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    Janine Café

    4.6 (75 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Sweet and salty
    Angela A.

    Visited Janine on a Saturday early morning, basically right when they opened, and was lucky enough to walk in with no line. I was surprised by how big the place is! The first thing they did when we sat down was offer us a taste of their juice of the day such a unique and special touch. We honestly loved EVERYTHING we ordered. I wish I could've tried the whole menu because everything looked incredible. Hands down, one of the best brunch spots in Montreal. That said, I wouldn't wait in line for an hour to eat here , but to be fair, I wouldn't wait an hour anywhere . Still, 10/10 recommend if you have the patience and love good brunch food!

    Croissant with scramble eggs and mash potatoes
    Tulsa H.

    Waited for about 30 minutes on a Sunday at 11 am. There's no reservations whatsoever, at least on the weekends and holidays, to my understanding. The place seems to attract tourists and locals alike, their special dishes are recommended for the usual regular customers, suggesting that a huge portion of their customers are returning customers. Our hostess was great. Very sweet and welcoming and patient in explaining the menu to us. We left her a very high amount of gratuity tip just because she went above and beyond and it was clear she was happy at what she does. Overall, see recommended dishes in my pictures below. Highly recommended this place for tourists and locals alike.

    Jas G.

    Classical spot for brunch. Friendly n professional staff. Reservation is recommended.

    Melody C.

    Had brunch here on my last day in Montreal. Glad the wait wasn't too bad because the food was just mediocre. Loved that they gave each of us a shot of juice when we sat down; it made us look forward to our experience here. Strawberry smoothie - nothing special about it but it's a decent smoothie. Odd that they garnished it with a slice of orange. Carrot cake - Was a bit afraid when it came because the slice was much bigger than I hoped since I don't care much for carrot cakes. But this one had the perfect balance of sweetness, density, frosting, and texture. My whole group of 7 shared this and it was the perfect amount. French toast (came with cherry and almond jam, mascarpone cream, berries, caramelized cashews) - A letdown through and through. The brioche toast made it difficult to want to keep chewing. The best part about this dish was the strawberries, sadly.

    Hot chocolate
    Eric B.

    Best breakfast restaurant in the city as far as I can tell. Be prepared to wait in line on the weekend or you can reserve on week days. Our group of four all had the eggs, bacon & ham breakfast with a shared platter of pastries. In my opinion it was a lot. I'd recommend trying one of their pastries, they taste like they're from a high end bakery. Its something you don't see at other breakfast places

    Sandy T.

    Came here for brunch. There was a line outside and we arrived about an hr after they open. We didnt have to wait too long luckily. The service was excellent and our food was delicious. We got the juice sampler. The green juice was our favorite! Everything was good except for the ham, it was a tad on the salty side. I didn't care for it but other than that the food was amazing! Would recommend!

    Brunch was fabulous
    Bridgette S.

    This a really cute place to eat. The food is very good and the service was excellent.

    Juice tasting: avocado kale, fresh OJ, fresh grapefruit, strawberry
    Aimee H.

    I've been coming here (and on occasion the sister restaurant Regine Café) since they first opened back in 2019. Even though the prices, like everywhere else, have gone up by as much as 40% since the pre-pandemic days, this is the one place that I feel is justified. The service is always courteous, professional and friendly. The food is always on point! Just want to give kudos to a restaurant done right! I've had a bunch of items on their menu repeatedly and have always been 100% satisfied.

    Mandy Z.

    Amazing brunch place in Montreal. Please keep in mind no reservation, first come first serve. People is willing to stand outside for 20 - 30 mins for a brunch without complaints. Yes, Janine Cafe is the one! Number one in Verdun, Montreal. It is not near downtown Montreal, more like a local brunch spot than visitors brunch spot. We ordered Latkes, Champi, and Gaufre Petits Fruits. Both Latkes and Champi are their signature dishes. If you enjoy having smoke salmon, take the Latkes. If you love mushroom, take the Champi. If you love waffle with fresh fruits and chocolate sauce, take the Gaufre Petits Fruits. They are all amazing and will give you a WOW factor. I am not living in Montreal, but I even willing to drive down Janine Cafe for a second time brunch before I left Montreal.

    Champi - follow me on Insta: @lyliaxfood
    Lylia X.

    We visited this brunch restaurant twice, our first time being at the Wellington location named Janine Café. On our second visit to Café Régine, we ordered the Grilled Cheese, the Champion and the Gros Jambon. For the beverages, we ordered some coffee, hot chocolate and a matcha latte. The Grilled Cheese was delicious. The complex flavors of the duck confit and the balsamic glaze balanced each other out well, elevating this simple diner dish to a memorable brunch item. The Gros Jambon is quite good as well. It is one of their more classic options with eggs, sausage and ham. The pork, duck and orange sausage was tasty, but we could not really taste the duck and the orange. We really liked the old-fashioned pulled ham. It tasted different from the regular ham they serve in other brunch establishments. The Champi was quite tasty as well. It's their version of an eggs benedict with mushrooms and a red pepper sauce. For three main plates and three drinks, our meal came up to 130$ with tips and tax included. Since they only take reservations on weekdays, make sure to get there early if you want a table on the weekend. We went to Café Janine for our first visit with a reservation on a weekday. For our second visit, we decided to try their Plateau location (Café Régine). We got there 30 minutes before opening (at 8h30) on a Saturday and we had to wait over an hour outside. If you are wondering which location to choose, we would suggest you try Café Janine. They seem to be the least busy of the two locations. Their menus are slightly different so check in advance which one looks more enticing to you. For example, their (delicious) Fried chicken and Waffles is only offered at Café Janine. Follow me on Insta for more food content: @lyliaxfood

    Hot chocolate for kids and one spicy for Dad
    Natalia S.

    What a beautiful spot to start your day! The food is an art with extravagant flavours! Pleasant service as well. My family loved it!

    Valerie D.

    Wow. My cousin lives in Verdun and when we decided to meet up for brunch before returning to Ottawa from Montreal, she recommended that we all meet up here to eat. The latte bowls were so good! I ordered the Doré, which was this wonderful brioche with peanut butter, bananas, and marscapone. We went during the week and the place was packed. We had to wait a little bit before we were seated but it is worth it.

    Narendgie M.

    Overall experience was good. Be prepared to wait 45mins to an 1h if you decide to go on the weekend like we did. But trust me it was worth the wait. As soon as you are seated you will definitely forget about the pain. I had the chic croissant and was automatically amazed by the spinach béchamel. My other party had the chicken and waffles and of course I tried it. Total success. The mimosas was worth every sip. I totally recommend!!

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    4.3(311 reviews)
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    Dining at Bar George was one of the highlights of our quick 24-hour layover in Montreal. We stayed…read moreat Le Mount Stephen Hotel without doing much research on dining options, assuming we'd just find something nearby. But before even checking in, we had to walk through Bar George ~ and instantly knew we wanted to eat there. We were lucky enough to grab a last-minute reservation, and Julien took a good care of us throughout the evening. His recommendation of the Beef Wellington was spot on (it's already one of our favorite dishes), but this was hands down the best we've ever had. I ordered the lobster risotto, which was excellent with just the right amount of spice. My son had the 10 oz striploin steak with homemade fries (chips), and it was absolutely delicious. I also loved the Canadian touch of coarse salt on the steak, plus the option to choose between Béarnaise or peppercorn sauce. Julien also mentioned their pastry chef placed second in a NY competition, and the desserts absolutely lived up to that reputation. We tried the pineapple and coconut pavlova and the "lick me hazelnut" ~ both beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. We also ordered iced coffee and a latte, and noticed something interesting: this was the second place where we found Canadian coffee to be smooth and mild ~ such a nice change from the often bitter, over-roasted American coffee. Yes, dinner was a bit steep ($300+), but it was worth every penny. Between the rich history, stunning design, outstanding service, and unique cuisine, I would highly recommend Bar George. I would absolutely love to come back!!

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    Olive + Gourmando - The Cuban

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    Stopped by Olive + Gourmando after strolling Old Montreal. The restaurant has a nice cozy…read moreatmosphere with some character with their decor and layout. The restaurant didn't provide a high chair for our baby, which was a bit disappointing. The service was good with our waitress checking with us to order and being prompt and attentive. Here is what we ordered: Grilled Cheese O+G (8/10) - the bread with the grilled cheese and caramelized onions were cooked well. The homemade ketchup had a sweet taste to it and was brought out a little colder than room temperature. I probably would have preferred the ketchup/tomato sauce to be a bit warmer. The Chicken Melt (8/10) - this sandwich was pretty big. It had grilled chicken in a creamy sauce, some Cole slaw (actually a lot of Cole slaw) and some dill pickles. The sandwich was a bit messy to eat and I think it had a little too much Cole slaw, but it was a good sandwich, nonetheless. Overall, I good experience with a few suggestions in my review that I think would have made it really great.

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    4.3 kmVille-Marie
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    This was our first meal in Montreal and it was top notch. m a lover of all things brunch and Dandy…read moredelivered! We went here during the week right when they opened so no line but based on other reviews, this place gets busy and does not take reservations so be aware. Service was great, space was open, light and welcoming and the food, my god the food!! Im a lover of all things fungi so when I saw mushroom toast on the menu, I couldn't consider anything else. The portions were huge and the mushroom toast was one of the best brunch meals I've had in a long time. A variety of mushrooms along with delicious whipped feta , this meal was the perfect way to kick off our visit to Montreal! They also have a lovely array of coffee drinks as well.

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    Hotel 10 - Complimentary umbrella to use

    Hotel 10

    3.4(84 reviews)
    5.3 kmVille-Marie, Plateau-Mont-Royal
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    Great location on Sherbrooke near St. Laurent. Modern hotel with clean well equipped rooms…read more Restaurant and bar in the lobby. Accommodating staff. Easy walk to Place des Arts, Place Ville Marie, old Montreal, etc. Good choice if you're planning to enjoy the city. Definitely would stay here again.

    Do not stay in this hotel, the management is inhumane and greedy, as are some of the front desk…read morestaff. I stayed there recently, and on the morning of my check-out I received a phone call with devastating news about a life-threatening medical emergency in my immediate family. I was on the phone trying to resolve the problem with Emergency Room doctors and lost track of the time. When I received a call from the hotel management to inform me that I had overstayed my time in the room, I raced at lightening speed to clear out of the room. Minutes later, I cleared out of the room, which I left immaculate and ready to be sold to another guest. I departed the room well before the 4pm check-in time for new guests; I checked out just 2 hours late (literally it was 2 hours). They nonetheless slapped me with a $60 fine for this very small, very human error. It was one of the worst days of my life, I was in tears and begged them not to charge me. I am also disabled and they not only refused to remove the $60 fine, they also did not help me with my bags when my taxi came, they let me limp and drag my own luggage to the curb. I am beyond shocked at this cruelty and greed, at this utter lack of compassion and inability to relate to a fellow human being as anything other than a cash cow. I will never forget being treated this way when I was in distress. Also the breakfast is terrible and overpriced; the coffee was cold, the fruit was flavorless and dried out, there were few fresh and healthy choices, mostly ultra processed yoghurt and cereals, commercialized white bread. All for $25, way too much in a city with such incredible food. I do not enjoy giving negative reviews, and I tried to resolve this both in person and on the phone subsequently and was met with cold indifference at every turn.

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    4.4(418 reviews)
    3.8 kmVille-Marie
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    Drove 4.5 hours for their French brunch--very disappointing experience. Despite arriving early with…read moreavailable seating, we were told to sit at the bar. Food was just okay; foie gras was overly sauced. Service was the main issue. My cappuccino was mostly foam, and the replacement was still charged on the bill. Had to wait for a manager who never showed up until much later, and even then, nothing was resolved--just called it a "miscommunication." Overall, poor service and not worth the trip. Would not recommend.

    Le Passé Composé was hands down my favorite meal of the trip. I came in on a Saturday without a…read morereservation and was very lucky they had bar seating available. The bar is first come, first served, so if you forget to book ahead, it's definitely worth trying your luck. You can still order anything from the full menu. The modern, upscale interior sets the tone for a fancy brunch experience that feels both elegant and welcoming. Foie gras for breakfast? Absolutely yes. They also have a full bar for anyone who wants something pretty to sip on while enjoying their meal. The servers were bilingual in French and English, and they were kind, attentive, and made the whole experience smooth from start to finish. My goal was to eat as much foe grais as I can on this trip so I ordered the Foie Gras Poached Eggs. OMG starting off with the bread that was on the bottom, it was so soft and fluffy. Literally melted in my mouth. The foie gras had a beautiful sear and was rich and silky, with a texture that honestly reminded me of ice cream. There was also a touch of sweetness in the sauce that cut through the richness in the best way. Every bite was perfectly balanced. I was super impressed and will absolutely try to visit again the next time I'm in Montreal.

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