Régine Café
Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie · 1840 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2G 1L6, Canada
Upscale, clever breakfast dishes served all day in hip, retro digs with mismatched velvet chairs.
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Best Brunch in Montreal
The best brunch in Montreal. Unhurried weekend institutions, quick weekday counters, real eggs benedict, perfect French toast, and the spots locals actually book on a Sunday.
Five picks
Mintar
Plateau · 3418b Av. du Parc, Montréal, QC H2X 2H5, Canada
Cottage cheese pancakes with pillowy texture pair with quality espresso drinks in a cozy space where students and locals work side by side.
Chez José Café
Plateau · 173 Av. Duluth E, Montréal, QC H2W 1H4, Canada
Pastries, Portuguese fish stew, coffee & crêpes are sold at this small cafe with sea-theme exterior.
Piel Canela - Restaurant Brunch Latino-Montréalais
Plateau · 4542 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2J 2L3, Canada
Pistachio drinks and carefully plated Latin brunch dishes like papas benditas draw crowds to this warmly decorated Plateau spot.
Le P'tit Rustik
Plateau · 4057 R. Drolet, Montréal, QC H2W 2L5, Canada
Warm, high-end nook offering gourmet breakfast & brunch dishes, homemade desserts & seasonal drinks.
Local pick
Terrasse Perché
Downtown · 153 Rue Saint-Amable, Montréal, QC H2Y 3B3, Canada
Laid-back rooftop eatery in the Hotel William Gray serving Californian-inspired food & cocktails.
Montreal takes brunch seriously. Weekend lines outside popular spots start before 10 AM, and the best tables are worth the wait. The city's brunch culture blends French tradition with North American comfort: think eggs Benedict alongside croque-monsieurs, maple syrup alongside hollandaise, and coffee that is actually good. Most brunch spots on the Plateau and in Mile End do not take reservations, so arrive early or embrace the line. The weekday brunch scene is quieter and equally rewarding if your schedule allows it.