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Café République
Categories: Restaurants French Food Beer, Wine & Spirits French, Beer, Wine & Spirits [Edit]
3563 Boulevard Saint-LaurentMontreal, QC H2X 2T7
(514) 840-9044
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 8 am - 2 am
Fri-Sat 8 am - 3 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Validated
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
7 reviews for Café République
7 reviews in English
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Review from Amy S.
7/31/2010 2 photos
We were planning on going somewhere else to watch the World Cup finals but when we got there, it was completely packed. So with 10 minutes left until the start, we happened to find some seats here to watch the match. It wasn't packed but had a good crowd that looked mostly like locals, nomming away on food with a pint in hand.
The beer selection was fairly decent and the food options were extensive. Having not eaten lunch, I was pretty peckish and so I ordered a plate of bruscetta which surprised me by having fresh tomatoes as its topping! One of my companions had the fried calamari which was decent but had a wonderful dipping sauce which tasted highly of garlic (yum...garlic).
I only saw 2 waitresses but they were handling the room quite well and our waitress was great at keeping our drinks full and making sure we were quite taken care of. She even offered to bring our bill before the end of the game so that we wouldn't have to wait after the game when everyone was trying to get theirs in. -
Review from Sara S.
7/1/2011
Born and raised a Montreal, and I find myself in this tourist trap wondering what the hell kind of third dimension I just walked in. There are people everywhere, drinking mediocre coffee and shouting over each other. I just want cake, I say. Well, it took about forty five minutes (seriously) and an outrageously rude waitress, but I finally got my chocolate cake. Which at an astounding 11$ was mostly whipped cream. I won't go into detail, but the expensive cool-whip coma (and really, is there anything more disgusting than store-bought whipped cream? come on!) made me violently ill, though I'm sure if it hadn't, the negligent service and boring menu would have as well. There is nothing French about this place, it is boring, bland and made to satisfy the average steak-eating red-blooded american joe's (non-existent) palate.
Fuck it. -
Review from Helena K.
1/5/2010 1 photo
I had: Quatre fromages 11.50
(Fromage brie, cheddar, suisse et bleu sur une galette végétarienne, tomates, laitue et basilic / Brie cheese, cheddar, swiss and blue over a vegetarian patty, tomatoes, lettuce and basil)
As expected, there was a bit too much cheese going on. I didn't think I'd ever say that, but it's true in this case. The veggie burger itself was tasty, as was the roll on which it was served. The waffle fries were a bit on the greasy side, but the side salad was good (if not a little too soaked in dressing). I highly recommend the Blonde ou Rousse beer on draft. YUM. -
Review from Luca M.
Montréal, QC
3/12/2010
I like this branch of Cafe Republique for a quick dinner out, as I live in the neighborhood.
My typical fare is either the club sandwich, the salmon table d'hote, PEI mussels table d'hote or the poached salmon a la carte. A word on the mussels: one or two might need a remnant of beard pulled. My girlfriend often chooses between the veggie burger with cheeses on the side (excessive cheesiness problem solved) or one of their pastas.
The pasta portions are very generous and the ones I tasted were very good. Their breakfasts are also very good value.
A note on the escargots: the menu says "gratinees". Depending on the chef's interpretation of the term "gratin", there will be cheese.
This location, among the several Republiques in town, has the best banana splits. The portions are larger and tastier. Have one.
This Republique isn't as busy as I think it deserves to be, as it is a nice setting for dinner. For this reason the waiters will sometimes hang out at the bar. Can't fault them.
I would really love this branch to have Leffe on tap. For the time being I have to settle for Boreale Rousse. If you're a Quebecer you understand my predicament.
----- Update Aug 2010: They have one kind Leffe on tap. I am in Heaven and for the effort, here's your fifth Star!!----- -
Review from Cenk S.
4/14/2011
Great waitress. Blah food.
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Review from David G.
10/28/2009
I had the Grilled or poached salmon served with rice, vegetables provincial tomato and dill sauce. The menu said grilled or poached, they didn't ask which way I wanted it cooked. It seems like the default cooking method is poached. There is a nice casual atmosphere and a decent mix of items on the menu.
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Review from cstal l.
3/8/2010
This restaurant was recommended by our concierge on our first night and I have to say, I was disappointed. My friend had the calamari and shrimp which was tasteless. The escargot was not what it should taste like and was covered with oil and baked cheese. I ordered a chicken dish with rice and salad which was also tasteless. I do have to say at least the chicken was not dried. But not a fan.
