maman

4.1
1100 reviews

About

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maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads & sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers & make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall & benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook.

Location

maman
1542 Notre-Dame St, Montreal, QC
M5X 2A2, Canada

Hours

Reviews

4.1
1,100 reviews
5 stars
638
4 stars
199
3 stars
113
2 stars
59
1 star
91

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

While many customers enjoyed the food, some found it average or disappointing, with complaints about bland flavors and undercooked items.

Service Speed

Numerous reviews highlighted slow service, with long wait times for seating and food, leading to frustration among customers.

Atmosphere

The café is praised for its cozy and charming ambiance, making it a popular spot for brunch.

Staff Friendliness

Most customers appreciated the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff, although some noted inconsistency in service quality.

Pricing Concerns

Several reviews mentioned that the prices felt high relative to the quality of food and service received.
  • JS
    Joanna Selvarajah
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Came here for a friend’s baby shower! Food was great and the place is so cute. But the BEST part was our incredible server - Howie🥰🥰 He was so lovely and took all the pics for us and answered my 40 questions! Give him a raise. Thanks Maman Cafe/Howie!!
  • AC
    Amandine Costa
    6 days ago
    5.0
    Brunch chez Maman : top du top ! Le personnel est sympathique, attentionné et l’ambiance vraiment agréable. On s’est régalé du début à la fin, rien à redire. Une adresse que je recommande sans hésiter !
  • AS
    Aya S
    Nov 14, 2025
    5.0
    What a wonderful restaurant! Had a lovely brunch with my friend. Arrived there at 2pm. Waited 5 mins for a seat. The food came quickly, even though it was during rush hour. The staff were so welcoming. I am glad I have tried this iconic spot in NYC. Reservations are suggested during weekends as it can get packed pretty quickly, I will be coming back!
  • DO
    Deniz Ozdin
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    Their pistachio croissant is different than any other one you find in most places, not to mention the quality of anything you pick, and their coffee. Beautiful cozy vintage style decoration, like a hidden gem in a quiet part of city.
  • DK
    Denis Kosseim
    Nov 9, 2025
    3.0
    Avoid this restaurant during winter: drafty as hell every time someone opens the door! The cold made my experience there quite unpleasant. I don’t expect to go back in the summer, as I will still be thawing my gluteus maximus…

Frequently Asked Questions About maman

What are the general operating hours for maman's kitchen?

Maman's kitchen is open from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM on weekends.

When is maman open for general business hours?

Maman is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays, and from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.