is great 🔹Today Special goose ~ just so so 🔹Fried chicken sandwich ~ Taste good but not the outlook 🔹Mushroom toast with a scotch egg ~ the toast is too hard, mushroom taste great. Scotch egg is an art.
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Opening hours
- Sunday 09:00 - 15:00
- Monday 09:00 - 15:00
- Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00
- Wednesday 09:00 - 15:00
- Thursday 09:00 - 15:00
- Friday 09:00 - 15:00
- Saturday 09:00 - 15:00
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