M Cafe

Prices are a little steep, but the product and customer service are great. Macaroons are very good with tons of different flavours. A bit heavier than traditional, but that’s a good thing.

I used to frequent this place for brunch in the Summer and Fall of 2014 when I was living near downtown and for sure there’s a reason I kept going back! I’ve only ever tried The Classic and the French Toast, but both were always on point. While not the most hearty of meals, I always left satisfied and never hungry. A worthy highlight was the orange juice, which is probably the best-​tasting juice I’ve ever had, perhaps because it actually tastes like oranges and was likely freshly-​squeezed upon ordering.
The servers are all very friendly, always smiling and willing to make small talk and the atmosphere is quite nice whether you choose to sit inside or outside on the terrasse on a nice day. As for the prices, I would say they’re on the better side of average for downtown dining. Also, from Mon-​Fri (excluding holidays), you can get the Early Bird breakfast for something like $ 8 if you show up early enough (I forget the exact time).

This café restaurant is the place to hangout to eat and have delicious desert. Very friendly atmosphere and staff. I just like this place inside out

If I could give NO stars for this place, I would. WORST service I have ever experienced! There was a sign posted for an oyster special, which we told the server we wanted– he didn’t bring us a menu, just oysters. They weren’t that great, service took forever, and then the guy brought a bill for triple what we were expecting. We asked him about it and he unapologetically told us that we were too late for the posted special. I don’t mind paying for fancy food, but 6 dollars for an oyster that’s not even good is a bit ridiculous. There were other diners who seemed to be having trouble with their food, drinks, and service, and the managers sounded very defensive. This is definitely not some place I would ever be tricked into going again and I hope my review helps some of you to steer clear, keep walking, and enjoy a dinner with fair prices and you’d get better service at a fast food chain!

We had lunch last week during F1 festivities. We order salmon (best crispy skin and flavour), pesto chicken pasta, French toast, eggs benedict. Everything was excellent. A bit pricier than a standard café, but we would go again.
Bathroom was a bit dirty though, with a toilet brush just hanging on the wall.

I thought about giving this place a second chance so I went for the second time, the desserts are okay, its not the best I had but the macarons are good.
Now my biggest disappointment is their drinks, they have around 4 – 5 flavoured coffees/​cappuccino/​latte whatever it is… DO NOT ORDER ANY KIND OF DRINKS IT IS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! Its cold and tastes super sweet like half the cup is made out of syrup!
When we finished the guy asked us if it was all good, we said the latte wasn’t good, and he said «yeah I know Im sorry the machine is not working well…» WTH and then he tells this other guy, don’t take latte orders! LIKE SERIOUSLY? Why did u let us order this if the «machine» was wrong? On top of that, he made us pay 5 $ even thought the «machine» was defective and he knew it was tasteless!

What I had:
La Tomatta
Summary:
Food-​excellent
Service-​good
Ambience and décor-​good
Went there for breakfast. Were seated right away. The waiter was polite and helpful.
We ordered our food it came out rather quickly and was delicious. Their house potatoes were flavorful and done perfectly.
The servers were very helpful and polite. My only complaint with them was that they seemed to be arguing about tips and that threw me off a little, I was in a bad mood so that could be it too.
Overall for sure will go back.

See my check in for this place. Good place nearby everything down town. Seem family run. Service for pride.

Great place — from the excellent food to the service, M Café was just fantastic.
Had planned to try a few different places for brunch, but our group kept coming back to M Café for the omelets, croissants (can’t miss — hazelnut & chocolate), macaroons (about 6 – 8 flavors, chocolate, vanilla and sea salt caramel were just delicious).
The macadamia flavored coffee was both different and soooo good, and the Caprese panino was a favorite among our group!
Thanks!

Came here for lunch and waiter was extremely rude. While I was ordering he just walked away. It was a hot day and he never offered us water and didn’t even come over to take a drink order. When we paid our bills he was hovering over us demanding a certain amount of money for a tip. He stood there and waited until we paid him. My friend was counting out money and he just reached into her pile of change and took money out for his tip! The food was good but the rude service made sure I will never go back here.

We only bought dessert to go, so that is all I can comment upon. On our way to dinner at another establishment we saw the dessert case from the window and made a note to stop by if we still felt like something sweet after dinner. Of course the kid wanted dessert, so we stopped. The desserts looked interesting and tasty and we we chose the Wild Raspberry & Chocolate Cheesecake and a (I am not complete sure of the name) Café a Lait flavored cake (genoise layers with coffee flavored cream and the like). They were both complete disappointments. The cheesecake especially tasted like it had been in the refrigerator case for weeks. While ordering, I got a good look at the case and am pretty sure these are brought in, possible from one of the big restaurant suppliers. I assure you, they are nothing special so do not waste the time nor calories. Just not worth it.

This place is okay. I’ve been a few times. They make decent sandwiches and salads. I’ve been for a late lunch/​glass of wine many times. It’s nothing special, but given the area it is one of the more reasonably priced places for a relaxed clean lunch downtown. But that said it’s still a little pricey.

Most likely one of my favourite brunch /​late night restaurants… I come here very often, and I wouldn’t judge this restaurant based on review from years ago. As a matter of fact, the service has always been excellent and if there is any problems, I’m sure the management can accommodate any of one’s needs.
As for the food, I’ve never really disappointed.
I’m a huge brunch freaks along with my girlfriend in which everything we have taken so far has been tasty and done correctly. Presentation is always on point. Maybe one or two cons for brunch at M café is the potatoes are not always on too, but you can ask for their crazy fries instead :). their Benedict eggs is also a downsize it’s not the best in town, but you can expect a decent taste — the eggs will be done perfectly.
Now the dinners, these are epics ;) LARGE PORTIONS /​great desserts and wine selections? Who would say no to that? And this is not all, because they serve until around 1 am! I love their burgers and their chicken plate, portions are large and will fill your tummy up. Following your meal, you can opt for their desserts which range from macaroons to cheesecakes, I highly recommend the raspberry cheesecakes if you share some love for sweets.
Overall, come to m café regardless if it’s for a brunch, meal or coffee because this place rocks the world.
Note that in summer it can get pretty hectic and busy, especially if you wanna get a drink outside on their «terasse».

An OK place to get a quick snack, it wasn’t too expensive like other places. It’s at a good corner for business, close to the hotel we stayed. The food came out from the far side of the place, I think it’s somehow linked with a bar or restaurant next/​above it and may be sharing the same kitchen. I guess someone out there will confirm that for me. Worth going to when in a rush to go somewhere and you need a quick breakfast.

I came here for the macarons. I ordered a coffee and 4 macarons. I wasn’t impressed with them at all. They were just dry and brittle like they’ve been there for a few days. I can’t review the rest of the menu for the restaurant as I didn’t have a meal there. the music from the place up stairs can be heard from where I was sitting. I might go again to eat a meal but i will never order macarons there again.

Great spot for brunch (large portions and fresh dishes) quaint spot and nicely decorated along with friendly staff. Was here several times over the holiday season and even tried the macarons which were perfect (unlike some places where they were hard or stale). Fave macaron flavour was the apple cinnamon, highly recommend for brunch or even just coffee and dessert in the evenings. Atmosphere is very romantic

Horrible and waste of time and money.
We ordered breakfast and 10 minutes later the coffee arrived. When the breakfast arrived in a further 15 minutes my plate was dropped on the table, throwing half the dry unseasoned potatoes on the table.
The eggs were overcooked and unseasoned, the one slice of toast (everywhere I’ve ever been serves two slices…) was unbuttered and on the side the butter served was hard, cold, and unusable, the beans were congealed, and the fruit sad and boring.
My friends meal was worse.
Avoid at all costs.

I asked a local where to hit up brunch in this hood and he directed me here. A little French bistro with a great menu filled with salads, sandwiches, egg and crêpe options, this little place was packed on a Monday afternoon.
I went with the sandwich and soup combo for $ 12. The chicken club and a cup of creamy tomato (though as the waiter mentioned, the soup was not too creamy, just a hint). The sandwich was large with delicious crunchy bread and what tasted to be a homemade garlic aioli. I loved it. The chicken was sliced thinly so you could actually get your mouth around the sammy (we are clearly not in Jersey anymore). The soup was perfect with chunks of vegetables; I couldn’t have asked for a better lunch. It was large but not too big where I felt like death after.
Service was amicable if not a wee but unprofessional, food was more than agreeable. I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the neighborhood and need a nice little lunch spot.

M Café was a huge hazard to my college studying. Between two libraries, I would run along de Maisonneuve and in the corner of my eye, I’d always catch a spark of color, a layer of cream. One day I looked at the display, and it was all over. Now, all of my trips on Maisonneuve have to include a turn in front of that display, full of layer cakes, big eigth-​layered cakes. Mmmm.
I waxed lyrical about it so much that my parents were curious to try it and we went for an actual dinner. They have a regular selection of food, but they do try to keep it original. I was very curious about their salads, so I ordered «la rosace». My mom had the veal and my father treated himself to a generous helping of pasta. My salad arrived, and surprise! Their salads are bit IKEA, in that the ingredients are not mixed together, but lined one next to another. Meh. Separately, the ingredients are fine, but… it’s not a salad! The meat and pasta were great and well seasoned, so nothing to report on that front. But now comes the part everyone’s looking forward to: DESSERT! That they have, plenty of! And now I finally got to approach the huge cakes face to face. Except maybe one or two offerings, all the cakes are cheesecakes, but really fancy cheesecakes: crème brulée, lime, lemon, caramel what have you.
Each is delicious. Try them all. right now.
Or, if that’s just too much in a sitting, they have plenty of macarons from Point G. They are a bit on the expensive side tough, around 1,50 $ per piece, but delicious. I recommend orange-​chocolate, passion fruit, and strawberry rhubarb. Not so delicious is the waitress behind the macarons. Don’t get me wrong she’s lovely to look at, but I remember her quitting serving a gentleman in front of me the moment her friend walked in the terasse. Come on now, I’m spending a fortune in flavoured egg whites over here!

Belle terrasse a l’extérieur dans un beau coin, a l’angle de Maisonneuve et de la Montagne.
Nous voulions un petit café en fin d’après-midi, ainsi qu’une petite collation. Nous sommes donc allés a l’intérieur du M café, ou on nous a gentiment demandé d’aller dehors et de nous assoir si nous voulions commander a manger. Nous avons opté pour 2 macarons et un espresso. Le café était bon, mais pas excellent. Les macarons étaient délicieux. J’avais pris mangue poivrée (très goûteux et spécial) et mon copain noisette. Il a aimé, mais sans plus. Pour le prix, c’était ok.

C’est grâce à Rawan que j’ai finalement mis les pieds au M Café et j’ai été contente d’en faire la découverte. C’est un joli café, un peu plus chic que la norme. C’est l’endroit parfait pour une rencontre de travail un peu plus sérieuse, un rendez-​vous amoureux, ou pour le dessert après un bon souper. C’est petit et fait sur le long, donc c’est meilleur pour les couples et groupes de 3 à 4 personnes. Les serveurs sont gentils, mais ils avaient l’air un peu mélangé. Ça pris pas mal plus de temps que la normale pour nous emmener simplement une bouteille de vin, puis il a fallu dire à plusieurs reprise à qui les bouteilles devaient être servies. Si vous y allez que pour une chose, né passez pas à côté des macarons. Ils sont sucrés, délicieux, savoureux, et originaux (banane et chocolat — je n’ai jamais vu ça ailleurs!)

I’m a fan of M Café. I come here for any occasion — breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or drinks… you name it, I’m down. The servers are friendly and the menu has a lot to offer.
First and foremost, they have a delicious selection of sandwiches, salads, and daily soups. I recommend «La Bergere» for some goat cheese, dried fruit and pecans over a light green salad or «Le Medi-​Medi» for a perfectly grilled salmon filet that melts in your mouth over a fennel salad. Also, I love their chicken wrap, it’s really good and they pack it well, so you really feel like you’re eating a chicken wrap, and not a wrap with chicken! If you ever get a chance to try their roasted red pepper soup or their carrot soup, you will not be disappointed!
For the cherry on top… They bake some fantastic cakes and sell the most teasing, mouth-​watering macarons that come from La Maison du Macaron! Seriously, sometimes I just come here for red wine and macarons. It doesn’t get any better than that! My favourite macs include Pistachio, Blueberry, Caramel & Sea Salt, Chocolate & Walnut.
My only complaint is that their breakfast is decent, sometimes it seems a little dry and their potatoes aren’t the best… I’ve had better. Also, their servers can be slow at times and forgetful. Everything else that I’ve mentioned keeps me coming back for more though!