Patrick Meausette and Rob Hack opened Café Titanic on July 4, 1989, in an Old Montreal that was in full swing. Back then, there weren't a lot of chic cafes in the neighbourhood and the duo saw that there was potential for growth. "We started small. That's where the Titanic name comes from. It reminds you of something huge," says Patrick, who dared to be a trailblazer. He still vividly remembers the café's beginnings with enough space for only 12 seats.
The owners, both originally from British Columbia, met while they were students at McGill University. Patrick was studying politics and Rob was learning Chinese. So why the change of careers? "Where we come from, food was very important," replies Patrick.
The duo travelled widely, particularly in Germany where, for a while, they worked as caterers. It was there that they fell in love with the German take on cafés, with its emphasis on personalized service and sophisticated food. When they returned to Montreal, they acquired a charming little place on Saint-Pierre Street and set out on the Café Titanic adventure.
SOUP
ANTIPASTO MISTO
Plate of grilled vegetables & salads
Small antipasto:
Individual salads, potatoes or pasta, orgreen salad
QUICHE
with salad
MAC & CHEESE
kale & three cheeses with salad
SALAD PLATES
served with antipasto vegetables & green salad French picnic - pâté & brie, Caprese - bocconcini & tomates, Greek - feta & olives,Smoked salmon with capers & peppers,Grilled chicken breast,Nizza - tuna nicoise, Roast beef & horseradish,Turkey breast & cranberry,Grilled pork loin
MAIN MEAL
Lunch special changes each day
SANDWICHES
DELICATESSEN
Muffaletta - Italian cured meats, olives & artichokes,Classic ham & cheese,Italiano - cappicolo & provolone,German - Westphalien ham & brie,Hungarian - sweet salami, peppers & gruyere,Hot Italian panini - cured meats, mozzarella & vegetables,Bacon butty - like a BLT
FISH & VEGETARIAN
Smoked salmon with roasted peppers,Tuna salad,Smoked mackerel with pickled onions,Brie, pesto & tomatoes,Chedder & pickle,Swiss Cheese or provolone,Goat Cheese with olive oil,Grilled vegetables with feta, Pain Bagnat - vegetables, egg, anchovy,Grilled Cheese
ROASTED MEATS
Roast beef with horseradish,Roast pork with pineapple & dijon,BBQ chicken breast,Turkey breast with cranberries,Milanese - deep-fried pork cutlet
COMBOS
small ham & cheese ,or brie & pesto sandwich,with a soup or green salad
DESSERTS
Home-made cakes, apple crisp,,bread pudding, Argentinian flan,,Belgian chocolate pot.,- selection changes daily -
BREAKFASTWICH
toasted bread, with egg, ham, cheese & garnish
POSSIBLE VARIATIONS:
bacon instead of ham,no meat,no cheese,no egg,extra egg
SMOKED SALMON
toasted bread or bagel with labneh & garnish
BREAKFAST BREADS
changes daily scones, croissants, muffins & pastries
MORNING TOAST
fresh baguette or toast with labneh & honey or with jam
CONTINENTAL PLATE
fresh & toasted bread ham & cheese confiture & labneh
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This restaurant is very different. A great spot for lunch, good menu.
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