Chez José

Loved the atmosphere and energy of this place. We just went out and picked this place because it was close by the condo that we rented.
They have a combo where you can get a breakfast smoothie and a breakfast sandwich for 10 bucks. I got a mango, banana smoothie and a veggie breakfast sandwich.
The menu is in French, and the waitresses speak on French, Portuguese, and English so that is convenient.

Nice vibe, good food, good service.

very nice food. ten bucks to hv seafood soup and sandwich. Yummy and happy. A nice place to hv dinner by myself.

I highly recommend the vegetable (legumes) crêpe with feta. Ambience is fun. Servers are super friendly. Food is great!

Jason L and I had our last breakfast in Montréal here. We arrived, rather despondent about the prospect of the long way home. We left, properly caffeinated, with full bellies, and perhaps a little bit cheerier.
Things of note:
1. The breakfast list is limited: They have a full Portuguese breakfast (eggs, chorizo, bread), a delicious chicken/​avocado sandwich, pastries and the like.
2. I highly recommend the chicken, cheese, and avocado sandwich. The chicken is thinly sliced and spicy– and pairs well with the homemade hot sauce they provide. Despite it’s small size, it is also very filling.
3. They do not have «drip» coffee, only espresso drinks. If you ask for a «regular coffee» (meaning drip) the server will become annoyed and/​or confused. Several groups of American tourists, ours included, were greeted with death stares for questioning the greatness that is an Americano.
4. They are cash only. They do not have an ATM on sight. The closest ATM is two blocks away in an often closed convenience store– so come prepared!
5. Seating is a bit tight — especially when it is busy. The café probably only holds 20 people tops.
6. The food and café drinks are reasonably priced — think $ 1.50 Canadian for an Americano.
7. I should note– that I server spoke English– which was helpful considering my abysmal French. A word to a wise however– attempting to speak French — will at least endear you a bit more to folks. Aggressively speaking English at the beginning of a conversation is rude.
Café Jose is a perfect place to go when you finally get sick of all the French/​Québécois food you’ve gorged yourself on all week.

Chez Jose is a quaint little shop with a charming menu. The service is quick and filled with smiles. I tried the café au lait which was absolutely wonderful and paired perfectly with a fresh apple turnover (YUM). Would recommend for just a yummy pastry to go or a sweet catch up with a friend. Definitely going back.

Everything from the ambience to the plates are super colorful and chockfull of goodness. I was years ago & have no idea why I haven’t been back sooner. It’s fab! I’ll be back!

ChezJose is so delicious! I’m visiting Montréal for the first time. I was walking the area in hopes of finding the perfect breakfast, and found it. Such a great vibe and handmade everything, pastries, juices, crepes and so much more.

Amazing! The owner cooks and his wife serves. The best breakfast I’ve had in Montréal! The setting couldn’t be more perfect. Very glad we stumbled upon this magnificent restaurant.

Une agreable decouverte.
L’endroit est sympathique parfait pour le dejeuner ou une collation. Pero donde esta la playa? LOL

Best crepes I’ve ever had! We were visiting Montréal and stumbled across this place and the food was absolutely amazing and beautifully presented!

I’ve been eating here for years and the prices have been creeping up (from insanely reasonable) but it is still a great deal. And the food is always awesome. I can’t speak for the whole menu as I tend to hone in on the churrasco chicken sandwich, the soups, and the occasional savory crêpe. The fruit drinks — which I never drink normally anywhere else — are really tasty, not sweet but fruity.
They are the best at being what they are.

This is one of my favourite places in Montréal!
His sandwiches are amazing .
All the soups are great
And everything is homemade!
The homemade pastries are delicious !
Raspberry & Almond
The omelet & sandwiches are a must try!!!
Recommend this place 100%
Not very fancy place but the food is completely worth it !!

I am just so happy that this place exists. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is wonderful, the prices are great.
The seafood soup is my favourite thing on the menu. For just $ 6, you get a big hot bowl of happiness with a healthy serving of mussels and a lovely piece of bread on the side. The seafood soup is only offered Friday through Sunday I believe.
So what if you go on another day of the week, and there’s no soup? Or you want something to go along with the soup? (I ordered crepes + soup once, that was waaaaaay too much food. The soup serving is quite generous). You can go sweet or savoury, or since things are pretty cheap, do both. I’m a big fan of the crepes (about $ 8) — one order gets you two! Chez Jose is pretty well known for its churrasco sandwich (chicken and avocado), which I think is good and delicious but not amazing. They also have a lot of different smoothies.
I would highly recommend having brunch, lunch, or an early dinner at Chez Jose. It’s not a huge place, so I don’t think you want to go in a group bigger than 4. Go alone or go with a friend, you won’t regret it. The restaurant/​café is also beautiful — nice windows, hippie-​ish but unpretentious casual vibe.
(Note, bring cash, though there’s an ATM nearby)

La définition même d’un resto de quartier.
Fantastique nourriture pour un lunch relax. Le proprio vient du Costa Rica et a transporté la vibe de snack-​de-​surfeurs-​au-​bord-​de-​la-​mer avec lui.
Le churrasco est une valeur sûre.

Will never get enough of this place. I live close by and go often, which is how Chez Jose is meant to be enjoyed — it’s very neighbourhoody, kinda like going to a relative’s for dinner, complete with Milo the puppy! I bring all my out of town visitors here, sometimes more than once. The food is always delicious, and the prices cannot be beat. Love the chorizo omelette, churassco sandwich, ham and cheese, their soups, the smoothies, and their coffee, and the fruit crepes… I know the menu by heart and I still struggle with what to get every time because it is just that good. The housemade hot sauce is so smoky and tasty we use about half a bottle every time we go in. Don’t miss out.
As expected for a busy small place with a small kitchen, service can be a bit slow and disorganized at times, especially if you go in a group. While this might frustrate some people, for me it kind of adds to the casual and intimate vibe — but I felt I should be honest for the sake of a review. They recognize this though and are very up front about it and always do their best to accommodate us. If you have the time (and patience, don’t be a dick), I would highly highly recommend Chez Jose.

Although it has probably been a year since I’ve been to Chez Jose, it is still one of my favorite sandwich places in Montréal. On a hung over Sunday the Churrasco is a life-​saver, filled with chicken, avocado and a horseradish spread on a portuguese bun. Another must-​have is the seafood soup, which is spectacularly constructed, filled with all the goodies from the big blue.
I seriously recommend this place. Cash only!

I love this place. The owners were sooooo welcoming and friendly! They really took great care of us. It was our first time there. The food was very very yummy! Get the chicken sandwich and soup combo! It’s great! Also, the croissants there are very very good. Will definitely come back when we are in Montréal next time.

We first visited this place on a weekend trip to Montréal last October. It was a fantastic «last meal». We had our breakfast goodbye to the city at Chez José and thoroughly enjoyed it. The omelets are recommended as per this experience.
This time around, I came with my girlfriend, and not schoolmates. We’ve been in Montréal for about two weeks on spring break and have visited Chez José twice (my previous stay in the Plateau informed me that it’s the place to be for a vacation). We had sandwiches both times and coffee as well as the smoothies.
Everything at this place is tasty and well-​priced. It seems to be a staple for the locals. I can’t recommend any other café in the area higher, and we’ve tried a few. A true Duluth neighborhood comfort spot.

Tout petit tout petit local dont les merveilleuses décorations vous accueillent depuis la rue, sous la forme d’immenses graffitis artistiques aux couleurs des îles du Sud (pas les Îles de Boucherville non, mais des Tropiques), à l’intérieur par des poissons géants, des murales et drapeaux colorés, si ce n’est des tons funky donnés au mobilier.
Le plus intéressant se trouve dans le menu de José, flirtant avec la nourriture typique latino-​américaine (empenadas faites sur place, généreux sandwichs Churazco au poulet regorgeant de succulents avocats), incluant une sélection de jus de fruits frais qui vous rappellera les après-​midis d’été d’Amérique centrale à coup sûr. Même dans la grisaille de l’hiver québécois.
Plus plus :
–le menu comprends plusieurs options végétariennes;
–avec le menus d’omelettes, une option déjeuner qui sort de l’ordinaire!;
–la définitive coolness attire son lot de gens de divers horizons, mais aussi des habitants du quartier.
Moins plus :
–les locaux étant déjà exigus, les pattes craquantes de ma chaise lors de ma dernière visite me donnaient un peu le vertige;
–attention service en français, s’il-vous-plaît! Encore là, lors de ma dernière visite le service était irréprochable.
Accès :
Amis cyclistes, la piste cyclable Rachel passé une rue plus haut. Le métro Mont-​Royal est votre station la plus proche. Le stationnement est un peu plus difficile aux heures d’achalandage, mais c’est possible de trouver des espaces dans les rues suivant l’axe nord-​sud.

This is a cute and hip spot for breakfast and coffee. This is one of the fav places in Montréal for their sandwiches. As you know traveling to Montréal or anywhere in Canada can be incredibly expensive. Luckily, for travelers, Chez Jose continues to open their doors for tasty meals at an cheap fare. The menu is only in French so make sure to let the waitress/​waiter know if there’s any confusion. I had their Mexican omelette sandwich with cheddar cheese and chicken. It was so yummy that I wish we were there right now. Hub had the chicken with avocado and cheese but it was not as flavorful as mine. We also had their coffees which was just ok. Go with their sandwiches, any combo, smoothies, and pastries. When in doubt, do what most French Canadians order– chocolate croissant and a coffee/​cappuccino to go. The spot is located in the Portuguese and latin quarters of the neighborhood. A lot of homeless and crazies in the street so be careful of your belongings and bags!

La devanture est géniale! Haute en couleurs, elle attire l’œil et donne envie d’aller voir ce qui se passé dedans… Quelle bonne idée! Les smoothies sont juste excellents, le Yuniko et le Vampire sont de très loin nos préférés! Les gâteaux sont un régal (si vous y êtes un jour où il y a des cœurs de palmiers, né réfléchissez pas, foncez!). Et les sandwichs sont originaux, surprenants, et drôlement bons!
Bref, je vous souhaite un bon appétit :)

The owner of nearby D Liche (awesome cupcakes) enthusiastically recommended I check out Chez José’s chorizo sandwich, and as the creator of some of the finest cup-​based desserts I’ve ever tasted, that’s a recommendation you listen to!
Turns out that was a good decision. The chorizo sandwich is amazing. At first, you think it’s just a pretty good sandwich. But as you eat, the flavor evolves and the interplay of ingredients starts channeling Remy from Ratatouille. The cheese is nestled between two slices of tasty chorizo. There are fresh pickles which add a pleasant crisp to every bite. The bread is squishy but just so. It’s almost sandwich sorcery.
For good measure, I also had a Mexican empanada, which was excellent. It was only $ 3 and damn near filled the plate. Coupled with their hot sauce — which is actually HOT — it made for a nice second offering.
I’ll be back for more chorizo and to try out their smoothies next time.

Nice little bar located in the portuguese/​spanish restaurant.
You can order sandwiches and drinks and go enjoy the view of the parc du Mont Royal.
Petit bar cosy dans le quartier hispano /​portuguais.
Vous pouvez commander des sandwichs et boissons et aller profiter de la vue du parc Mont Royal.