- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Coffee & Tea |
- All
7 reviews for M Cafe
7 reviews in English
-
Review from Rawan K.
5/1/2012 1 photo
I'm a pretty huge M Cafe fan. 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. Everything else that I've mentioned keeps me coming back for more though!Listed in: Breakfast/Brunch, Bakery
-
Review from Wes N.
3/21/2012
A trendy spot (and aims to be).
Atmosphere: The M-Cafe is located on the corner of Maisonneuve and Rue de La Montagne, this area of Montreal has fast become the local of upwardly mobile locals as well as very well to do foreigners. As such, the M-Cafe was recently (circa 2008/2009) revamped to appeal as a more refined cafe. Cosy and well furnished, M-Cafe is a good place to spend brunch or a quite afternoon / early evening, before a crowd starts to form around mid to late evening (6-8pm). Outside seating is available in the summer time - but being located on a motor-vehicle busy corner of Maisonneuve makes the experience a little less then ideal. Not always a bad option - but beware of traffic.
Service: For a place that aspires to the professional and sophisticated crowed, the service has to live up to. My overall experience (over several visits) has not been positive, as I found the staff lacking in attentiveness (incorrect orders) to being slightly indifferent and bordering on rude. At other times, I found the service simply ok.
Food: Nothing distinguishing here. The main culinary attraction at M-Cafe is there relatively plentiful breakfast / brunch menu. Many selections of eggs, omelettes, pancakes / crepes, and Benedict's are on offer and this selection is complimented with offers of side orders, and salads. The dinner section of the menu is a little litter with classics such as steak and pasta dishes offered. M-Cafe also has a nice selection of sandwiches on offer for a mid-day snack. For the price though, none of the times on hand scream value. Lastly, and perhaps the ultimate reason to visit the M-Cafe is their deserts. From Macrons to crepes, and selection of cakes - these are what makes spending some time at the M-Cafe worth wile.
Overpriced, but trying to live up to the price tag ~ worth a visit. -
Review from Victoria J.
Vancouver, BC
2/25/2012
Wow, what a great restaurant. It's actually not just a bakery, it's a restaurant, too. - The menu has tons of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I really wanted to try the breakfast items, but because I ended up going in the afternoon, I had lunch instead. The servers were great, all very friendly and efficient. My food came pretty past, which was another plus, but it also wasn't busy at the hour I came. I order grilled chicken with steamed veggies and fries, and oh my goodness that was the best-tasting grilled chicken I've had in ages.
The drinks are somewhat expensive, so I wouldn't get anything unless I'm really thirsty.
If I ever come back to downtown Montreal again, I'll definitely be back. -
Review from Sharm D.
1/2/2012
|After being discouraged from going to Eggspectations due to the long line-up, I looked across the street and found this cute little cafe that boasted macarons, soups, sandwiches and breakfast. I was not disappointed!
This is a great spot for any hot chocolate lover. I ordered the "chocoscotch" which is a hot chocolate with butterscotch and roasted hazelnut syrup. Simply delicious! My partner, on the other hand, decided to go with the more mellow, less sweet hot chocolate with macadamia and hazelnut syrup. Equally delicious.
In terms of brunch food, we both ordered meals that we were yet unable to find in the city, and both were very tasty. I ordered the M Benedictine, which is a plate of eggs benedict with baby spinach, hollandaise sauce, and tasty tomato sauce. The tomato sauce was such a great addition that I ate my side potatoes with the sauce instead of ketchup. My partner ordered the Western Omlette, which he said was one of the best omlettes he's had in a while. It had strips of zuccini and peppers and did not fail to impress.
In conclusion, I'd definitely go back, if only for the hot chocolate. Due to low line-ups for breakfast, this is an obvious (and I'd argue better and more sophisticated) breakfast joint than the usual. -
Review from Neville M.
11/25/2011
The perfect place to stop for a meal in between shopping, exploring and partying.
This may not be the most exciting or culinarily adventurous place in Montreal, but it's not supposed to be. This is an excellent place to stop in for soup, a sandwich, french fries, coffee or dessert.
Much more relaxing than fast food and the service is very friendly. In the grand tradition of European-style cafes, the service is not hurried, but that's the whole point. -
Review from Gina C.
2/28/2011 1 photo
Greetings fellow yelpers! If you happen to find yourself strolling in Montreal, QC and get a little chilly, stop in at M Cafe and get a hot beverage and some macaroons!
Now...don't think American macaroons...dense, sweet, coconut delights that they are...think MACAROONS...colorful, light, sweet, melt in your mouth confections! I got a box of 12 of these delightful things...think cross between a cookie, meringue and top notch dessert rolled into one delectable bite sized treat. I tasted the hazelnut, caramel, mango, strawberry, blueberry and coffee, but there were countless others such as chocolate cranberry, pistachio, chocolate, lime, chocolate orange, as well as some others that I can't recall.
They are a little on the pricey side ($22 Canadian dollars per dozen), but well worth it for a birthday, party, or just to treat yourself. These were too great of a find to not share, and I'm surprised that I was the first to tell you about them, but hopefully you'll head out there to try them!!!
Enjoy =) -
Review from Jacques A.
3/23/2011
We stopped in here for lunch on a long weekend trip to Montreal. The food was pretty good,--I had a tuna salad sandwich, and my wife had a smoked turkey baguette.
On the other hand, the service was rather slow, and the price (about $30 for the two of us, with just the sandwiches and one Coke Diete) seemed pretty steep, especially compared to some of the other deals that we got in Montreal (better food, lower price at both Buvette Chez Simone and le Cartet).
It was a perfectly fine lunch spot, but not worth making a trip for, and nowhere near the best available that we experienced in our short time in the city.
