Beautys is a classic (Since 1942) bustling diner with amazing food, friendly atmosphere, and…read moreattentive service (four refills of their perfect coffee and I have enough energy to take on the day). I got the big breakfast platter with potatoes, 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, bagel, and both bacon and sausage. I added some 100 percent maple and it was worth it. The pancakes are buttery and crispy, thick too; just perfect! I even broke a hot sauce bottle on accident (sorry!) and it was not an issue at all as they said "it happens", and swiftly cleaned it up. Good vibes! Highly recommend the vodka orange juice, as they fresh squeeze the OJ daily. Super yummy! They have counter space, a variety of tables, and are usually very busy, so be prepared to wait 10-15 minutes or sometimes longer. I noticed that customers are respectful and generally don't overstay here. Service is fast-paced, and it's a fresh, modern, diner experience. Highly recommend this spot!

THE BRUNCH FROM HELL Potential diners, proceed with caution…read more While visiting Montreal, I took two local friends to Beauty's Restaurant for brunch on Saturday, May 30, expecting a classic diner experience at this long-standing establishment that I have frequented for the last 10 years. Unfortunately, it turned into a complete disaster. The server was pleasant enough in the beginning when I ordered a bottle of Prosecco. She then asked my friends what they would like to drink. One ordered a cappuccino with oat milk, to which she sarcastically responded, "We're a diner; we don't do that here." He relented and ordered a cappuccino with regular milk instead. My second friend ordered a black coffee. You could tell she was not happy with us as she walked away. Several minutes later, a busser returned to the table carrying a bucket containing two unopened bottles of Prosecco. I told him, "Sorry, sir. Thank you, but I only ordered one." The confused busser walked away. Our server returned shortly thereafter and asked, "What's the problem?" I politely explained that I had only ordered one bottle, not two. She immediately became defensive, insisting that one of my friends had also ordered a bottle of Prosecco. Once again, I politely corrected her, explaining that one friend had ordered a coffee and the other a cappuccino with regular milk. She responded by pulling out her notepad and franticly flipped through her chicken-scratch writing, vigorously searching for evidence that would prove us wrong and set the record straight. She was unable to produce it. Her face turned red. Without saying a word, she abruptly grabbed one of the unopened bottles and walked away. At that precise moment, I knew we were in for the Brunch From Hell. Seven minutes passed before she returned with the coffee. The mood was tense and the atmosphere heavy. Another 25 minutes passed before the food finally arrived: a mixed green salad, a breakfast sandwich, and a smoked salmon bagel. My salmon bagel looked edible. My friend's breakfast sandwich, however, I wouldn't have fed to my dog food. These dishes were all priced between $16 and $22 before tax. Despite this, we put our heads down and ate the mediocre food. While consuming my $18 smoked salmon bagel--burnt around the edges, served on stale bread, and lacking capers or even a solitary lemon wedge--I thought to myself: if our server does the bare minimum and asks how the food is, I'll give her a 10% tip. She strategically returned about 15 minutes later, after we had finished eating. At that moment, my decision was made. I would not be tipping her. I told my friends to ask for separate bills while I stepped away to use the restroom. When I returned to the table, I was bewildered to find the server berating my friend over the amount he intended to tip. She demanded to know why he was only leaving 10%. I responded, "You really don't know why his tip is so low?" She became increasingly agitated and asked whether it was the food or the service. "Both," I replied. Her face now bright red, she snapped, "You ate all the food, so it couldn't have been the food!" I responded, "And this is how you speak to customers? You bully them into tipping more?" She fires back, "Your entitlement is outrageous. I only make $12 an hour." I repeated myself. "And this is how you speak to people? How's this working out for you? Not very well, I'm assuming." At this point, steam may as well have been coming out of her ears. She then argued, "Your friend ordered a mimosa!" To which I replied, "Mimosa is not a word that was spoken at this table." Outraged, she picked up the payment terminal and threw it down on the table in front of me. Looking at the screen, I took my time, carefully ensuring I did not tip a penny over my bill of $43.69. Growing impatient, she muttered, "Here, let me help you." Grabbing the machine aggressively, she forcefully selected the zero-tip option for me. I replied, "Thank you. That's the most helpful you've been the entire time." Taking the machine, she stormed away. The nightmare was finally over. We were free.

Poutine. Such a simple meal but sometimes it's over complicated. I love this spot, it's open 24…read morehours and the service is always quick. I always take it out to go because the ambiance is not my scene, usually filled with young kids after a night of partying. I always go for a classic poutine with extra cheese curds! The curds are always super squeaky and the gravy is perfect. I always come here for a good poutine. I find La Banquise to be over rated. Keep Eating, Angela

Great place for late night eats. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. Can get busy, but…read moreservice moves fast.

Absolute 5 stars on all points,freshness, food quality, service, cold beer! This diner is an icon…read moreof Montreal and has been in business since the early 50's. My husband and I both had the club sandwich loaded with fresh chicken, bacon cooked perfectly, lettuce and tomato on white toast. The beer a Molson export was icy cold and delicious. The fries were freshly made and great. Coleslaw was the perfect deli slaw. We will be telling all our friends about this treasure.

Great place for breakfast! Friendly waitresses…read more Free coffee refills unlike the trendy place down the street.

Great food Great price…read moreGreat experience! What an institute in Montreal. Make a point of eating at Cosmos. Keep in mind, there's only about 10 seats :)

6 Stars!! What can I say about this legendary spot that hasn't been said a thousand times before…read more This is the Ultimate No Frills, Unpretentious, Unapologetic straight forward greasy spoon diner I've ever been to. The potatoes are life changing, the lore unparalleled. Plenty of variety to choose from. So belly up to the counter get a cup of coffee, place your order and watch the show. While ownership has changed over the years, I truly believe the heart is still there. May not be for everyone but this is my kind of place!!

Common folk need not pay a kings ransom for this regal cuisine…read more A grandiose, succulent, exquisitely cooked beef patty provides consistently superior mouthfuls bite after bite. Majestic as the sauce is; it does not rule outright. Instead sharing power with an equally noble array of seasoning and sumptuous toppings. An establishement deserving of its place among burger royalty.

First time getting the burger here and wow. It was so special. The bun, the meat, the cheese,…read moreeverything about it was different and tasted so well together. I highly recommend paying the additional 1.50$ for cheese. It made such a difference. I hate when you can't taste the cheese in a cheeseburger. Service was fast and efficient, the busboy was fun and helpful. The restaurant just has this aura of hipsterness and coolness. Everything comes together to make the experience different and out there. The place mats, the plates, the utensils, the music, the lights, everything works and is coherent and intensifies the experience. Also worth mentioning is that I actually did go back for brunch and got the chicken and waffle. I heard a lot about this from tv shows and never thought it actually existed anywhere near me so it was an awesome surprise. And it was excellent. I love chicken, I love waffles, I love maple syrup, there's no way combining those things together could end badly.

On our way home from shopping we dropped into this long established eatery. With all of the…read moreconstruction going down on Ste Catherine Street, some businesses are suffering & it was sad to see that this restaurant wasn't that busy. We walked in and were immediately approached by a server so we asked to sit by the window. We both ordered a Steerburger with fries and coleslaw. My friend enjoyed hers and I kinda liked mine but the burger wasn't anything like it used to be. I got the impression there was something other than meat mixed in just by the texture. The curly fries were just like we remembered: crispy & light. Staff was friendly and accommodating l, but the initial server who took our orders forgot to tell us he was either going on break or had finished for the day because another server approached us later to take our order! We told her we had already put in our order. She apologized and 10 minutes later our food came out. Oops.

Wonderful meal! Visiting Montreal from Ottawa and found this place near our hotel. Very lucky find…read more We were actually sitting in their little vestibule waiting for them to open when Diane let us in early even though we assured her we could wait. Friendly and funny and great, quick service. Food was terrific, hot chicken sandwich and cajun chicken sandwich. So flavorful and sides of coleslaw and curly fries were great too. My hubby had a nice chat with the owner as well. Don't know when we might get back to Montreal but we will definitely go back here if we do. We haven't even tried the beef!

I'm not one for smoke meat nor do I particularly enjoy it but some people inspired we go and have…read moreit! When we got there, I was already faced with a bunch of fruit flies and other types of flies, which did not put me at ease of eating smoked meat. That's cut out in the open... The service was extremely slow, and normally I wouldn't say anything if it was a busy impact day. But there was barely any people in that restaurant... So... Overall, I didn't really like it. But to each their own.

I've been here before and the smoked meat sandwich was awesome. I was a bit disappointed this time…read more It was still good, just not great. Super friendly staff, big, open seating area.