​​Gatineau’s Hidden Brunch Spot | Saint-Eloi Café Bistro☕🌲

📍 ​​Why It’s Unique?​​ Tucked away in ​​Gatineau’s woods​​, this ​​quaint French café​​ offers ​​$22 brunch plates​​, ​​fluent English/French service​​, and ​​serene lake views​​—perfect for a ​​slow Sunday morning​​. ​​🍽️ Brunch Bites (Honest Review)​​ ​​1️⃣ Croissant Benedict 🌟🌟🌟✨ ($18)​​ ✔ ​​Flaky + Creamy​​: ​​Buttery croissant​​, ​​poached eggs​​, ​​smoked salmon​​, ​​light hollandaise​​. ✔ ​​Downside​​: ​​Eggs slightly overcooked​​. ​​2️⃣ French Toast 🌟🌟🌟 ($16)​​ ✔ ​​Sweet Simplicity​​: ​​Brioche​​, ​​maple syrup​​, ​​berry compote​​ (needs ​​more cinnamon​​). ​​3️⃣ Café Au Lait 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($5)​​ ✔ ​​Parisian Vibes​​: ​​Strong espresso​​, ​​steamed milk​​, ​​perfect foam art​​. ​​4️⃣ Side Fruit Cup 🌟🌟 ($6)​​ ✔ ​​Skip It​​: ​​Mostly melon​​, ​​tiny berries​​ (not worth $6). ​​💡 Brutally Honest Tips​​ ✔ ​​Go For​​: ​​Weekday mornings​​ (quieter, ​​easier parking​​). ✔ ​​Budget​​: ​​$20–30/pp​​ (main + coffee). ✔ ​​Skip If​​: You crave ​​hearty portions​​ (this is ​​delicate French-style​​). ​​#GatineauEats #SlowBrunch #NoSadCroissants​