What an adorable little place this is! I came during lunch rush (~12:30) on a Wednesday to sample the Chicken Pot Pie special. The parking lot was a bit of a pain and I had to stalk a poor woman leaving the salon next door to snag a space. There were no open tables and a handful of people in line, which I had expected. They have a different lunch special everyday of the week (see picture!). On Wednesday's it's a Chicken Pot Pie , choice of side and a a beverage for $5.99 - not bad. The ladies working the front counter are the most adorable, friendly people you could imagine. This place really has homey, southern feel to put you at ease on a stressful workday. I ordered my meal to go and it only took a few minutes to come out and I couldn't wait to get back to the office to try it. The pastry was perfectly fluffy and soft and the inside was STUFFED with chicken among other veggies. They definitely did not skimp on the pot pie fixin's here. The broccoli casserole was delicious as well, though a little salty and dripping in butter. I was only able to eat about the half the pie, in addition to the small cup of casserole. All in all, $5.99 for a little under two meals is definitely a bargain. I just wish this place was a little less busy (selfish request, I know). Next time I'll be sure to come before 12.

positive

Location: On the main, right next to Sparrow. Street parking available [metered] and the closest subway is probably Laurier or Mont-Royal. Alternatively, you can hop a bus from downtown - I think the 55 (or maybe it's the 51) that runs the length of St. Laurent. The place: Location on the 2nd floor of the building, Cardinal actually has two levels so be prepared to climb some stairs. I loved the space and the old-school decor - it's the perfect place to cozy up with a book while enjoying tea and scones. The goods: I defeated the purpose of visiting a 'tea' room by ordering the lemonade + the egg & cress sandwich. After walking around most of the day, I was feeling too warm for something hot SO I guess I'll just have to go back! The lemonade was very good and definitely tasted home-made. It was very tart with a hit of sweetness - just the way I like it. The egg & cress was served on a thick slab of bread and topped with arugula. I'm not super crazy about egg sandwiches but they were out of the avocado toast and this was my back-up. Quite surprisingly, the egg salad was delicious, as was the bread. For me, it was the perfect size because the bread itself was quite filling. Service: Good. We were seated immediately and the hostess let us pick our table. There was a bit of a mix-up when it came to the bills, but this was sorted out right away. Price point: About $10 for the lemonade and sandiwich.

positive

just grabbed lunch there today. Had the all white meat Teriyaki bowl. It is dry and flavorless. Is it really chicken? Turkey or pigeon I think, well at least it's some bird flesh from what I can tell by looks. Sauce is flat and lacks flavor. No thrills about a bowl with a little rice and a large portion of meat. No garnish nothing. Brought it home and fed it to my dog. She enjoyed it. I want be returning and I'm disappointed that all of you think it's so great, the place doesn't even have atmosphere to like.

negative

I had a very bad experience with this hotel where they promised one rate AND confirmed that rate then refused to honor it when I arrived though I had the paperwork. I complained at all levels of management and again they refused to admit the error which was one generate by their computer. BEWARE!
negative