The most perfect brunch spot to visit whenever you're in Montreal. This is by far one of my favourite spots for brunch. I went a long time ago, back in 2021, and I was so happy to have gone again since they relocated to Old Montreal. The exterior is this new building, but inside, it feels like you're in an old building with rustic textures and colours. The ambiance is so lovely and it truly is the best place for delicious brunch items and taking cute pictures too! My friends and I visited on a Saturday morning without reservations, but we went relatively earlier. We were seated right away for a table of 4 and were served teas and coffee. I ordered the Bone Marrow & Duck Confit which consisted of a country-style bread, duck poached egg, bone marrow, confict duck leg, manchego shavings, herb salted crumble and green peas. It's a massive dish and honestly everything tasted amazing all together. The bone marrow was perfectly cooked and the duck poached egg meld everything together. They also give you another bowl so you can put the marrow once you're done eating it. The bread was needed to soak up every part of this delicious dish. Other items ordered was the Foie Gras (Chef's specialty) which had brioche bread, duck poached egg, caramelized onion compote and crispy proscuitto chips. The chips were a wonderful item to pair with the seared foie gras. The foie gras was perfectly cooked. The Rustic is another fan favourite which had brioche bread, duck poached egg, sautéed mushrooms. pulled pork, potatoes and argula sprouts. it is such a beautiful dish - nice colours, many ingredients and placed well on the plate; not to mention it was so good too! The last item was the Croque Monsieur which has country-style bread, maple-glaed Gaspor acon, confit tomatoes, cheddar, duck sunny side-up egg on an endive salad. You can't pick it up and munch on it, so you know how big this must have been! Even cut into pieces, it requires some maneuvering to munch on it. Great place for brunch. Awesome service too. I would highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a brunch spot! read more

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Le Passé Composé was hands down my favorite meal of the trip. I came in on a Saturday without a reservation 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. read more

Gorgeous interior, delicious brunch, great service. I'll always have one brunch here every time I come to Montreal. Order: - Excellent grilled cheese, in my all-time top-3. The accompanying sides were soggy -- but that was our fault; get the breakfast potatoes on the side instead! - the Maritime poached eggs were delicious. Generous portions of fish -- salmon, clams et al. Could not finish :) - coffee-head's latte and cortado -- phew, finally some good coffee with breakfast! - they had bona fide fresh orange juice not advertised on the menu! read more

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Drove 4.5 hours for their French brunch--very disappointing experience. Despite arriving early with available 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. read more

Lovely atmosphere and great food. My sister and I are on a girls trip and just wanting to relax and enjoy good food and conversation, however I guess we were not welcome to stay after we paid the check as the hostess asked us to leave within 5 min. We had just ordered a coffee and mimosa and wasn't allowed to enjoy it. Perhaps if you have a time limit on how long you can stay it would be good to state that when you are seated. It's not like we sat without still ordering something. Because of this a 4+ star rating drops to 2. Unfortunate as we would have returned the next day for breakfast as well. read more

Revamped restaurant! The one in the village was always my favorite. This one is nice, they kept most of the menu, but the essence of being rustic and homey is gone. It's more fancy. The vibe is too chic. The service was good! The food, as always, beyond delicious with beautiful presentation. read more

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The place is very popular and so be expected to have to wait for some time before being seated. I was lucky to get a reservation last minute ONLINE -- probably because somebody canceled his. This, I was seated right away. See pictures for recommendations. Especially recommend the bone marrow dish as it is not available at most places, hence, somewhat rare to find. Our waitress was very friendly and provided great service. One minor complaint which is probably a mismanagement or oversight by the restaurant itself is that we did not get our side order of French Toast despite ordering it the same time as the other dishes. This, we ended up canceling it. Besides that, nice dining environment and highly recommended. Again, definitely try the Bone Marrow dish! read more

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Food was great, portions were generous! The server was very friendly and helpful with the menu. read more

My second time visiting The foie gras poached egg was delicious as always. The smoothies were nice too Nice atmosphere and service was overall nice Would go back read more

Wow brunch here was amazing. It was a little pricey but the portions were very good. I got to try the lamb grilled cheese and the bone marrow plate. The lamb grilled cheese was not what I was expecting when you say grilled cheese but I was happily surprised since it was a hearty sandwich with braised lamb. The soup of the day was rich and creamy and overall tasty. The bone marrow plate was also very generous. Ngl, there was a lot going on there but flavors were pretty good with the bread and bone marrow itself. The plantain chips were absolutely awful though- could not chew it since it was so tough and tasteless. Otherwise, everything including the drinks were great. read more

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Foie Gras for breakfast? Fancy! But, I am on vacation in French Canada, so why the heck not?! The foie gras itself is amazing! It is cooked to tender perfection and every single bite is exploding with flavor! I have no idea what kind of magic the kitchen is using but I am SO here for it! Where it comes to the accompaniments, these were a little hit or miss. Hit: * The onion jam added a wonderful sweetness to the overall dish. * The egg was of excellent quality (though to be fair, the egg white was a little too firm for my taste). * The prosciutto chips work great in adding crispness and salt. * Arugula Sprouts were a nice touch in adding some freshness. Miss: * The sheer amount of bread feels very excessive. I would estimate there are 6 slices worth here. * Turnips (or, rather 'the starch component') could have been more tender and could have used some seasoning * Sauce and poppy look pretty, but their flavors get lost somewhere along the way. Ordinarily, I would say CAD 41 is a little steep for breakfast, but high quality foie gras is a very expensive ingredient. Le Passé Composé does a terrific job allowing it to shine on its own. However, some of the accompaniments did not work for me. Yet, these are relatively minor, easily corrected notes. Besides, who the heck am I to tell the kitchen what they should be doing. read more

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I had one of the most indulgent breakfasts at Le Passé Composé in The Gay Village of Montreal. Eating brunch here means you must get the 2 Oeufs Pochés Foie Gras / 2 Foie Gras Poached Eggs. This dish comes with two thick slices of brioche bread, each topped with prosciutto, onion jam, poached goose eggs, foie gras, poppy seeds, and arugula sprouts. I have never seen or eaten anything like this dish for brunch. Delicious, rich, and so satisfying. I mentioned my breakfast to a local, and she agreed that Le Passé Composé is a well-known breakfast spot and that the foie gras with poached eggs is a local favorite. It's a one-of-a-kind treat in Montreal that was one of the culinary highlights of my trip. read more

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Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Nice to sit outside on a warm sunny day. read more

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LPC lives up to the hype. But on our visit the the bone marrow was disappointing - and unfortunately tasted like "oxidized fat", this wasnt enough of a problem to send the dish back, especially because everything else was excellent (and the service was absolutely next level). read more

Le Passé Composé - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Our friends who got married in Montreal said we had had to eat here while we were visiting. Fearing the wrath of my intimidating friends, I said "of course" and immediately made a reservation. We took the metro over from our hotel and even though were were early, we were seated immediately at a table up front. We had a great view of the bar, restaurant as well as the world going by on the street. The only drawback that it was a bit warm in the restaurant and the table was picnic style which was less comfortable than chairs would be. Normally, we wouldn't have noticed but we'd been walking all over Montreal for the past couple of days so we were all a little stiff and sore! In any event, service was lovely and the food was almost a work of art. I had the Key Lime Pie Crumble. At $27 CAD, it's not cheap but honestly, I could have shared it and still been full when I left. According to the menu, it contains maple and lime yogurt, crumble, blue berries and blackberries, Italian meringue flambé, lemon and lime cream and pistachios. Additionally, you get a thin slice of baguette with vanilla and lime ricotta. And on top of that, it's served with a mango and lime smoothie that looks like it has poppy seeds in it. It was beautiful to look at and even more delicious to eat but it was so filling, I could only eat about half of it. The smoothie they served with it could have been a meal by itself as it was very thick and rich. The blueberries were the sweetest I've ever had. Sometimes fresh blueberries are a little tart and only once you bake them do they release their full sweetness but these were super fresh and super sweet. I also had a Quebec vanilla coffee which was amazing. All of the portions were fairly large and shareable. We knew some of the portions were too big so we cut them in half immediately and boxed them up to go. The prices seemed a little steep for brunch but the food was definitely amazing and the service was very friendly. I let my friends who recommended the place know that it was one of the highlights of our time in Montreal. Definitely make reservations...we were able to make them about a week in advance with no issues but we did see people come in without them and they didn't have any tables right away. read more

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This rustic restaurant was an absolute privilege to visit even though we needed to book reservations because of how crowded it was it was worth that extra preparation. The staff were really polite and they seated us promptly and even gave us choices for where to sit. The waitress was also very helpful and recommending certain dishes over others. There were so many items on the menu that I really wanted to try and we opted for the bone marrow toast ($50) and a grilled cheese sandwich ($35). Both dishes were extremely flavourful and creamy they both had hints of mushroom in their creamy sauce and also a bit of escargot. The flavour profiles for each of these dishes were really similar but it was so good I did not mind having double the amount of the same flavour. The grilled cheese sandwich came with either a soup of the day which was tomato soup or some fries I ordered the soup and it was delicious nice and acidic not too sour not too sweet I really great fresh tomato taste to it. I would come back for brunch next time. read more

They have the most creative Eggs Benedict selection I've ever seen. Although instead of English muffin they use brioche bread, making it super guilty & carb-y. That's part of the fun though! We came on a Monday brunch time and was able to get a spot without reservation. However I would highly recommend making a reservation - you can conveniently do it through Yelp. We ordered the foie gras poached egg and the maritime poached egg (seafood mix w/ clam chowder). The taste was so rich and delicious for both orders. However, it was a bit TOO rich. After a couple bite I didn't want to ever eat it again. It felt like one of those meals where you want to try at least once but afterwards wouldn't crave it on regular basis. The presentation was great. However I was misled by the Yelp photos to think the Benedicts came with side salad/fruits. I think you would have to order those separately as sides if you want it to come with your entree. I would definitely come back to try other items but would not order the same things again. It was a little pricy for brunch but they do give a big portion. read more

Le Passé Composé - Delicious but a bit too rich for my taste - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Have you ever been to a great breakfast place on the most egg-benny-craving day with a group of 16 people waiting together for 45 minutes before the restaurant opens? If your answer is no, let me tell you, that's what I did and we all rushed in like a Black Friday morning at Bestbuy or a weekday morning commuting hour at the local train station. Anyway, we tried out Salmon Egg Benny and the most evil, most cholesterol enriched, thick-cut foie gras on poached eggs. Take a look with my photos, please. Those hot dripping hollandaise sauce with good amount of poppy seed just infused to the eggs with no regrets. Those thick cut bread ain't ordinary bread but brioche. Lightly toasted, so eggy, so thick cut. Comes with a hint of sweetness. Super carb-ieeee. Soak up all the foie gras essence and egg yoke in the middle of the plate like a mop. The finished plate was even cleaner than my car windshield after having a power wash. Time to take a double-dosed of Crestor + Lipitor. So good, so satisfying, so great of a breakfast. Finished off with a good pot of green tea to ramp down the sin of LDL cholesterol together with some great enjoyable moments with friends and families. Nice servers btw. I really like the way they tried to explain the menu to us with good effort, even though they do not speak very fluent English. Much appreciated! Recommended. Should check this out if you are looking for some good breakfast in Montreal. read more

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I came to Le Passé Composé for lunch a while ago and tried their 2 Foie Gras Poached Eggs Benedict. The atmosphere was chill and relaxing and the server was quite friendly. The benedict was really good in terms of flavour, texture, overall food ratio/balance, nicely poached eggs, and good turnip/potato. Trying Foie Gras for the first time was interesting as well and the foie gras complimented the food. I would go there again for the food again but it may be better for couples as the dish can feel a bit overwhelming or greasy near the end. Overall, I'd give the experience 8.8/10 read more

UNBELIEVABLE! This was simply the single best brunch of my life! I had high hopes but wasn't prepared for the delicious decadence of the food we were served. It's hard not to gush! We had reservations / otherwise there can be a bit of a wait, especially early Sunday afternoon. I had the signature Foie Gras on brioche with eggs and prosciutto and MAN WAS IT INCREDIBLE! They could cut the brioche serving in half and this would still be a hit - two large portions of foie gras that was seared outside and perfect delicious juiciness inside. Hubby had a Key Lime Pie Crumble - maple and lime yogurt with crumble and berries with a "meringue flambé" and a citrus cream and pistachios on top. It was served with a small wedge of baguette with a vanilla/lime ricotta. Finally there a mango-lime smoothie served on the side. Huge portion. Delicious! Definitely recommend a stop here! read more

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This was our first stop in Montreal and I can't say more good things about Le Passé Compose! We stopped in at 1:30pm right from the airport. Our server was very nice and checked on us the right amount. We came with luggage (there was 6 of us) and nobody batted an eye when we threw it in the corner before our meal. I should also mention we had a reservation. I ordered the 2 Rural Poached Eggs. It was delicious and HUGE!! The goose poached eggs were cooked perfectly and had the best runny yolks, which combined nicely with the pulled pork and mushrooms. The pork was juicy and the mushrooms were delicious and well seasoned. The fingerling chips gave it a crunchy, salt bite which was nice; they weren't oily. This was a very well composed dish where every element added something special. HIGHLY recommend ordering this! Also note - it comes with 2 loaded pieces of toast. It was very filling and I only made it through one piece before tapping out. Le Passé Compose is a MUST VISIT if you come to Montreal - you won't be disappointed! read more

We made sure to come to Le Passé Composé for our last morning in Montreal and it left such a lasting impression! What we got: Foie Gras Poached Eggs Rural Poached Eggs French Toast Wow! Just so yummy! Both poached egg dishes were rich and flavorful! Every little ingredient worked really well together. And the French toast?! Best French toast I've ever had even though it looks so simple. Just try this place for yourself and make that reservation-- you won't regret it! read more

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Our last stop in Canada before heading back to the states. We came here for brunch and did not have a reservation. It does specifically say you need an online reservation when you visit their site. The host was so wonderful and squeezed us in at their bar seats. Our server/barista was amazing ans super nice! Our food was AH-MAZING!!! Our server brought their special jalapeño hot sauce. Make sure to ask for it! It was delicious with the food! Make sure to add to your must eat and don't forget to make a reservation. We ordered: Orange juice Matcha with soy milk Rural poached eggs-vegetarian Foie gras poached eggs Side of 1 french toast Everything was so good!!! French toast was nothing we've tasted before! read more

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Come here if you're looking for a delicious and filling brunch! I made reservations for Saturday brunch for two at 2 pm. We arrived around 1 since our earlier plans didn't take as long as we thought, and they were able to squeeze us in a bit earlier at 1:30. We asked our server, and the two most popular brunch items here are the foie gras poached eggs and the panko breaded French toast. He wasn't joking; almost every poached egg dish coming out of the kitchen was the foie gras, so clearly that's the winner here. They have freshly squeezed orange juice, and it was so good I ended up getting two large glasses of it ($5 each). My friend enjoyed the coffee as well. The food portions looked huge, and we saw multiple people take leftovers to go, which we definitely didn't want since we had plans afterwards, so we decided to share one dish. My friend is vegetarian, so we opted for the Rural Poached Eggs / Oeufs Pochés Champêtre ($29), which is Brioche bread, goose eggs, Gaspor pulled pork, mushroom medley, and mushroom sauce. To make it vegetarian, I asked for the pulled pork on the side. I also ordered some pan seared foie gras for $14. My friend and I each ate one poached egg. I tried it first without the pork or foie gras, and I personally found it a bit bland with just the mushrooms and the mushroom sauce. The pulled pork gives it a lot of flavor. I wasn't sure whether the pork would be good here, but it was super tasty. It's not American style pulled pork, which is drenched in BBQ sauce, but rather saltier and crispier. The foie gras made each bite feel extra rich and decadent. I can see why the foie gras poached eggs are the most popular dish here. We paid around $80 after tax and tip. read more

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Le Passé Composé is one of the most decadent brunches I've had in my life - and for a very reasonable price. And what I also loved was the laid-back and chill vibe of the restaurant itself. I really only went for the foie gras poached eggs. The foie gras was nicely cooked and the sauce that they made was incredibly creamy and not too heavy/fatty. The onion jam and turnips were also nice additions for you to make a perfect bite, with extra textures and flavor. For the actual poached eggs, they were perfectly runny LOL. The brioche buns were also buttery and airy, and WAY better than the American's sad excuse of the thing they serve eggs Benedict on. The panko french toast was also so good- i didnt know how much the panko changed French toast, but it did open my eyes. The toast was not soggy at all, and the panko added a nice extra crisp for texture. The caramelized pears were well cooked, not mushy, and deliciously slightly cinnamon-y. I would definitely share the foie gras poached eggs, as it would've been too much for one person (have u ever tried eatin too much foie gras? Ur arteries start crying. plus u can try more of the menu!) read more

Le Passé Composé - Foie Gras Poached Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Fantastic brunch! Delicious dishes, and surprisingly large portions. I'd recommend any of the savoury options. Everyone in our group loved theirs. One person got the pear crumble and wasn't blown away but it certainly looked very nice. Overall service was friendly and efficient, and the decor was pretty cute. The picnic style tables towards the back of the restaurant were great for sitting with a group, and also looks like their terrace is now open. It was busy when we went so it was a good thing we had made reservations in advance. The location is just a block from beaudry station so it's easily accessible. Definitely recommend! read more

Le Passé Composé - Pear crumble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Food was good service was bad. We never received any water after sitting for an hour. The server took our order and never checked on us once. Didn't ask me if I wanted another drink, if our food was okay, and had to ask for water once we got the bill. I had to go up to the bar to ask for the bill. My bf tipped 15% because the service was bad. The server then told us "are you okay with me having to pay 3% to serve you?" because apparently if it's not 18% he has to pay to work? But he only said that AFTER we tipped on a card. I could tell he tried to shame us, but like provide better service? Mind you, he had to walk past us 5 times to serve the table behind us. So we could have had water, could have ordered an extra drink, etc. Also two black men walked in and sat at the bar. He asked them to move down to the back of the restaurant so that other customers could see that the bar was open (but the rest of the seats were clearly open?). My bf is Bengali /brown, so I can't help but think that race may have played a role in our service. However the table behind us was Asian, fair skin, so I cannot be for sure. The food also took about 45 min to come out. Which, I wouldn't have even mentioned had we been checked on even once. Either way it was bad service and he tried to guilt us for only tipping 15%. But we were never checked on, never getting a water, and having to flag him down for the bill. We normally tip 20-25%. read more

Best brunch spot in Montreal! Service was great. Very attentive. Loved the bistro vibe also. read more

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Food is delicious - just a tad expensive. I got the poached eggs with foie gras. The foie gras was decadent and paired well with the eggs. The gravy is delicious. I thought the brioche was just okay. I liked the bacon and onion jam on the bread. The dish felt very heavy, and I felt a little gross for the rest of the afternoon. The portion sizes are pretty generous. I'm split between giving a 4 and 5 stars, but I'm leaning towards 5 because they truly do their dishes well. read more

Le Passé Composé - Foie gras poached egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I was in Montreal for less than 24 hours, and decided to come to Passé Composé for brunch. I made a reservation through Yelp for 1:30pm and were seated quite quickly upon arrival (side note: I initially had a reservation for 12:45pm, which I changed around 12:00pm because we realized we were not going to make it in time - very seamless process!) We were also able to park right across the street, so it was quite convenient. The restaurant was full, so service was a bit slow throughout our meal. We ordered the smoked salmon and braised boar poached eggs - the portions are quite large, so this was more than enough food for 3 people. It's hard to say which one I liked better, but I think the boar wins it by a tiny margin with slightly richer flavours. Pretty good value for how much you get - we were all very full afterwards. I'm a big fan of traditional eggs benny, so it was lovely to taste an elevated take on a typical brunch item. read more

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This place is insanely good, albeit a bit pricier. They have a lot of really nice, creative cocktails and the portion sizes are very...American. The dishes are all quite heavy and hearty with influences from Latin and Quebecois cuisine. read more

Le Passé Composé - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We heard about this place from friends that it offers the famous foie gras for bunch and decided to try on our trip to Montreal. It's seated in a quiet neighborhood, hidden in colorful old townhouses. We had a reservation at 11:45am and was seated immediately after arrival. The inside gives an old wooden vibe. It's small and VERY NOISY. There is also an outdoor garden area, which could be quieter than inside. The service was good enough. I ordered an Americano and a rural poached egg. Friend ordered a mango key lime smoothie and the famous foie gras poached egg. The portion size is large but the food is so good that we stuffed ourselves with everything on the plate even we were already full. The bread is fluffy and soft. The eggs are, interestingly, goose eggs. The mushroom sauce in my plate is creamy and satisfying. My friend said the fois gras was rich and tender. The French toast looks good too but unfortunately we didn't have enough stomach space. read more

Le Passé Composé - 2 Foie Gras poached egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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The food is THE reason to come to this brunch spot - but be sure to have a reservation (we did, thankfully, otherwise the wait times are ungodly), and bring your patience for the slowwwww cooking times and the lackadaisical service. We were seated almost immediately upon arrival, but then waited about an hour before our food arrived at the table. Everyone dining around us experienced similar waits, if the empty table tops were anything to judge by. In the meantime, our waitress provided no updates re: what was going on, and she acted surprised when we asked for refills on beverages. At one point she spilled coffee all over one of our party's jacket/wallet, and did not apologize or offer napkins to clean it up. Her attitude was brusque and indifferent throughout the entire meal. I think we encountered someone who was just not having a great day... the food, when it did arrive, made up to some extent for the lack of service. Delicious all around - the Bone Marrow Eggs were the table favorite. We over-ordered inadvertently (very hungry group!), and this is not the restaurant to do that at. I think we all felt a bit ill after the richness of this meal, but what can I say? I can't help it when I see a $16 side of foie - gotta guild that lily. read more

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A little behind with food posting lately but really enjoyed the brunch I had here that I'm still thinking about it today. Their foie gras poached eggs is to die for! Two pieces of fatty Foie gras, perfectly poached eggs on brioche breads topped with prosciutto chips...it's really a satisfying and tasty dish. Their panko crusted French toasts are also one of the bests I've had. we also tried their mango smoothie and loved it. we made reservations online in advance as this place is always packed. So make sure you book in advance! read more

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best breakfast spot on the whole island !!! i strongly recommend a visit.. or more (ps trisha is the best too :)

We came in here very intrigued by the menu! They use local produce sourced from quality vendors and that really piqued our interest. As expected the place delivered on quality. They use goose eggs on their dishes and everything was super rich and fatty. Definitely not your everyday brunch spot. Definitely recommend for the experience when in Montreal! It can be a bit pricey on your wallet. We ordered the Foiegras eggs and the vegetarian Benny with goat cheese, mushrooms and cauliflower. Both exceptional dishes with top notch flavors. read more

Le Passé Composé - Foie gras Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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This is a wonderful brunch place in Montreal. I would call out that the portions are LARGE. A single eggs benedict portion is likely enough to feed two adults. I got the Foie Gras poached eggs and they were wonderfully creamy and delicious. I would recommend building an appetite prior to coming as they also have an amazing french toast. it is so crispy yet tender on the inside. Our server was very kind and provided us with everything we needed without hovering. The entire restaurant is very cozy and there is a long bar with a bunch of seats. We made reservations for a weekday morning and there was plenty of space when we arrived. read more

It seems Brunch is all the rage these days. Who doesn't love brunch?! Well actually...this guy. Love breakfast, love lunch, but brunch never appealed to me. Normally I wouldn't be drawn to a brunch restaurant but with yelp photos being this enticing, its almost impossible to pass up. Le Passé Composé roughly translates to The Past Tense. I haven't the slightest idea what the story behind the naming is, but its a clever one! Although it makes for a cool name, It also brings me back to the pains of French grammar class. Aaaah...grimmer school, to be young and carefree again. Sorry, drifting. Back to the review! Stopped by around lunch time, and as expected, this place gets quite busy. There are quite a few options, including a fois gras Benedict. I've actually never had fois gras, so there is no doubt what I'm going for. There's been a bit of controversy surrounding the French delicacy. Not only is it becoming increasingly difficult to find it on a menu in the States, but the NYC fois gras ban is actually days from taking affect. The presentation of the Benedict is a work of art, magazine worthy. A brioche topped with a poached egg, pancetta, caramelized onions, and of course fois gras. Even the side of fruit was beautifully plated. Decadent is the only word I can use to describe this dish. As far as brunch goes, this is pretty much your gold standard. With that being said, not sure I'm a fan of fois gras. Also had the apple beignets. As beautiful as the presentation was, technically speaking I was not in love with this. The texture of the apple would have benefited from being sautéed until completely soft. The batter also came across as more fritter than beignet. Hey, you can't win them all. As far as presentation, Passé compose is absolutely spectacular, down right over the top! Am I now part of the brunch faithful? Probably not. But If you are looking for THE brunch spot in Montreal, look no further. read more

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Perfection! Legit traditional french breakfast! Definitely, order their Mimosa. If you want omelette, they dont have it here! If you are seeking local high quality food then this is your place to be! read more

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A rare miss in Montreal for us. Everything we had for brunch was just a bit too rich and heavy without the flavor/texture to make up for it. The elevated benedict was well presented, but didn't do much for taste. French toast, dry and bland. Service was nice enough. read more

Le Passé Composé - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec