Café Kuya — Restaurant in Brossard

I loved this place!!! It has such a laid back atmosphere, as well as being well decorated and clean! The staff is super friendly and were nice enough to let us order food a little before 11am! Me and my friends were even offered cookies on the house for us to try! I also only have good things to say about the food. My friends and I had ordered the lechon sandwich as well as the coconut pie. We were told that the coconut pie is made from young coconuts that are imported from the Philippines, the crust of the pie was crispy and buttery, the crust also had nice layers to it. I loved the addition of the custard into the pie filling, it was sweet, but not too sweet, just enough that it is easily paired well with coffee to help cut down on the sweetness. The lechon sandwich was probably the highlight of my day! It had a very generous portion of lechon, as well as a slice of pineapple and what seemed like roquette, all of that between two hamburger buns. I'm not sure what buns they are but they looked like brioche buns, although I could be mistaken. The lechon was oily and juicy, which compensates for the lack of sauces, with an added hint of sweetness due to the slice of pineapple! The only complaint I have is about the lemon coco x coffee I had ordered, it's definitely a special drink and I'm glad I tried it, but it's not for me. Despite that, I'm definitely coming back to try out the other items on the menu!! I'd give this place a solid 9/10...

I was so excited when I heard that a Philipino café had opened up in Brossard! The cafe is located just off the 132 highway at the Rome exit in Brossard. I loved the vibe. It's a quaint cafe with about 5 tables for people to sit and chat or do work. The cafe offers free wifi.

The staff are all really nice and welcoming and are passionate about coffee. I ordered a Cortado with one of their Philipino blends and it was excellent. Their coffee is definitely one of the best on the south shore. Similar quality to café pistache et Nlatte. They also sell bags of beans of well known roasters as well as Philipino blends.

I love that in addition to great coffee they also serve excellent food. Sometimes food at cafes can feel like an afterthought but their menu is legit and at really reasonable prices!

I ordered their lechon sandwich, pork belly chimchurri mayo and grilled pineapple on a potato bun. It was so delicious, i could have eaten a second one if I had the appetite. I also ordered their chicken adobo steamed bun and their miso pesto noodles with fried tofu (vegan option). Both fishes were great! Finally i couldn't resist their Buko pie (coconut pie with mochi and shaved parmesan on top). I've never had anything like it and it was SOOO good. It was sweet and salty and the crust was flaky. It tasted like a home baked pie.

I will definitely be popping by Café...

I had the pleasure of trying the smash burger at Cafe Kuya (which is halal by the way), and I have to say—it was absolutely delicious and of remarkably high quality. The buns were potato buns, and they were the perfect choice for this burger. Soft, pillowy, and slightly sweet, they complemented the rich flavors of the meat beautifully, making each bite incredibly satisfying.

The real star, though, was the beef. Perfectly caramelized on the outside, it had that classic crispy edge you expect from a great smash burger while remaining tender and incredibly juicy on the inside—literally dripping with flavorful juices. You could taste the quality in every mouthful.

The sauce was subtle, which worked well in balancing the richness of the burger, though I do wish it had a bit more of a kick to elevate the flavor profile further. Still, this small detail didn’t take away from how impressed I was overall—especially considering this came from a cafe, not a dedicated burger joint.

After this experience, I’m excited to go back and try their fried chicken sandwich. If it’s anything like the smash burger, I’m in for...