Best brunch in Montréal
Where to brunch in Montréal — neighbourhood cafés, all-day breakfast counters and weekend institutions.
Top brunch spots in Montréal
12 locals' picks — neighbourhoods, price tiers and what to order.
Arthurs Nosh Bar
$$Saint-Henri
Modern Jewish deli, weekend institution.
Order: Smoked salmon platter
Beautys Luncheonette
$Mile End
1942 diner, the original Montreal brunch.
Order: The Beautys Special bagel
Fabergé
$$Mile End
Over-the-top sweet brunch, weekends only.
Order: Stuffed pancakes
L'Avenue
$$Plateau-Mont-Royal
Legendary line on St-Laurent, worth the wait.
Order: Eggs benedict
Larrys
$$Mile End
Lawrence's all-day little brother.
Order: Soft-boiled eggs & soldiers
Le Cartet
$$Vieux-Montréal
Bright industrial loft with a deli counter.
Order: Brunch plate du jour
Le Passé Composé
$$Plateau
Cozy, French-Canadian, reservations recommended.
Order: Crème brûlée French toast
Marché Maisonneuve cafés
$Hochelaga
Pick a market café, eat by the fountain.
Order: Croissant & café au lait
Olive et Gourmando
$$Vieux-Montréal
Bakery-café icon, brunchy lunch all day.
Order: Cubain sandwich
Régine Café
$$Petite-Patrie
Pastel-bright room, brunch with a smile.
Order: Carrot cake pancakes
Sparrow
$$Mile End
British-leaning brunch in a candle-lit pub.
Order: Full English
Tommy Café
$$Vieux-Montréal
Three-storey atrium café in Old Montreal.
Order: Avocado tartine
Frequently asked
- Local favourites include Jean-Talon Market and the all-day kitchen at Joe Beef. We prioritise spots that take walk-ins or open early on weekends.