We had just arrived in Montreal, and needed some food. I saw this place was nearby. Knowing that there 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. read more

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I had been to a different Eggspectation many years ago when I came to Montreal, and I was looking forward to bringing my wife to this location. The servers were very friendly and accommodating, we ordered items that were not exactly on the menu. The food was cooked beautifully, I had a cheddar cheese omelette with potatoes and wheat toast and decaf filtered coffee, my wife had a cappuccino a beautiful fruit cup, and an egg and cheddar cheese sandwich on white toast. I felt the prices were reasonable and the service was excellent. My only criticism is the restaurant definitely needs some updating and I mean only some touchup paint, fix a few lightbulbs and the place would look a lot more vibrant. read more

Eggspectation - Maisonneuve - Cheddar cheese omelette with potatoes and wheat toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Our party of four had an absolutely delightful breakfast. Great service, food that not only tasted great, but was presented well. Nice variety of dishes and OMG a bowl of coffee! My only complaint is that I ordered the cup and it would have been nice to know the bowl was only .75 more. read more

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We found this place after trying hard to find the other famous location. Yes, there are two locations. This one is located near the parking area, while the other is near the constructions, and no parking was available. The restaurant has two floors, and we dined downstairs by the window. We had Rubel as our waiter. We ordered French toast, eggs, and potatoes for me, and Hubby had his eggs with meat. Believe it or not, it was pretty good, especially the French toast came with maple syrup from Canada!! I think you should try it. read more

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Service is always wonderful at all the locations. And the food is consistent. My favorite has always been the fried eggs on top of the bagel with bacon and melted cheese (Yolk Around The Clock). Very nice assortment of omelette selections, and regular breakfast items. The crêpes are always a hit with the kids. Try the breakfast poutine, you won't be disappointed! Prices are in line with other breakfast places around the city. The decor is pleasant and there is plenty of seating. read more

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I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately, it fell short in every way. The food was bland seriously lacking in flavor, and to make matters worse, it arrived cold. There was no attention to detail in the seasoning, and it felt like the dishes had been sitting out for far too long before they reached our table. For the price, I expected a much higher quality experience. Sadly, it was not worth it There are plenty of other places that put more care into their food. I won't be coming back, and I suggest you look elsewhere if you're seeking a satisfying meal. read more

Eggspectation - Maisonneuve - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Food was very good. Service was very good. Ambiance was nice. Prices were not cheap, considering. I'd go back.

Excellent food and service. I was very impressed with the amount of food that was on our plates! We couldn't eat it all! The people are very friendly. We will be back! read more

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While on vacation on Montreal, Eggspectation was pleasant spot to stop in for a weekday breakfast. I ordered the sandwich that essentially was a BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) on a St. Viateur bagel. If you did not already know, the St. Viateur bagels are one of the most renowned in the city. The sandwich was delightful with some very thick bacon. Since I was on vacation, i opted to add booze to my coffee (my wife got almond milk hot chocolate). Both were great! The service was great, very attentive. It was also nice to be able to walk in and get a table for two right away. Add Eggspectation to your list! read more

Delicious food, friendly and efficient service, and cute restaurant. We stopped by in Saturday morning and it quickly got busy after we arrived. We ordered the breakfast poutine, Yolk Around the Clock, Eggstraordinary Breakfast, and sides of the fruit cup, smoked salmon and bacon. It was eggcellent! Kept us full for a long day of sightseeing! read more

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Service HORRIBLE! Ordered a beer and they brought it out unopened. Took them 15-20 minutes to bring it back so then it was warm. Ordered the burger the way it came but was charged and additional $7 for tomato, lettuce, onion and pickle. The burger looked delicious but no one in our group finished it because the meat did not taste like beef! read more

Eggspectation - Maisonneuve - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Breakfast was mediocre at best. I had an omelette which was ok. Potatoes that came with it were terrible. Bagel was not good either. My wife had a waffle and she said it tasted like cardboard. This place seems to cater to tourists vs offering quality local food. read more

Not sure why this place only had 3.5 stars because everything was wonderful. The service was prompt and professional, we were immediately seated in a booth near the bar that was very comfortable. The coffee was okay but my husband enjoyed his Bloody Mary very much. The eggs Benedict was good, the hollandaise tasted homemade. I liked the potatoes that came with it and the fruit. My son enjoyed his omelette. We also ordered the Brie crostini and it was very simple and delicious. All in all there was nothing I disliked about my experience. I feel act I would like to come back for lunch some time! read more

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I came here about two weeks ago for breakfast and was satisfied with the overall experience & quality of the restaurant. It is located in the Golden Square Mile, so don't be surprised when you see expensive smoothies & juices on the menu. My order consisted of a delicious crepe with chocolate, bananas & strawberries, and an original smoothie on the side! read more

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I came here for a late breakfast, and had a great experience. I sat at the bar and was quickly greeted to offer coffee and water to start my meal. I looked over the menu and decided to have the eggspectation omelette. It was very good with a side of potatoes and fruit. Next visit I'm looking forward to trying something new. read more

Just got there for Brunch with my dad and OMG that was good . Even for pickiest eaters like me they got something and can accommodate you very well I got the Honey yogurt and asked with an extra apple as it's pretty much the only fruit I'm eating and they did it without any problem nor hesitation. That was simply delicious . Our waiter was very smiley and friendly and they provide super fast and efficient service. Definitely would recommend this place anytime and will be back that's for sure read more

Food was great, our service was good, and the scenery is very cute! Very big portions! read more

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This is a very large restaurant on two floors, so finding a place to sit shouldn't be a problem! I was impressed by the friendly, professional service, the overall cleanliness, and, of course, the food. I had Classic Eggs Benedict. It came with home fries and some fruit slices. Tasty. And I enjoyed a Latte. Also well-made. Ambience? Noisy but fun! read more

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This restaurant has a very cute atmosphere. The staff were all incredibly nice and helpful. As a tourist, they offered great menu recommendations. We got the maple bacon and pear waffles, which I definitely recommend. The eggs Benedict was good. read more

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It's been a long time since I went there, use to be there all the time back in the 90's after the clubs. The menu is very colourful and the staff is pleasant. Busy place but we started out with coffee. Our meals came so quickly that I was skeptical. I ordered extravaganza eggs, French toast, bacon and potatoes. I was excited and hungry but soon as our hostess put our plates down a piece of dark hair sticking on top of my potatoes. Ugh! I didn't eat the potatoes and they were actually soggy. That kinda ruined the whole experience. Travelling as a child to the States which they wear hair nets and gloves when having contact with food, never understanding why it's not practiced everywhere. It should Be! I did share this with our hostess but she just acted surprised.. I will not return, many other places for great brunches.. read more

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Food was very fresh and good. The ambiance of the restaurant was bright and clean and comfortable. The service provided by Rubel was excellent. This is a nice place to enjoy a leisurely meal in Montreal. read more

The breakfast food here is quality. Delicious and comforting. Our Vancouver server was a truly excellent server and excellent conversationalist. It is a little noisy out on the street. But the tables on the sidewalks feel like you're getting the Montreal street experience and the Grand Prix was being set up. Overall I'd recommend. Good food, great service. read more

Eggspectation - Maisonneuve - Bagel breakfast sandwich / French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Decent but unnecessarily lukewarm meal. Our server was very young and seemed overwhelmed, but I blame the management for our barely warm food. We were seated right by the kitchen and I could see our food waiting for our server. However, there was no bell or other signal to let her know an order was ready. From the front of the restaurant the servers cannot see what is ready. The other server looked at our order and since we weren't her table, she just left it there. A better trained server would have delivered it. I was really tempted to stand up and get our plates myself. After at least 5 minutes it was finally brought the 5 feet to our table by our busy server. It was nicely prepared but it would have tasted much better hot from the kitchen. read more

The food is a work of delicious art. I ordered Belgian waffles with strawberries, bananas, and whipped cream and it was incredible. The waiter was nice and service was fast. The ambiance was low key and relaxed. Overall 5/5 I recommend greatly. read more

Eggspectation - Maisonneuve - My order - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

In Montreal for the weekend and visited Eggspectation. This was the best breakfast I have had in a very long time. Our waiter, Alex, was professional and friendly. We sat outside in the morning sunshine. The fruit juices were freshly squeezed and so refreshing. The food was excellent; Yolk around the clock with a wood fired bagel was absolutely delicious! And the best lyonnaise potatoes, just so scrumptious! My hubby got Eggstraordinary with brioche French toast and Canadian maple syrup (extremely flavorful with hint of vanilla). My son got the Montrealer and the meat was delicious (almost like Pastrami). Lest I forget, the fresh fruit served with each breakfast; watermelon, pineapple and oranges. Perfection! Overall, the best breakfast ever! We'll be back. read more

The food, service, and ambiance were all a 5/5! We were a big group and they were able to accommodate us without a reservation (the place is pretty spacious, with 2 stories full of tables). Food came out quick, and was delicious! Prices were also pretty reasonable. read more

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We were looking for a breakfast/brunch option near our hotel while visiting Montreal and came across Eggspectation. It ended up being a very good option. The menu has an extensive array of breakfast options from simple (basic waffles and eggs) to creative (s'mores French toast or fancy crepes.) They also have lunch options as well, although most people seemed to opt for breakfast when we visited. Everything tasted good and came out hot. The service was friendly. Their menu is available in both English and French, and they were helpful despite our limited French skills! Both the host and our server spoke excellent English and were friendly about it. read more

On both of our trips to Montréal, weather was either crisp or just downright bitter. Butter toast would've been a great starter before hitting Old Montréal... but let's be honest, Seafood rules here and I wasn't gonna pass that up. Main Level has lots of seating space with counter service also- plus an upstairs. But with all their space though, table arrangement is just downright tight. But looking back, service was friendly. Brick walls, cement flooring, metal chairs, wooden tables and ceiling pipes- make up the style. My Lobster Benedict (w/ no Hollandaise as I requested), had small Lobster chunks- and was tasty. Mimosas were another hit as Eggspectation didn't cut corners with the bubbly. On our second trip though, wanted to relive that outstanding Lobster Benny- but the Lobster was chopped up in gaziliion pieces and tasteless- and left more than half behind. As a back up, Nutella Walnut Pancakes, turned out to be good. I liked their menu and felt it has something everyone can agree on. And for a Breakfast/ Lunch spot on the go, Eggspectation was good. read more

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The food was decent and filled me up quite nicely. Service was great, workers are nice and friendly. The ambience is the best thing about the place though. Overall a decent breakfast place. read more

Words that describe this restaurant: Astonishing, Eggselence, Delightful, Quality and On point! I've had all types of eggs, but these were so so good. Something about them tasted differently, but in a good way. First of the name is clever and its attractive. Also their slogan "Grab the days by the egg". Nice word play! As I was thinking all they had was eggs. To my surprise the inside reminded me of and old building with the brick walls. Classic looking seats added an additional touch to the place. Now to the stuff you came here for. Let's start off with the cappuccino, man did it satisfy my coffee craving, bold and good to the last drop. They're proud of their drop coffee as custom-roasting. They use high quality Arabica beans. According what I was I told that the coffee is roasted in Italy and prepared using a traditional Italian artisanal recipe. Which is we the coffee is superbly so good. At our table we had the following and were sharing some: Best way to Kick-start your day with a some stacks of pancakes that come layered in between with sausages, bacon and potatoes and top with a sunny side egg. Sound like a lot but the bit I had was full of flavor and even though it looked like a dish that will fill you all up day, it really was moist, soft and filling. But you'll be good for lunch or dinner after having this. The fruit was a good touch too. Another surprising dish was the Yolk Around The Clock. This is sliced bagel grilled with a sunny-side-up egg in each hole, topped with bacon and cheddar on one half and Swiss cheese on the other, with their famous seasoned Lyonnaise-style potatoes on the side. This looked so good that I had it the next day for my breakfast. Clever way to make a breakfast sammich (sandwich). On my first trip there I had the heavenly All American, I asked for my two eggs to be over easy. This came with the perfectly seasoned Lyonnaise-style potatoes, bacon, sausages, ham, baked beans and white toast (you can choose multigrain if you prefer). The potatoes were crispy and seasoned to perfection until the last bite. Bacon, sausages and ham were all on point not too salty as some other restaurants, just perfect. The baked beans was a surprisingly good touch and cooked perfectly. The fruit took it over the top. My friend had the Southwest Sunrise and damn did that plate look so good. Which he did enjoy. Imagine an omelette filled with cheddar, Swiss and Gruyère cheeses, sautéed peppers, then topped with strips of freshly sliced avocado, our special salsa and sour cream. Served with our Lyonnaise-style potatoes. Let's just say that the plate was clean when he was done. I couldn't leave without trying the waffles (not knowing if we were coming back for seconds the next day) . The classic waffle which is a traditional Belgian waffle, served hot off the griddle with pure Canadian maple syrup. This was buttery, crispy and the syrup just took it over the top. Such a perfect breakfast! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a wonderful breakfast experience! read more

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Came here 1 year ago for my visit to Montreal and finally getting around to writing my review. Still a very memorable spot even now. Came with my friends for breakfast before touring around downtown Montreal. The place looked simple and cozy, both of which I like. We were seated fairly quickly and our server was very friendly and helpful in aiding us with choosing our meals. We actually made multiple trips to Eggspectation mainly due to their consistently good food. We had the Eggspectation Omelette, Southwest Sunrise, Pears bacon and maple waffle, Banana and chocolate crepe, The Uneggspected and their Chicken and waffles. Everything came out delicious but their omelettes in particular were exceptional in my opinion, but to be fair I do like omelettes a lot. Our server was also kind enough to tell us sites and locations to visit as well. Overall a definite recommendation to visit if youre in Montreal. Would absolutely visit again to try more on their menu and even get the same things read more

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This is one of those places that you underestimate from the outside looking in, typically because of how plain and simple it looks. I promise you... It will exceed all of your expectations.. literally (hence the name lol). The breakfast food here can not be beaten by any other place that I've encountered in the area so far. Your food comes out very quick and perfectly made. Everyone is extremely helpful with what's on the menu. If you are not a French speaker accommodations are made. The prices are AMAZING and everything is super clean. I do not have one bad thing to say about this place and each location is great! I totally recommend if you are debating it! read more

Food was great. They do serve a lot so beware if you have a small appetite. I had it delivered to my house.

Great breakfast!! Ordered the tall stack - the surprise was underneath the top pancake! Amazing!! read more

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Okay fine so Eggspectation is a chain but it's GOOD! The menu is huge and diverse, and the prices are good. There's outdoor seating and inside is very cool too. I wasn't in the mood for eggs so I got the breakfast parfait and it was fantastic. My friend got the salmon benedict and enjoyed it very much as well. Good service, good food, food menu, and an awesome location, chain or not it was worth stopping in for brunch. read more

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At first I was hesitant in stopping here since I'm not exactly impressed with the ones in the US. However, this eggspectation proved me wrong. The food was well prepared, it included fruits and even baked beans. The service was also top notch. Thanks for a wonderful breakfast. read more

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Pretty standard breakfast fare at a most definitely tourist hub. I ordered the Veggie Omelette. They give you a big basket of toast while you wait for the rest of your food, but I wish the toast wasn't pre-buttered. The omelette itself is pretty big, but there wasn't much asparagus in there, and what little there was, it was just some old stalks. Potatoes were good, as was the watermelon slice, but the orange slice looked old and a bit dried. Overall nothing extraordinary, but it was a filling breakfast that fueled me for the rest of the day (even without meat). Thumbs up! Service was also quick and efficient. Everyone there spoke English, which is another plus for "ignant" Americans like me. A solid place for breakfast if you don't have time to go elsewhere. read more

Eggspectation - Maisonneuve - Toast (prebuttered) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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So I had high eggspectations for this place given the name. Unfortunately, it was a colossal letdown in an otherwise fantastic vacation dining out at places. We got sat and the server took our drink orders (coffee and hot water for tea). After coming back with those she disappeared. Oh we occasionally saw her helping others, but never coming by to check on us. After being at the restaurant for 20 solid minutes and still not even putting our food in we were ready to go. The trigger was when the table behind us who were sat minutes after us had their meals arrive from the kitchen. We hadn't even put our order in and they were already about to eat! We got up to walk out. Upon descending the stairs to exit the manager at the front asked us how our meal was... we told him flat out that we had not been served for over 15 minutes and were leaving. In a panic he tried to set things right and invited us to take a seat at a nearby open table and promised us that we would be served right then and there. In a mad dash he got us place settings and sat us and assigned us a server after asking us what we wanted. I opted to try the Chicken and Waffles... the tag line on the menu stated "a dish you will not soon forget". I wish I could. The manager did provide us with complimentary fresh squeezed orange juice, which was good, but that seemed to be the extent of his efforts to make things right. (and the only reason I am giving 2 stars instead of 1) When my food eventually arrived, I finally understood why I could not find any pictures of the Chicken & Waffles on Yelp... it's so underwhelming that no one bothered. Well I will. The chicken was essentially chicken tenders that tasted like they were frozen ones heated up. The waffle seemed the same, it was too perfectly shaped and bland. This was definitely not a waffle made at this restaurant with batter. The chicken was barely warm, and it sat on a bed of sad arugula. I also had to ask for butter to go with it... which came in packets! You mean you don't have any real butter to provide?!? It's a shame that this place was so underwhelming, it seemed really cute and kitschy. Maybe this place is ok for eggs and their accoutrements, but anything else I would avoid. I luckily have many other better bookmarked places for breakfast when back in Montreal. read more

Eggspectation - Maisonneuve - Sad Sad Chicken & Waffles. Both tasted like they were frozen and just heated up and put on a plate. Also, no butter?!? #FAIL - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Okay so we got here at 12:30, our food arrived at 2 pm. They are so insanely slow here and although I understand it was busy breakfast should not take that long for 4 people. The food was also mediocre and so were the drinks. The staff seemed to just be talking to each other and not focusing on the customers at hand. Our server was also rude and didn't care about us. And they charge for boxes... anyways.- I'm all for saving the planet but bruh. BFFR read more

I should preface that I am not a bruncher, but had a lovely brunch at Eggspectation on our last day in Montreal! My group and I had ordered 3 separate meals: -Montrealer omelette -Some dish with pancakes & maple syrup, bacon (forgot the name sorry) -Western omelette (my dish) I cannot comment how well the meals were in comparison to other places, but I enjoyed the quality and quantity of food we had on our plates which was decently priced. My omelette was not super fancy, but served the traditional mix of eggs, bell peppers, bacon, sausage, and cheese well. My group also enjoyed their meals as well. I loved the fact that all of our plates had fresh fruits (cantaloupe and grapefruit) in them which cleansed our palate at the end. We thought the Canadian maple syrup tasted quite light and better than the one served in America. No duh, haha! Another memorable experience was me tripping down the stairs and had to have several workers help me get up. Our waiter was so nice and checked on me afterward! Good customer service in a city full of eateries is always a plus in my book! (Btw, you can see my brunch meal in my profile photo.) read more