This place is an old world labor of love. There's a feeling that everyone is taken care of-- the clientele, the staff, the sparrows on the terrace. I have travelled through many continents and I will always return-- the best cafe I have ever been to.

I do not know how this place gets good reviews. I ordered an "exotic salad" only to get a plate full of salad leaves of poor quality that were uncut that literally looked like the chef had slapped a few leaves on a plate. On top of those leaves were 3 cantaloupe slices and full slices of prosciutto ham all PILED ONE ON TOP OF THE OTHER. On the side of the salad, was a brie cheese slice. The... plus

This was a pretty awesome place for lunch. Orange Juice was fresh. Club and chix sandwiches perfectly done! Putting this place on the repeat list!!! :)

The mimosa was nice. The croissant were good but sooooo smalllllll.
The price was reasonable.
The terrace outside is really nice.
The staff was friendly and not slow. The owner or manager talked to us and he was really nice.
I loved the taste but I wish it was a bit bigger

I was lucky to be taken here during a visit to Montreal. It's a quaint little bistro in Outremont, with a beautiful outdoor seating area. I hear the Croissants are to die for (hence the name), but I came here for dinner and had the Croque Monsieur and it was delicious! I also ordered a house salad, and only wish the server had told me that the croque comes WITH a salad so I didn't have to order... plus

Although this spot gets uneven reviews, I have to say I have never been disappointed. I am usually there for brunch or lunch; the food is always delicious and the coffee is very good. I've never had a bad experience with the wait staff but I agree that it can be slow. Sitting under an umbrella on a beautiful sunny day on a flower-lined terrasse - well, all I can say is, what's your hurry? Great... plus

Figaro burger was delicious. Beef patty was tender and juicy and the bun they served it on was the best part. It looks like a regular burger bun but it tasted like a butter croissant -so soft and perfectly toasted. Boyfriend had the quiche with spinach and feta which was good. Outdoor seating is nice. There is plenty of shade. The flowers they have adorning the perimeters are so pretty. Service... plus

Croissanterie Figaro has been around for many years and I have been several times and figured they need a review. I love it here. I love the large outdoor terrace and the cozy booths and tables, and the general vibe of the place. The service is always fantastic. Their menu seems to be based on several repeating food items in different forms. Delicious ones though; fake crab, cheddar cheese,... plus

i only had their cheesecake and its the best in the city. nothing comes even close to it.

This restaurant would make a decent place for meeting up with friends, or if you just want to people watch. However, the food didn't quite live up to my expectations.

Croissanterie Figaro, seemingly one of the staples of the Montreal food-scene, that I had yet to try.

I had the 'croque-madame' on croissant (of course) and a 100% hot chocolate.

The dish was alright; served with a garden salad with a creamy dressing, the cheese and ham were layered generously onto the croissant. Seriously amazing though was THE CROISSANT. It is hands down the best one I have... plus

Finally made it to Figaro after running past it for over a year! I have to say, I was not disappointed by my experience here. We had the vegetable pizza, which had a phyllo crust, and it was delicious! We should not have shared the dish.

The wait for food was a little lengthy and I was disappointed that their tea was "Twining's Tea" but all in all it was a pleasant experience.

Great decor. My gf felt like she was back at home in Paris. It was nice to have warm utensils (something that is lacking at many fine dining establishments around Montreal). I did enjoy the croissant, but it is a far drive to get one daily.

I went there with a friend. Bad service, she made a mistake on my bill (twice) and our water glasses were always empty. I give the 3 stars for the food itself. We had the croque-madame (with turkey) and the Quiche. The salad that went with it was delicious, with julienne-cut vegetables. The americanos were amazing, not too strong either. I would go back there to try the brunch or breakfast.
In... plus

This place used to be one of my favourite. But let me explain why it gets two starts.

+ Great ambiance, Parisian interior.

From here on, all goes down the hill.

- Horrible coffee. Even 3-star diners have better coffee than here.
- We ordered two almond croissants and one regular croissant. Almond croissants were two fingers wide! (It looked more like a rolled crepe than a croissant)... plus

Lunch in Montreal

Bit over priced but nice décor and atmosphere. I used to go here often many years ago.. I was expecting the food to be a little more tasty. Probably the breakfast menu is better as it is a croissanterie. My companion and I started by sitting on the terrace but due to some cigarette smoking customers, we decided to sit... plus

La Croissanterie Figaro has been a place I wanted to try for a while. Whenever I pass by, it always has a lively terrasse in summer and it's perfectly located on a side street, close to Av. du Parc.

I have to say that my expectations for this restaurant were not let down! It has a great ambiance and service. The servers were quick and professional (even though one was still in training). The... plus

Absolutely wonderful

I had one of my favorite lunches in Montreal in this spot. The servers were nice, yet constantly on the move! The decor was chic but not formal, classic, but not stuffy. And the food! I had a slice of quiche and, later a Nutella croissant. To drink, I had a sangria. The croissant was one of the best I... plus

This place is picture post card cute. From the giant bowl of latte to the almond creme croissant breakfast was perfect. My bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon was enough for two meals. The French know how to do breakfast, coffee and pastry. If you want a authentic taste of Montreal Figaro is your place.

As a tourist from NY, never have I been to a crueler place on earth! This spot introduced me to the Madame Croque dish, and ever since, I have been ordering the very same dish in every brunch restaurant in NYC and not once have I tasted something nearly as amazing! Yet I keep stupidly ordering it over and over in hopes of finding its NY equivalent, but alas, none. This is definitely one of the... plus

Love the location and the decor. It has this romantic feel to it. The service was very good as well as the food. I wish they had a English menu but other then that everything was good.

Horrible service. Took very very long for drinks or water to even show up. The club sandwich is bad also, who puts lettuce kn a sandwich and then heats it up. It was Slimey and really not appealing. The croissants were amazing tho as was the coffee.

Sometimes you want to be a braggadocio and take yourself out for a three course lunch of salad, flakey white fish in balsamic reduction and creme brûlée. This is the place. The cafe has brass and marble finishing and french classics playing in the background. I loved it but always felt hugely indulgent here. Or did I feel hugely sophisticated? I forget....
What a divine cafe.

Good place to have brunch. Can't remember the dish we ordered, but they were the first and the second on the menu. Good taste but a little too creamy for my taste

I live just steps from the restaurant. I have to say its one of my favourite places to come in Montreal. Great food... and great people!!

visiting Montreal and came here for brunch. Most amazing croissants ever. The soup du jour was perfect for a cold winter day and everything else was so fresh - including the freshly squeezed juice! classy, rustic and authentic atmosphere, fast service and great prices...except for those unavoidable taxes. This is a must try croissant bistro in montreal.

We tried Olive first but it's closed for holiday! A long way from old port, but really worth it!
We tried four different croissants, all fabulous! My favourite is cream almond one!
The decor is amazing and our waitress was glad to speaking English( I had to say that I studied the menu for quite a long while, lol)

Amazing decor, delicious food, service was wonderful quick and friendly. Will go back often

Frequent diner, Cnr. Hutchison & Fairmount

I love little owner operated places, where the oner is always there and who takes a great pride in providing the diners with good food at good price. Scarcely a month goes by without me going here. The place is the best in Montreal for a weekend lunch/brunch (or any other time), because the outside tables are lined with flowers... plus

Really great atmosphere and friendly staff.

We were on a quest for the best chocolatine in Montreal and this was our first stop!
This was tasty and served warm! However, it was a little smaller than others and nothing really stood out about it. It tied for 3rd in our final tally.

(As a sidenote, if you don't speak French and what is brought to you doesn't look like what you expected, ask!... plus

Not what it used to be

Recently on a beautiful Tuesday morning ,I brought out of town visitors to one of my favourite breakfast places . I ordered the " Bonne Matin " which is a croissant that had as its main component ,what I expected to be freshly scrambled eggs . However my hopes were dashed when I realized that this restaurant had now changed... plus

We loved our first meal (dinner) here so much that we returned for breakfast two days later. Both times, there was some akwardness with the language barrier, but we just smiled as much as possible and did our best to communicate. Everything was fresh, tasty and beautifully plated. There is indoor and outdoor seating....very European in it's decor. Do yourself a favor and dine here during your... plus

Best croissant ever

Just like one of the other reviewers, I too have been to Paris and this bistro does have this best croissants I have ever tasted. We had inquired at our hotel about restaurants and 'where the locals go' for breakfast. Thank goodness they told us about Figaro ~ it was so good that we went back every morning we were... plus

Unfortunately the service changes too much although it's one of my favorite places. JP_

I used to come to this restaurant a LOT when I attended Marianopolis College and McGill U, from 1978-1983. This was my go-to place for croissants and coffee back in the day, when it was called "La Croissanterie" (no "Figro" in the name). I was SO relieved to see that the place was still here, on the same corner, with the same kind of Parisienne vibe, and the same cute outdoor terasse.

The... plus

Perfect Cafe Bistro in relaxed urban setting

Lovely cafe with a wide range of food including salads, sandwiches, interesting complete brunches, quiches, soups and deserts. You have a great choice of indoor or outdoor seating in one the city's most desired neighborhoods called Mile End just bordering the very trendy Plateau area.

I had a croissant sandwich with grilled chicken, avacado, brie and pesto. It looked like a small sandwich at first but it packs a punch! It was so rich and tasty I could hardly finish it. I'll never underestimate La Croissanterie again!

I also got a couple nutella-filled croissants to go. They smell like a chocolatey buttery heaven.

Great atmosphere but poor food

Tonight was the second time I go to La Croissanterie for dinner... Ordered a tuna salad and was quite disappointed with its size and portions of vegetables. Once our food came I realized the dressing had mayonnaise which I am intolerant to. Kindly asked the waitress if the chef could make me a sauce without mayo, she replied negatively saying... plus

Overrated, slow service

Welcome to the best

Having been to Paris, I can honestly say that these pastries rival ones found overseas. This was one of our favorite cafe stops during our stay in Montreal. The almond croissant was TO DIE FOR. We ordered an array of pastries (all of which were perfection) as well as a croque monsieur. The salad that came with the sandwich had... plus

Great and original place with varieties of choices when it comes to croissants.

Dessert Heaven

First let me start by saying the staff was very informative and friendly. The decor is charming with plenty of history adorning the walls. Our tea was presently beautifully and had great flavor. The stars of the show were the carrot cake and the choco-swirl cheesecake. Just fantastic. Wish we had more room in our bellies to try more.

The croissants were too rich, though the prices were quite reasonable. What really was even more unappealing though was the attitude the waiting staff had. I bought my croissant and espresso and went out to the patio to enjoy the beautiful weather, only to have a waiter order me to leave in French. I explained to him that I was not from around here and was perfectly willing to be served, but he... plus

Nice place for a summer night

The summer terrace is great, and it's worth going for a drink. I went a few times last summer, and the service was always good. I also returned in the winter, it's a very cute decor and ambiance, although I really prefer going in the summer.

very good service! Pricey but nice ambiance and generally good food! Good croissants BUT not the best! Great for summer to sit on the terrace with friends for coffee or a drink

Arrogance spoils experience

Rude waitress spoiled the night. Arrogance is more memorable than a croissant in a city of good restaurants.

The cafe au lait is up there. Was disappointed that a couple of sandwiches took so long, but the food was so great and the waiting so pleasant that being in a hurry became unimportant.

Excellent Ambiance, Reasonable prices, inconsistent service. If they improved their service level, especially coffee refills, this would be a 5 star place.

Local Flavor. Fabulous Croissants

Best chocolate croissants! Excellent quiche and carrot cake. Menu is in French only. Highly recommend. Real local color.

The most beautiful location in all of Montreal. I had a cappuccino and croissant and it was so lovely to snack and relax here. Can't wait to stop back in next time I visit Montreal and try a meal!

I have dreamt of my return to Figaro ever since I tried their magical whole wheat croissant a few years ago...

I finally had a chance to brunch there today, but the results were somewhat mixed.

The (-)s
-They seem understaffed - we waited 45 minutes to eat. Do not go their with a grumbling stomach!
-They were out of the whole wheat croissant by noon on the Saturday, but our waitress only... plus

Meal: Drinks and tasty treats

Rationale: Looking for something to do after walking all the way up Saint-Laurent to Casa del Popolo for coffee, we set our sights on Figaro and were not disappointed. It gave us the opportunity to see a tiny bit of Outremont and provided safe harbor from a brief rainy spell.

Food: We ordered a demi-pichet of a local beer (I forget the name) and a slice of carrot... plus

Cozy little neighborhood cafe with a lot of charm. Was only in town for the weekend but came back twice! The cappuccinos and croissants are amazing... The creme brûlée is an experience in itself.

I loved La Croissanterie Figaro. It's a perfect setting for lunch after the hike up Mont Royale. Great cafe au lait, sandwiches. The atmosphere is art-nouveau cafe. Highly recommend for a relaxing break while walking around the city. The only thing that would have made our experience better was a clear day. I can imagine that lunch outside on the patio would be idyllic.

My first review on Yelp! I visit Montreal quite often for work and always take the $20 cab ride to Figaro for my all time favorite breakfast, the Special Bonjour! A croissant with the top cut off, ham, scrambled egg, tomato and cheese all baked in their amazzzzing old school oven. Comes with OJ and a latte, I order say what the heck and just order two! No words describe how good this is!

I wish I would have had the chance to try something to eat here, but I only had the mokaccino and it was pretty good, not phenomenal.

The atmosphere of this place was fantastic. We sat inside because our friend wanted my wife to see that the tables are from old sewing machines. The whole place had an antique vibe.

The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because I don't feel as though I... plus

Gorgeous café that will make you think you're in Europe! Sadly I haven't eaten much more than a croissant and café au lait (in a bol, bien sûr!) but it's the perfect setting. The patio is also a great place to sip your coffee and read on a summer's day.

This quaint place is wonderful both in the summer (with its welcoming terrasse) and winter (with its cozy lighting and antique interior). I have always enjoyed their wine and cheese for a casual lunch-snack or their delectable breakfasts - Croque Monsieur being my favorite! Or even simply a cappuccino or bowl of cafe au lait. Now I know I've given you quite a few options, but that's just it, I... plus

Delicious on a summer evening or late fall sitting on the quiet side street patio with coffee, wine, crisp fresh homemade croissants... Or tucked into a window booth on a snowy noon eating croque monsieur with lovely melty cheese and gorgeous flakey croissant and fresh side salad...

You can't deny the overall good buttery feeling at Croissanterie Figaro. Soft light, perfect corner across from... plus

The atmosphere alone is worth the 5 star rating, add to it one of the most addictive chicken and avocado sandwiches served on the freshest baguette and you have perfection. La Croissanterie Figaro is one of those places that has created a perfect atmosphere all year round, the summer offers the most relaxed beautiful Terrasse which is always packed and in the winter the nice tight atmosphere... plus

Noisy & Not Date Material

Some time ago, I went to La Croissanterie Figaro for a date. A first-time date.

Never again.

The place was pretty as far as places go, but way way too noisy if you are looking for a nice, intimate little place to have a chat with a date.

It was so noisy that my date & I actually thought about leaving & canceling our orders. But unfortunately our waitress came back with our orders, so we... plus

Pastries and croissants!

Want to experience a true typical French little Bistro? Try Le Figaro. Its not far from where I work and I had lunch there with a friend. We had the lunch table d’hôte:

A soup with lovely warm bread
Bavette de boeuf with nice rice, fresh veggies (broccoli, spinach, orange bell pepper)
Coffee

All for 33$ for both of us. And that includes the tax and tip.

I have been there many times to for a... plus

The second best sit-down croissant in Montreal (and the better place to hang out). Very cool and fun; a very accessible Montreal experience for breakfast.

outstanding

Unique art deco surroundings, this little bistro offers fun dishes for the trendy youth. To try: the white sangria in the summer.