5 /5 Sam: If you’re looking for a good time and a great meal, drop into PJJ. Its cool, bohemian vibe is apparent the moment you walk in — you almost feel like you’ve stepped into a small Montreal café where regulars convene to chat over a local brew or share a homely meal while catching up. The atmosphere is convivial, and the staff make you feel right at home, as if you’re part of the regular crowd even on your first visit.
You’ll find plenty to like on the daily menu, presented at your table on a portable blackboard — one of the restaurant’s charming quirks. Or stick with a staple breakfast: fresh eggs, locally smoked bacon, and homestyle veggie pâté. Everything is prepared fresh; even the potatoes have the authenticity so often lacking nowadays. When breakfast potatoes are memorable, you know you’re onto something.
Most importantly, the vibe shows everyone is having a good time. Expect a lively crowd of friendly folks who aren’t shy about chatting loudly — in the best way.
FYI: NO CREDIT CARDS!