Montreal's best brunch spots

Weekend brunch has become a staple meal throughout the city – a very Montreal tradition, in fact. Folks gather for eggs, bacon, pancakes and crêpes, and many more brunch delicacies at many restaurants around the city. If you’re ready to hop on the brunch bandwagon, here are 20 of places we’d bet the house on.

Montreal's best brunch spots
Stephanie Boucher By

Beauty's Luncheonette

1
93 Av Du Mont-Royal O, Montréal, QC H2T 2S5

Open since 1942, Beauty’s Luncheonette is one of Montreal’s foodie landmarks. They still serve the same fresh homemade food as they did more than 70 years go. They’re well known for their Beauty’s Special, a bagel with cream cheese, smoked-salmon, tomato and onion.

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Lawrence

2
5201, boul Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S4

Lawrence serves refined cuisine in a casual yet sophisticated environment. On weekends, they serve an exquisite brunch complete with various egg dishes, scones, waffles and even mouthwatering homemade chocolate, lemon and custard doughnuts.

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Maison Publique

3
4720, rue Marquette, Montréal, QC H2J 3Y6

Maison Publique is Jamie Oliver’s Montreal venture alongside popular Montreal chef Derek Damman. For brunch, the British gastropub serves a variety of English breakfast dishes like lamb curry, an English muffin sandwich, or the English breakfast for two, which consists of a heaping pile of different meats.

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Toi; Moi & Cafe

4
2695, rue Notre-Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N9

Toi, Moi et Café is located on Notre-Dame Street in Little Burgundy. In addition to serving delicious varieties of eggs Benedict, this local shop also roasts their own coffee.

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Faberge

5
25, av Fairmount O, Montréal, QC H2T 2L9

This modern, lounge-like brunch restaurant serves fun and unique dishes. Try their breakfast poutine, made with caramelized peppers and onions, hollandaise sauce and topped with an egg. The eggs-in-a-nest and the huevos rancheros are also note-worthy options.

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Café Neve

6
151, rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2W 1E1

Café Névé is one of Montreal’s many fantastic cafés. The laid-back, hipster atmosphere make this and easy spot to read a book on a lazy Sunday morning. They serve a light breakfast and some pretty stellar triple chocolate chip cookies.

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Bistro Le Passe Compose

7
1310, boul de Maisonneuve E, Montréal, QC H2L 2A5

This casual and inviting French bistro offers, fresh, unique fare with a touch of Montreal flair. Indulge with crêpes, and eggs many ways, knowing that all ingredients are locally sourced whenever possible. Enjoy Sunday brunch at Le Passé Composé, followed by a lovely walk in Parc Lafontaine, just a block away.

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Wilfrid sur Laurier

8
222 Laurier O, Montreal, QC H2T 2N8

Wilfrid sur Laurier is Michel Ross and Zach Shul’s latest endeavour. Enjoy refined market-fresh fare by night and delicious homey brunches on weekends. The menu offers brunch classics, such as the herb omelet, and their unique take on French toast.

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Le Fameux Cosmos Inc.

9
5843 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H4A 1X4

Another Montreal staple, this N.D.G. snack bar is known for their greasy-spoon breakfasts. Come hungry, as portions tend to be large – take their six-egg omelet, or the creation sandwich, for example.

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Le Montréalais Bistrot-Bar

10
900 boul René-Lévesque O, Montréal, QC H3B 4A5

Celebrate a special occasion at Le Montréalais Bistrot-Bar located inside the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Classy and elegant, Le Montréalais offers a Mediterranean-style brunch every Sunday, complete with an omelet bar, pastries and even live music. A smart-casual dress code is in effect.

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Leméac

11
1045, av Laurier O, Outremont, QC H2V 2L1

Lemeac is one of Montreal top restaurants for fine French dining, and they also serve brunch on weekends. Enjoy fresh omelets with goat cheese or a Norwegian plate of gravlax and shrimp in a trendy French bistro atmosphere.

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Stephanie is a twenty-something Montreal native, and YP's Montreal City Editor. She loves coming across the city’s many hidden gems while on her never-ending hunt for the perfect burger and/or nautical accessories for her wardrobe and her home. In her spare time, Steph can often be found on a sailboat, cooking up a storm, or attempting to stay fit.
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