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Chez Francois Restaurant

4.0 (107 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Iced latte
Alyssa R.

Food was AMAZING. Portions were great too and service was quick. Great breakfast spot.

Carla C.

Our hotel, Chateau Canmore, gave us 10% off coupon to this place. Lots of parking right in front of the restaurant. Place was 50% full Saturday 11AM. Peach Mango Smoothie - 10/10, little pricey but isn't everything. Food came faster than I expected which was a pleasant surprise! I had the Mountaineer - 10/10. Potatoes were for sure my favorite, sausage was not but boyfriend liked them. Boyfriend got the Montreal Smoked Meat Bene Poutine. 9/10. Smoked meat was 10/10 but boyfriend found it all got too soggy for his liking as it has both hollandaise and gravy. Gravy was a little bland for my liking. Overall a good place for classic breakfast items.

Mexican Wrap
Sheetal K.

This was so good! This place for brunch was perfect. Everything tasted so good and fresh, the vegetarian poutine was delicious. They have a good menu for kids and plenty for the adults. Portions were huge that you can share with others.

bene combo
Jackie B.

I really enjoyed this place for breakfast, there were several options on the menu and I opted for the bene combo, fruity crepe and feta spinach benedict. I loved that I could get a combination of the two and it was the perfect amount. My serve was fantastic and very attentive. The restaurant is so cute in this mountain town & is great for a lovely breakfast or brunch.

Shaft on the patio
Bianka J.

The food was sooo good. All my friends enjoyed their meals. You have to order a shaft and a bottle of champagne for brunch mimosas. Our service was great and made the experience fun. We sat on the patio for the beautiful views.

Ritwika B.

If I could go back, I'd most definitely go back to brunch at this place in Canmore, Alberta. This is a beautiful brunch spot that serves all day breakfast. Their beautiful French inspired decor makes the place more attractive. The staff was really friendly and welcoming which is why you need to re-read the first line in my post. Coming to food, we tried a lot of different items including: Montreal smoked meat - egg benedict combo with Butter and Cinnamon crepe Strawberry and cream cheese French toast classic poutine Salmon served with potatoes and veggies Quesadilla Literally all the items that we tried were delicious and like I said if it was possible, I'd go back to this place every month to have brunch.

Mindy M.

Pretty good and affordable breakfast/brunch place in Canmore. I've eaten here several times and have quite enjoyed it. Until I hear of other nice breakfast spots in Canmore, I will continue to come here. They can get pretty packed so make sure to time your arrival right! Every time I've gone here the staff have always been so awesome. They have seating on both sides of the restaurant and a nice outdoor patio for the summer. I've had their crepes, eggs benny, breakfast plate, waffles and it's all been delicious! The only thing I wish they'd serve their salmon benny with is fresh dill. The breakfast potatoes are good and I like how they are crispy. They also serve lunch items which I've seen but never tried before. As it's in a hotel lot, parking can be a bit tricky to find. I've always been able to find parking but some days were a challenge. I can't wait to visit this place again!

Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast
Nicole M.

Our breakfast was very average, it hit the spot but was nothing spectacular. The menu was very large with a lot of great options. This place is definitely more expensive, especially if you want to add protein to a pancake-like dish or add real maple syrup. I found it odd that a shot glass of maple syrup was $2. I was also disappointed there was no espresso on the menu. I did appreciate that there were multiple gluten free options such as gluten free waffles. It was okay, but nothing amazing. Our server was fine, but didn't seem to like tourists.

Chocolate chip pancakes
Cherryll C.

We stayed at Chateau Canmore and that's where Chez Francois is at. Before we checked out, we went for late breakfast and it was a good decision. I had the Snoked Salmon eggs Benedict, my daughter had the chocolate chip pancakes with a side of maple bacon, and my husband got the Quebec combo. All were delish! I am not a fan of potatoes, but their side of fried potatoes were heavenly! Definitely recommend this place! Good food, great staff!

Combo egg bene with duck confit and crepe with fresh fruits
Tiffany N.

The breakfast food is amazing. I have the combo egg bene and sweet crepe. The food is delicious and the fresh fruit crepe is excellent.

Entrance from Quality Inn parking lot.
Sunshine M.

You know when you are on the first day of your trip, and you go for breakfast and suddenly you all agree you need to switch things around so you can come back to this restaurant again? May I introduce Chez Francois! The first day I got the crepe/benny combo. Apple crepes were quite good. But the second day none of us were fooling around with anything but the Benedict with perfect medium-poached eggs and liquid gold Hollandaise. The sand-dollar style potato fries are a treat, as is the fresh fruit. There is a waiter here who reminds one that serving is truly an art. It's a pleasure to watch him interact with people. An even bigger pleasure to have him remember you when you return. There are two sizeable rooms off the lobby you enter (the restaurant is located in the Quality Inn), elevator access to washrooms and Covid protocols are observed.

Cappuccino
Michelle R.

Chez François is a lovely Quebecois restaurant in Canmore and it's a must to go if you ever find yourself over there. It's great for family brunches. It's always busy so go early. But to be honest, the waiting time is approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Their menu offers so many options for breakfast and drinks that it's kinda hard to choose one. The staff is fast and efficient. Love they're not in a rush and they take their time to answer any questions you have from the menu. We got our meals and drinks really quickly. I got the Canadian Back Bacon eggs benedict and a cappuccino. Both were great! The hollandaise sauce is so flavourful and the fries were great. Definitely coming back soon!

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A must try for breakfast whenever I am in Canmore. Service is always good, the food is always delicious and the views are lovely.

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Excellent breakfast, service was great, americano coffee, was amazing, nice restaurant. Highly recommended!!!

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Great breakfast place. Everyone loved their food and a great way to start a day of hiking.

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Service and food was excellent. Many options for any eater.eggs Benedict were perfectly cooked and delicious.

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The Bankhead - Beers on tap

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Chef Sergio explaining his dishes on the summer patio

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Spacious patio with breathtaking mountain views

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Chez Francois Restaurant - french - Updated October 2026

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