Chez José Café is one of the best portuguese restaurants in Montreal for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Plateau.
Thirty years on Avenue Duluth and Chez José Café still reads, from everything regulars and longtime Plateau residents report, like a place that got it right early and saw no reason to complicate things.
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Base de tomates, coriandre, moules, calamars et crevettes
Poitrines de poulet marinées sautées, guacamole, concombre, fromage, mayo maison et dijon
Oranges, mangues, framboises, bleuets et mûres
Lentilles au curry et oignons caramélisés
Chez José Café is a reliable portuguese choice in Plateau in Montreal when you want something that tends to land well. Psychedelic Blast and Fruit de Mer Soup also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,642 Google reviews.
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Chez José Café is a Portuguese restaurant located in Plateau, Montreal. Thirty years on Avenue Duluth and Chez José Café still reads, from everything regulars and longtime Plateau residents report, like a place that got it right early and saw no reason to complicate things.
Chez José Café is best for cheap eats, grill, dinner, local. Chez José Café is a reliable portuguese choice in Plateau in Montreal when you want something that tends to land well. Psychedelic Blast and Fruit de Mer Soup also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,642 Google reviews.
Chez José Café is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 1,642 reviews
Start with Fruit de Mer Soup, Poitrine de Poulet Churrasco, Pasteis de Natas and Psychedelic Blast. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Chez José Café holds a 9.4 Google rating from 1,642 reviews. Chez José Café is a reliable portuguese choice in Plateau in Montreal when you want something that tends to land well. Psychedelic Blast and Fruit de Mer Soup also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,642 Google reviews.
Chez José Café is located at 173 Av. Duluth E, Montréal, QC H2W 1H4, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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