Joséphine Café Traiteur - Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

300 Rue Champlain, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 6W2, Canada

★★★★★
(283 reviews)
Categories: Coffee shop Boutique Caterer Dessert restaurant Sandwich shop

About

Une entreprise locale, où il fait bon s’arrêter, ambiance calme et un peu BoHo, plats faits maison, menu original

Website
facebook.com
Address
300 Rue Champlain, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 6W2, Canada
Plus Code
8P6X+42 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
9 AM–5 PM
Monday
8 AM–3 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8 AM–3 PM
Saturday
9 AM–5 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee Healthy options Organic dishes Prepared foods Small plates Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Photos

Reviews

4.8
★★★★★
283 reviews

Most Mentioned

food presentation (11) lattes (10) terrace (9) vegan (7) pastries (7) river (4) succulent (3) parfait (3) smoked salmon (3) tabletop games (2)
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★★★★★
October 6, 2024

Had matcha tea latte and spinach. It was delicious. The one who serve us told me she baked the food!

★★★★★
July 7, 2024

Just perfect. The river, the plants, the coffee, the pastries. It was a wonderful stop on our way back to the US. Highly recommend it. We ordered: cream cheese bagel, croissant, small pizza and two lattes. Everything was just perfect

★★★★★
February 16, 2024

I've been here for three dates so far and the service is always a pleasure! They have good bilingual responses and are super welcoming!! The food is always very good and tastes unlike any other cafe I've been to :} it's very yummy! They also have tabletop games and cards, which are super fun to play. The aesthetic of the place is wonderful, sitting outside during summer is nice and refreshing, has a beautiful view of the water. I recommend it for parties of 6 max who are looking to have a cozy hangout or two who'd like a relaxing date like me and my girlfriend <3 (And Wally Darling)

★★★★★
October 16, 2022

Delightfully cozy and cute! This cafe has delicious little sandwiches and nice drinks. The atmosphere is really lovely, a homey one.

★★★★★
January 3, 2022

Found this little Café on our last day in Quebec on our way home to Ontario. We were going to another café based on the suggestion from our Airbnb host, but it was busy and so we decided to go here instead. The place is very cute and felt like a warm embrace on the cold and snowy day! Loved the aesthetics of the cafe as it was very welcoming. The owner was absolutely delightful and she took extra efforts to explain us the entire menu in English and even helped us out with recommendations. Our party decided to try all the 4 sandwiches that were on offer for the day and they were absolutely delicious! I tried Bonbon coffee with the Turkey Sandwich with mango chutney and it was flawless. We also tried the Croissant, Macaroons & Croissant pudding (absolutely recommend this - it's a must try!!) which were to die for! The owner was kind enough to bake us some croissants on our way out as well. All in all, it was a great experience and amazing food. Would definitely recommend and will be back here the next time I am around!

★★★★★
September 12, 2021

Cute cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered chicken sandwich, inhouse lemonade, chocolate pudding cake, brownie and cafe latte and it was all good. Lively neighborhood. Recommended!

July 31, 2021

Very cute with a nice view. The server was friendly but the food and coffee were nothing to write home about. The coffee was so acidic it was not possible to enjoy or finish. The chicken sandwich had conflicting flavors and the meat had a hard rubbery texture. Disappointed as it had such a nice atmosphere but not worth the money.

★★★★★
July 29, 2021

This place had such a wonderful vibe. So cozy. The staff were very friendly and my smoothie bowl was amazing. I ordered the Antioxidant one. It tasted delicious and I love how the woman who made my bowl was generous with the toppings. I would definitely come back here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 25, 2024

Very friendly cafe with a warm atmosphere. Excellent coffee (from the Beans et Bonheur roastery); also make an excellent Chai latte and their little homemade pastries (Flowers nuts) are excellent.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Nice cafe with a view of the river.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

A great place to grab a bite to eat with the whole family and drink good coffee. The staff is very friendly. You can borrow and play board games. Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Very cute coffee, and it s nice to eat a real butter croissant

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

EVERYTHING was perfect The two owners were super friendly and attentive to our needs while taking the time to advise us on their products according to our tastes! Their coffee from a local roaster was delicious and the food was delicious (I recommend the Bagel Breakfast Sandwich: you can also have it veggie version yum! ) A real gem of a place and superb people

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great experience, sublime coffee and great food. I recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Good coffee, friendly service, nice terrace with a view of the water.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Impeccable service, very friendly staff, the pistachio croissants, almond croissants and chocolate Danish were excellent, as were the lattes and iced lattes! Big bonus: calm dogs accepted on the terrace in addition to having a bowl of water available. We will return there for sure!

★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Service much too long when we are only 2 tables, soup of the day which tastes like water, smoked salmon which has a very intense taste and smell of fish, for a very high price. The coffee is good. Not worth the trip

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Delicious and such a cozy, classy atmosphere.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Excellent cuisine, very pleasant and very friendly staff, I highly recommend, thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

On the edge of a major cycle route, it is the perfect place to eat or have a coffee. Simple and delicious menu, perfect coffee and dessert. Warm atmosphere and charming little terrace.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Good coffee and chocolate danish!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Very nice breakfast experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Very good Allonge. Quaint with a good atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Wonderful little Cafe on the river. Cure, clean, very friendly service. We had a pistachio and chocolate croissant and a perfectly blended London fog.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great local coffee!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Very nice experience!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Best place in town!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Nice place to study, hot chocolate and sandwiches are great!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Korean review. I tried the flat wight and the smoked salmon bagel recommended by someone below. It was my first time trying a smoked salmon bagel. It tasted quite neat and clean. The coffee was better than expected. It was closer to a cafe latte than a flat white. The advantage of this place is the very friendly interior. It seemed like the owner who welcomed me in the morning was really kind. Please prepare plates and knives in advance. He really had good sense. And the interior of the cafe is very pretty. Although it is not a modern cafe, you are greeted with a warm atmosphere when you open the door and enter. The advantage of this cafe is that you can enjoy brunch in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Very nice, quiet place in old St-Jean, very close to the access to the Chambly canal pedestrian path. The chai latte is excellent, as are the flowernuts! Always well served! Vegetarian options: Plant milks

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best place to share a coffee with friends or family; the croissant and the brioche are wonderful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beautiful little cafe and very good products! Worth a try :D

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very warm and friendly!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Superb little cafe, #1 service, music not too loud, super pleasant. The only thing about parking is that there doesnt seem to be any special parking for the café so you have to park on the street. The coffee is worth the detour despite this small detail

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Magnificent place!! Warm and friendly atmosphere. A1 kitchen, A1 cafe. The employees are wonderful and kind. Table service, if eating or drinking inside. Perfect for relaxing and playing board games with friends and taking time to study. Great place to advise students and everyone. Vegetarian options: It is possible to eat a wonderful vegetarian chili!! And the menu can be adapted to the clientele.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We decided to stop in for breakfast one morning and found this lovely cafe! I cant recommend it enough! The coffee was excellent, and I personally tried the soup. Honestly maybe the best soup I have ever had. While we visited we were greeted by the owner herself who hand makes everything in her cafe to an extremely high standard. If you are around give this place a shot!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

THE café to visit in St-Jean! Excellent coffee, the flowernuts are delicious, the people are friendly. Its wonderful and enjoyable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent laté

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The pastries are amazing!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I understand small companies make less profit, but I find annoying that a business tells me that is better to pay interac.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Just went there on Saturday, very sweet little spot. Cozy and warm, the server was great even though we didnt speak French well he helped us a lot. Will absolutely be going back again. Oh and the tea cups are soo cute.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food with good hot chocolate!!. Beautiful outdoor terrace to enjoy the place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Dont say it because its a magical place to enjoy a pastry accompanied by an excellent coffee, time stops and you will appreciate this cocooning place as you wish, a beautiful address

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice place to get a quick bite and a coffee. The atmosphere was good. The service was bilingual too. Nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Such a cozy place, this café has books, games, super good coffee and food it was my first time and I ll comeback for sure!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent coffee, delicious food, super cozy atmosphere. And what about the terrace!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Superb little country café where I was able to enjoy homemade pizza and lemonade, smoothies, pastries... Everything is delicious! The zen and comfortable atmosphere puts us at ease and offers accessibility to everyone. The terrace and the flowers do justice to the name. I like being able to work or write there in peace or play Scrabble as a couple.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent address. Delicious homemade pastries with the added charm of the terrace. Very nice place with great service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I love croissant coffee,,,etch,,,, Yum!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very friendly, kind and courteous service. The espresso is excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very friendly, staff is welcoming. Grabbed a coffee, which was very good quality. Interior is cozy and family like. Will come again, just for coffee.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very friendly welcome, exceptional quality coffee!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great for a moment of teleworking, to read a book in peace and comfort, or for a moment with friends

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

A good Latte with a smile

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Drink hot chocolate, soup and eat a smoked salmon bagel. Everything is wonderful! I recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Stumbled upon this cute little Café on our last day in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The place is very petite & chic. The lady at the counter was absolutely delightful and she took extra efforts to explain us the entire menu and provide recommendations. I tried Cafe Bonbon which was so delicious along with the Roasted Vegetable Sandwich which was great. Ended up trying the Croissant, Macaroons & Croissant pudding which were to die for!!! We wanted to pick up some Croissants on the way to Ontario and the lady was kind enough to bake us fresh Croissants while we ate our sandwiches. Definitely recommend to stop by this place if you love a good sandwich & a great conversation.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Delicious and healthy! Good service. Clean place.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Beautiful welcoming place!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A nice place to have a hot beverage in the heart of old Saint-Jean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Always great service. Drinks and food are delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Gem of old Saint Jean - one of the best coffees in the area. Stunning view on the river

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful coffee! Great atmosphere !

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

My getaway with a friend to get the succulent Cronuts Long drive which is worth it to visit this most friendly owner I love the bucolic place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good, affordable and healthy food, terrace overlooking the Richelieu River!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Live music and very friendly people. I loved the sandwich and highly recommend this place to everyone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Visited without hesitation. Beautiful terrace café in the center of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Its cute, it tastes really homemade.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Best coffee and breakfast in town. Made with passion. Very nice owner! Very nice place!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

First visit and it wont be the last! Great ambiance with great customer service. The lady who made our coffees was very friendly and did not hesitate to have a nice conversation with the customers. It was delicious, very excited to try the next products. I definitely recommend this place!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very good coffee, super welcoming staff, the croissant pudding was just right

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The Croque Jambon was delicious (weeks special) and Café Bonbon as well. But what really makes this place shine is the talent, and the space. There s an incredibly calm, at home feeling to this place that just rubs you in all the right ways

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great cafe where the pastries are excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Awesome owner! Delicious coffees and sandwiches

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Nice coffee shop which also serves food such as sandwiches and soup. It has a seating area outside with a nice view on the Richelieu river. The wait to be served on this day was a little long as there were quite a few people and only 2 staff members but that wasnt enough to lose a star.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Nice place for good coffee

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I love this little cafe! Attentive staff, delicious sandwiches and excellent coffee. My favorite: the lavender matcha latte!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Everything is delicious and the service is excellent!!! Definitely the best coffee in the region!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

EXCELLENT coffee! Very well balanced Double Espresso. Remarkable quality-price! Charming and personal place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Wow! A lovely cafe with impeccable service. My daughter loved her Chili. We will definitely go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

By far the best coffee on the entire south shore ps: try their sandwich!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Nothing to say, excellent, a sufficient dinner, the sandwiches were made properly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Wonderful team, beautiful atmosphere and delicious products!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Nice place, healthy soup and sandwiches And a Flower in this place is the pinnacle.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Magnificent place to enjoy a good latte!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very good. Very nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

OMG! Wow! It s lucky that I don t live in St-Jean because I ll still be there!!! Yum yum yum!! And the perfect coffee!! Super friendly!!

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Today September 26 at 1.42pm, I came in to buy two coffees. The girl who worked is almost racist. She didnt even say hello, I went unnoticed. But for other customers, hello, I will be with you in a few moments, thank you, goodbye, have a good day. How do you describe this type of behavior? Dont forget its thanks to customers, immigrants or not, that you earn your pay. We have already eaten and had drinks twice before, the other girls were friendly and welcoming. You should provide customer service training to your employees. This is our first and last home.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent !

December 23, 2021

30 mins. To have 2 coffees

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

The waiter who served us gave us very good advice! Excellent customer service. The music is relaxing, dessert is super good and their chicken brie sandwich . New law adopted for us!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

EXCELLENT

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Always excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The coffees, sandwiches and salads are delicious! One of the best cafes in the region without a doubt! Very welcoming and warm.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

This was my discovery of the month of February! Friendly and warm atmosphere! Food and coffee were excellent!

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very good sandwiches and coffee. Great atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Warm coffee. Great diversity of products :)!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent latte and pastry. We quickly recognize when we put love into what we do!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

So cute, great food and coffee

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent meal

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very good coffee, very friendly and smiling staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Super good food and courteous service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good sandwiches. Small, intimate and quiet atmosphere. Good coffees.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent meals with good vegan options

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very good coffee, excellent desserts, pleasant employees, innovations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

My little paradise in St-Jean. Warm place with courteous staff. Lots of good little vegan treats as well as good coffee.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very friendly and welcoming little cafe. The food is excellent and the service is A1. I recommend this place. :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

One of my favorite places in Saint-Jean! The food is delicious, the coffee is comforting and a pure delight, the service is impeccable and very friendly and the atmosphere is very warm. I recommend to everyone!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very nice local cafe with yummy food and drinks.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very good coffee!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Nice cafe with good candy coffee to try

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Super good and very friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Nice place in the summer to stop. Prices a little high but very personalized services. Their coffee is delicious!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Wonderful little hidden place. The food is excellent, homemade and the service is very friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Stopped in for a smoothie which was most refreshing. The server was very friendly and welcoming. Although the location is on a main road it just across the street from the canal and has a cute little patio to enjoy the boats and park. It is also very close to the paved bicycle trail so a bonus for cyclitsts.

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very good homemade food. Try the homemade lemonade, a delight.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great smoothies

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Wonderful corner of paradise Impeccable service Varied menu with different milks, excellent sandwich, smoothies to our liking! Made with love! Yes indeed And what a view

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Its a place where I like to go and have a good coffee. They are delicious :9

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Best coffee in st-jean

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Truly unique!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

I adore!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great products and coffee!

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Super cute and pleasant place, the terrace is beautiful but lacks a little comfort. The food is excellent, there are even treats without gluten and added sugar.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Small soup and sandwich restaurant... dish and homemade preparation... all served with care and delicacy...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Nice little cafe, ideal for hanging out with friends and working there. Excellent coffee and tea! Warm service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent coffee and food with very good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

The coffee and food are excellent! By far my favorite place in Saint-Jean to unwind on the canal and feel at home. In addition, the staff is very welcoming!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent service and very friendly waitresses, the coffee is of very good quality!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Wow delicious and personalized service to discover absolutely. Ill come back to it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I started following Café MJ on social media and I thought they were adorable. They are fun to follow and inspiring. So I had dinner there and it was perfect. We received great service, we feel their love as soon as we arrive at the door. Its really a place to recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The most beautiful coffee, very warm attention and WOW food!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Excellent coffee sandwiches and croissants! Superb decor and the owner is super warm and adorable

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Simply delicious, super service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Good vegan hot chocolate!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Very nice discovery today! Full of vegetarian and even vegan options! Impeccable service! The terrace is great. We can leave the bikes in front! Perfect!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Beautiful warm atmosphere, perfect for relaxing before a book and very smiling staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great service, A+ brownies and smoothies and great selection of vegan and regular products!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The sandwiches and macarons are so good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Excellent smoothie!

December 23, 2018

For a place claiming to be gluten-free, lactose-free, etc., well this Sunday the waitress is not sure if there is gluten-free bread!! Wow and after waiting yes there are 6 slices so $27 for 2 small turkey sandwiches with a little bit of salad on the side and 2 coffees!!!!!! and there are no lactose-free pastries at least when we were there there was no choice, very bad sitting outside small metal chair and table not clean and the icing on the sundae the waitress came to see us and said: are we firm in 10 minutes: it was around 5.10 pm so they should have warned us that there is closure at this time in the middle of the afternoon, no really not it is not worth the cost in any way sorry not recommended at all 0 out of 10 no one knew that I would have gone to Mannekin and I wanted to encourage this place but no a big ZERO

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

One of the few pleasant places in old St-Jean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Very charming little cafe, several vegan options, the lady at the counter was a sweetheart and they even have cotton towels in the bathrooms to dry your hands instead of disposable paper! I recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Such a welcoming place...and what about the sandwiches

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

A favorite! Thank you Marie-Jeanne for your very friendly welcome! A little gem to discover

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great place to relax and get work done, atmosphere is great and place is usually quite.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Amazing experience! Super cozy place and everything we ve tried tasted delicious. Merci beaucoup, MJ et Cia :-)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

I loved it! Magnificent place.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Really good I love the latte, excellent customer service and the desserts are... Omg really good :) thank you

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Flirty and delicious