Pigeon Café & Bar
Pigeon Café & Bar 2000 McGill College Ave suite RDC-7, Montréal
4.5
253 evaluations
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What guests say about Pigeon Café & Bar

Pigeon Café & Bar in Montreal is especially appreciated for its warm, nicely decorated atmosphere, with a cozy vibe that works well for brunch, coffee, or drinks. Many reviews also highlight tasty food and drinks, good portions, and popular classics like pancakes, toast, and shakshuka. On the downside, service is often seen as inconsistent or slow, and some customers find the prices high or certain tipping rules off-putting. If you go, it’s best to allow some time and go for the atmosphere as much as for the meal.

Summary based on 253 reviews.

Reviews / Ratings for Pigeon Café & Bar

Photo of Rohan Bomb
11 Apr 2026
Source: Google
1.0

I think the stars says it all.

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Response added on 12 Apr 2026
We’re sorry to see your rating and that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We’d really appreciate the chance to understand what went wrong and make things right. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected].
Photo of Leon Bilinski
11 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Atmosphere is amazing nice music, trees and natural lighting. BEST pastries that I’ve ever eaten in my life. SERIOUSLY

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Response added on 12 Apr 2026
Wow — thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the atmosphere, music, and natural lighting, and it means a lot to hear that our pastries are the best you’ve ever had — seriously, that makes our day. Hope to see you again very soon!
Photo of Sabrina El Jastimi
10 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We had the most amazing experience with Emily. She is truly SUCH a sweetheart and made sure we were handled with care throughout our night!! She is one of the best servers we’ve had🫶🏼

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Response added on 12 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you had such a great experience with Emily — she truly is a sweetheart, and we’re lucky to have her on our team. We’ll be sure to pass along your message to her! Hope to see you again soon 🫶🏼
Photo of Derya Sozuguzel
8 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Friendly staff and delicious food!

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Photo of Sonia R
6 Apr 2026
Source: Google
2.0

Went in for a coffee. It was absolutely watered down. I threw it out after a couple sips. It was the worst coffee I've had in Montreal.

Photo of Parinaz Tabari
5 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.7

I liked the location and the food was fine. The spicy chicken was not too spicy, so don’t worry about it :)

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Photo of Alison Haas
5 Apr 2026
Source: Google
3.0

My family of three went for Brunch on Easter Sunday. It was very busy and were glad that we had reservations. The host ended up being our server as well and sat us without a beverage menu. We had to get up and get our own. He must have forgotten about us because after 15 minutes he finally came over to ask us our orders. I watched our drinks sit at the counter for about 10 minutes before he brought them to us. Our food did come relatively quickly but the poached eggs were hard boiled and the pancakes were lukewarm as well as my daughter’s hot chocolate. Overall, I was disappointed and would only recommend this location for the fake, dusty trees your camera phone won’t capture and to only go during off times.

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Photo of Katherine
4 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I got a caramel latte and chocolate croissant! They were both amaaazing and I’m really picky with my coffee💕 the croissant was really fresh it tasted great

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Photo of sara ghotb
4 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.0

The coffee was great, the pastries were fresh and really tasty, and the whole place had such a cozy vibe. Just wish there were more pastry options to choose from.

Photo of Meg
2 Apr 2026
Source: Google
1.0

Bought a wrap to go and it was horrible. Dry, hard, did not taste good.

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Photo of Steve
31 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Love this place. Stopped in to work while travelling on business. I ordered a latte and the Marguez. It was unbelievably tasty. I was expecting more of a diner type food, but this was 3 notches above that!. Awesome stuff!

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Photo of Angélique Didier
30 Mar 2026
Source: Google
3.7

Love the atmosphere, food is ok pricey for what you are getting according to me. The service is below 3. To have gone 3 times in different moment of the year it was terrible the 3 times. I know that if I go there I'll have to be really patient to get the order taken and brang ... 1h15 total would be minimum average to get your order taken and get your food. If you are lucky ... As even a coffee can take 30 min to get. Once we only order humus platter it took over 30 min ... 👀 You often feel forgotten by the waitress/waiters. So overall it's good spot if you are not in a rush ... Food is ok.

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Photo of Saeid Golshaeian
29 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Excellent service, high quality delicious food and nice atmosphere. Been there twice and very much enjoyed it every time.

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Photo of sara ghotb
29 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.0

The coffee was great, pastries were fresh and tasty, and the atmosphere felt really cozy.

Photo of Philly2 anywhere
28 Mar 2026
Source: Google
3.7

Great decor, friendly service. Coffee was just ok. My pancakes weren't great, and one was burnt. She thought her eggs were good, salad was fresh. There were areas that definitely needed dusting. Decent spot but wouldn't go out of my way.

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Response added on 28 Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the decor and found the service friendly, and that some elements like the eggs and salad hit the mark. That said, we’re sorry to hear about the pancakes and the burnt one — that’s definitely not the standard we aim for. Your comments about the coffee and cleanliness are also noted, and we’ll be addressing both with our team to improve consistency and attention to detail. We appreciate the honest feedback and hope you might consider giving us another try in the future.
Photo of Darby
27 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.5

This place is beautiful! We came in for some cocktails and were not disappointed. Gorgeous decor inside and delicious drinks. It did take a while for our drinks to be made, which is my only negative. We didn’t try the food, so we will have to be back as the dishes coming out looked amazing!

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Response added on 28 Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind words — we’re really happy you enjoyed the atmosphere and cocktails. It means a lot to hear that the space and drinks made a good impression. We do appreciate your note about the wait time, and we’ll definitely keep an eye on that to make sure we’re delivering a smoother experience. We’d love to have you back to try the food next time — looking forward to welcoming you again soon!
Photo of Marcel Camposilvan
17 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great lunch/brunch spot. Very fresh and delicious food. Decor was really good too.

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Photo of solomon Katz
16 Mar 2026
Source: Google
1.0

I ordered from here on Uber eats. I got Steak and Eggs & Sabich Benedict Unfortunately You dont really receive what's advertised for the sabich Benedict. No pita, no potatoes, no holandaise sauce. 2 poached eggs, some vegetables, some hummus @ $22 See images of what I received vs what's advertised. Steak and eggs were good And food was cooked as requested (medium rare & medium poached) Just disappointed that I didn't get the rest of my order.

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Response added on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're really sorry to hear about your experience with the Sabich Benedict order through Uber Eats. What you described is definitely not how the dish is supposed to be served, and we understand how disappointing it must have been to receive something different from what was advertised. We're glad to hear that the Steak and Eggs were cooked to your liking, but we sincerely apologize for the missing items from the Sabich Benedict. That’s not the standard we aim for, and we will be reviewing this with our kitchen team to make sure it doesn’t happen again. We would really appreciate the chance to make this right for you. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at [email protected] , and I’ll personally look into this and help resolve it. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with the full experience next time. Best regards,
Photo of Pawel X
15 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great place, I had a breakfast- lovely sandwich.

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Response added on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We're really happy to hear you enjoyed your breakfast and the sandwich. It’s always great to know our guests had a nice experience with us. We hope to see you again soon at Pigeon Café & Bar!
Photo of Tiffany Te
13 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.7

very calm cafe and lots of places to sit! i have been to the onein the west island that one has much more seating. i ordered the lemonade (amazing! and cold) and the spinach dip. this one was a little more bitter than i remember and there was a lot more dip than pita breads. otherwise, good! very busy, difficult to speak to the workers, somewhat responsive.

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Response added on 14 Mar 2026
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for visiting us. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, the lemonade, and that you found the café a nice place to sit and relax. We also appreciate your comments about the spinach dip and the pita portions. Feedback like this helps us improve the balance of our dishes and the overall experience. I’m also sorry to hear that it was difficult to speak with our team during your visit. When the café gets busy it can sometimes be challenging, but we always aim to remain attentive and responsive to our guests. Thank you again for your visit and your feedback. If you would like to share anything further, please feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] Kind regards, Lee Pigeon Café
Photo of Sandra Mc
9 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Tried this restaurant on a Sunday and it was pretty busy. The service was good, but our waiter didn’t have a full understanding of the menu, especially when it came to vegan options. We ordered the fattoush salad, the vegan version of the avocado toast, a smoked meat sandwich, fingerling potatoes on the side, and two freshly pressed orange and grapefruit drinks. The drinks were refreshing and the food was good. The fattoush was tasty, but not as good as the ones you’d get in an Arabic restaurant. The place looks nice almost like a jungle inside. I would go back.

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Response added on 11 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, drinks, and your overall visit. We appreciate your feedback about the menu knowledge and the fattoush, and we’ll definitely take it into consideration as we continue improving. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Photo of Tommy V
8 Mar 2026
Source: Google
3.7

Good service, average food, and overly priced with minimum tipping at 18% instead of the average 15% in Montreal.

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Response added on 11 Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the service. We’re sorry to hear the food didn’t fully meet your expectations and appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Regarding the gratuity, the 18% is a preset option, but guests are always free to adjust it. We hope to have the chance to welcome you again.
Photo of Anna P.
5 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I only went there for tea but I loved the atmosphere and prices were very decent for the location!!

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Photo of Halah Alkamoosi
4 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.3

The atmosphere is great. I really like the trees and the design of the place. The staff were super friendly. However, the food was not very good. The fattoush didn’t feel like real fattoush, and the falafel was not good either. On the positive side, the caramel latte was really good. I chose this place because I wanted somewhere I could drink coffee, work on my laptop, and have lunch — and this place offers all of that. I might give it another try; maybe other dishes are better.

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Photo of Ria M
2 Mar 2026
Source: Google
3.3

We went here a couple of days ago. We were a group of 5. There was no wait time despite the weekend. But after we sat down it took a while for someone to take our order and bring the food. Probably 30 minutes. The food was good but we had to ask for utentils and napkins. Condiments as well. And each took a few minutes. The food was good and tasty. Eggs were well prepared. The juices were the best. fresh and delicious.

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 09:00 - 21:00
  • Monday 07:30 - 21:00
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 21:00
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 21:00
  • Thursday 07:30 - 23:00
  • Friday 07:30 - 23:00
  • Saturday 09:00 - 23:00

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