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Janine Café-Brunch

3900 Rue Wellington · Verdun · H4G 1V3 Add a photo
(514) 543-5372
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Verdun
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Station de l'Église
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Janine Café-Brunch
Janine Café-Brunch 3900 Rue Wellington, Verdun
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Photo of Gary Droghini
26 Mar 2026
Source: Google
3.7

Enjoyed brunch but the service was slow.

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Response added on 27 Mar 2026
Bonjour Gary! Thank you so much for joining us for brunch and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly happy you enjoyed your visit, and we’re sorry the service felt a bit slow. It’s certainly not the experience we aim to offer. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon. Pierre-Luc, owner
Photo of Wareef Fallatah
21 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We had a really lovely brunch at Cafe Janine with the family. The seating area was comfortable and the atmosphere felt warm and relaxed, which made it easy to enjoy our time together. The food was delicious and clearly well prepared, and the staff were kind and attentive throughout our visit. Overall, it was a great experience and we’d definitely recommend it.

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Photo of Greg Kokjian
18 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Had Champi, eggs, mushrooms on a bread with cheese, mashed potatoes, yummy, with pear blueberry mimosa 😋🤠 great service, liked the decor🤩 Another great brunch, avocado toast and salmon, delicious 😋 Tried the fried chicken with hot mayo sauce, it's delicious 😋

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Response added on 18 Sep 2025
Thank you so much Greg. It is a great pleasure! Pierre-Luc Owner
Photo of Mélanie Boisvert
18 Mar 2026
Source: Google
3.0

not that great

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Response added on 20 Mar 2026
Merci pour votre commentaire Mélanie. Nous sommes désolés de lire que votre expérience n’a pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Votre retour nous surprend, car nous nous efforçons d’offrir une expérience de grande qualité et recevons habituellement des commentaires très positifs. Si vous êtes à l’aise de nous en dire un peu plus sur votre visite, cela nous aiderait grandement à mieux comprendre et à nous améliorer. Nous espérons avoir l’occasion de vous accueillir à nouveau et de vous offrir une expérience à la hauteur de vos attentes. Pierre-Luc, propriétaire
Photo of EdiTh MiRanda
14 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.3

I tried the CHAMPI… 🍄🥪, and it was delicious! 😋 The mushrooms 🍄, toast 🍞, and sauce 🥣 were amazing 😍. I’m not usually a fan of the eggs 🥚, but I tried them and they tasted good 👍. The mashed potatoes 🥔 were good, but they would’ve been perfect 😋 with a bit of butter 🧈, pepper 🌶️, and a little more milk 🥛. They were a bit dry 😅—would be so much tastier! The cappuccino ☕ was okay, the grapefruit juice 🍊 was fine, but the service 👩‍🍳 and the ambiance 🎶 were really great. Overall, 10/10 💯, definitely worth five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

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Response added on 14 Mar 2026
Bonjour Edith! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the CHAMPI — it’s one of our favorites too. Your kind words about the mushrooms, toast, and sauce mean a lot to our kitchen team. We also appreciate your thoughtful note about the mashed potatoes; feedback like this helps us keep improving. We’re especially happy that the service and ambiance stood out for you — our team will be delighted to hear it. Thank you again for the 10/10 and the five stars ⭐️ We hope to welcome you back to Janine Café very soon! Warm regards, Pierre-Luc, owner
Photo of Gwen So
12 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

😋😋😋😋loving it

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Response added on 13 Mar 2026
Bonjour Gwen! Thank you so much! 😋 We’re so happy to hear you loved it. Hope to see you again very soon at Janine Café! Pierre-Luc, owner
Photo of Austin Yao
6 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

A nice place to have a brunch start up your day, the scotch eggs are amazing, served nicely, little bit waiting but worth it

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Response added on 6 Mar 2026
Bonjour Austin! Thank you so much for your kind review and for the lovely words about our Scotch eggs — we’re so happy you enjoyed them! Some days at Janine can indeed get quite busy, and we truly appreciate your patience. We’re glad to hear the wait was worth it. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another brunch at Janine Café. Warm regards. Pierre-Luc, owner
Photo of Kevin F
16 Feb 2026
Source: Google
5.0

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.

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Photo of Dylan Rawlings-Caron
30 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great food, great service from Hamza, great decor.

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Response added on 31 Jan 2026
Bonjour Dylan! Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food, the decor, and especially the service from Hamza — we’ll make sure to pass along the love. Hope to see you again very soon at Janine Café! Pierre-Luc, owner
Photo of Peter Fisher
27 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

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

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Response added on 28 Jan 2026
Bonjour Peter, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re glad we could warm you up with some hot tea while you waited. Creating a friendly, cozy atmosphere is very important to us, so we’re delighted to hear you felt that. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon at Janine Café. Pierre-Luc, owner
Photo of Anabel Baca
26 Jan 2026
Source: Google
4.7

I love the food here. Specially the desserts.

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Response added on 27 Jan 2026
Thank you so much Anabel! We’re so happy to hear you loved the food — and especially the desserts 😊 Our carrot cake is definitely a house favorite, so we’re glad it made an impression. We hope to see you again very soon at Janine! Pierre-Luc, owner
Photo of Mark chester Maghirang (Zero34runnr)
15 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Really good place if your looking for some brunch. Food is good and the vibes as well.

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Response added on 17 Jan 2026
Bonjour Mark! Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the food and the vibe — that’s exactly what we aim for. We hope to welcome you back for brunch again soon. Warm regards, Pierre-Luc, owner
Photo of Milenia Croussette
14 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

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.

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Response added on 17 Jan 2026
Bonjour Milenia, Thank you so much for your kind review and for visiting us multiple times — we truly appreciate your support. We’re happy to hear you’ve enjoyed the matcha and our generous portions. As for the chicken and waffles, we completely understand the love for that dish. While it’s not currently on the menu, it’s something we’ll definitely keep in mind moving forward. You’re absolutely right — Janine Café can get quite busy, especially during peak brunch hours, and we appreciate everyone’s patience during those times. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warmly, Pierre-Luc, owner
Photo of Stefie
10 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

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!

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Response added on 10 Jan 2026
Bonjour Stefie, Merci beaucoup pour votre superbe commentaire et pour votre recommandation! Nous sommes ravis que l’attente ait été agréable et que l’ensemble de l’expérience — des boissons à la nourriture en passant par le service — vous ait plu. Le s’mores latte est effectivement un grand favori ☕️ Je suis toutefois extrêmement désolé pour la température de votre plat. Ce n’est pas l’expérience que nous souhaitons offrir. Je vous invite à m’écrire en privé, j’aimerais m’assurer personnellement que votre prochaine visite soit impeccable. Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau très bientôt chez Janine! Pierre-Luc, propriétaire [email protected]
Photo of Erin Neilson
8 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

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.

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Response added on 9 Jan 2026
Bonjour Erin. Thank you so much for coming back and for sharing such a thoughtful update! We’re really happy to hear the food lived up to your memories and that you enjoyed the service as well. And thank you for the suggestion about heat lamps in the winter — that’s very valuable feedback and something we’ll definitely keep in mind. We hope to welcome you back again very soon! Warm regards. Pierre-Luc, owner
Photo of Alex
5 Jan 2026
Source: Google
4.0

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.

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Response added on 6 Jan 2026
Bonjour Alex. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that the wait time was reasonable and that you enjoyed the service. We appreciate your feedback regarding the chai tea. Pricing and flavor expectations can vary, and your comment is valuable as we continually review our offerings to ensure they meet our standards. We hope to welcome you again soon and offer you an even better experience next time. Warm regards, Pierre-Luc Owner
Photo of 유니EUNI
3 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

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.

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Response added on 6 Jan 2026
Bonjour! Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that the mushroom toast made such an impression and that you understood the Régine experience from the very first bite. We truly appreciate your visit and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Warm regards. Pierre-Luc Owner
Photo of Judy Lam
3 Jan 2026
Source: Google
4.7

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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Response added on 6 Jan 2026
Bonjour Judy! WOW. Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, the service, and the welcome drink — we’re glad it made a lovely first impression. We also truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback on the dishes. Comments like yours help us continue to refine and improve every detail of the experience. We hope to welcome you back again very soon at Janine Café. Warm regards. Pierre-Luc Owner

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Opening hours

Dining room
  • 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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Dining room Reservation accepted Take out Wheelchair accessible
Cooking Kinds
Vegetarian
Atmosphere Kinds
Café Family dining
Meal Kinds
Breakfast Brunch Catering Desserts Dinner Lunch

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