airport lounges can be hit or miss, so i was pleasantly surprised by this little oasis tucked…read moreinside the domestic departures area of montréal-trudeau international airport (yul). located near boarding gate 1, the lounge is airside after security checkpoint a. simply turn right after security and you'll find it behind starbucks. there are only two lounges serving domestic departures at yul, this one and the air canada maple leaf lounge, so it's no surprise they get busy. unfortunately, no one enjoys being turned away from a lounge they're entitled to access, especially when it means wandering the terminal before coming back. i was initially placed on the waitlist, but i appreciated receiving a text message as soon as space became available. one thing to keep in mind is that preference is given to amex cardholders, so your wait may vary depending on how busy it is. what surprised me, though, was that we weren't even allowed to wait in the takeaway area to charge our devices. i had thought that space was intended for guests waiting to enter, but we were asked to leave and return when we received the text. it wasn't a huge inconvenience, but it would have been nice to have somewhere comfortable to wait instead of roaming the terminal. once inside, the experience improved considerably. food is ordered through a qr code at your table, while coffee, tea, premade salads, desserts, are available from the self serve stations. during my visit, the lunch and dinner menu offered avocado toast, orecchiette salsiccia, hot dog, creamy lemon and caper chicken, and house made blondie with ice cream along with alcohol, sparkling and champagne. i got the roasted chicken with basil, confit garlic potatoes, two-colour cauliflower, and a lemon caper sauce. everything was fresh, the chicken was tender, and the potatoes were nicely cooked. it was a surprisingly satisfying meal and definitely a step above typical airport food. the lounge itself was clean, modern, and noticeably quieter than the terminal outside. after finding a comfortable seat, it was easy to unwind with a meal, a coffee, and a chance to recharge...both myself and my phone. one thing worth knowing before you settle in: there are no washrooms inside the lounge, no showers. if nature calls, you'll need to leave the lounge and use the public airport washrooms before returning. overall, i enjoyed my visit. the food exceeded my expectations, the self serve beverage selection was good, and once inside, it provided a relaxing escape from the busy terminal. my only real criticisms are the waitlist process and the lack of a designated waiting area for guests who have already checked in. being turned away is disappointing enough; not even being able to sit in the takeaway area and charge your devices while waiting felt unnecessarily restrictive. would i visit again? absolutely. next time, though, i'll arrive a little earlier, expect a possible wait, or maybe just apply for an amex.

With a low rating in the Priority Pass app, I check-in with low expectations that were quickly…read moreexceeded. First of all, the lounge is laid out well with different types of seating from bar stools to booths to cushioned seats. It's also kept clean of clutter. It looked spotless when I went around 8 a.m. on a Monday in July. Every table/place to sit comes with a QR code you scan to order made-to-order dishes. For breakfast, they had toasts, avocado toast, eggs, breakfast sandwiches and more. The sausage breakfast sandwich was hearty and comes with potatoes. At the bar are fruit cups, yogurt, and fresh fruit. They have an area for to-go boxes if you're in a rush. There are alcoholic drinks at the bar and several coffee machines that make lattes, etc. They also have orange and apple juice for breakfast. Many tables have magazines on them, outlets nearby, and strong wi-fi. Staff are friendly and attentive. One thing to note is that there are no restrooms inside, but there are nearby.

Stopped in as a 3 on our way back to USA on a Monday morning about 8am. Georgia and her manager at…read morethe front desk were friendly, smiling and extremely accommodating. The layout is spacious, greenery adorned planters with couches and small duo table seating. The coffee is outstanding, best coffee all trip. Plenty of full or continental Breakfast choices. Full bar with tender and soda machine Sen walked around keeping things clean and tidy. A welcomed "Pit Stop" after a fun filled F1 Race weekend.

Overall: F // 1 star…read more This was a really rough lounge where I'm surprised Plaza Premium wanted to associate.. the lounge does not even have a bathroom and also ran out of water. Further, there is lounge does not have any private space nor is the seat density more open than the rest of the airport. There is a few small bites and some drinks available, so I would recommend grabbing a bite and then departing. I would not go out of my way to make time for this lounge, and its even more surprising that theres not even on priority pass. Food: E Drinks: E Access: -2 Atmosphere: -2 Service: E Amenities: -2 Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats

Standard lounge in the Montreal airport. Good breakfast selection including eggs, potatoes,…read morepastries and espresso. Spacious seating. During busier hours you may have to place yourself in the online queue until space is available. Good service.

3.5 stars. Oh how I've missed airport lounges during the pandemic lockdown! Had a few hours of…read morelayover between YUL and VCE, so I decided to camp out at the National Bank Salon for a few hours--eating, drinking, and making phone calls. The lounge had a very business-like aesthetic, accentuated by the square furniture and digital ad walls. With that said, there weren't too many customers in the middle of the day, which was nice. As a COVID precaution, everyone getting food needed to wear gloves to serve themselves. The food itself was tasty! Especially loved the pasta dish they had that day. There were also pastries, not to mention aperol spritzes at the bar. Customer service was fantastic. Your empty plate never sat on a table for more than few minutes with their hawk eyes. YUL is a fantastic airport, and this lounge is the perfect complement.

Great beers on tap at a great price, and this is also a SERIOUS restaurant with affordable priced…read moregreat food. I ordered the hamburger and fries, and it was probably one of the best I've ever had a bar&grill. Excellent service and friendly staff.

The last time I went following the renovations left me disappointed…read more Price were higher and quality not same as before.

This is a really nice lounge in Montreal Airport. We got in with priority pass and don't have any…read morecomplaints. Wi-Fi available, There was a decent breakfast selection including pancakes, egg white bites, potatoes, fruits, and croissants. There's a standard espresso machine as well. Seating was spacious but can get crowded during busier hours. Service was expeditious.

You'd think they were serving surf and turf at this Air France lounge. 2 hour wait to get in but…read moredefinitely worth it. Lots of decent options, salmon, chicken, pasta - unfortunately no surf and turf.. Well worth the wait but be prepared to wait your turn..

This is a newly updated Air Canada lounge. It's lovely inside, the staff are friendly and the food…read moreis good. Plenty of seating and the wifi is decent. It's quiet and clean.

3.5 stars. This is a transborder lounge catering for the international flights out of YUL…read more It does get quite congested during the afternoon 3-7 rush of the red-eye over the pond. There are great tarmac views along with a cooking station of hot foods (stay away from the poutine... yes I know this is Montreal but do yourself a favour, pass on it!). The smoked meat is not bad but not a fan of the toasted sammie. There is a coke dispenser along with bottled juice. The alcohol is served from the bar and not self serve like it's domestic counterpart. The big plus is there are 2 shower rooms to freshen up before your flight out.

This is a very cute little spot and the owner Mike was very attentive. The mussels in the amuse…read morebouche were well seasoned and fresh. We had the welk as an entrée - it was very good and cheesy. Afterwards we had the gnocchi and fish as a main meal. These were probably my favorite gnocchis I've had in a very long time. The mushroom sauce was perfect. They didn't have the branzino that day so it was replaced with a different fish which was tender and soft but the portion was a bit too small for the price. We had a wonderful cappuccino to finish the lovely night.

Basilico Italien Express was a random stop over one of my fellow foodies suggested in DDO. I was…read moresurprised how modern and eclectic this resto bar was. From the outside it seemed nothing more than a family joint, walking in the lights were dimmed, modern seating and decor with a great R&B playlist dropping beats in the background. Mike & Josh were great at hosting. You will have a good laugh from the cocktail menu. To name a few: morning wood, 1 inch punch, grow a pear. These cocktails were original and worth the starting price at around 14$ a drink . I had the 1 inch punch that is is a bourbon pineapple infused drink, I enjoyed the presentation and smoothness of it. We also had dessert- the olive oil strawberry trifle cake and Nutella bomboloni were my favourite. Desserts are around 9$ and up . The menus revolve seasonally. A really cute place for hangouts or date nights. Highly recommend!