Buvette Nicole — Restaurant in Montreal

Visited this establishment this past weekend, on September 6th, for brunch during a day trip to the city with my classmates. We came by at around 11am and our party of 9 was easily accommodated. The service was quick and we were able to get our orders in right away.

My table ordered an assortment of beverages and meals, but I went with a hot chai latte and the french toast. We received our drinks first and didn’t have to wait too long for our food to arrive. While the french toast was delicious, it did not fill me up. I was almost shocked at how quickly I ate it as it felt like I hadn’t eaten anything at all. The others in my party who also ordered the french toast thought the same, so I knew it wasn’t just me. We ended up supplementing our hunger by eating the leftover homefries that those who ordered sandwiches couldn’t finish. If the french toast came with something else on the side, like the homefries, then I would’ve been more satisfied with my meal.

Other than that, we had a great time overall. The place is super cute in the interior and the service was great overall. Our servers were kind and didn’t hesitate to answer any of our questions about the menu.

I would still recommend you come here, but to order something heavier, like the omelette, croque monsieur, or breakfast sandwich if you’re really hungry. The french toast wouldn’t be a bad option if you are looking for...

I found the place to be pretty good, but I will point out the few bad things first to get that out of the way. The place was full enough but not crowded. There were several empty tables but we chose to sit at the bar. So far, all good, this was fine.

Two points of contention were that the wait to get our food was astoundingly long. We were there on a Saturday afternoon and there wasn't any particular rush of people. We suspect the bartender who took our order forgot to put the meal in.

On that note, she got our order wrong. We ate the food anyway, and it was very good. This is what the positive was. The 2 dishes we got were very good and I would go back here again. The real issue was the bar service, which was mediocre at best for the reasons mentioned above. I see a lot of mention about great servers. Ours didn't say much to us the whole time.

That said, we would go back if we have time to burn, but I would not sit at the bar. I would get a table. And don't go when it's 90 degrees out as the air conditioning was a bit lacking, though honestly that can be said of most places...

Si vous êtes à Montréal et que vous cherchez une expérience gastronomique inoubliable, Nicole - Buvette de Quartier est une adresse incontournable. Nous étions en ville pour le week-end et avons eu la chance de tomber sur ce bijou dès notre première soirée. L’expérience était si incroyable que nous sommes revenus le lendemain pour une nouvelle dégustation de plats exquis, de cocktails sublimes et d’une ambiance parfaite.

Ce qui rend cet endroit unique, c’est avant tout son équipe. Tracy, notre serveuse, a partagé avec nous de superbes histoires de voyage, rendant la soirée encore plus mémorable. Maïthé, la barmaid, est une véritable artiste—elle crée des cocktails sur mesure en fonction de vos envies, et chaque verre est une réussite absolue. Ses accords mets et vins subliment encore plus une cuisine déjà exceptionnelle.

En cuisine, c’est tout aussi impressionnant. Alex, le chef, est un véritable virtuose, et Nico, le sous-chef que nous avons rencontré la première soirée, nous a captivés par sa passion pour la gastronomie. Leur créativité et leur engagement transparaissent dans chaque assiette, et il est évident qu’ils insufflent cette même énergie à toute l’équipe.

Les plats ? Un régal. Les cocktails ? De haut niveau. L’ambiance ? Un parfait équilibre entre élégance et décontraction. On a l’impression de dîner dans un restaurant étoilé tout en profitant de la convivialité d’un bar de quartier branché.

Nicole - Buvette de Quartier nous a laissé un souvenir impérissable, et nous avons déjà hâte d’y retourner. Si vous êtes à Montréal, faites-vous une faveur et venez vivre cette expérience par vous-même! If you’re in Montreal and looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Nicole - Buvette de Quartier is an absolute must. We were in town for the weekend and luckily stumbled upon this gem on our first night. We loved it so much that we had to come back the next evening for another round of incredible food, cocktails, and vibes.

The staff here is what truly sets this place apart. Tracy, our waitress, shared wonderful travel stories with us, making the night even more enjoyable. Maïthé, the bartender, is a true artist—she crafted off-menu cocktails based solely on our descriptions, and every single one was a masterpiece. Her wine pairings elevated an already delicious meal to another level.

Then there’s the kitchen team. Alex, the head chef, is a culinary genius, and Nico, the sous chef we met on our first night, blew us away with his passion for cooking. Their creativity and dedication shine through in every dish, and it’s clear that they foster that same energy in their entire team.

The food? Phenomenal. The cocktails? Next-level. The atmosphere? The perfect balance between upscale and effortlessly cool. It feels like dining at a Michelin-star restaurant with the laid-back, inviting energy of your favorite neighborhood bar.

Nicole - Buvette de Quartier left a lasting impression on us, and we can’t wait to return. If you’re in Montreal, do yourself a favor and experience it...