We dropped in for a quick bite. We didn't have much time. They have a lovely terrace which at the…read moretime was in full sun so we opted for inside. We informed the staff of our dilemma and the service we perfect. Two coffees a chocolatine and a Rapid. All served within minutes with our bill. Excellent!!!! Two little draw back. The chocolatine was soft and lost its crunch and some tables had not been cleared. All in all the breakfasts around us looked tempting. The decor is very old European. Pretty ceiling and delightful staff. We must return with more time .

Swiss cheese, ham & egg crepe was ok. Smoked salmon club sandwich was ok too.read more

The staff is really friendly. The place is loud. The menu has a good selection for brunch…read more Everyone order something different. My son in law ordered the pancakes with Reese peanut butter. My daughter had the taco breakfast which she said was amazing. My wife order egg with turkey bacon. I had my usual which is scrambled eggs with Turkey bacon and amazing potatoes with coffee all for $12.50. Everyone was happy with their food. This is a good place for breakfast or brunch. This was a home run.

very pleasant staff, cosy atmosphere and the food is great. the food was quite filling. Definitely…read morerecommend and we will be back.

Spotted at Café Ricardo for lunch. The café as absolutely…read morecharming and cozy. It's definitely giving homey vibes and I love that! Considering my zodiac sign is Cancer, anything that makes me feel at home I am all for it! I ordered The Gnocchi was absolutely mouthwatering. The first bite I took literally lifted up my soul and took me through a journey of magnificent flavours. The chewyness and touch of crunch of the gnocchi to the sweetness of the carrot purée is just genius. HIGHLY RECOMMEND you get this dish. The sausage Breakfast sandwich was my least favourite if I am being honest. It just didn't do it for me unfortunately. The salad also was not it. Wouldn't recommend this dish. Cauliflower soup was perfect. So creamy and delicious. Exactly what I needed on this chilly snowy day. I also love the garnish of cauliflower and croutons on top. Gave that nice touch of texture! Fried Chicken was absolutely delicious. The flavours were definitely on point ! But I have to say I was pretty disappointed that they called it fried chicken because there was absolutely ZERO crunch to it. It was pretty soft. I was expecting some crunchy fried chicken. Didn't give me fried chicken energy whatsoever therefor it lost a couple points in my book. I'm Caribbean so if you say fried chicken, you better give me some FRIED CRUNCHY CHICKEN! Pear Sour was my choice of beverage. Amaretto, Pear Nectar, lemon and a syrup made in house. Perfect refreshing and calming drink! I see a new summer drink arising! For dessert I got their Caramel dessert that comes in a mason jar. Absolutely delicious, it has all the texture you desire. Crunch, Chewy, creamy ahh and the touch of salt is just perfect! And guess what! WE GET TO KEEP THE MASON JAR! The service was absolutely incredible. Love love my server! They also have a store where you can purchase their products which is pretty cool :) Check them out ! Follow Sotastywithnady on instagram for a more visual review.

Great food, we sat on the patio and it was lovely. Good atmosphere…read more Service was friendly and fast. I recommend the Mexican crepe, it was delicious.

I've been here twice: once after a seemingly endless and frigid night in a Montreal hospital (upon…read morelanding), and once last night with 4 hungry, picky, loud kids. My kids. This place deserves a review and it deserves positive recognition. They are versatile in their offerings, and healthy but not overdoing it. The decor looks grunge and vintage and opulent, but those salads come out looking top class. The wait staff are empathic and attentive to a variety of needs. Nobody seems mad about working there. I would assume many were customers first and then realized that this would be a chill place to eat. With my progeny, I almost made the mistake of eating in the Old Port. I mean, maybe chocolate crepes for dinner would have been more consumed than the healthier cheese and chicken alternatives at Chez Jose, but the relaxing vibe, and wholesomeness of it all, made me so relieved that I didn't settle for a tourist trap. The bread, with butter, is really yummy. It's white bread basically but it's so good. And the orange soup was outstanding.

The food was amazing. The presentation was beautiful. Atmosphere is great. Service was a tad on the…read moreslow side, but we got our food very quickly after we had our order taken.

This is a wonderful restaurant with a fantastic ambience, excellent food, and excellent service…read more Would highly recommend.

Fantastic food! We came here last year and couldn't wait to come again. Primarily speak French and…read morethe menu is in French but one of the staff was able to translate. Would definitely recommend!

Prices were fair and there was a large selection of food. Portions were very big. Staff was very…read morefriendly and the wait wasn't long. Crepe was pretty good, home fries were delicious.

Great food great service, everything was absolutely delicious and good service, I just found it…read moreweird they don't open till 10am in a tourist area...?

The food here is really good and restaurant is very popular. There was a line here when I got here…read morearound 9:55am and still a long line when I left. I got in 10ish minutes and was the first 30 people. If you were part of the first wave of customer to sit down, be aware that food could take a long time for it to come out. I was part of the first 20-30 tables and food might have took 40 minutes. The food was worth it especially the pan cakes.

C'est bien d'avoir un restaurant de déjeuners sur la rue St-Charles…read more C'est bon mais le choix est un peu limité : vous ne pouvez espérez avoir 2 oeufs bacon, il y a plûtot des omelettes, du pain doré et des grilled cheeses. Mais leur plats et le café sont bons, et le service est excellent. It's nice to have a breakfast restaurant on St-Charles street ( it was missing before). It's good but choice is a bit limited : It'S either omelettes, french toasts or grilled cheese, so don't expect 2 eggs bacon ! But the food and coffee are good and service is excellent.

Always our first choice for a relaxed and joyful breakfast/brunch week days or weekends. Friendly…read moreand efficient service, cozy laid back ambiance. Suggest to go there early to avoid big waiting crowds tho. a must try breakfast/brunch spot when you visiting the south shore ^^

Went there for brunch. I don't really know if they're well known for their brunch menu, but... The…read morefood was OK. The eggs were a little too lemony, although the salmon underneath the eggs, were really good and a nice touch. The service was really good, everyone was super nice there. The ambiance is very much history. I mean, you're in the area of Hochelaga lol Would I go back not necessarily, not for brunch at least. But maybe for lunch or dinner? Who knows‍

Best meal of our 5 day trip. Service was excellent. Smoked salmon app, goat cheese salad and…read moregrilled octopus main followed with caramel cheesecake. Will definitely come again when back to Montreal

The atmosphere: cute and charming The service: good for how…read morebusy it was The food: excellent

For a self-proclaimed foodie destination, this place just got crossed off this foodie's list…read more Admittedly we showed up after the lunch rush, but the place had been absolutely ransacked. The server seated us without warning, and when we went to order, each item we requested had run out. No Cuban, no chicken melt, no several other delicious sounding things. She gave us 10 more minutes to look over the menu and come up with a plan B. Truthfully I wanted to jump ship, but couldn't because our drink orders were already in, and I was captain of this gastronomic journey. We'd set sail without proper forecasting! We settled on the baked egg and salmon bowl, neither what we were exactly craving. The baked egg was fairly tasty, a shakshouka-esque experience accompanied by rustic bread for hasty dipping. The salmon bowl was excellent, with delicious dressing, but the salmon portion was oh-so-meager. It made me wonder if the lunch rush had given the kitchen such a beating that they had split my salmon filet in half and served it to me and my neighboring table friend. Check out my photo and tell me if that portion seems right? The lore says Michael Jordan worked his rear off every game because he always told himself there was probably at least one kid in the stands who came there to see THE Michael Jordan. Well this kid in the stands caught Olive et Gourmando taking the night off. There is a risk for peril if you choose this restaurant, especially if you are in Montréal for a limited time!