The inside joke is that I'm a bougie, expensive, and difficult woman to please. Let me get this…read morestraight: I can find pleasure, full satisfaction and appreciation towards any hidden gems in the city whether it's a $9.00 meal or a $300.00 meal. I don't care if it's at an upscale restaurant or someone's garage. Great food still remains great food. The thing that comes with a ridiculous hefty price is that it comes with a lot of expectations and I'm confident enough to say that some of you may have experienced a hefty bill while leaving with disappointment. We've all been there, and I can certainly relate. The amazing story about L'Entre-Pots is that @mtlpancakequeen was looking to build her database for pancakes and aiming to find the best ones in the city. Opened since 2011, Alexandre Beaudry and his team not only excel in customer service (which we all know, something that I profoundly value) but also care about the sense of family amongst the staff members. L'Entre-Pots offers catering services, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner- I mean pretty much whenever you're hungry. While the weather still allows it, they also have an extended terrace for those who want to enjoy their meal in the sun with a mimosa. While I also have been a guest during their popup and collaboration project, I can only consistently vouch for their brunch menu for at least the handful of time I've been there. Thank you to @mtlpancakequeen for introducing me this place- It had allowed me to showcase L'Entre-Pots talent to other followers and friends while hopefully creating more traffic to local businesses. While there is a ridiculous high demand for avocados for all you avocado basic bitches, I'm sure many of you have noticed the skyrocketing prices of these bad boys. I mean, if you do the groceries. But the price doesn't stop me from ordering the avocado toast at L'Entre-Pots. Served with salmon gravlax, feta cheese, dill yoghurt, and topped with a poached egg? This bad boy right here might be one of my many favourites on their menu.With their weekly specials, L'Entre-Pots is guaranteed to leave you full with their generous portions and excellent customer service. With the power of social media, which gems have you discovered?

My favorite brunch spot in the area. Super nice servers, quick service, great menu. All of their…read morepoached eggs dishes are great, and sometimes they have specials like blueberry pancakes with creme fraiche. I highly recommend the Bene Ole which is a breakfast poutine: poached egg, eggs benedict sauce, potatoes, pickles, bacon. It's huge and VERY tasty. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have smoothies, your usual espresso selection like lattes, mimosas, and more. I highly recommend coming before noon. Around that time the place begins to become packed and it's a small spot. Seating is kind of smushed. I've seen groups of 6 before, 7 or more may be pushing it. They do take reservations I believe so maybe they'll accommodate you. Tip: ask for the orange hot sauce, they make their own and it's great on everything.

This cute little cafe across Lafontaine Park is like bike haven! They have maps for every bike path…read moreyou can imagine and all for free! Place was busy too for a weekday afternoon, with bikers stopping in for a quick bite. I don't ride bikes, I drink coffee..and that's why I decided to stop in! Besides the array of baked goods, sandwiches and salads, there was one item that really ci-haut my eye; they have a lavender latte??! What?! I grabbed a tall lavender coffee with almond milk for 5.50$ and sat on the little patio upfront to enjoy my java. The scent of lavender was intense upon my first sip but I quickly got accustomed to the odd flavour and thoroughly enjoyed my cup of joe; the espresso was not very acidic and the almond milk was perfectly sweet, so overall, this coffee was perfectly balanced! Maybe it was the lavender or maybe it was the summer like weather, but I felt totally zen and content. The price may be a little higher then other shops in the corner who offer better coffee but the scenic view and odd lavender coffee has intrigued me enough to return for the spiced latte...stay tuned.

I've tried their salads a couple of times for lunch…read more The offering was original: I had the Marseille salad with burghul (for some reason referred to as tabbouleh) and salmon, which was decent and had a nice dressing that went with it. I've wanted to try their sandwiches, but never made it past the skepticism infused by the glutenness this involves. Marius has an open-air terrace on St Catherine, which makes it a fun place for people watching on that pedestrian section of the busy street. I was also pleasantly surprised with how the neighbourhood evolved since last time I went to the former red light district. I would go back (and have gone back)

With Verdun having undergone gentrification like no one's business, the next hot-spot is going to…read morebe Ville Emard and Monk Boulevard, I think. The pawn shops and thrift shops are disappearing and the cafes with avocado toast and Nutella waffles are showing up. Go now before the place is ruined. Cafe Central keeps a low-key vibe with friendly service, great cofffee, drinks, brunch and breakfast items, cookies, and treats, lots of natural light, vintage furniture and happy green plants everywhere. There's also Wi-Fi and tables so you can work here as well. The vibe here is chill but happy.

Belle Trouvaille un ami me suggère d'aller a ce café pour…read moreun verre de vin ou café. tu commandes au comptoir, tu vas vers ta table avec un numéro et on viendra t'apporter ta commande. Pas une grande liste de vins mais mais le vin maison est de qualité. Le service est excellent et ils veulent que tu reviennes. Bel ambiance de café pas trop bruyant.

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.

In a word...FABULOUS!!! The chef is single handed running the whole place, cooking, serving,…read morecashing out...all of it and he is doing it well. The food - amazing, fresh, delicious, flavorful and made with care. The place, it's like we are in someone's kitchen/dining room. Very intimate and special. The people...I don't speak French but we all had a laugh over my ordering. The place is filled with love. We all were surprised with a delicious dessert of what I think was apples and some kind of custardy goodness. I could go on and on and still would not do this place justice. This is how dining should be. So glad I came and will definitely come back next time I am in town.

A true gem. Fabulous for brunch. I always order the "Special" which consists of 4 small plates: an…read moreomelet (moist, switching up ingredients from week to week), a house cured fish, a yogurt parfait, and a small desert. The perfect quantity of food for most folks I think... You'll leave satisfied, energized, and ready to make the most of your day. The meal comes w a lovely chai tea w almond milk. A steal for $20 w tax and tip! They also do dinner on Friday nights - though you must reserve advance. This meal is great, healthy, and relatively light. Also a great deal. Place is a bit under the radar and I suspect the owner-chefs (who are sweet folks!) prefer it that way. I certainly do.

After living in verdun for 6 years I finally tried this location and i wasn't disappointed…read more $33 we got two breakfasts and a bubble tea! We were served by a nice lady and got a great spot on the terasse as it was 21 outside :) I will be back 100% I have to try the Benedict's and the poke bowl!

I often work in Verdun and found this restaurant randomly. The look isn't fancy or new I'll give…read moreyou that but.. For a very good price (cash only) you get served with a smile, tasty fruits and well cooked meal. I ordered the eggs benedict, nothing was crazy amazing about it but it tasted well and again the price is unbeatable! If you like authenticity in a warm but bit old looking place for a cheap price try this place. Again service was very friendly and quick which shows that you guys too (Canadians) can serve cheap priced but tasty food with a smile on it!

C'est bien d'avoir un restaurant de déjeuners sur la rue St-Charles…read more C'est bon mais le choix est un peu limité : vous ne pouvez espérez avoir 2 oeufs bacon, il y a plûtot des omelettes, du pain doré et des grilled cheeses. Mais leur plats et le café sont bons, et le service est excellent. It's nice to have a breakfast restaurant on St-Charles street ( it was missing before). It's good but choice is a bit limited : It'S either omelettes, french toasts or grilled cheese, so don't expect 2 eggs bacon ! But the food and coffee are good and service is excellent.

Always our first choice for a relaxed and joyful breakfast/brunch week days or weekends. Friendly…read moreand efficient service, cozy laid back ambiance. Suggest to go there early to avoid big waiting crowds tho. a must try breakfast/brunch spot when you visiting the south shore ^^

unfortunately we didnt get to try any of the food spots here because it was closed off for a…read moreprivate event / or was closing time when we got there but there definitely was a party going on here! It was prettily decorated and the music was great. We didn't stick around for drinks or anything in our search for food but definitely check it out if you're around!

Everything here is so expensive but I won't lie, it's a very nice food court or study/hang out…read morespot. I only go because I work nearby so it's the closest spot for lunch if I'm feeling fancy. But there are lots of options nearby so this isn't my first choice for every day lunch. Avoid at all costs during the rush lunch hours of 12-1pm and on thursdays for the happy hours.