Barley

After eight years in the game, Barley has dropped the “Bar à Céréales” and grown into something warmer, sharper, and more grounded in its Middle Eastern roots. The Notre-Dame Street staple now centres its brunch and lunch menu on bold, ingredient-forward plates—think Turkish eggs with Aleppo pepper, falafel salads, and the Aylwin’s bacon hummus, a local nod that’s already a crowd favourite. There’s still fun to be had (matcha pancakes, black sesame date lattes), but the tone is more considered, from the revamped space to a refined coffee and cocktail program. While reservations are recommended, walk-ins are always welcome—and group dining is now possible in one of two private rooms.