Who knew? A fantastic diner sitting right next door to the hotel, literally steps away. Universel Déjeuners et Grillades is absolutely on point. The automatic wheelchair door wasn't working, but the large, flat roll-in glass doors made getting in manageable without too much trouble. I went for the risotto de canard, and wow... rich, creamy, perfectly hot, and packed with flavor. Easily a standout dish. Service was bilingual (French-English), efficient, fast, and genuinely friendly. The whole place has that relaxed European café feel that makes you want to linger just a little longer. #tysadventures26 #SpringBreak26 #montreal #duckrisotto read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - Risotto de Canard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The service was a little slow but the food was delicious yet they gave my 11 year old son was given a baby cup. I ordered a coffee and it was weak but the pancakes were not fluffy yet they were so good. My family thought the potatoes were well seasoned and delicious. read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This still gets a visit from us every time we are in Montreal, service is always very pleasant, and the food is always quickly prepared, fresh, and delicious. read more

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Very good went there with a friend of mine as we were looking for Poutine and since we were at Mc Gill and see what was around we decided to go there and Try it I got myself a good burger and an apple Martini which both were delicious he got himself a Poutine and loved I also got the Choco Loco as dessert and very rich and flavorful but definitely on the big side . Our waiter was very nice and spokes perfectly both English and French definitely recommend this place . Only reason I'm giving 4 stars is that in my opinion bacon was way too crispy for my liking but otherwise wonderful experience read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - Choco loco ;) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This was a great brunch spot. Seems like a lot of the people from the business around the area come in for lunch. The wait staff is very professional and gets you what you need. The crepes were amazing, and the potato's were incredible. My husband had the eggs Benedict and he said it was the best he has had so far . Great drinks. read more

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Of all the spots we ate at during our 2 week Montreal stay, this was our least favorite. It like a nicely decorated Denny's, so we probably should've stuck with breakfast, but we stopped by for dinner and were seated right away. We ordered a Poutine and calamari for appetizers; calamari was ok had a subtle kick to it 5/10 Poutine was actually pretty good, the cheese curds were perfectly melted, fries were crisp not soggy, we all enjoyed it 9/10 For dinner, we ordered: -A margarita pizza: too cheesy and wasn't really a margarita, no tomatoes, flavor was off, more than half of it was left on the plate. 1/10 -chicken avocado club sandwich, bland, slightly soggy and unappetizing, had a 1/4 and left the rest since no one wanted to try it 1/10 -Veal marsala: recommend by the waiter, it was good, but came with a side of spaghetti with marinara sauce as a filler which had no business being on the same plate, clash of flavors. 6/10 -Universal burger; dry, overcooked. There's a regulation to have beef cooked at 160 in Montreal, so even if you order it medium, they'll serve it well. Wish the waiter expressed that when we ordered. My son offered the rest of it to us which speaks volumes to how little he liked it. 2/10 Portions were large and generous. Overall we wouldn't go back and definitely not for dinner, if you're considering it, maybe stick with breakfast, but I'd stay skip the items we ordered, except for the Poutine The server was friendly and on it, the 2 stars were for the service and Poutine. read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - "Margarita" Pizza overly doused with cheese, tasted off, each had a slice, 1/2 was left untouched. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Finally found a great breakfast downtown Montreal. Choice to sit outside or inside, we chose to enjoy the breeze, and we ordered mocha latte right away. The waffle had bananas strawberries and Nutella, crispy waffle , and the omelette with spinach was very good read more

Yummy. Large portions and tasty food. This was my second time here and it did not disappoint. Come here for a great brunch spot.

Excellent breakfast spot. Service was polite, gregarious, and attentive. The food was delicious and filling. Absolutely no complaints. read more

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Excellent food. Love the crepes and fresh fruit. Kind of like a diner in the US only nicer. From street you might not know it's here, but walk inside. You'll love it. read more

The place was next door to purchase hotel. Has sitting outside and inside. The portions are huge. We had a party of 6 and everyone enjoyed their food. The Ambience inside looked good, but sitting outside on the patio when the weather was nice was my preferred choice. I definitely recommend it! read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - Bagel with lox - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Large portioned breakfast at a commercial restaurant, similar feel to Allo! Mon Coco; wouldn't be surprised if it's operated by the same company. Early 2010s modern decor, tightly packed. Expert service by one waitress covering ~15-20 tables. Fine crepes, decent roasted potatoes. read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - "Des-combo" (Universel breakfast save meat) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I always wondered what kind of food they served at Universel, as I often walked by on Sainte-Catherine. To my surprise, it's a little fancier than I thought when I looked at the place from the outside. Very interesting menu diversity, you'll have the choice between Canadian, American and Italian food (and I think from even more places, but I don't remember). read more

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They offer a full bar but cannot deviate from their recipes. The waitress was nice but untrained and not competent. The burger came without promised fried onions, the drinks were in wrong proportions and they were not able to substitute romaine lettuce for my Greek salad. They were supposed to serve breakfast at all hours but we were unable to order breakfast items at 5:30. BTW we were the only table there at 5.40 pm and it took 20 minutes for our drinks to arrive. Food was relatively tasteless. read more

My friends and I came here while on vacation with little research on this place but oh my was it good. I got a French toast combo with eggs fruit and home fries and I have to say the home fries were excellent. The French toast was very refreshing and light which made it great for a hot day as it was 90 Degrees out when we were here. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also very nice and friendly. The service was also very friendly and helpful. Along with my breakfast I got a mimosa which was delicious. My friends all agreed that this was one of our favorite restaurants in our trip to Montreal. read more

Really good food, large menu with extensive options, our server was nice too! I got the combo with the eggs and crepe! read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Have eaten breakfast here three days in a row and going back for a fourth tomorrow and getting sandwiches to go for travel. Everything we ate was delicious- crepes, omelettes, vegan. Friendly and helpful waitress and support staff. Kitchen staff already prepared to make our sandwiches to go tomorrow morning for us. Plenty of seating even on a very busy Sunday morning. Wish we lived closer to here. read more

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My group visited for brunch. Always one for pizza, I ordered their breakfast pizza with apples, maple syrup, cheese, and bacon. I can say it was one of the best tasting things I've put into my mouth. It was equally savory and sweet to an amazing degree. The restaurant feels somewhat dated but the food makes up for it. Our waiter was extremely nice and witty. I will be back for more of that pizza! read more

Incredible experience at Universel recently at a weekend hockey tournament in Montreal, and enjoyed Eggs Benny twice. They were beyond perfect and the best I've ever had and came with a fresh fruit bowl! Staff were amazing and service was high end, definitely recommend Universel. read more

Was promptly seated around 9:40, lots of people but no wait which was nice . The menu is super extensive . I ordered the montreal benedict and it was good , fruit was okay , not cold and some wasn't ripe but the hot portion of the breakfast was amazing , potatoes so good - hollandaise sauce was yum. Freshly squeezed orange juice was perfect . If I didn't have to work i would have tried the mimosas they looked good. All in all a pleasant experience , can't wait to come back . read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - montreal benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great service, very attentive. I had the linguine Alfredo which was great! They made my daughter a grilled cheese even tho it was dinner time. Atmosphere was also good! read more

Stopped in for an early supper. Omelette with mushrooms and Brie. And the best latte I have enjoyed in years! Attentive friendly service too! read more

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Came here for a quick breakfast before our Montreal city tour and it was a great find! The waiter was able to bring out our dishes within 15 mins so we could eat quickly in time for the tour! Everyone was friendly and service was awesome. Food was equally awesome and potatoes were freshly made. read more

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Delicious food, fast service and convenient. New Year's Day I enjoyed 1/2 Eggs Benedict that came with 1/2 chocolate waffle and home fries. Magnifique read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - 1/2 eggs Benedict, 1/2 chocolate waffle with bananas and strawberries and home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Pooh and I came here for breakfast after a wild St. Valentines Day celebration, last night. We both started off with double lattés and then we had the Mexican breakfast which included 2 burritos, home fries and we replaced the fruit with sliced tomatoes. Our server was very pleasant and answered all our questions with a smile. We came back here for breakfast this morning. This time I had chicken and waffles and Pooh breakfast Poutine - both delicious!!! read more

Went there for poutine which was just okay. The strawberry crepe was pretty good. I would give another try but order something else. Nice ambiance with some outdoor seating. read more

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Service here was amazing. The oatmeal is a total score. It's like a legendary mythological bowl of porridge to power you for a week - infused with Quebec maple syrup, almonds, and all sorts of good stuff! read more

A pretty standard brunch experience! The menu had lots of variety and the food was well-priced. I ordered the crepe, which was good albeit a bit bland. After trying some of the standard eggs/potato breakfasts of my friends, I will order those in the future! I called ahead for a reservation, but this was not necessary as the location wasn't busy and had no trouble accommodating a large group. There's loads of indoor and outdoor space -- although Peel is all construction right now, so the St. Catherine's location will be best for outdoor eating! If you order mimosas, note that they come pre-mixed and are essentially a $45 pitcher of orange juice. Staff were kind, helpful, and easy to find. read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - Strawberry & blueberry crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Ambience is a diner and service is quick. The food was terrible. I had bagel and lox and the lox was fishy, and bagel was not good.

Amazing brunch location close to Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. Cool decor, fresh large portion. Our Server Josie was extremely friendly, proactive and attentive. Enjoyed a fresh ingredients and super quick service! read more

I love this breakfast spot! Been twice and both times were a success. The place does get packed so there is usually a wait. Food is delicious and there's plenty on the plate. I left full both times. read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - Eggs, French toast with bananas, bacon and potatoes, and a side of fruit. I passed on the beans. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We had the healthy omelette and crepe with strawberry and chocolate. It was pretty ordinary and blank, no flavours. The chocolate they used was Nutella read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - Healthy omelet and crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This restaurant is so close to the Best Western at Peel and Sherbrooke that we ended up eating here three times during our four night, three day stay. Breakfast combos are plentiful and gave us leftovers to snack on during the day between two adult meals and a kids meal with the baby eating whatever he wanted to try off our plates. Food was good (stuffed ravioli with chorizo and cream sauce was amazing), service was particularly excellent during the one dinner time (July 22), and 2/3 times, we used the adjacent office building lobby for our baby to run around. At our one breakfast, one family stored a large stroller behind our table with ample room to get around it, and at the other breakfast, the gentleman seating us expertly solved our booth/table desire dilemma (so we could secure our own booster seat to the chair but let our older son be comfortable), with a half booth/table, so this is a GREAT place for families. The only thing is that I didn't use the bathrooms so I can't vouch for a change table. read more

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades - 2 egg combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Wanted a quick and nearby stop for brunch during my Montreal trip. We were seated promptly and the restaurant was very clean and spacious. I appreciated the distancing they had between customers as cases were climbing back up again. Extensive menu with the breakfast and lunch classics. Only ordered eggs benedict and it came with fruit and breakfast potatoes. There was a little too much vinegar added into the eggs benedict for my liking. Breakfast potatoes were good too and portion was great for the price. We were luckily seated at a booth with a plug so that also allowed us to recharge our phones as well as our stomachs simultaneously. read more

What a find! Busy spot in the heart of downtown Montreal. Quite a menu with loads of selection, food was delicious and the service was excellent. I had a latte in a bowl (double shot of espresso) and the oatmeal with fruit. My daughter had the strawberry and custard crepes and loved every bite. We will definitely return. read more

I came here on two separate occasions. Salmon benedict and the fruit platter are excellent options. I didn't care much for the bread used for the benedict but since there was so much food, I ended up eating mainly just the salmon and egg. Potatoes and fruits came with the benedict-- the fruit was fresh and the potatoes were delicious. The fruit platter was good too. Large plate with a great variety of fruits. They were sweeter and smaller than what I'm used to, so probably organic. Plus, the strawberries were all a deep red; not overly large and white (You'll only know wth I'm talking about if you're from the states and eat the non-organic crap) The side of bacon was weak; flimsy thin cut slices. Definitely could do without that.... sucks because I love bacon! -Berry smoothie and the mimosas were both pretty tasty too -Cappuccino was no good -Had the same waitress both days; she was terrific -Restaurant gets packed for breakfast; there may be a little wait -Nice setup to the layout of the restaurant; they pay attention to a lot of little details read more

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Impeccable customer services and comfortable and clean seating. However, I would recommend having healthy menu choices and with better food quality with low sodium. read more

We stopped here for breakfast since it is wheelchair accessible. They have tons of breakfast options, espresso drinks , and cocktails available. I ordered the poached eggs with guacamole off the healthy section of the menu. It was served with a healthy portion of fruit and cottage cheese. Everything was good, but the guacamole did not seem very fresh. I would not order it again. My friend ordered the combination eggs Benedict which she said was very good. Service was good, and prices are on par for the area. I would come back here again. read more

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If I could go back to this place I totally would in a heart beat. The food is so amazing and well cooked that I never even got a chance to take a picture of it. The plates are a great size for the price you pay. I am also very pleased with the atmosphere of the place, very clean, professional and beautifully decorated. The staff was extremely helpful and speak an array of languages in case you are not from the area. Everything on the menu is worth trying and I guarantee it won't be a place you regret. read more

Quickly seated, great service even better food. Beautiful presentation and everything was delicious.!