Montreal's Best Brunch Guide | 5 Top-Rated Spots + Must-Orders

Montreal brunch is where French soul meets North American indulgence - pure bliss! As a brunch fanatic and queue veteran 👣, these 5 spots are my absolute favorites👇 📍 Régine Café (My #1 ❤️) ✔ Why go? Huge portions, perfectly balanced flavors, creative menu ✔ Must-order: Braised beef cheek grilled cheese, French toast with smoked meat, Scotch eggs, Earl Grey scones ✔ Drinks: Spicy hot chocolate & refreshing mint-pineapple-grapefruit cooler ⏰ Tip: Arrive early - lines get crazy! 📌 1840 Rue Beaubien E 📍 Olive et Gourmando (The Queue King 👑) ✔ Why go? Legendary paninis & pastries ✔ Must-order: The Cuban (best sandwich ever!), chicken melt (thigh meat!), O+G grilled cheese, blueberry brioche ✔ Sweet treat: Their ultra-rich chocolate cookie is takeaway-worthy! 📌 351 Saint-Paul W 📍 Le Passé Composé (French Elegance 🌸) ✔ Why go? Fine dining meets brunch - perfect for foodies ✔ Must-order: Salmon bagel, fried avocado, duck confit eggs Benedict, panko French toast ✔ Bonus: Every dish comes with fruit + mini smoothie! 📌 701-B Rue William 📍 L'Avenue (Instagram Darling 📸) ✔ Why go? Creative dishes + photogenic AF (pistachio latte = 💚) ✔ Must-order: Pistachio French toast (available as half portion!), duck Benedict ⚠ Skip: Strawberry items (too tart) 📌 922 Mont-Royal E 📍 India Rosa - Plateau (Spicy Newcomer 🌶️) ✔ Why go? Indian-spiced brunch fusion - unlike anywhere else! ✔ Must-order: Chicken waffles, lamb burger, curry scrambled eggs ☕ Warning: Coffee's weak - focus on the food! 📌 1241 Mont-Royal E 🍳 Pro Tips: Most hot spots don't take reservations - weekdays or early arrival are key! Portions are huge - consider sharing Cash is king at some locations #MontrealBrunch #BrunchGoals #FoodieGuide #BestOfMTL