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    Ginkgo

    3.7 (83 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Demi Demi
    Marni M.

    My friend made reservations in advanced as it is a must. A party arrived right before us and we're told they had to wait on a busy looking Saturday morning. It was so busy that even with our reservations, we got seated on the outskirts of the establishment in the connecting hallway. The inside was cute and cozy from what we could gather during the walk through and can only imagine what the second floor was like. For food we ordered their Bene meat lover, Demi Demi, cassolette, Meat lover omelette and finally Strawberry, banana and Nutella crepe. We loved the presentation of everything and also were surprised with the speed everything was brought out. After asking for switching out ingredients, they weren't able to accommodate. We also overheard the next table who had an allergy to gluten struggle to find something on the menu. Even after the conversation, the allergy was not relayed to the kitchen and serves as a strong warning for those with dietary restrictions. Overall, we weren't super impressed with the quality of the food nor the limited ability to change out items as if everything is just coming out of premade containers. Bottomless mimosas sounded like a great deal until we realized it was mostly orange juice. Waitress was nice but some of the other staff seemed annoyed we were still lingering within our 2 hour limited stay.

    Ginkgo Vege (vegetarian eggs Benedict)
    Royce R.

    Ginkgo served some of the freshest food I had in all of Montreal! I cannot understate that enough. I had the Ginkgo Vege and would absolutely order it again. The eggs were cooked perfectly and on the softest bread. It also came with a large portion of fresh fruits (grapefruit, grapes, kiwi, melon) and potatoes. There wasn't a speck of food left on my plate when I was done. Also had the Demi-Demi (half eggs Benedict, half waffle with Nutella, strawberries, and banana). A large portion size, can definitely serve 2. The Chocolat Chuad Espresso was also soooooo good!! I also appreciated the ambiance of this place as well. There are tons of green walls, marble countertops, charming plant chandeliers, and so much natural lighting. Hate to say it, but it is indeed the perfect Instagram spot, haha.

    Judy K.

    We reserved online for a group of 8 adults and three kids. Reserving online was super easy and quickly a confirmed by the restaurant. Our server Charlotte, was very sweet, kind and efficient. Bottomless mimosa were 25$ and were refilled quicker than most bottomless mimosa resto, it's premixed and a bottom for efficiency. The food came out quickly and was delicious. We were seated half in the resto and half into the UQAM lobby, which is totally fine just whenever anyone uses the random exit door it was freezing. In fairness I don't think that door was allowed to be used but who knows! Super comfy chairs and great decor. The women's bathroom was disgusting and only one stall worked.

    Demi Demi
    Jennifer G.

    Perfect brunch spot in Montreal! Service was quick & excellent. I ordered the Demi Demi and it did not disappoint.

    Justine S.

    Decent place for brunch! Prices are pretty high but that's most brunch places nowadays. The menu has some very nice choices and I'm for sure going to come back and try some more things. My cousin and I visited to have a catch up session and it was great! We sat outside, it was a beautiful day, servers were nice, and it wasn't crowded for a saturday morning. I ordered the plate that comes with mini crepes, bacon, two eggs, fruits, and mini potatoes. I thought the bacon was really good but the mini potatoes quite ordinary. I got a chocolate dip for my crepe which was an extra charge but it was worth it! I got my eggs poached which was a bad decision because without hollandaise sauce it just tastes kinda weird.

    Liana G.

    Super cute resto, a whole vibe! Staff is super nice and atmosphere is really comfortable. Food is amazing, and their Mochaccinos to die for! Price for food and all is reasonable and you'll definitely eat well. 100% recommend!

    Mediterranean eggs Benedict
    Marly F.

    Having this place on the UQAM campus definitely adds to the fun brunch vibes this spot already has going for it. I had no idea what brunch was when I was in undergrad many, many, ma...ok, perhaps one "many" was enough" but you get what I mean. Being young and trendy, sipping on mimosas and finding all IG photo ops while brunching is such a vibe! Anyway, on to what matters most THE FOOD! My group and I ordered the banana, strawberry and chocolate crepe to share. It was the perfect size for four people. My main dish was the Mediterranean Benedict which was cooked to perfection and included a side of potatoes and fruit. Service was great, with friendly staff. Reservations allowed and recommended! Arriving at 1130 on a Sunday, the wait time was already at about 45-60 minutes. Worth the wait; however, why waste precious brunch time?! Cheers.

    All French menu
    Shuang W.

    It is an extremely lovely brunch spot, the decorations are just on point and so trendy, the pastel colors made my day! As a tourist who sucks at French, I walked in there expecting there to be English menu, but there was none. We asked the server, and he barely speak any English too and he told my friend who understands French that since it's next to a French university they don't have English menu, I'm sorry but as long as u r not the cafeteria of the university this sounds like BS to me. Also the service is EXTREMELY SLOW, and that same male server was so rude to us after that initial conversation and he literally ignored us, and even after we asked him to bring us the bill he never came back with it. Let's talk about food, after my friend taking forever to translating everything to me, we decided to go with eggs Benedict, I went with meat lover because I'm just into all kinds of meat, I also added spice to the hollandaise sauce, my friend got the demi Demi which is half eggs Benedict half strawberry banana Nutella waffles, isn't this just what heaven is made of??? Their smoothie is kinda disappointing, there are lots of giant chunks of fruits that were not blended all the way thru.

    Latte bowl
    Konstantina P.

    A friend recommended this spot for brunch; we arrived right before noon on a Saturday and the place was lively. It's a nicely decorated restaurant with plenty of seating, and centrally located next to UQAM by Berri metro. I ordered the French toast which comes with a choice of meat and an almond milk latte in a bowl. The coffee was great; it was strong and warm and a tad more expensive cause they charged me for the almond milk substitution (we need to change that Montreal!). The meal was okay; it was actually kind of boring. They could have added some fruit to liven it up but nope, a few slices of bread and two sausages. At least it was eatable?! There are a few options for breakfast in this neighborhood so I can't say I'd come again, especially not for the food, but it's a great space to grab a coffee...

    Meaty eggs benedict with breakfast potatoes and a pancake.
    Nour D.

    Always an easy pick when craving brunch near Berri-Uqam. The food is good! Portions aren't very big but if you get more than one menu item you won't really notice. Only downside is that it has always taken a while to get seated despite it being very few people. I don't know if they do takeout and/or delivery at the moment, but definitely give them a try if you're around and want to get a light breakfast!

    Del A.

    My friend and I (both huge brunch-lovers) were planning a weekend trip to Montreal and discovered this place through Instagram. We made reservations online for a Saturday morning (huge plus since brunch places can get busy quite fast and the worst thing is waiting in line with an empty stomach!) We walked in to a beautiful aesthetic - an open space with lots of plants and different tables (high, low, group etc) and were greeted by our lovely server. Their menu has a variety of options, from eggs benedicts, omelettes, french toast, crepes and waffles, so there's definitely something for everyone! My friend and I both ordered the Florentine eggs Benedict, that also came with some amazing hash browns and a fresh bowl of fruit. The only one suggestion that I would make is to tell the customers ahead of time that all of the breakfast platters come with a free drink (like coffee or tea) because that's an awesome bonus that we didn't know about until the bill came! Overall, a fantastic brunch spot with great service, an aesthetic space, and some great food - I would definitely come back again!

    Demi Demi
    Marion S.

    Found the perfect Instagram worthy spot for brunch! The service was amazing, the ambiance was set with the decor, and food was delicious! A bit pricey in my opinion for the quantity you get. Quality wise it was great! Absolutely love their eggs benedict and omelette! And obviously can't start of the morning without some delicious coffee which they served! Would definitely come back again once I'm in the area!

    Eggs florentine
    Cara C.

    Went here for brunch, had the eggs florentine and shared a banana chocolate crepe. The crepe definitely was super filling, though was worth buying as a little splurge purchase on top of the eggs florentine. The florentine was great, and I also appreciated the large amount of fresh fruit (compared to the usual one slice of orange / one or two strawberries at other brunch places). The atmosphere and decor is also super cute!

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    As a self-proclaimed brunch connoisseur, this place was perfect. Highly recommend the patio in the summertime.

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    NYK'S

    NYK'S

    4.1(228 reviews)
    0.9 kmVille-Marie
    $$

    Our first day in Montreal and we were walking down the street looking for lunch. We stumbled on…read moreKYK's and liked the look of this classic pub. So in we go! There was a nicely selected set of local beers on the menu. We had a few and they were great. I won't detail them as I think the selection changes routinely. It was tough to decide what to get. I was poutine-curious but was unsure about the foie gras gravy. Andrew ordered the poutine with the duck confit. He loved it and said it was among the best poutine he has had. I went for the traditional mussels as Andrew said this is a thing to get in Montreal, they will do it well. He was right, the bowl was huge and the mussels and sauce were excellent. The only thing I would change is I like a baguette with mussels more than fries so if that is an available substitution I would be all in. I loved this place, I would go back again when I return to Montreal.

    We had dinner here late on a Tuesday night after seeing a show at the Place de Arts. After the…read moreshow, very few places were open to eat, so we were thankful that the kitchen at Nyk's doesn't close until 11pm. This is a bar that also has a small amount of table seating, but the ambiance is clean and nice, not like a dive bar. Our server was great as well. I had the burger and I added blue cheese and pickles to it. They gave me lots of pickles which was great, but the blue cheese was spicy, I think it was blended with horseradish or something. My dad had the French onion soup and the feta with mixed vegetables. To drink I had the L'alveole, which was tasty and similar to a paloma, but could have benefitted from some salt or tajin on the rim.

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    French Onion soup.

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    Cadet

    4.5(145 reviews)
    0.4 kmVille-Marie
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    THIS WAS AMAZING…read more food here was flawless, every dish was absolutely perfect and creative. the ingredients are top shelf quality and put together with tons of care. I had the most amazing meal here. Genuinely the BEST beef tartare i've ever had in my life, it was chopped perfectly and flavor wise just absolute perfection. Rich, cheesy but still fresh and the beef flavor was present and well seasoned. Focaccia was great as well, the grill flavor really stuck with me and was a perfect touch of crunch and flavor. I enjoyed my leeks as well, i've never had them prepared this way so it was a unique touch. Their cocktails were good with some nice twists on classics, I got the oolong old fashion which was a pretty classic old fashion with a slight tea after taste. the highlight of the meal though was the desert . it was brûlée bananas with a chocolate cheesecake and omg that was the best touch to the meal ever. we got the wine pairing with it as well and they went together like bread and butter. the wine was sweet but had a fruitier taste to counteract the richness of the banana and chocolate. it was the most delightful experience and wasn't a bank breaker either. service here was attentive and amazing, extremely friendly and informative. the ambiance was on the fancier side, with darker lighting. during my time in montreal, this restaurant easily took home my favorite.

    I was really excited to try Cadet because it was a Michelin recommended restaurant but…read moreunfortunately the food was not as expected. The restaurant had a vibrant vibe and minimalist. The service was friendly but they seemed short staffed that night. We were trying to refill our water glasses but it took a while since I couldn't find any waiter or waitress around. Now let's start with the food: Focaccia: 5/5 bread was warm, toasty and tasty but the dip was the highlight Leeks with smoked mackerel, mustard, tobikko: (2.5/5) too creamy with a hint of mackerel and leeks Calamari chou-fleur, asian pear, chili beurre blanc: (2/5) very soupy and too much cream and not flavorful Black cod miso sauce, daikon, kale: (2.5/5) cod was tender but my bite had too much miso on it. It was extremely salty and not well balanced Beef tartare with mushrooms, Asiago: (1/5) mushy texture and way too much Asiago cheese. Flank steak with burnt chili salsa, szechuan pepper sauce, pickled peppers: (2/5) steak was not tender at all and the sauce was overwhelming Fried sea bass with bok choy, soya, nuoc mam (3/5): presentation was great but too many bones with too little meat. Flavor was good and I enjoyed the warm crispy fish with the Vietnamese style salad Overall, my special dinner was disappointing. I felt like the main ingredient never shined and their cheese or cream or sauce were just too overpowering. I really wanted to like Cadet but it fell short of my expectations.

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    Cadet - Scallion pancake topped with snow crab - good but the pancake was too cold and the iceberg lettuce was a bizarre choice

    Scallion pancake topped with snow crab - good but the pancake was too cold and the iceberg lettuce was a bizarre choice

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    Boqueria

    4.3(14 reviews)
    1.1 kmVille-Marie

    Nice sunny day to sit out and enjoy some seafood and sangria. I was sat quick, I beat the Friday…read morelunch rush by a little bit. I ordered quickly. Calamari for an app. A lobster roll for my meal and a drink. The sangria came quick and was good, a little syrupy. The calamari and lobster roll took a while, but maybe they are a bit more relaxed in Canada. No one was available, even for me to waive down, no check ins either. Again, probably customary in Montreal, I don't know the culture that well. The calamari was pretty looking, but it was tough as a well done leather glove. The "lobster roll" had about two pieces of lobster, the rest was small shrimp. The flavor was good, the bun was perfect. But still, for the price, a disappointment. The French fries were delicious but soggy. Maybe that was a spin on Poutine.??? I sat for an hour without being able to get someone. I will not return.

    Arrived in Montreal a couple of hours ago and checked out Boqueria, near my hotel. Reviews looked…read moresolid and happy to share that it delivered. Open kitchen with two chefs and two front of the house staff who were warmly welcomed me and were professional throughout. Had the oysters, clean and crisp with a nice Spanish Cava. Tried the lobster croquetas and the anchovy toast points. Tapas were in point, the anchovies were a tad too salty for me. Ended up ordering the catch of the day, butterflied sea bream. It was the piece de resistance. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the cheek/head was juicy all the way to the tail. The sides were fine, the papas bravas could have been crispier, but fine. Green beans were nicely seasoned. Had half and waved the white flag. Paired it with a tasty Albariño. Great start to quick sojourn in Montreal.

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    Escondite

    Escondite

    4.1(273 reviews)
    1.2 kmVille-Marie
    $$

    This review is a bit tough to rate. I would give 4 stars for the food, but 3 or less for service…read moreand the restaurant feels a bit rundown. We were in Montreal for several days and decided to go casual on our anniversary and we were craving Mexican food. We made a reservation as the place is crazy busy. We arrived, had to wait a few minutes before we were seated. The hostess looked up our reservation and seated us without saying anything to us. We took our seats and looked at drinks before looking at the menu. Our server took awhile to come to our table, took our drink order and an appetizer order and left. The drinks finally came out along with the chips and guacamole and we decided to make our decision on dinner. We waited, and waited, and waited about 40 minutes for our server to come back to take our dinner order. She was fairly nice, but rushed. Again, we waited and waited and waited for our dinners. We were enjoyed the food, it was flavorful, seasoned well, and really filled our craving for Mexican food. After we finished our dinner, again we waited, waited, and waited for our server to come back to our table. She never checked on us as to how we were enjoying our food. She brought the check, we paid, stood to leave and she said thank you as my husband handed the check back to her. He quickly mentioned it was our anniversary, she stopped and asked if we would want to sit back down and she would bring us a dessert. It was nice to offer, but she could have learned this if she would have taken a moment to talk to us. We didn't need a long conversation, just to feel welcome, and we felt in the way as they were busy. We thanked her, but we didn't want to spend an hour waiting for a dessert, so we graciously declined and left. It really is a shame. If the service was better, and the food came out quickly, they could turn tables quicker. I don't know if they are short staffed, but it really was disappointing.

    We stopped in for a light lunch and margaritas while exploring Old Montreal and were really glad we…read morechose Escondite. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed, and the bartender took great care of us. The drinks were excellent, and the service made it even better. Perfect little break in the middle of the day.

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