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Chez José
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 6 pm
Sat-Sun 9 am - 6:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
37 reviews for Chez José
Review Highlights
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"The pain au chocolat was Amazing." In 4 reviews -
"We all had fresh fruit smoothies and sandwiches." In 4 reviews -
"Vegetarian friendly crepes are excellent." In 5 reviews
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37 reviews in English
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Review from Soda Pop C.
2/6/2011
Chez Jose I adore you, your food, your staff, your coffee and your jam.
The food is simple, fresh and done well. I'm a big fan of the omelets and the fresh pastries.
Chez Jose has a great vibe- I don't know if it's the staff, the music or the patrons but it's really laid-back and happy.
It's the best in the summer when the windows and doors are open and gentle breezes flow throughout the place. I love this place!! -
Review from Mike S.
10/4/2011
I had a decent 6$ sandwich. That's what I can say. I read other reviews and I really went there hoping for something decent, but I felt let down.
You can't expect much for 6$ so it delivered there. But the service was terrible. 6 people in the place and the girl couldn't bother to show us more attention then the minimum requirement. The place is also dirty, quite dirty. I can handle cheap, but not a fan of dirty.
Soupe soupe across the street is a better bet. A few bucks more but much better organized. -
Review from Risa D.
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
I definitely like the Chez Jose chicken sandwich with avocado, hot sauce and a cup of coffee as an option in the area. This is a quick, tasty, cheap lunch on pretty Duluth that's not a chain, uses fresh ingredients, and has always in my experience offered friendly, if lowkey, service.
Listed in: Inexpensive Eats
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Review from Kiera S.
9/15/2011
Smoothies are great, food is good. Very cheap sandwiches. Cozy aesthetic. I should like this place a lot more, and yet... I somehow always leave feeling slightly annoyed.
Too many over-the-top hipsters and tourists, maybe? I can't put my finger on it. At the end of the day, however, I'm kind of indifferent about Chez José. -
Review from Clare L.
6/17/2011
I came here a few weeks ago, and the one thing that was almost better than the food, was the price! People, I must say that to get a full on satisfying meal (drink aaaandd dessert) for $13 is ridiculous (skip dessert and it's under $10)! I had the Chicken and Avocado Sandwich, the smoothie with mango in it, and the chocolate croissant brioche (sent me over the edge) and traded bites with my friend who had the triple berry pie.
Staff was personable and friendly -served en français et in english, and though the establishment isn't big, super quaint! I've already raved about the place to 10 other people. -
Review from Raji S.
Montréal, QC
7/18/2011
The sandwiches, crepes and soups are delicious here but... the smoothies?! Dang. They should just call it "yum-juice" and leave it at that.
This small and eclectic place has a hippy vibe that's easy to embrace. Great for a mid-day meal, their plates are loaded up with extra veg and cut-up fruits. The staff is so sweet you could mistake them for your relatives.
* Still cash-only. -
Review from Kim B.
Montréal, QC
4/5/2011
I don't know whether it's best to judge this particular book by its cover; the decor is eccentric and eclectic, but undeniably rad and the same might be said about the menu.
I generally go for an early-morning breakfast or brunch and though it can be tough to get a seat in this teeny-tiny restaurant, it's well worth the wait. The omelette sandwiches are particularly good and incredibly inexpensive, especially considering the fact that you can load them up with absolutely any filling and incur no extra cost. Coming in a close second, though, is their amazing chicken sandwich, which has just the right amount of spicy mayo on a perfectly-cooked chicken breast. Accompanied by a smoothie (for a combined price of only $8), even the bill is satisfying.
Also worth a mention is the incredibly charming staff, who are not only friendly but will always go the extra mile. When I went in for a family brunch and found there were no seats left, they set up a terasse just for us and successfully won our business for years to come. -
Review from Peter S.
1/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
For my final Montreal lunch on this culinary adventure I had to decide between Shwartz's and Chez José.
I made the right choice!
Wickedly fresh juice, homemade empanadas that could stack up to the harshest Buenos Aires foodie and a proper sandwich full of veg and poulet.
Awesome finalé!
Merci Montreal.Listed in: Montreal is definitely La…
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Review from Numa P.
Montréal, QC
6/21/2011
The coziest spot for a summer afternoon meal. I almost felt transported to Williamsburg for a moment but I realize how much this place reflected what you look for in Montreal. I expected a simple lunch in the first place but I'd never thought I would get such a great meal.
The sandwiches are just amazing and unlike other sandwich shops, Chez Jose has a very specialized menu with a few but very unique choices, I especially recommend the Chourico Fromage which will fill you up and only cost you $6. More, you can combine it with a fresh fruit juice for $9. However, Spanish food-savvy critiques will definitely question the Gazpacho's recipe. But hey - that's for pros only.
You feel home chez Jose and that's the best about it. -
Review from Vanessa C.
Montréal, QC
11/17/2011
For value for flavour and $ this is a winning choice for sandwichy fare. I must admit that I have only had the warm Spicy capicoli sandwich with cheese and cucumber slathered in their hot sauce, but it is so frickin delicious. I'm serious. It's so good (and cheap), I have found it difficult to stray and try something different (which really isn't my typical MO). My friends loved their Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with avocado, and the Vege Pate sandwich, so solid reviews all around. The resto also makes delicious smoothies which are great support characters to the main dishes. There is always a case full of danishes and desserts, but I haven't had a chance to indulge in these yet.
The ambiance is sort of hipster hippie (a la Santropol), but friendly and welcoming ... oh and the prices include taxes. I like it when restos do that, just my thing I guess.
This place is totally worth a visit (or a few). -
Review from Dani B.
7/24/2010
This place has everything I want and more. The staff are lovely, the food is great and really well priced and they also have smoothies and amazing baked goods as well.
I got a smoothie and a veggie pate sandwich and it was so delish and only $8. The food came fast and I got to take a look at all the cool decor while I waited for my food. The place is small but the murals outside make it hard to miss. I would go here for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. -
Review from Jennifer P.
Edmonton, AB
11/4/2008 1 photo
Chez Jose
173 avenue Duluth Est
Montréal, QC H2W 1H4
(514) 845-0693
4 stars
When I was a student living in Montreal, Chez Jose was my favourite little cafe and pastry shop. It was right around the corner from my boyfriends', so on weekends we'd head on over with bedhead to wake up with the most heavenly 'cafe au lait' and 'pain au chocolat' you've ever tasted. The delicate pastry was always perfectly light, crispy and buttery and the inside chocolate melted in your mouth like a divine communion. We'd hang out at the tables in the funky little shop, and lazily watch the people on Avenue Duluth or study while we ate. It's cash only, which was no problem; as students, we didn't have credit anyway! They have the most incredible guacamole chicken sandwiches here, made with fresh chicken breast and roasted vegetables. These were the only things I ordered on the menu. They became rituals, study treats, weekend getaways and tantalizing Montreal memories. -
Review from Angela L.
7/23/2010
Chez Jose an airy little cafe with a whole lot of character. While one wall is painted in zebra print, another is adorned with sunflowers, and the next with colourful fish. On hot summer days, other than the few tiny tables that line the perimeter, seating is limited to the inside on your choice of an eclectic collection of mismatched wooden chairs. Don't worry if you had hoped to do some people watching or sunlight absorption, it's all still possible with the windows opened wide.
A white board lists the combinations of fruit smoothies made with 100% orange juice available. A glass display case shows off the drool-inducing assortment of pastries. Sandwiches and salads du jour keeps things fresh and light.
You'll want to make sure you've got cash with you though since they don't take cards. If you find yourself cashless and hungry (and lazy) though, the dep next door charges $2.25 for "cash back", purchase optional. -
Review from Courtney M.
Halifax, NS
10/9/2009 1 photo
Love this breakfast spot! Super funky interior decor with real fruit smoothies (no blends of yogurt, milk, ice...or any other thing that has no rightful place in a FRUIT smoothie)
I bought baked goods last time I was in Montreal from Chez José and brought them back to Halifax. That's how good the baking is! -
Review from Amber M.
8/31/2008
Friendliest and cheekiest counter-staff I've met so far in Montreal.
José himself is at the cash register every morning. Warm pastries right out of the oven - mmm.
Simple all day menu filled with affordable good food. Satisfying sandwiches, generous omelets and cold fruit smoothies. Really good and really affordable.
*Cash only.Listed in: Tout Seul? No problem...
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Review from Marie B.
Gatineau, QC
8/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Reviews for this little café were so good, we decided to give it a try. Our sandwiches were quite bland and the service uneven. The fruit juice was really good and we did not have time for dessert or coffee which seem to be the main reason why people go there. Please note that they do not take Interac or credit cards but the dépanneur next door will give you some cash back if you ask at the counter.
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Review from Julia C.
8/16/2009
Dear Chez Jose staff: I have an excellent proposition for you. You move to Honolulu and bake here. In return, I give you excellent weather!!! Umm that's about all I can give in return though.
Can't say I didn't try...
It's been a while since I last visited this place but the pain au chocolat was indeed amazing!!! And mmmm their crepes too!!! The service had always been great and I wasn't kidding when I said I wish I could take this place with me (or at least the bakers haha.)
Montrealers are soooooo lucky to have awesome boulangeries/patisseries. I would kill for a good croissant, some brioche or pain au chocolat right now. -
Review from Farin I.
3/23/2011
Yuummm Really nice place. Me and my husband walked to this place on a Wed afternoon. I the Omlette with him trying the beef soup and with Pina Colada smoothie each. They were delicious and cheap for the price. The place was cozy, giving a lot of one-on-one interaction time. the Chocolate tarte was yummy too. We took it to-go and ate it along the way out. The food was good, with great service and nice and friendly environment. Definitely will come back!
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Review from Julia B.
Toronto, ON
7/18/2011
I love this place! I only stopped in for a second and the guy working there was very kind about my sad grip on the French language. Ordered a chausson aux pomme... It was SO good, packed with apple... I will make a bee-line there when I head to Montreal next.
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Review from Mitch S.
Toronto, ON
5/11/2009
A good little breakfast place that serves up excellent omelettes. A personal plus for me is that you get a real coffee with breakfast (read allongé, espresso, latte, etc.)!
Get there early otherwise prepare to wait. -
Review from angela k.
Toronto, ON
11/2/2009
Amazing brunch spot and bakery with absolutely awesome smoothies and delcious lattes. Vegetarian friendly crepes are excellent.
The only thing on the menu that disappoints those in the know are the empanadas but since everything else is so great that shouldn't detract from your experience at all.
As an added bonus, the specials are always great deals and the coffee options are always delicious!
The only reason Chez Jose didn't get five stars is because several times when I've been there with just one dining mate we've been stuck at a long table with loud groups of other patrons on either side crowding our space. It hasn't stopped me from going back again and again but it can slightly detract from the overall experience. -
Review from Soukia S.
Toronto, ON
1/18/2010
Yes, this place is super cool. Super tiny; but super cool. Try not to go with a large group or the seating will be awkward. Their menu is really awesome -- more a lunch-type menu with sandwiches and soups. If I remember correctly, they had a seafood soup that was only served on Fridays and it was delicious!
You can get a really decent meal with smoothie and all for around $10. Their servers are cool and the decor is so very Montreal. -
Review from YK C.
9/13/2009
Awesome sandwichs / crepes / juice for cheap. They have a sandwich and juice special for $8 CAD. They have both savory and sweet crepes with 10+ ingredients for each.
They use frozen strawberries in their smoothies, but it's actually quite nice as it's cold and refreshing. -
Review from T M.
4/28/2011
Lovelovelove this place!
the empanadas are delicious! The sandwiches as well!
Great cafe au lait. A good neighborhood coffee shop all around. I'm a fan. -
Review from Colin U.
12/8/2009
Fun little place on a funky street away from downtown Montreal. The crepes are good, but what is underrated are the unique juice blends. Certainly something to worth a bit of a walk, even if the walk isn't very scenic.
They also seem to put the same amount of chocolate on every crepe, even the dedicated chocolate crepe. Just keep that in mind when ordering. Enjoy. -
Review from Alexandra D.
Montréal, QC
6/17/2010
I was introduced to Chez Jose by one of my coworkers who is pretty much obsessed with the place. It's a really funky little cafe and there are almost always lineups of people getting takeout sandwiches at lunch. Needless to say I grab lunch here (with said coworker) at least once a week and I have trouble straying from the churrasco. It's just so tasty and satisfying, and for a mere $5 it's a great value. They have a nice selection of pastries, too. A lot of my coworkers are partial to the berry pie, but so far I've only tried the pain au chocolat, which was delicious.
Listed in: What I love in Montreal
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Review from Edward J.
3/23/2010
It was pretty early in the morning. We didn't want to go to some tourisy and diner breakfast spot. Of course, Chez Jose tucked away in Rue Duluth whispered us in with its tiny interior and young locals alike. Like any montreal spot you've got choices of pastry lined up behind the glass case, but that's not why I came here. I saw someone eating mussels, in the morning!? Why not! Turns out it was a seafood soup, sounds even better. I got that $10 along with a pint of pina colada smoothie $4. The soup is filled with fish pieces, calamari, mussels and tiny scallops, with tons of romesco orange sauce and soaked rice, yum! It was super good, I wanna make it. My boyfriend got the olive noires et formage de cheddar omelet, $8. It was pretty good too, I kind of wish I got that as well. This is probably my favourite spot for breakfast in ville. Bien sur! Je retourne l'an porchaine.
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Review from Katheryn H.
12/17/2010
I rarely eat out for breakfast. I usually only go out for breakfast on trips. Everyone recommended this place, so I wanted to give it a try. Very mellow atmosphere, which is the right mood to start off any morning. I had an omelet, which was delicious. Then topped it off with some orange juice and some pain au chocolat. The pain au chocolat was Amazing. Capital A.
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Review from Wilson K.
9/15/2010
I can see why folks like this place: it's genuinely funky, the pastries aren't bad, and it's cheap. I also had a good Americano, and the neighborhood is wonderful. But the selection is small, the space can be really noisy (what are the upstairs neighbors doing?), and so I'm going to have to say no chez jose.
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Review from Adrien Q.
12/2/2010
Two of my friends and I were there randomly last Sunday morning and we all enjoyed the experience! The price-quality ratio is excellent and the person who waited on us was very professional.
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Review from shannon S.
10/6/2010
So cute, The food is good, and atmosphere is mellow. Perfect for lunch. Love the fish soup!
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Review from C G.
Montréal, QC
5/26/2010 2 photos
Cute tiny little place to have brunch.
Good coffee and good omelette + crepe. Nice & friendly service. -
Review from Oleg R.
10/20/2009
The best omellettes in town by far. Very creative, portuguese influence. Great ambiance, good food and very modest prices make this place an ultimate choice for a Sunday brunch routine
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Review from Carissa S.
8/3/2011
We enjoyed a great lunch here a couple of weeks ago. Cute location. I had the vegetarian empanada special with a great side salad. My husband enjoyed an omelet sandwich and my daughter had a yummy ham and cheese. Service was friendly. We forgot my daughter's water bottle and went back a few hours later and they had saved it for us. A great spot in a great neighborhood!
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Review from jamie f.
7/13/2011
Chez Jose is undeniably cool. We stopped in for lunch after a bike ride around old Montreal and it was so satisfying and fun. We all had fresh fruit smoothies and sandwiches. The food and drinks were delicious and really reasonably priced. Thanks for a fun afternoon, Johnny, you're the shit!
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Review from Marmalade J.
6/21/2009
This is my favorite cafe in Montreal. It's inexpensive and the portions are a good size. Omelettes and empanadas are DELICIOUS. The service is laid back and friendly. Also, they do not mock my awful attempts at French.
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Review from Bob S.
3/31/2010
Funky small cafe on the corner, not a lot seating. Had a chicken sandwich and smoothie...the sandwich was tasty and would recommend going back.
