Cafe Pierre Jean Jase - Sherbrooke

Small intimate ambiance with lots of natural wood. Excellent service. We went for breakfast on a Friday. Our server explained that everything on the menu was available except the eggs benedixt which was only available on weekends. The breakfast was served with a homemade apple spread that we were told was meant for our toast, but I ate it by the spoon. It was delicious, not sweet, a bit bitter in a way that was very tasty. My friends ordered sausage and it was served with a small serving of what looked like homemade honey mustard which they said was very good. Their meal came with a vege pate, which they noted contained beats. Despite the fact that they had been hesitant to order the dish with the veggie pate they were actually pleasantly surprised and loved it. My eggs (over easy), were served just right. None of that brown overdoneness that can sometimes occur to fried eggs. The bacon was smokey, which you don't find very often at many restaurants. There were only 2 bread choices... brown bread or gluten free. I had visited this restaurant several years ago and recalled that they use to have an excellent homemade bread. I was very disappointed to see that their brown bread now seems to be generic store bought bread and was nothing to write home about. The coffee was quite good, and the potatoes seemed to be made on the grill (not deep fried I do prefer my potatoes on the grill). They had a special seasoning which really set them apart from other breakfast locations. Definitely one of the better breakfasts in the Sherbrooke Eastern Townships region. I'd say one of the top 10.There isn't a parking lot and the restaurant is located on a one way street so it might be good to show up early to look for available street parking. I got lucky and managed to find a spot very close by but I remember this being a challenge during busy weekends when I visited in the past.Parking: No parking lot. Need to find a spot on the street, but it's free.

Great little family owned cafe excellent food and coffee.

Best coffee served in lovely bowls. Fabulous and friendly service in english and french. Food was hot, tasty and yummy. Would be back for sure!!

Cafe Jean JaseThe side that faces Montreal street might be mistaken for a general store. Around the buildings corner a new brick facade extends away from the street.Through the front door guests have a view of the bar and register. Cooks work on flat tops facing the east side. The action invites customers to begin to settle in. The sound of coffee grinding, the intense aroma carrying to the farthest tables. Under foot are boards that resemble repurposed gymnasium hardwood, rustic, rugged, unassuming. One review I read caught my eye: the best omelette I have had in my life . It made me wonder what that would be. I usually go Benedict over an omelette. I ordered the smoked salmon omlette with a side of sausage and a cafe au lait. The link sausage was light and had a chicken flavor, nice but not the star of the show. Skin on potatos were warm not quite smashed with rounded corners. Soft, herby, gentle, earthy. The texture was amazing, flavor, the same. I will order a side of them next time! Cream cheese melted into velvet yom yom over a bed of spinach, the prize above: a big hunk of smoked salmon. The egg was fluffy, not browned, not crusty, and had no after taste common with the use of commercial releaser spray. Whoa. I looked at Eileen and shook my head after each and every bite. I think this is the best omelette I have ever eaten. If you go: bring cash. They accept local debit cards, but not from the USA

Highlight of our trip to Sherbrooke! Atmosphere was great- hip yet not pretentious and warm. Super staff were attentive, friendly and kind. Food was absolutely ? and prices were great. Delicious omelets. Our 7 year old ate everything!