We had low expectations for this chain based on previous Yelp reviews but we were pleasantly…read moresurprised. The restaurant is huge and the menu is intimidating. We had the southwest omelet which they give you an entire half of a fresh avacado as well as salsa and sour cream. It was served popping hot. Potatoes are ok but switching them out is an up charge which is annoying. We also had the florentine Benedict which was really yummy. A. Ice umami flavor to it. All in all, a nice brunch and we didn't have to wait too long for the food. Service was great.

We had just arrived in Montreal, and needed some food. I saw this place was nearby. Knowing that…read morethere is a location in Richmond (Vancouver), I had assumed that the food must be OK if it has locations across Canada. As we walked in, I noticed there were a few people inside, but not a lot. In inside looked nice enough, but fairly generic. We were seated near the kitchen, and I saw the plates were sizeable, so we only ordered 3 plates to share between 4 people. Here's what I tried: - Chicken & Waffles: Not good. It's actually presented quite nicely, but the chicken looked like it was the pre-made frozen type. Waffles were fluffy, but I prefer crisp. Potatoes were limp and bland. - Pears, Bacon and Maple Salted Caramel Waffles: Not good. Pears weren't ripe, so a bit hard. Bacon was limp - just cooked with no flavour or crispness. Waffles were also soggy. I'm just glad it wasn't overly sweet. - Bagel & Lox: OK. Since this is an assembled plate, and nothing really to prepare other than a toasted bagel. It was probably the best plate of the three. Service was nice enough. No issues came up. Overall, disappointing food. I had expected that a chain with multiple locations across Canada might have something good or unique to offer. It didn't. It's basically a slightly better version of Denny's or IHOP - but not much better.

Oh dear, oh dear! A rabbit themed Easter weekend outing. (this was not planned)…read more We enjoyed this quaint, cozy café and their satisfying, creative grilled cheese sandwiches accentuated with cornichons which we also loved. It's the perfect place for a quick cheesy bite

Beware of a large icy patch of snow on the front doorstep. I almost slipped on it and fell…read more I decided to get a grilled cheese here. The server was very sour. She refused to wash her hands before touching everything so It cancelled and left. She didn't care and said Ok. Bye. What an attitude!

Hof Kelsen bakery / café plays to the building's mid-century office/industrial vibe. My experience…read morewas mostly, but will need to return. First, intended to treat myself to their Chocolate Babka Pain Perdu I read about, although also interested in their Borscht being a big fan of all types of borschts (red, white and green). [Full disclosure - Grew up with and been a lifelong devotee of echt old school New York City Kosher bakery Chocolate Babkas!] To my disappointment, that Babka item must have been a special and they didn't sell Babka slices. A full Babka cost $24 Canadian, too big and too much to spend on that occasion. Their Borscht, apparently a vegetarian red borscht recipe made in house, only becomes available at 11 AM, and I was too early. Then I turned to my friendly, cheery person behind the counter and ordered both a fresh savory and a fresh sweet pastry, plus a Matcha Oat Latte. As I paid on the terminal, she moved a small black device in my direction and served me my bakery items. Taking what I understood as a pager to my counter seat, I awaited my drink. About 5 minutes later, a sour rude woman came to me shouting in French. That device was not a pager like I've received at other places in Montreal, but a calculator. When I apologized for my misunderstanding, she huffed and puffed as she walked away. The friendly woman was now behind the café prep section, so I walked over to her to collect my Matcha Oat Latte and apologized. She indicated that that happens. When I directed another apology to the unfriendly staff person, she again rudely stated in English that they don't have pagers. While appreciating that some people have "bad hair days," that lady should never be put in front of customers if/when she interacts with customers like that... especially if it was clearly an unintentional inadvertent miscommunication!!! That being said, my attendant's superfriendliness along with my enjoyable items made up for that. Started with my flavorful Feuilleté aux épinards et à la ricotta (a.k.a. Spinach Ricotta Puff) along with my delicious Latte. Then, finished my Amandine au chocolat, a.k.a. Almond and Chocolate Croissant). So, would definitely return on a future trip to Montréal. Would recommend Hof Kelsten, but keep in mid they don't use pagers!

Someone recommended this spot for their chocolate babka, and since it's one of my favorite breads,…read moreI had to stop by. We arrived around 1 pm and many items were already sold out, but luckily they still had the smaller babka available. They offer two sizes (large and small) and also serve coffee and lattes. Finding the entrance wasn't the easiest since the bakery's name isn't clearly displayed outside, but you can spot it by the street number; I took a photo of the exterior to help others. As for the service, I didn't find the staff particularly friendly. They seemed more focused on their regulars, and when I asked a couple of questions, the responses felt a bit cold. That said, the babka itself was delicious and definitely worth trying.

Went to Tommy's on a Friday for lunch and unlike the other locations, didn't wait at all. The host…read morewas also our server and was very friendly. We had lox tartines which were truly delicious and a great size/value for money. The Tommy Latte is to die for! (Try it iced, worth it!) Service was quick and efficient, in and out in a little over an hour which was exactly our hope. Easy parking nearby. Definitely a must try!

I enjoy the french toasts at tommu cafe. I find myself…read morestopping there every time I am in MTL and indo look forward to going there

We were looking for some place to have breakfast before we left Montreal. We stumbling into this…read morecafe, the coffee was delicious. We ordered a breakfast sandwich-eggs, ham, cheese, tomatoes in a whole wheat homemade bread. It was delicious. They have many mouthwatering homemade breads and pastries.

Cozy And classic. Love the interior. Maple latte was a success. I asked a bit less syrup which was…read moreperfect for me. They bake muffins and pastries right by the table, so cool you get to have those right out of oven.

I have come here a few times for a morning coffee near my hotel, and while the interior is nice and…read morerustic, and the coffee is delicious, the service is often always curt. For a good americano though, I would look past it.

Hidden gem, amazing drinks (iced latte) and the smoothie bowl was perfect! Highly recommend.read more

We were attracted by the colourful exterior of the charming @lecafemelbourne. A cafe with specialty…read morecoffee and, as we found out, amazing brunch. Firstly, if there's a latte with Lucky Charms on the menu you can be sure we're ordering that. No regrets there, it was great. The vivid mix of colours of the distinctive and delicious dishes we ordered for brunch lived up to the outer decor. A delightful and beautifully presented bagel and chipotle chicken toast both served alongside a fruit salad topped with a delectable vinegrette we very much enjoyed. All that with a very friendly service. We will most definitely return to try the rest of the menu

We wanted to grab a coffee after walking around the Mural Festival. I suggested we check out Cafe…read moreMelbourne as I've never been before. It's close to Hef Kostein. We dropped in on a Thursday afternoon (around 1:00pm). The inside is chic but with a very laid back vibe to it. If you walk into the back, they have a cool terrasse set up. The menu is small (brunch options) along with coffee. - Flat white ($4.00) - C thought there wasn't enough caffeine in it but she prefers regular coffee. I had a sip and thought it was decent. Would come back to try their brunch.

Small Korean cafe with an eclectic vibe, serving some Korean staples and brunch food. We tried…read moredifferent tasty dishes like japchae, Kimchi fried rice and ramen. The matcha latte was good too! The owner was very sweet and even offered some chocolate chip cookies for the kids before we left!

Amazing food, especially their eggs Benedict. Smoothie is also great. Service is great as well.read more