A charming French cafe for lunch or brunch - get the Gruyere
I passed by this charming cafe early one morning while walking around Montreal's old port and after taking a look at the menu made a point of returning. I had intended to order the Cassolette Alsacienne which sounded delicious - a fried egg over potatoes, swiss cheese, mixed sausages, bacon, and shallots. And looking around the restaurant I saw a number of people happily eating theirs. But at the last minute I saw a crepe covered in ham with Gruyere oozing out of it and got it instead....and it was delicious. The crepe also came with a small bowl of fruit which was nice. If you are here for dinner the taste of the cheese and the scent of the hanging meats would suggest that the raclette, fondue, and charcuterie would be good choices. However I would avoid the cappuccino - it was flavorless, expensive, and covered in chocolate powder.
The service was a bit haphazard though well meaning. The decor was quite charming. And the location on rue St Paul ensures a constant flow of potential customers.