Jason L and I had our last breakfast in Montreal here. We arrived, rather despondent about the prospect of the long way home. We left, properly caffeinated, with full bellies, and perhaps a little bit cheerier.

Things of note:

1. The breakfast list is limited: They have a full Portuguese breakfast (eggs, chorizo, bread), a delicious chicken/avocado sandwich, pastries and the like.

2. I... plus

I highly recommend the vegetable (legumes) crepe with feta. Ambience is fun. Servers are super friendly. Food is great!

Chez Jose is a quaint little shop with a charming menu. The service is quick and filled with smiles. I tried the cafe au lait which was absolutely wonderful and paired perfectly with a fresh apple turnover (YUM). Would recommend for just a yummy pastry to go or a sweet catch up with a friend. Definitely going back.

Everything from the ambience to the plates are super colorful and chockfull of goodness. I was years ago & have no idea why I haven't been back sooner. It's fab! I'll be back!

Amazing! The owner cooks and his wife serves. The best breakfast I've had in Montreal!! The setting couldn't be more perfect. Very glad we stumbled upon this magnificent restaurant.

ChezJose is so delicious! I'm visiting Montreal for the first time. I was walking the area in hopes of finding the perfect breakfast, and found it. Such a great vibe and handmade everything, pastries, juices, crepes and so much more.

Best crepes I've ever had! We were visiting Montreal and stumbled across this place and the food was absolutely amazing and beautifully presented!

I've been eating here for years and the prices have been creeping up (from insanely reasonable) but it is still a great deal. And the food is always awesome. I can't speak for the whole menu as I tend to hone in on the churrasco chicken sandwich, the soups, and the occasional savory crepe. The fruit drinks - which I never drink normally anywhere else - are really tasty, not sweet but fruity.
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This is one of my favourite places in Montreal!
His sandwiches are amazing ..
All the soups are great
And everything is homemade!

The homemade pastries are delicious !
Raspberry & Almond

The omelet & sandwiches are a must try!!!

Recommend this place 100%

Not very fancy place but the food is completely worth it !!

I am just so happy that this place exists. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is wonderful, the prices are great.

The seafood soup is my favourite thing on the menu. For just $6, you get a big hot bowl of happiness with a healthy serving of mussels and a lovely piece of bread on the side. The seafood soup is only offered Friday through Sunday I believe.

So what if you go on another day of... plus

went for brunch a few times on a weekday. it reminds me of great hippy-type places on the west cost. friendly staff, good fresh food.

Will never get enough of this place. I live close by and go often, which is how Chez Jose is meant to be enjoyed - it's very neighbourhoody, kinda like going to a relative's for dinner, complete with Milo the puppy! I bring all my out of town visitors here, sometimes more than once. The food is always delicious, and the prices cannot be beat. Love the chorizo omelette, churassco sandwich, ham... plus

Although it has probably been a year since I've been to Chez Jose, it is still one of my favorite sandwich places in Montreal. On a hung over Sunday the Churrasco is a life-saver, filled with chicken, avocado and a horseradish spread on a portuguese bun. Another must-have is the seafood soup, which is spectacularly constructed, filled with all the goodies from the big blue.

I seriously... plus

I love this place. The owners were sooooo welcoming and friendly! They really took great care of us. It was our first time there. The food was very very yummy! Get the chicken sandwich and soup combo! It's great! Also, the croissants there are very very good. Will definitely come back when we are in Montreal next time.

We first visited this place on a weekend trip to Montréal last October. It was a fantastic "last meal". We had our breakfast goodbye to the city at Chez José and thoroughly enjoyed it. The omelets are recommended as per this experience.

This time around, I came with my girlfriend, and not schoolmates. We've been in Montréal for about two weeks on spring break and have visited Chez José twice... plus

Fresh, Fresh, Fresh

Cash only, small, cozy restaurant. Very hip decor, friendly neighborhood ambiance. Almond croissants heavenly. Fruit drinks healthy and refreshing. Everything overwhelmingly fresh and made as you wait. No rush when you're here. Waitstaff there when you need them.

Keepin' it real

I like chez Jose, they keep it real. Theyre a simple soup and sandwich place. I come here because its tasty and its a definite bang for your buck. Its far from pretentious and will fill you up for under $10. I get the grilled chicken and avocado sandwich + seafood soup, packed with mussels and spices- awesome. Great place... plus

Chez Jose is where people in the know in the Plateau congregate for reckless banter, delicious food, and a proper cafe au lait. The unpretentious, colourful staff make this the perfect weekend hangover spot.

There are three things you gotta try chez Jose:
1. The omelette sandwich custom - lots of home-made hot sauce on the side.
2. The colada freshly blended smoothie - and I recommend you stop... plus

Nice chill spot

Great little space in the Plateau, very nice server, breakfast was very good and reasonably priced. Reminds me of an east village (NYC) cafe.

Cool little cafe in the plateau. The chicken and avocado sandwich is delicious. Good espresso here. Only downside (or upside) is that this place is very small so don't be surprised if you can't get seating.

A great place for a quick lunch or a good brunch. You can stop by as well for a coffee and a superb Palmier or an apple turnover. Home made flaky and buttery pastry !
For lunch you can't go wrong with the soup of the day and if they have the fish soup, go for it !! A hearty soup with chunks of fish, mussels, rice and a great flavor !
After take a nice omelet to share with their their grilled... plus

This is a cute and hip spot for breakfast and coffee. This is one of the fav places in Montreal for their sandwiches. As you know traveling to Montreal or anywhere in Canada can be incredibly expensive. Luckily, for travelers, Chez Jose continues to open their doors for tasty meals at an cheap fare. The menu is only in French so make sure to let the waitress/waiter know if there's any... plus

Fun and Tasty

The pastries were the best I've ever had. It was unique. The music was fun. The owner and his girlfriend were friendly and happy and danced a lot. It was just a great corner coffee spot.

Friendly Plateau Eats

Chez Jose has great omelettes, smoothies and sandwiches. It is a colourful and cheerful place and a Plateau landmark. Highly recommended.

Delicious Omelette, Fun Vibe

I walked past this little cafe a few times since moving to Montreal and decided to stop in and try them out for brunch this morning. I am glad I did. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed and colourful. The same can be said for the service. We did not have to wait long for a table even though the cafe... plus

One of my favorites places in Montréal!
Sundays brunch there, winter or summer: can bring me again to life!
Thank you guys!!

Always full, but wait is nothing there :)

*Omelette and juice with xtrange names!!! blasty... something... are so goood!

It's hipsterish and found in Montreal's Middle-Earth located somewhere between Mile-End and the Plateau. Oh, and they make really good sandwiches and fruit smoothies. Yum!

The owner of nearby D Liche (awesome cupcakes) enthusiastically recommended I check out Chez José's chorizo sandwich, and as the creator of some of the finest cup-based desserts I've ever tasted, that's a recommendation you listen to!

Turns out that was a good decision. The chorizo sandwich is amazing. At first, you think it's just a pretty good sandwich. But as you eat, the flavor evolves and... plus

Meal: Breakfast

Rationale: Brunch was out of the question (I think because the place we intended to go was closed, plus it was Friday, so not many places were serving brunch to begin with), so we got breakfast at Chez José, which was a reasonable distance away from the first place.

Food: They didn't have decaf, so I drank water instead. (And I haz'd a sad.) I wasn't too into their eggs, so I... plus

Been here twice for crepes with friends. It's a casual cafe - the decor is kind of funky & colourful. It gets pretty busy on weekends. Pick what you want inside your crepe, one of three cheese, and then the fixings: Mexican, ham, chorizo, spinach, mushrooms, tuna, etc. The crepes come with a salad. Pretty yummy. The latte I ordered was average. The juices looked really good, maybe a tad pricey.... plus

Nice little bar located in the portuguese/spanish restaurant.
You can order sandwiches and drinks and go enjoy the view of the parc du Mont Royal.

Petit bar cosy dans le quartier hispano / portuguais.
Vous pouvez commander des sandwichs et boissons et aller profiter de la vue du parc Mont Royal.

This place has great ambiance - a corner restaurant in an interesting neighborhood. I ordered the Pina Colada smoothie (very good) and an asparagus and mushroom omelet (disappointing). They also have crepes, and those could be very good - need to try again sometime, and the pastries looked very good.

The omelet was just so-so. I really can't put my finger on it - the cheese (allegedly cheddar)... plus

I like the vibe here but honestly I wouldn't go back.

Got a 9 dollar omelette with runny bits (ew) and an overdressed cheapo salad. Made me feel a bit queasy for the rest of the day.

I don't know.

Cash only (annoying).

Nice staff, good vibe. You want to like it.

Super crepes and delicious if expensive juice.

This place is plain awesome. The menu is not big which usually indicates a good eatery. All that is on the menu is worth tasting. Signature dishes include omelettes, crepes and smoothies. The pastries are good, too. The only thing that saddens me is that I can't have all I enjoy there at once, it would be too much for one meal.

The owner and staff are outdoorsy and very friendly. One can... plus

Chez Jose - our go to sandwich place

My roommates and I lived right around the corner from Chez Jose and would constantly go. We usually get churasco sandwiches with smoothies, the combo is $9. They also have great soups, my favorite is the seafood soup one, although i believe its only available on fridays and sometimes on saturdays and sundays. It's a really casual, friendly and welcoming... plus

Great sized portioned omelette and decent smoothy. The menu is only en Francais - tourists be warned, but staff is helpful in both languages.
As one reviewer chose Chez Jose over Swartz's - I'd choose Swartz if it had to be a choice.
Great value all and all.

Small and cosy

Normally I get the 2 empanadas, salad an smoothie. Great prices, great food. Fun colorful place to stop for lunch or an after school snack

chez Jose is a unique experience on the plateau

If you are in the neighborhood for lunch, you simply must stop at this quaint little restaurant for a quick fix. The owner, Jose, a unique character who appears now and then, will really make the experience worth while. Inexpensive, you can enjoy a soup or a small sandwich, or just a quick coffee while you immerse yourself in the... plus

Simple good food

Quaint little luncheteria in the Plateau. I had the soup of the day (seafood) which was delicious. My son and my husband had the sandwich an smoothie special which is great deal. The churasco and the omelet sandwiches were a hit with the boys. This is a no frill kind of place that offers a good lunch for a decent... plus

I definitely like the Chez Jose chicken sandwich with avocado, hot sauce and a cup of coffee as an option in the area. This is a quick, tasty, cheap lunch on pretty Duluth that's not a chain, uses fresh ingredients, and has always in my experience offered friendly, if lowkey, service.

For value for flavour and $ this is a winning choice for sandwichy fare. I must admit that I have only had the warm Spicy capicoli sandwich with cheese and cucumber slathered in their hot sauce, but it is so frickin delicious. I'm serious. It's so good (and cheap), I have found it difficult to stray and try something different (which really isn't my typical MO). My friends loved their Grilled... plus

I had a decent 6$ sandwich. That's what I can say. I read other reviews and I really went there hoping for something decent, but I felt let down.

You can't expect much for 6$ so it delivered there. But the service was terrible. 6 people in the place and the girl couldn't bother to show us more attention then the minimum requirement. The place is also dirty, quite dirty. I can handle cheap, but... plus

Smoothies are great, food is good. Very cheap sandwiches. Cozy aesthetic. I should like this place a lot more, and yet... I somehow always leave feeling slightly annoyed.

Too many over-the-top hipsters and tourists, maybe? I can't put my finger on it. At the end of the day, however, I'm kind of indifferent about Chez José.

Reviews for this little café were so good, we decided to give it a try. Our sandwiches were quite bland and the service uneven. The fruit juice was really good and we did not have time for dessert or coffee which seem to be the main reason why people go there. Please note that they do not take Interac or credit cards but the dépanneur next door will give you some cash back if you ask at the... plus

We enjoyed a great lunch here a couple of weeks ago. Cute location. I had the vegetarian empanada special with a great side salad. My husband enjoyed an omelet sandwich and my daughter had a yummy ham and cheese. Service was friendly. We forgot my daughter's water bottle and went back a few hours later and they had saved it for us. A great spot in a great neighborhood!

I love this place! I only stopped in for a second and the guy working there was very kind about my sad grip on the French language. Ordered a chausson aux pomme... It was SO good, packed with apple... I will make a bee-line there when I head to Montreal next.

The sandwiches, crepes and soups are delicious here but... the smoothies?! Dang. They should just call it "yum-juice" and leave it at that.

This small and eclectic place has a hippy vibe that's easy to embrace. Great for a mid-day meal, their plates are loaded up with extra veg and cut-up fruits. The staff is so sweet you could mistake them for your relatives.

* Still cash-only.

Chez Jose is undeniably cool. We stopped in for lunch after a bike ride around old Montreal and it was so satisfying and fun. We all had fresh fruit smoothies and sandwiches. The food and drinks were delicious and really reasonably priced. Thanks for a fun afternoon, Johnny, you're the s@!t!

The coziest spot for a summer afternoon meal. I almost felt transported to Williamsburg for a moment but I realize how much this place reflected what you look for in Montreal. I expected a simple lunch in the first place but I'd never thought I would get such a great meal.

The sandwiches are just amazing and unlike other sandwich shops, Chez Jose has a very specialized menu with a few but very... plus

I came here a few weeks ago, and the one thing that was almost better than the food, was the price! People, I must say that to get a full on satisfying meal (drink aaaandd dessert) for $13 is ridiculous (skip dessert and it's under $10)! I had the Chicken and Avocado Sandwich, the smoothie with mango in it, and the chocolate croissant brioche (sent me over the edge) and traded bites with my... plus

go here and eat sandwiches(churrasso my favorite). the soup( tomate avec fromage bleu!.) the smooothies, oh god the pastries, and the empanadas. have a melt down on your walk home after because the food was soo good, the price was reesonable and the service was casual and gorgeous. angrily thrust your pointing fingers at passing pedestrians and cry to the heavens " why in hell do i you forsake... plus

Lovelovelove this place!
the empanadas are delicious! The sandwiches as well!
Great cafe au lait. A good neighborhood coffee shop all around. I'm a fan.

I don't know whether it's best to judge this particular book by its cover; the decor is eccentric and eclectic, but undeniably rad and the same might be said about the menu.

I generally go for an early-morning breakfast or brunch and though it can be tough to get a seat in this teeny-tiny restaurant, it's well worth the wait. The omelette sandwiches are particularly good and incredibly... plus

Yuummm Really nice place. Me and my husband walked to this place on a Wed afternoon. I the Omlette with him trying the beef soup and with Pina Colada smoothie each. They were delicious and cheap for the price. The place was cozy, giving a lot of one-on-one interaction time. the Chocolate tarte was yummy too. We took it to-go and ate it along the way out. The food was good, with great service... plus

Chez Jose I adore you, your food, your staff, your coffee and your jam.

The food is simple, fresh and done well. I'm a big fan of the omelets and the fresh pastries.

Chez Jose has a great vibe- I don't know if it's the staff, the music or the patrons but it's really laid-back and happy.

It's the best in the summer when the windows and doors are open and gentle breezes flow throughout the... plus

For my final Montreal lunch on this culinary adventure I had to decide between Shwartz's and Chez José.

I made the right choice!

Wickedly fresh juice, homemade empanadas that could stack up to the harshest Buenos Aires foodie and a proper sandwich full of veg and poulet.

Awesome finalé!
Merci Montreal.

I rarely eat out for breakfast. I usually only go out for breakfast on trips. Everyone recommended this place, so I wanted to give it a try. Very mellow atmosphere, which is the right mood to start off any morning. I had an omelet, which was delicious. Then topped it off with some orange juice and some pain au chocolat. The pain au chocolat was Amazing. Capital A.

Amazing crepes with creative filings! Chorizo one was soo good!

Huge crepe or omelette with your choice of many ingredients - great place for me to dine or have breakfast with my vegetarian daughter! Friendly, informal, inexpensive. Good cup of coffee, yummy pastries.