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.

Visited Sat around 12:45 and there was a line out the door. Seemed to be the place the locals…read morevisit. We waited about 15 mins to get a table. Seating was tight...but totally fine. Extensive menu with lots of great options. My bride and I both decided on the same entree....Smoked Salmon Guacamole Toast. I really liked it. My bride wished there was a little more Guacamole. Fruit bowls were a great addition. People all around us were getting HUGE plates with crepes etc. Didn't look like anyone was leaving hungry. Service was a mixed bag. Seemed fine, until trying to pay....took quite awhile to get a check.

I was so impressed with the gluten-free options here! It's rare to find a breakfast spot that not…read moreonly offers GF bread but actually makes it delicious. We ordered "Rolande vend sa roulotte" (the last one on the gluten-free menu) and it was packed with fresh veggies, guacamole, bacon, poached eggs, and served with a fruit bowl -- so flavorful and filling. On top of that, we added a side of gluten-free French toast, and it was honestly just as good (if not better) than regular. Everything came out fresh, beautifully presented, and the portions were generous.

Had such a great experience at REGINE CAFÉ! We ordered the café latte, s'mores iced latte, Gros…read moreJambon, grilled cheese with pulled beef, and the chic croissant with scrambled eggs. Everything was cooked perfectly, tasted amazing, and was beautifully presented. I loved the attention to detail, even the little touches on the takeout containers showed how much care goes into the experience. Everything was aesthetically presented, including all the beverages we ordered. The café itself is beautiful with such a warm and inviting atmosphere. You can really tell they put thought and love into both the food and presentation. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to come back!

For our last proper meal in Montreal, we decided to have breakfast at Régine Café. This was…read moresomewhat impromptu, as I did not read up on this place in preparation for my trip - instead, I did some quick research the night before and found that it consistently ranked as one of the best breakfast/brunch spots in the city. That being said, I booked a table and we made our way over. Régine is apparently a popular spot - indicated by the rope they had set up outside which suggested that a line can form. Since we booked a table, and it was a Monday morning, there was no line and we were seated right away. The restaurant is broken up into two main dining areas with large windows that let in a lot of light. The decor was tasteful but not my style - it definitely gave off that afternoon tea feel with upscale accents and an overly feminine aesthetic. It was nice but just not my taste. The menu has a really good variety of breakfast and lunch items - I was taken aback by how many creative dishes there were, not just standard breakfast items. I needed caffeine, so I started with a cappuccino which was really good, one of the better ones I've had. For my actual breakfast I went with the Chic Croissant; this was essentially a breakfast sandwich with pulled ham, egg, arugula, and an aioli. Due to the fragility of the croissant, I did not eat it as a sandwich - but despite that the dish was delicious. Everything tasted super fresh and all the flavors worked really well together. I don't think I ever had pulled ham before, but felt it was super creative and elevated the sandwich. We wanted to try some of their bakes, so we also got the cinnamon roll and the scone. We were given the option to have the cinnamon roll covered in frosting but we opted to have it plain. Even without the frosting, the roll was excellent - I usually find cinnamon rolls to be dry, but this was super m-o-i-s-t with a generous filling of raisins and cinnamon; it was one of the best I've had. The scone was lavender and white chocolate; I don't usually like lavender but this was pretty good and not overly heavy. It came with sides of macerated strawberries and mascarpone which I don't think were needed but nice to have. Service was great - everyone was warm, friendly, and efficient. Overall, Régine Café exceeded my expectations - the food was excellent and I wouldn't hesitate to return for another meal. I understand why this is one of the more popular spots for breakfast and brunch in Montreal.

One of the best servers I've ever seen. The meal was mostly forgettable (although the fruit bowls…read morewere perfect), but the server was amazing. This gentleman paid attention to the fact that my friend and I were speaking English, but my friend spoke to him in French. He gave my friend a French menu and me an English one without even asking. It made me feel appreciated.

5 morning breakfasts is $250. with tips for 5 eggs meals…read moremediocre food no butter low quality sisco food nice servers thx friends

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.

Nice place for breakfast this morning. The food presentation was very attractive, very…read moreinstagrammable with all the pretty colors and placing of the different items. Taste wise they're acceptable but nothing exceptional. Coffee is refillable just like in American diners which was great. Service is a little slow but friendly. If you're in a hurry and just want a quick meal just skip this place, but if you have plenty of time then give it a shot.

It's an okay place eat, but The place to eat if you want huge portions which is rare to come in…read moreMontreal. 3.5 stars. 1. Reservation- not needed, this place is huge and has lots of seats 2. Food: Good. It is not the most delicious place in Montreal, but it is good. 3. Drinks: poor coffee - bad tea - depending on what you choose, it can be good 4. Service: annoyed and not good I felt like I was intruding her lax time. It was not very good. Unwelcoming.

The staff is always friendly . The food is always fresh . The place is clean . The prices are…read morereasonable . I had 2 eggs scrambled eggs with tomatoes and hot crispy potatoes. The service was excellent and this time my potatoes were hot. We will be back

Visited a saturday morning around 10am, lots of sitting available so no wait at all. Service was…read moreefficient, staff was very helpful and kind. I love the variety their menu offers, and the food was great! Also their smoothies are delicious!!

My friend and I visited for the weekend and stayed not too far from Le Vieux Velo, so we came here…read moreevery single morning for the delicious eggs benny they have. The creamy eggs benny were accompanied with a light refreshing salad and crispy potatoes. The simplicity of the cafe and menu brings a much needed local feel to the big city, and the customer service is superb. To this day, we still talk about the awesome eggs benny we had in Montreal and can't wait to visit again!

I took an early flight to Montreal, so after we made it to our hotel and checked in, it was still…read moremid-morning. I was traveling with my brother who had been to the city before, and recommended Le Vieux Vélo for a late breakfast since he had tried it before and had a good meal. That being said, we hit the ground running and made our way over. LVV is primarily a breakfast spot; while they have a decent selection of items, they specialize in Benedicts and have several varieties to choose from. The dining area is split into two areas with subtle yet tastefully done decor. It can get a little tight, but it wasn't busy when we were there so space was not an issue. I normally don't gravitate towards Benedicts, but I couldn't resist since I was here. Even though the different flavor combos looked tempting, I went basic and chose the classic. I was, however, given my choice of meat so I chose ham. The benny was good - everything tasted fresh and the hollandaise wasn't too rich which is generally a concern of mine. Roasted potatoes and some greens were served on the side which complemented the eggs well. Service was good, we were taken care of promptly and everyone was friendly. Overall, I had a good experience at Le Vieux Vélo - it was a great start to my time in Montreal and I wouldn't hesitate to return.