English: This was a decent place to grab brunch. The staff member who sat us was super friendly and…read morestruck up a conversation about the history of our names, which was funny. The place was pretty busy when we got there but it took all of 10 minutes to get a table. I got the steak and eggs, and was happy with my choice. The steak was a pretty low-tier cut (thin and fatty), but that was expected, and it was cooked fairly well. I got my eggs over-easy and the yolks were perfectly runny. Additionally, the breakfast potatoes that I got with my meal were scrumptious. I'll also add that while the portion of fruit they give is small, it's actually FRESH, instead of the soupy soggy fruit salad most places give. Others at my table ordered a grilled-cheese style breakfast sandwich and a waffle eggs benedict. Everyone thought the food was pretty good. Français: C'était un endroit correct pour bruncher. Le membre du personnel qui nous a assis était super sympathique et a engagé la conversation sur l'histoire de nos noms, ce qui était drôle. L'endroit était assez animé quand nous sommes arrivés, mais il nous a fallu à peine 10 minutes pour trouver une table.. J'ai pris le steak et œufs, et j'étais satisfait de mon choix. Le steak était une coupe assez basse (fine et grasse), mais c'était attendu, et il était assez bien cuit. J'ai mis mes œufs trop légers et les jaunes étaient parfaitement liquides. De plus, les pommes de terre du petit-déjeuner que j'ai reçues avec mon repas étaient délicieuses. J'ajouterais aussi que, même si la portion de fruits qu'ils donnent est petite, elle est en réalité FRAÎCHE, contrairement à la salade de fruits soupeuse et détrempée que la plupart des endroits proposent. D'autres à ma table ont commandé un sandwich de petit-déjeuner façon fromage grillé et un gaufre aux œufs bénédicte. Tout le monde trouvait la nourriture plutôt bonne.

everything is dirty , the booths, the menus sticky. While we were eating they were washing the…read morefloor with pine sol.

I've never been to this location before but it's my favourite. It's small but not crowded, staff is…read morevery friendly and fast, I found the food better than it usually is for these brunch chains. I went on a Monday afternoon so that does impact how busy it was so keep that in mind but otherwise I recommend if you're in the area!

I was disappointed with my trip, considering last time I went (many years ago) I rated it 5 stars…read more Service was good, the waitstaff were attentive but they all seemed to mysteriously disappear when the bill was due. The food was normal. We got eggs with a crepe and french toast. Could be duplicated at home but overall tasty (if a bit bready). I will note that there was no seasoning at all, so be prepared to season it yourself (except the mashed potatoes which were delicious). Also, they charge extra for maple syrup and do not include it with the crepe meal. The milkshake was watery and warm, definitely not worth the $8. Also, the water in the restaurant was not working at all when we went (there were no signs to indicate this, and they didn't let us know until we tried to wash our hands and asked). They also had no hand sanitizer in any of the 3 dispensers. Overall it was okay, but I wouldn't go again and would recommend finding a different place.

Been to a couple of locations now, and love this place for breakfast / brunch in Montreal. I…read moreusually go for eggs Benedict when traveling if it is available, and all the varieties it can come in. In this case I had a cup of their coffee, along with a pineapple mimosa (mimosa ananas), along with the Béné Joe Fan de Viande, which is basically a meat-lovers eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was on point, and there were indeed plenty of meats to love. The ambiance was also great, with brickwork in the modern industrial renovation style that places have, in an open, airy space. I'd describe it as "jaunty fun". The service was great. We were able to get a table promptly, and the wait staff were an appropriate amount of attentive without being pushy. No issues or complains here.

HUGE servings and creative plates. There is so much to choose from. The waitress was amazing,…read moreknowledgeable, and helpful. I do recommend checking the menu in advance, there is so much there. It's like a diner only not, more upscale and super busy so get in where you can fit in. I've come a few times and they are consistent.

I enjoy going to L'Avenue Mont-Royal so much that I've decided I need to visit as many of their…read moreother restaurants as possible. The one in Notre Dame was the most convenient next one to visit. The menu is identical, as far as I can tell, and the overall experience is equally enjoyable. There are a few differences compared to the one in Mont-Royal. This one is larger, with a bit more climate/temperature control, and some booths for more comfortable seating when available. The decor is different. You have a different motorcycle on one wall, an elevated shelf of really cool reel-to-reel tape recorders, and a different style of rest room decor. Service and food was slightly different. Earlier this week at the Mont-Royal restaurant, I raved that hot tea came out as steeped leaves. Here, the same type of tea was steeped from traditional tea bags. Also, not all of my breakfast came at the same time. The server promised that the rest would come out "in seconds." After about 300 of those, I let my waiter know I was still missing parts, and he brought them out immediately. None of this is enough to subtract a star. As I mentioned earlier, I hope to get to more of the L'Avenus's, but it's so difficult not to go back to the ones I have already visited and liked.

Amazing Food, great service, everything that we look for in a brunch spot!…read more Very eclectic modern art decor inside, lots of fun things to check out. Our first visit was with family friends and they easily accommodated our large party, and everyone was very sweet with our gaggle of little ones. This visit we had couple French toasts orders and I had the shakshuka. Absolutely recommend! Drinks were also great! If you're looking for brunch, don't miss out!

Wow I loved this place! All the ingredients in my dish were perfect and the waitress was lovely…read more One point off only because...ambience was lacking and my peach Bellini was meh. 10/10 would recommend and go again!

Stopped into Ben and Florentine twice while on vacation in Montreal! It was such good value we came…read moreback the next day. Servers were amazing and all bilingual. Most of their breakfast specials include complementary tea and coffee, and free hot water refills which is amazing! I tried the Lox and Goat Cheese omelette. Both delicious. The location on Mansfield is huge - there were lots of free seating both times we went.

This was such a cute diner experience! I came with my friend around noon on a Saturday. We got a…read moreseat outside. I got the brie cheese, bacon, and sun dried tomatoes omelette with pumpernickel toast, and my friend got the egg Benedict with a side of bacon. We also both got mimosas. The portions were great and the service was wonderful - both our host and primary server were very kind and sweet. It was so sweet, we were sitting outside and one of the servers saw we had stood up because there was a bee next to our food and we were trying to get it away. The server tried to shoo the bee away, and it finally left. He offered us another round of mimosas because of the worries. It was such a kind gesture. I won't say it's the cheapest breakfast/brunch option, but the service, food, and ambiance was 10/10. Would definitely come back!

My folks come here for breakfast every Sunday morning, right when the place opens at 9am. So when I…read morerecently visited them, of course we had to continue the tradition! This restaurant has been around for 102 years, so they gotta be doing something right, right? The interior isn't huge but there are booths against the walls (booths for 4 diners against one wall, and booths for 2 against the other), with freestanding tables in the middle interior, and coatracks in the middle and back (more like a closet in the middle). The walls are covered with record album covers and photos. In the front of the restaurant is a long counter, with cloches and serving dishes full of huge muffins and cookies (they all looked bloody amazing!). All in all, it's a very warm and casual interior, and it feels like an old pair of favorite slippers. Comfortable and unassuming. We sat at a booth where my folks always sit, and although their usual server wasn't working that day, we had Devon (and she was wonderful). We had a variety of meals: mom had blueberry pancakes (lots of blueberries! She loved it), and my kid and my dad and I had a variety of eggs with bacon and toast and potatoes. It all was excellent. The bacon was crispy and they sure weren't stingy with portions (nice!), and the potatoes were great, too. I didn't have the coffee but the rest of my family did, multiple refills, in fact, and they all said it was excellent. Did I mention that the portions were very generous? I could not even eat my toast, even after giving some of my bacon to my kid. Two eggs, potatoes, toast and bacon cost $11. I think that's very reasonable. (I live in Vancouver now and that'd be considered a steal in Van). FYI: there is a parking lot directly across the street from Nick's and parking is free there on Sundays (probably on the street, on Greene, too), and free after 6pm as well. Nice!

Ben & Florentine is a little tricky as far as breakfast places go. Now we are surrounded by a bunch…read moreof breakfast places. B&F is a little more expensive but a little better quality too. But there are also some downfalls. The good: Breakfast is good. Plates are pretty rich in food. The taste of the food is satisfying. You rarely leave there hungry for more. Service is good and on point. The bad: Could be pricy for some. The design of the restaurant make it that you can get cold drafts for about 40% of the seating capacity of the place. They do not have enough english menus. This place is one of our favourite breakfast places. It is a hit with us, should be with you too.

I have always seen the restaurant and heard their commercials on the radio and seen them on…read moretelevision but have never tried it. One day I stumbled upon a photo on Instagram that made me want to try their healthy options. The place is always packed, you can call before to make sure there is a place because I don't think they take reservations. The plates are VERY affordable and fill you up. I have tried the Duo-Santé option and the smoothie bowl is absolutely delicious. Just wished the portion was a little bit bigger for the cheese and the smoothie. I have also tried their Combo crêpe pommes and it was truly delicious as well, just felt like the eggs might've been old. The service is quick and the waiters are very helpful. They also offer almond milk and soy milk if you would like that with your coffee.

Options options options! I never knew a place could have so many ways of making breakfast! Inside…read morewas clean and big, we came on a Sunday morning for brunch and it was super busy. We didn't have to wait long for a table (about 15 minutes-5 people). Food was delicious and served abundant! We ordered: 2 plates of the Side (2 egg combo), Mont Blanc plate (fruit), Avocado Salmon plate and Poutine (my son's order). The waitress was attentive, she repeated our order to ensure it was correct. She refilled our coffees and water with us having to ask though it was busy in the restaurant. Everything was served quickly, and presentation was fantastic. Coffee that came with the plates was smooth and easy to drink (medium roast). We were there almost 3 hours just chatting and no one even seemed to rush us to leave. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable meal. Will definitely be back!

Amazing food very we got our food not even 5min later! The people are very nice and politeread more