Café Cherrier

It appears from other reviews that service is unpredictable at times. Our head waiter was actually outstanding and attentive and very professional. He was friendly and made wonderful suggestions. We have fell apart was that any other server that assisted paid no attention to his seat assignments and had to verbally call out over and over again what the dishes were so we constantly had to figure out who had what. The food though was outstanding in we loved every single part of the meal including desert and would certainly come back again. We had a table on the patio and the weather was so nice we absolutely enjoyed the ambiance. Merci!

Overall: 5.75/10 Food: 6/10 Service: 5/10 Atmosphere 6/10 If you’re considering this restaurant but also looking at other options I would suggest going elsewhere. If you’re in a bind and just want some french food, I would say it’s an alright choice. We came here last minute as was surprised we were able to make a reservation for 8 for Saturday evening. Some of us had the table d’hote while others ordered a la a carte. The overall consensus was the food seemed a bit underwhelming, from the appetizers like the tomato soup, onion soup, salmon gravlax, the dishes were alright nothing special. As for the mains some had the fish of the day, others the steak and some had the bone marrow, we all agreed that the taste was alright. When it came time to for dessert it was more of the same the cakes and tarts were just average. As for the service, it was the weakest element of the night, from missing desserts to bringing us dishes or coffees we didn’t order, it just seemed like a big mess. And to top it off our waiter poured the sauce on the dish onto the table without noticing. It was a disappointing experience.

I’ve been going to the Café Cherrier for years and years. It’s well-located, with friendly staff. The menu is varied and the food is quite good. Not great, but fine. My last visit was for Sunday brunch with my mother. We sat on the terrace. It was an enjoyable outing.

We had a great brunch. Quality was great, service was amazing.

We did not have a good experience here. The setting is charming and it has an authentic French brasserie feel but the food and service were disappointing. The gravlax salmon was touch and floating in vinegar. Having made and eaten gravlax many times, it was shocking that any real chef would present this and to make matters worse, it was served with bland bun coated in sesame seeds, not unlike a hot dog bun. Horrible. I had to send it back The pasta we ordered was very ordinary. The waitress was not apologetic, helpful or pleasant. All in all extremely disappointing. Cannot wait for L’express to reopen. They know what they’re doing.

Nice location and really spacious, service was great but found the food to be a bit too basic, taste was ok but plate a bit bland, eggs were cooked really good though. If you’re looking for a nice looking spot and an easy brunch this is a solid option but you can get more for the same price in other brunch places.

Stopped into this classic Montréal restaurant before catching a show. I've been to the café terrasse before and enjoyed the ambiance. Because the weather outside was frightful, thunder showers etc., we were seated inside in a very cool (temperature) area. We had a classic dinner with a bottle of wine. I had moules frites and my partner, skate, which he said was very nice. My mussels dish was disappointing, the mussels had a bland sauce, and the fries were limp and tepid. . Service was friendly, but it seemed something was "off", perhaps it was the weather, but given it's reputation, I expected better.

Great ending to our travel day on the Amtrak train. We stopped here to get a late dinner before going to our hotel, which is walking distance around the corner. The service was very good and our server was very nice and helpful.

This location was the perfect spot to begin our vacation! The Brie was prepared perfectly. The bread was fresh from the oven. I got the salmon bagel and it was perfection. Chewy bagel and fresh ingredients. Our server, Bernard, was very friendly!

Food is good, service is polite but a bit slow, the restaurant looks nice. A great place for a decent meal at a decent price.

excellent service at the bar for an early Sunday morning breakfast...rainy today & I was on a bicycle so hung out all morning until the rain let-up...

Horrible horrible dinner experience... The service here was extremely slow. Took them 40 minutes from seating us to taking our order. Then, we were told that the special (lamb) was sold out 10 minutes afterward. We changed our order to beef steak with fries and they were pretty good. However, the duck salad order took another 40 minutes after they served us the steaks. They probably forgot the order or they were killing the ducks in the kitchen. In any case, the food was actually decent but the overall service and experience was unbelievably bad. I won't recommend this place (unless you are not a tourist and a French speaker)

I'm very disappointed. Ordered from the daily special - Flank Steak and fries for $38. While I understand this cut of meat is not the most tender, I had to saw it to cut it. (not served with a steak knife) I had to spit out the first few bites, and after trying another, I just gave up. The flavor was ok, but it doesn't matter if you can't chew the meat. Another person at our party ordered the cod and was not impressed. It was served pretty plain and didn't have much flavor. It was a very expensive meal that left us hungy.

Loved eating on the terrace! Excellent food and service! The duck confit was delicious!

The food was pretty good but fairly pricey. The reason for a poor review was the service. When she came to take our order I said we needed a few minutes and she took about 15 minutes before coming back. After we ordered she didn't check in on us once. Someone else brought our food and I had to ask someone else for water and ketchup. The only other time we talked to our waitress was when I had to get up and ask for the bill because we've been done eating for a while.

My friends and I came here for brunch before we left Montreal. It was a perfect ending. We were recommended by a local friend and everything was perfect here! We got the coffee, OJ, hungry ones, egg Benedict, French onion soup & soup of the day. The bacon in hungry ones was super crispy and tasty. I feel I can eat it all day nonstop! The egg Benedict is very creamy and delicious. I also love the French onion soup, the soup and the burned cheese on the top were great combination. The soup of the day was broccoli cream soup. It was also tasty and smooth. The OJ was fresh squeezed. I don't understand why it's only 3.5 star on Yelp. Everything was so lovely here. I would def come back! PS. Reservation is high recommended since it's always packed here!

My friends and I were visiting the area when we stumbled upon this cafe and decided to give it a try for breakfast and we were not disappointed! This was by far our favorite meal from our weekend in Montreal. Definitely opt to sit outside if the weather permits. They have a shaded area so you can enjoy the outdoors without the sun shining down on you. I got the crepe with maple syrup as well as a soy latte. Both were great. My boyfriend ordered the eggs Benedict which he absolutely LOVED. He said it was his favorite he's ever tried!

A classic cafe and a 4-star rating is the headline. Cafe Cherrier is located in the Plateau section of Montreal. I was in here a couple of weeks ago for a business lunch and I had a good meal and a positive experience. Cafe Cherrier was easy to have a conversation in and was a good pick for a business meal. I ordered the confit canard and it tasted just like in France. I had a cream of squash soup before my meal and it was spot on. The house merlot was tasty. The service was better than average. The atmosphere was perfect and exactly what you would expect at a cafe. It looked like they had plenty of outdoor seating weather permitting. I would be a regular if I lived or worked in the area.

This is a real old-school French brasserie that's been there forever with a vine-covered terrace during the summer months - they are reputed to have the best Eggs Benedict in Montreal, which I can't vouch for since I have never come here for brunch, but I have come here for late-night suppers. I can tell you that their French Onion Soup, Steak Tartare and Bavette steaks are very, very good and they have a decent wine list too. I came in last night with a buddy after attending a lecture on astral projection and both of us wanted something hearty and grounding after sitting through such an esoteric subject. Also it was -27 last night and we wanted comfort food too. Thankfully Cafe Cherrier doesn't close until 11pm so we were able to get our hot,gooey,cheesy French onion soups almost as soon as we ordered it. My steak tartare was super-filling and my friend said the pasta dish was excellent. The Pinot Noire was also quite good given that many by-the-glass wines are usually not that great. I don't have a problem coming back here.

We loved this place. The pasta dishes are wonderful and the salads delicious. The Osso Buco was spectacular. It offers Excellent value with good menu selections. Le cafe cherrier is a local spot that has been in business for years with a stellar reputation among food professionals. The dining rooms offer plenty of charm. We dined on the outside patio overlooking the street. It was very comfortable and feels like you could be in Paris. A must is to ask for Jacques P. as your server. We would return just to visit with him. He loves his work and it shows. His recommendations were excellent and our group laughed for hours!

This is an old-style brasserie that won us with its vine-covered terrace: I took one look and made it a point to sit there during this MONTREAL visit. We got a cozy table outside and watched the regulars come in for lunch. From Aperol to Iles flottante, the food was well prepared and delicious. My husband had the carpaccio of golden beets and sausage that was exquisite, as was the tomato soup. We both had the spaghetti dish of the day. Even the espresso that we ordered with dessert was exceptional strong and not bitter. The waiters here are out of central casting, my husband joked. Wry and French(ish). We grew quite fond of them.

I had probably one of my most upsetting experiences at Café Cherrier this afternoon and I'm extremely disappointed with how the situation was handled. I was sitting on the terrace enjoying the scenery and my food when a camerawoman (who came out from nowhere) started leaning over my table to "get her shot". She then aggressively yelled at me to get out of her way-it was loud and extremely rude. Without asking me if this was okay, or forewarning me that the camerawoman needed my table, my belongings and my meal were moved without consent to a table in the corner. My purse was left behind. I had notified servers that my purse was still sitting in the chair and I had to wait until it was returned to me. The manner that this occurred was abrupt, aggressive, and honestly shocking. I know the servers probably didn't have control over the woman who was filming, but how the situation was handled was extremely problematic. I received a very dismissive apology for the and my glass of wine was compensated. However, this brusque interaction ruined my dining experience. I did not appreciate being yelled at to move in front of a crowded restaurant by some strange woman with a camera. Moreover, if the staff had been aware of the shooting, I should have been forewarned beforehand that I would need to move, not aggressively jostled to a new place. If I had been asked politely before this happened, I would have of course obliged. Oddly enough, I never even received an explanation for the camerawoman in my space when I asked. I asked to speak to a manager about the situation, and was told that this was not possible. I think what makes the situation worse is I genuinely believe staff would have been more apologetic if I had not been a young woman Black woman dining alone. I will not be returning to this establishment

I can't believe it took me so many years to try this very well known institute out. I had breakfast but will surely come back for dinner or even lunch on their corner side terrace with a great view. The breakfast choices weren't huge but the basic eggs and bacon dishes were very affordable. I enjoyed the duo choices of eggs benny, one with full tomatoes stuffed with ham and eggs and the other with salmon. Dishes came with a great side of baguette. The service was very friendly and the place was packed.

Stumbled across this place while roaming around Montreal and I'm so glad that we did! It's an excellent choice for breakfast or brunch with lots of menu options (all really inexpensive and delicious). Most of the brunch items were under $10 CAD. I got two eggs over easy with baguette and bacon. It also came with some home fries and a nice big piece of tomato. Yum! Rus got the same but with sausage (the sausage was really good). Our bill came to only $20 CAD (including coffee). Service was friendly, food was served up pretty quickly, couldn't have stumbled upon a better place!

Went here with my girlfriend while we were on vacation. We also ate at L'Express and in our opinion, this place is better. We had the duck confit and a steak dish that was brought still marinating in the sauce. The food was phenomenal and the waiter was a sweet and funny guy. The ambiance was gorgeous. Highly recommend!!

This was a good restaurant in general. I loved the shrimp tempura and the shrimp-and-guac side dish. The steaks were good but not excellent. I didn't pay much attention to that because I was so hot. The cafe is semi-open to the outside air and has no air conditioning. It might've been fine if it was more open, because Montreal has the humidity of the bottom of an aquarium in the year 2500 when all the cities have gone underwater. I drank the water very fast, and they were pretty vigilant about refilling, so I do give them credit there.

I really would have missed this place had I not been trying so hard to look for it and I'm damn glad I did find it. Cafe Cherrier has a beautiful patio that wraps around the store and is nearly covered up by the abundance of plants and flowers which make it a great place to sit for brunch. Our brunch was not too expensive (appx $10-14 / person) and the food was pretty good! I can personally attest for the smoked salmon crepe, the amount of cheese and the holandaise sauce with the salmon made it reaallly tasty. They have freshly squeezed juices which was a plus and their service was A+.

Was glad to find this place and happy they had a portable ramp to give me access as a wheelchair user. The bread before the meal was good, but would have been better if it was brought to us wam. I had French onion soup and an omelette with herbs, cheese, spinach, and tomato. Both were lovely. My travel companion had the terrine and the sausage, and loved both. We split a delicious creme brulee for dessert. Would recommend this place for a good, filling meal.

I'd never been a particular fan of beets but we ordered the beet salad and it was so delicious! All of our food was wonderful and the ambiance was very nice. The entire set up was both classy, old style diner-esque, and had a nice old fashioned but modern vibe (just like the city). Chef has daily specials and things seemed to follow the seasons nicely (I believe the beets were either a seasonal offering or chef's choice).

Just ordered a cappuccino and it cost me close to 5$! And I wasn't impressed at all by their coffee quality. Their breakfast doesn't look great neither... but the price is relatively fair for a continental style breakfast, around 8$ with tips.

Very friendly cafe with mostly French speaking clientele and a lovely outdoor area on St. Denis. The food is fine, nothing fabulous but just fine. We all ordered off the specials and the seafood was fresh. Staff was happy to speak to us in English. We wanted a place where casual dress would not be frowned upon and this was the ticket. The other recommended places were just too fancy.

Alright, so I'm giving Cafe Cherrier 2 stars because it is inconsistent. For breakfast, sure, it knows its stuff and rarely disappoints. However, I came here for drinks and dinner recently, and wow... I was SO disappointed. I think the only aspect of the night that got me through it, and was remotely respectable, was the wine. I, as well as a few others, ordered the bavette, which sounded amazing at the time, but once we received it, ALL of our meat was way overcooked. Meat like that is way too tender to be overdone, and we all ordered it either rare or medium, in turn we all received medium-well and well done. It was the most chewy and stiff meat I have ever eaten. The only thing tolerable on that plate was the fries --another aspect saving this rating from being a 1-star. Meh. I've experienced WAY better (sorrynotsorry).

A recent road trip to Montreal took us here - close to McGill, in the plateau/Mont Royal neighbourhood, Cafe Cherrier is a lovely place to dine! The service was amazing, all staff appeared to be bilingual, there is a beautiful patio, and the decor inside is very "I'm in paris". The crowd is a little older, a little more sophisticated - it's definitely not full of boisterous young drinkers - but it's plenty lively, full of that charming Montreal upscale hustle and bustle. With a great wine list, and 4 or 5 beer options (as well as cocktails), this was the perfect place to grab a late afternoon snack and beverage. Also at our table was the cheese plate, and the frits. As cliche as it sounds,try the FRENCH fries, they're beyond delicious. Between that and my Stella, I was in heaven. (There is also a full dining menu, reasonably priced) Cafe Cherrier was a delight to dine at. Great service, charming atmosphere, delicious food, and blocks away from other restaurants, shopping, and anything else you might be looking for. I think you may even be able to see Heidi & Seal's house across the park...

Cafe Cherrier has a french charm. Its decoration and environment resemble a french bistro. The location is charming but the food however is OK. Looking like a french restaurant does not always mean that food will be out of this world. I have had both breakfast and dinner at Cafe Cherrier and I am always left with the feeling; "is it just me or could the food be better?". I would take my friends for an evening drink at the bar to experience the ambiance but otherwise I am not rushing back.

It was a cold and windy day so me and my mother decided to get in the next restaurant to escape the cold. We ended up in the Café Cherrier. Outside and inside it looks really nice. It actually looks like a typical french bistro. Our intention was to simply take a warm beverage in order to warm up and after leave to meet my father for lunch. When we explained we wanted only a tee, the waitress was really annoyed. She told us "you know for drinks you need to go at the bar but unfortunately all spots are reserved" and she added "it's almost lunch time and a lot of people are coming here" so in big she was trying to get rid of us since we were planning to order just drinks. I replied to the "lady" that we had mentioned it when entering and her colleague still let us in. Then the "lady" said alright. So at the end she served us what we asked. After our tee, we left and the restaurant was still half empty and the bar "reserved for drink" as well. So yes this 1 star is only due to the bad service we had not for the drinks nor for the restaurant it self.

We ended up at cafe Cherrier for a late lunch (2 PM) on a Tuesday afternoon and to our surprise the place was packed. We took it as a sure sign of good food and value. At first glance cafe Cherrier looks like a typical French bistro like the ones you would find in any French centre ville. Indeed this is exactly what the place delivers but with an emphasis on higher tier dishes if you wish to go that route. After looking at the menu we settled on the table d'hote offerings (prix fixe for lunch with includes an appetizer, an entree and coffee or tea). The food was good but somehow we expected better or at least we expected to be wowed with every single dish and instead we had different appreciations depending on the dish. The vegetable soup was outstanding, the smoked trout salad in comparison was pale in flavor. The fish dish of the day and the steak frites were good but nothing to rave about, the desserts were outstanding. So yes I would be back to caffe Cherrier noting that the service was bilingual (a plus if you have non French speaking folks in your party) and the food was solid with a few really good dishes. Overall, a good bet when in Montreal for a real French bistro experience.

Love their terrace. Ambience is good. I go there for happy hours, never been yet for a full meal. Nice choices for wine (glass) and the service is always very friendly

Just arrived in Montreal and this place was recommended by our host. A lovely welcoming experience. Waiter was busy but friendly. He made us feel at home even though we know very little French. We ordered 1 item at a time and loved every one.

This place had some of the best eggs benedict ever!! The fresh orange juice was phenomenal also! There was five of us and everyone said it was the best breakfast they ever had!! The server was very cool and friendly too. Not sure why some of these people are rating this place so low. It was a hidden gem, and i am glad we found it!!

Always love this place. The food and service go from good to decent. Its really about the history and feel - is the closest thing to a parisian cafe. Get a carafe of wine and a warm goat cheese salad and you are truly in the spirit of France. Always sit outside weather permitting!

Cherrier was just fine but not great when we visited on a Saturday morning. My cappuccino was not great, our server was way too busy to give us needed attention, and our food, while good, was nothing extraordinary. My eggs Benedict was delicious with a well-made Hollandaise sauce, and I must say, the location is charming. I just wouldn't rush back.

Our server was Andree and she was hooooorrrrible!!! And might I add rude as fuck! The food is not worth your time and the service is not worth your hard earned money!

Great place to have dinner with friends. The food is delicious and the staff is amazing.

Good food and good service. The prices are according to what you get and the side dishes are substantial. It has a nice European feel and has a nice terrace.

One of my favourite Montreal restaurants. Every dish I've had here has been worth it (especially the confit du canard), even with the slightly high prices. Wine selection is good, and the terrasse is very nice. Service is a bit surly but knowledgable.

A disappointment! Upon ordering my croque monsieur, I was terribly surprised how poorly it was made. It lacked freshness, taste, and quality. The authentic croque monsieur has bechamel sauce, good quality cheese and ham. Mine was cold, rubbery and flavourless cheese, stale baguette and served cold with midocre fries. When politely approaching a waitress expressing my negative opinion on the sandwich.. her response was "The issue is that you don't like it, not a problem of the sandwich" I was amazed by her lack of professional people skills and how rude she was. Soon after I was offered by another waitress to order another dish. Which I I did. I requested the quiche Lorraine with fries. Luckily it was a bit more pleasing to my belly and palette. Fortunately, the raspberry tart I have ordered was outstanding! A lovely balance of sweet and tart with a generous amount of fresh raspberries. All this to say, the service was poor, the main dishes lacked authentic French taste and freshness. I will be seeking another place when craving French cuisine.

We enjoyed brunch here - each of us got eggs Benedict and the 4 of us shared the French toast which was made well and already has syrup on it. Coming from NY I'm used to having a side of mixed greens with my eggs Benedict but it didn't come with it so we ordered a mixed green salad to share which improved the dish. Baguette already came buttered and we ordered a side of Brie cheese which was okay (nothing that special). Tried to get to other brunch spots but wait time was an hour and this place had no wait. Can't compare to other brunch spots in Canada but liked it.

Got a drink here prior to going to dinner Atmosphere: - Nice outdoor wrap around terrace. Was not too crowded - Casual and relaxing with plenty of people watching on St. Denis Service: - Good service. Polite and courteous Food: - Just got a glass of wine and pastis. Both were good and hit the spot Other: - Great place to grab a drink before heading over to dinner

Had an awesome dinner here on the patio in the front. Great people watching, and lovely atmosphere. Menu was VERY limited for a vegetarian, but, my pasta was very tasty and the bread they brought to the table was yummy. My husband had salmon and said it was good and the bottle of wine our table ordered was very good and relaxing. The service was fabulous. Highly recommend, great location.

I'm a breakfast person. So Cafe Cherrier was one of the more memorable places I patronized in Montreal. It's open for lunch and dinner too. (I can just imagine the people hanging out on the restaurant patio drinking wine and beer on a nice weather day.) I had their smoked salmon crepe with white sauce for breakfast. Dee-licious! ...And I am not an egg person. The orange juice is freshly squeezed and the coffee is fabulous which is a big plus...just enough flavor but without the bitter aftertaste that goes with overroasted beans. The portions are enough for a hearty breakfast with out being too much. The decor is sleek diner and you can sit at the bar and eat if there isn't a table available...which is where it seems the locals eat. The prices for breakfast don't break the bank and most come in under $10/plate.

Descent food, good service! Popular spot! crowded.

The flat steak and frites was terrific! The ambiance on the terrace was perfect. If we were here another day I would be tempted to go back.

Very disappointing experience. It looks like a nice cafe with a terrasse. But it was horrible. Here's why: 1. We were asked to move after sitting down outside for 15 min because the hostess didn't bother to ask if we were eating or just having drinks. I don't even know why we had to move for eating, but we didn't want to be complicated so we agreed to move. 2. The waiter had no knowledge of his alcoholic menu. I ordered sangria and he said he didn't have sangria. Asked for an old fashion and he had no idea what I was talking about. Ordered a cosmopolitan and he asked if I wanted a vodka or gin martini. I was so confused over just a drink! 3. The only good part of my dinner was the appetizer. Tuna tar tar. No complaints there. Fish was fine. Nothing out of the norm, it was good. 4. We arrived at 5 ish and received our main dish at almost 630. We were unable to find our waiter several times. Appetizer dishes not cleared, my empty cosmo was only offered a refill at the end of my meal so I said no. And obviously couldn't find him for the bill and even when we did, he took so long I had to leave to get my car while my friend had to front my part for the bill. 5. Not only did my food take forever to come, it tasted horrible! It was WAY too salty my brocolini with sausage. All I did was drink water after almost ever bite because we had to leave by 7 and if I returned it, we would have to wait another 45 min probably. My friend's pork stuffed with blue cheese lacked blue cheese AND was over cooked. Was way too dry. This restaurant is worth one star but i will give them their one credit, their appetizer was par. Will I come back? Never

I'm told lots of famous Montrealers go here. I wouldn't know though because I haven't lived here in a long time. It's got a bit of an L.A. feel in that people are looking around at each other a lot. It's not uncommon for two grown men to go to lunch here and sit at a little table, order a bottle of wine, share it, eat, laugh, discuss. Maybe this is what people mean when they say Montreal is European. Cause you certainly wouldn't see that in States. I love sitting at the counter and I love brunch. This restaurant located just north of the Latin Quarter on Saint Denis is perfect for both. Food is consistently fresh and good. You can order one eggs Benedict instead of two if you aren't famished - I like that. A place to leisurely enjoy one of your weekend late mornings. I've sat at the counter deep in conversation until only an hour of daylight was left in the afternoon. Allonge, mimosa, fresh fruit in the middle of winter. Love, love, love it.

Had a great meal as we walked around Montreal, we were lucky to find this French gem. I had Toulouse sausage, which is a mix of meats, pork, beef and lamb? My date had a nice cut of steak, that was very tasty. both meals came with fries. I had a few of the local beers, a wheat beer, that was very good and cold, a welcome relief after flying from sydney to Vancouver then Montreal. The service was excellent. The restaurant has an outdoor seating area that looked nice, but was to chilly to sit outside.

We came to this place for brunch a long time ago, but I remember this place to be very French with good atmosphere. Unlike some brunch places where people are squished together. I had the omelette, it was pretty good

It is our last day in Montreal and we were looking for one last lunch to close out our wonderful trip. We stumbled to Cafe Cherrier and were happy as soon as we stepped in. It was hustling and bustling with a local crowd including some business lunches. Was really interesting to see and observe. Really nice French food lunch. I had the French onion soup which was excellent and a Duck Confit with frites and salad. The salad was fresh and had a light vinaigrette. The duck was cooked close to perfect. Bread was super tasty and wine was light but flavorful.

We enjoyed a late lunch on the outdoor patio during the first week of June 2010. The service was good, the food was excellent and the ambiance was nice. As other reviewers have noted, it does have a European feel. The salad with chicken livers was excellent as was the goat cheese salad.