We were in the area and we were starving. This was a spot that came up and at first the interior wasn't like too fancy, but gave a very homey vibe. We were seated right away and our waiter she was so nice and had high energy. She kept checking back on us to make sure everything was ok and to see if we needed anything else. The moment the food came out, we couldn't believe how big the portion was. The club sandwiches were so delicious and refreshing. We were able to share it and it was just delicious. I got the salmon eggs Benedict and I think I could say it's the best one I've had. The smoke salmon was better than any other smoked salmon I had in New York. The next time I visit Montreal, I'm definitely coming back here! read more

Le Vieux St-Laurent - a plate of sandwiches and french fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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In love with this place. Stumbled upon this place while looking for a brunch spot and no regrets. Food was amazing, the smoked salmon was the best and portions were huge for the price. Club sandwich was good and refreshing. I was only able to finish half of it. Really loved the service here. The lady who served us was nice and sweet! read more

Le Vieux St-Laurent - Eggs Benedict, la vuiex club sandwhich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

My wife and I found this place during our trip to Montreal. I was blown away by the quality of the food and size of the portions. Everything was delicious and non ami Nataly was a great hostess. Five stars for sure! read more

Close to our Airbnb so we came here - as it was recommended by our host. Unsure what all the high ratings are for. A pretty dingy place with decent breakfast with decent prices. I got the chocolate chip pancakes which were super big. Three giant pancakes for one serving was wild. read more

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An excellent place for an original club sandwich. Packed on an early Sunday am. I asked for an egg to be added to it, like the good old days! The lady on the phone was helpful and my sandwich was delicious. read more

Le Vieux St-Laurent - a sandwich and french fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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This is my favorite brunch spot in Montreal. The French Toast is amazing. Just tons of fresh berries on top. Literally more berries than bites of toast. The waitstaff is so friendly and I just can't recommend it more. read more

What not to love about this, an old gem which has been serving the patrons for quite sometime. Old school diner vibe and some great food. We came here for brunch and there was a line out of the door, we waited for 15 mins before getting to our table. Menu is exhaustive, typical american diner fare with few pages of menu nto scroll from. We went with the pancaked, french toast and eggs, everything arrived quickly and food was really good. Service was on par and I'd definitely recommend stopping by here. read more

This should be a most-stop for Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives! We could not find the place we planned to eat, so started walking and chose this at random. The menu was extensive, the service fast and friendly. The portion sizes were very large. My wife had Fish and Chips which she loved and said was completely not greasy. Our son had the Pita and loved it, and his girlfriend had a grilled Hot Dog with Gravy Fries and she raved over it. I had Pork Slouvaki which was very tender, well seasoned and the sides of fries, salad and rice were all excellent. If you are in the area, I would highly recommend it! read more

Had this place about 2 years ago, and still dreaming of the day I will be back!!! It was heaven, a little hole in the wall. Glad we took a chance to come here. It is a classic diner style, casual place. But boy does the food say otherwise ! Surprised to find they served eggs Benedict! In a variety of options and toppings. We had the smoked salmon selection. They have crepes and waffles too, which we tried the Strawberries and nutella style. French toast with strawberries! And a classic breakfast with sunnyside up eggs! The service is friendly, efficient and fast. Our food all came quickly and piping hot. The eggs Benedict was on a bed of spinach and smoked salmon. It was a rich creamy hollandaise sauce as well! Over all I recommend this place to others who are coming up to MTL that may be lost like I was looking for food. read more

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Awesome friendly service and tasty crepes. We ordered bacon cheddar crepes. Portion is pretty big so we just split an order. Which was perfect. read more

It's an old diner, with a large menu and big portions. This place was here for ages, on the saint-laurent street. I go there from time to time with my friends for a brunch; my favorite is the festin #2, it comes with eggs, bacon, sausages and a buttermilk chocolate chips pancake. read more

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Open early, 7am ... immediate greeting & happy morning, menu has alot of choices and the amount is ample to fill you up. Service was fast and friendly. The place starts to fill up quickly. Happy with our choice! read more

A true diner feel, nothing fancy but great food! Belgian waffle, omelets, eggs Benedict, all were awesome according to our group. The service was excellent too! read more

Le Vieux St-Laurent - Belgian Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

A classic brunch diner type place. Decor is super old school, and it was super busy when I went, so atmosphere was bumping! Seating a bit crowded but it's a cozy, no frills place. Menu is expansive, the usual pancakes, eggs Benedict, French toast, omelette type of deal. They give you huge portions! Food is made exactly the way you'd expect it to be. We got the bagel lox platter and the bacon avocado eggs Benedict. The poached eggs and hollandaise sauce was PERFECT. Best hollandaise I've had by far. Service is speedy. They also refill your coffee continuously Prices are competitive, you get a lot of food for the price you pay. Would come back! read more

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I was looking with my folks where to brunch in St. Laurent. We found this restaurant and lettme tell you, we were so glad we chose this spot for brunch. This location looks like a classic American dinner restaurant. The service was particularly friendly and charming. They treated us like grandma's favorite grandkids, and spoiled us with love. We ordered two brunches, and one to share. Tip: you pay $3 extra dollars but it is so worth it. The food was overflowing and the fruit was exquisite. Freshness was its First name. I would've never thought I would have such nice time here. Never judge a book by its cover. Their flaw is their regular coffee. Their cappuccinos are good. Hence, ask for a coffee that is not pre-made. Conclusion. You will end so full that the rest of the restaurants on St. Laurent will make you look away. read more

Best breakfast in North America! And I'm not lying. Man this is great food. So many lovely egg Benedict options and egg combos. The waffles and hot cakes are very tasty. Coffee is very good and the service comes with friendly smiles. read more

Le Vieux St-Laurent - House special eggs Benedict !! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Classic greasy spoon. It's a stop my wife and I always make when we're in town. Their eggs Benny is fantastic, and I don't know what Faustian deal they made to get their hands on probably the most satisfying cup of diner coffee I've ever had. read more

This place has a great variety of breakfast (and lunch) options. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and prompt. We are only here a few days and are planning on coming back! Their French Toast is fantastic, their assortment of Benedicts is to die for, and my picky family of eaters was happy with everything! read more

I have a weird interest in the north american family dining experience. The utilitarianism of the wipe-down surfaces and stainless steel kitchens, the bustling staff who fill up your coffee just like they do in diners in the movies, and most of all, the menu: that 200-page laminated, illustrated novel that contains, without fail, every combination of food known to man. Chicken wings? Yeah! Eggs Benedict? Of course! Pizza, tacos, burgers, pie? We have them all! This place is one of those, and though I like to tell myself I come here just for quick and easy fuel, the truth is that I love the experience and the food is always good. Do I wish the beans were a bit more generously portioned? Yes. I love beans. But do they make up for it by piling your plate high with every other breakfast food known to man? YOU BET. The staff here are so lovely, too - or perhaps it's just the one lady I've had on three occasions who, I'll be honest, I'm a little bit in love with. Not only was she kind and receptive, she even recommended the sharing plate - which is basically two breakfasts for the price of 1.2 breakfasts. WHAT! This place isn't going to blow you away with fine dining, but it will take care of that tum rumble in ten thousand lovingly-made ways, and that's just what you need sometimes. read more

Came here for breakfast with my friend after looking at some other Yelp reviews. Breakfast was Cheap. Food was hearty. Service was good. (loved the potato slices on the side) Food was good. Only thing I'd change.... the option of how you want your eggs made for an eggs benedict. 4.5 stars. read more

Great breakfast! Loved the round home fried potatoes and not greasy. The server was great and the portions are generous. Bacon was crispy. This is a small place you are just about having your breakfast with your neighbor. We had to wait five minutes for a party of two. The bigger the party the longer the wait. The crepes with strawberry was perfect with my perfect cappuccino. The best of it all was the price!!!! We were shocked with a $18 breakfast for two. We will come back every time we are in Montreal. Oh the food comes out pretty quickly! read more

We had breakfast here & it was amazing. The place was buzzing with a nice lively crowd. We got our food on time even though there were 5 people. Everything was fresh & tasted great. Server knowledge: 4 Server attitude: 4.5 Fast service: 4 Food Menu: 4 Drinks Menu: 4 Food quality: 4 Food Portion: 4.5 Ambience: 3.5 Distance to other tables: 4 Cleanliness: 4 Comfort: 4 Waiting time to get seated: 4.5 Price: 4 read more

Le Vieux St-Laurent - Poached eggs with bacon & sausage, side of fruit & potato wedges, beans & cretons - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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The brunch here was amazing. We stayed at an airbnb really close to here, and it was the best food the entire trip. I recommend the eggs benedict! Our server Annie was very sweet and helpful. read more

. -- During the current PANDEMIC, this restaurant allows customers to OPENLY COUGH without any covering, even with other customers at the next table. . -- When this is brought up to the waitress, her response is "you're making my life miserable". Waitress wears her mask under her chin. . -- Staff cooking food DO NOT MASK and can be seen and heard openly coughing. . read more

Classic traditional brunch diner food. You know what to expect because everything is very basic in good way. One of those old school style spots with a bunch of things in the menu. Not fancy, nothing crazy amazing, but solidly good brunch when you want simple but satisfying. read more

Mediocre Food. Poor Service. The eggs are meh, the pancakes taste synthetic, the fruit is rarely fresh, the beans are mushy, and the potatoes are lackluster to say the least. The condiments containers are also often filthy, with the bottles either greasy or covered in caked-on content.s The only reason I eat here is because it is around the corner from my house. If you're on the Plateau looking for a place to brunch, there are several other places you should consider first -- e.g. Bagels Etc., L'Evidence, Universel, and the list goes on. They're also prone to messing up orders, whether eating-in or getting take-out. In a word, not really worth a stop-in unless you're literally around the corner and too hungover/tired to go any further. read more

Love this breakfast place. Old fashion charm with huge portions. We need places like this in the GTA.

This is a great diner-style brunch spot! After my previous favorite cheap brunch spot closed (Place Milton), I was in search of a replacement, and this place seems to fit the bill. It has a pretty wide menu with all of your classic brunch favorites- I recommend their bagel breakfast sandwiches (and the home fries/potatoes). It's definitely not the best food you've ever tasted, but for the quick service and relatively cheap prices, it's a great spot. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a diner-style brunch. read more

Good service and hearty portions. They know how to fit a lot of people into their restaurant. We enjoyed the omelettes we ordered plus we got a side of challah French toast. It is reasonable in cost and they had tons of choices from waffles to pancakes. The home fries are excellent. read more

Le Vieux St-Laurent - V.L.C. Omelette -bacon, sausage, ham, cheddar, mushroom omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Came here with a local friend who swears this is her favourite spot for breakfast. I'm a sucker for well-worn diners, and that is exactly what we found here. Luckily, we were early enough to grab a table - this is a very popular spot, and the crowd at the entrance was thick at the entrance when we left. Food is diner food, and that's perfect for a weekend morning. I had the smoked salmon omelette and I really enjoyed it. Large portions, bottomless coffee and typically neutral service (they just need to keep pushing the customers through) were expected and received. For the portions and the "greasy spoon" atmosphere, I'll be back. read more

Trekked a long way to get here for brunch as per our concierge's recommendation one Saturday afternoon. We waited about an hour between the time we ordered our food and the time it was placed in front of us. The waitress said that it was always that busy on Saturdays but I felt that we could have been warned as we were extremely famished once we arrived and were literally going stir crazy watching people eating around us. Despite this major setback our food that arrived was delicious. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the bacon wasn't too fatty and it came with a small cup of fruit and unlimited coffee which we really needed. The homefries were my favorite part and I would go back just for those. Overall, I am pleased with the food but felt that the service should have informed us of the long wait ahead so we could plan accordingly. read more

This place did not let down. So many food chocices and everything we ordered was delicious. Very generous portions. The London steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Every single bite of the steak will melt in your mouth. Chocolate pancakes.. OMG so many chocolate chips. And it's a huge plate of pancakes; the kids could not finish it. read more

There are so many options on this menu; it would take forever to try every single item on it. I don't understand how they provide so much selection. Buttermilk pancakes? Baked beans? Omelette? French toast? Eggs benedict? Would you like the Festin number 1 which is unlimited coffee refills, two eggs, two pancakes, three slices of bacon, ham, sausage, baked beans, breakfast potatoes, toast and meat pate? I got it and I was so full I had to take the pancakes home with me. I was full for the whole day and the meal was only $13?!! It's a great deal for the amount of food you get. Not super fancy, but a great casual restaurant to go to after a late night out or a brunch treat for one's self. I probably won't come again since i like to try different brunch places but for it's price point it's a great brunch place to go to. read more

Le Vieux St-Laurent - Festin number 1: potatoes, fruit, baked beans, toast, two pancakes, three pieces of bacon, ham, sausage and unlimited coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Came here starving after a long night, as it was close by - you know you'll get your money's worth when all you see is hungry, hungover students. Large varied menu, good portions and cheap! Ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce @ $10 from the lunch menu. Expected it to be mediocre Americanised bolognese & heavy on the tomatoes, but it was delicious. I almost finished the whole giant plate. Interior is your typical aged-looking diner, with no frills, but the food is great and hits the spot. read more

A friend of mine recommended this place for breakfast, and boy were they right! I decided to have the traditional Eggs Benedict, and they were delectable! Of course, the eggs were cooked perfectly...not under-cooked or overcooked. The Hollandaise sauce was very rich, and they give you a generous amount of sauce as well. The potatoes that were served with the meal were also great, not to heavy, but very light. And, of course, it comes with the traditional fruit arrangement that seems to be popular in Montreal. This meal was the perfect size...it was filling but didn't bog you down. Easily, one of the best breakfasts I have had in Montreal, or even anywhere. Highly recommend! read more

Le Vieux St-Laurent - Le Vieux Saint Laurent Eggs Benny! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The eggs Benedict was very tasty! Big portions and Annie split the portion into two plates for us! 10/10 recommend! read more

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Pretty much the most average place on The Main, but that plays to its charm. It's got eggs, it's got bacon and in the afternoon, it has sandwiches and some other stuff. You get what you pay for, and always leave with a full stomach. Fun fact: This is my first time back in two years, and NONE of the staff have changed. Good sign that they're treated well. read more

Do you want to eat a fancy meal, where you like boasting you scored seats? Well this ain't it! This has been a Main staple for so long and yet maintained its goal, to fill you up! The Omelette was excellent, the amount of fruit served is unbelievable (given how rising commodity prices has decreased portions elsewhere) What you see is what you get, an amazing breakfast! read more

Want breakfast? That's what you'll get. Classic petite dejeuner for under $5 with lots of other breakfast options on the menu. No frills, no jam (you have to ask and even then they dole the stuff out like gold, one packet at a time), lots of refills on your coffee. They serve late, are quick about it, will probably tease you about your French and bring you a hot simple plate of exactly what you expected. The potatoes are quite tasty. Like fries but in the shape of breakfast potatoes. Breakfast served until 4pm, Interac and credit cards accepted, you can easily get out of Le Vieux St-Laurent for two under $15. read more

Waitress is friendly and attentive, coffee (and refills) are free, and the food is delicious! read more

Le Vieux St-Laurent - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec