LE VIEUX ST-LAURENT in Montreal

The eggs benedict and potatoes were very good. Im taking away a star because my dish was very lukewarm and our waitress was so busy that I didnt have a chance to tell her.

Casual and friendly. Perfect omelette and eggs Benedict. The sandwiches walking by looked so good as well. Service is so friendly and made us feel like we were regulars! Go there hungry. Portions are generous! Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options and modifications

Waitstaff was so friendly and accommodating. Our server asked us about our trip and gave us a suggestion for a bar to go to after the concert we were attending. Food was great and service was quick. Great atmosphere. Felt like we were regulars even though it was out first time.

Good quality/price and fast service

Excellent food and service, discovered this small little gem and if you re in the area, stop here in you re in the mood for breakfast/brunch, you won t regret it.

Delicious brunch! The menu is scary because there is a lot of choice but frankly its worth it! I enjoyed myself. The portions are large for not that expensive. And the best part of this restaurant is the waiters!! They are so kind! Amazing ! THANKS In the photo it s treat number 1!

Good enough!

This cozy neighborhood gem delivers big portions, quality food, and reasonable prices. Sure, prices have risen slightly, but so has the quality. Their Eggs Benedict? Simply the best I ve had anywhere in the world perfectly poached eggs and flawless hollandaise. Feeling extra hungry? The Feast Number 4 has it all: ham, bacon, sausage, creton, eggs, beans, potatoes, French toast with strawberries and bananas, and a side of fresh fruit. It s brunch heaven on a plate! Fast, friendly service and coffee included make it even better. If you re craving hearty, delicious brunch, this spot is a must-visit!

Perfect breakfasts, its the REAL St-Laurent, with authentic and non-douchebag people

A proper gem

Very nice old fashioned restaurant, food is good and reasonably priced. Loses one star because they serve corn syrup and not maple (blasphemy)

my favorite place for lunches and brunches!! fast service even in busy periods, delicious food and warm atmosphere

I love Le Vieux St-Laurent! I have breakfast here every time I visit Montreal. It s a classic diner experience with huge portions and great quality food and limitless coffee top-ups.

I had smoked salmon benedictines and it was really not good. It was hot inside because the table is right next to the kitchen. Very disappointed

The food was very tasty, the portion was quite large. The waitresses were very nice and the coffee was always refilled

Excellent food and great service

The breakfast was a 10/10! Perfectly cooked eggs bacon and home fries! Bagel was an 11/10!!!!

Great food, even better conversations. So much love!!!!

Food was good but waitress was rude during our thanksgiving breakfast. At the end we decided her service deserved a 5% tip and to this she responded In Quebec it is standard to tip 15% in a very snarky and entitled way. I will not give a standard tip for sub-standard service.

Apparently a classic, apparently inexpensive. Now its expensive but we got what we came for!

My first choice for brunch!

Always as good, always well served, without fuss. However, a general cleaning or renovation would not hurt. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian menus available. Kid-friendliness: My 3 children are always delighted to go there.

I went to this restaurant this weekend with some of my friends. As we got in it was quite busy and packed we got seated after waiting 10 minutes. As we got seated we were cramped into a corner. Our table was place against the wall and another table was right next to us. When I mean next to us I mean almost touching. We could hear everything from them and vice-versa. The tables behind and infront of us were almost touching making it super tight. I was uncomfortable getting up to use the bathroom as the people next to us wouldve needed to get up to let me pass and the people behind would need to move forward for space. The server was so rude and not professional at all. Making rude comments and never checking up on us for anything. As I was about to pay I saw he charged me for a BLT Bagel but all I got was a creamcheese bagel. I payed it without saying anything as all I wanted was to get out. Also my friend got a coffee and when adding milk it had curdled!! The bathrooms were unkempt and nasty. The only good thing was the food. Very good and fresh. Anyways giving this place a 1 star just because the food was good.

Good value, price includes coffee/tea. Portions are filling. Happy to get coffee refills and hot water for tea.

The brunch is really good, the service is top notch.

Best breakfast in montreal. I m a regular

love the place, great hungover spot

Okay experince

Great experience! Went there for brunch and the food and service was great Great prices as well. Highly recommend!

Great place to eat quickly, the waitresses accommodated the meal for our 4 year old daughter who doesnt like much! And a very good French toast!

A menu with a wide choice of dishes for breakfast and brunch/lunch.

I went with friends on a busy morning. We felt that it was over capacity. Too much to handle for the waiters, we got one wrong order and no refills. Also, bills were mixed up.. food was great, portions have become smaller then last time I went.

One of the best breakfast spots in the plateau, 10/10

Quaint neighborhood cafe that takes you back in time. Give you the feeling of a French cafe. Service and food were outstanding.

Very busy restaurant A must visit for breakfast or brunch. Perfectly poached eggs Food

Excellent service!

I visited yesterday for brunch with my family and unfortunately, I am still feeling deeply disappointed with the experience. I had been looking forward to a pleasant meal, but the service left much to be desired. We were a party of eight women, split across two tables, which was fine, but what followed was far from acceptable. Here are the key reasons for my disappointment: 1. The first table was served promptly, but the second table where I was seated waited 45 minutes for our food. All I ordered was two eggs and half a waffle. 2. Other tables, who arrived well after us, were served before we were, and had finished their meals by the time we were still waiting. 3. When everyone else at our table received their food -after an abnormally long wait-, I had to ask the waiter about mine, and only then did he realize my order had been forgotten. He re-placed the order without any apology or acknowledgment of the mistake. 4. When my meal finally arrived, I found the syrup dispenser contained only water. I was told that real maple syrup is an extra charge, so I had to eat my waffle without any syrup a big letdown. 5. Several of us ordered coffee, but we re pretty sure we were served decaf, as none of us felt the usual caffeine boost. We ended up going to Tim Hortons afterward just to get a decent cup of coffee. 6. Our server didn t check on us at all until the very end, and by then, we gave him our honest feedback. 7. To top it off, we noticed the walls were covered with fruit flies towards the end of our meal, which was really off-putting. In conclusion, I won t be returning. To top it off, I have hypoglycemia and started crying while waiting for food which was not coming because of how long it took. I cannot blame them for this part since they cannot know of my medical history. And while I don t think the waiter is entirely at fault, as he seemed like a nice person, I was shocked at the lack of professionalism. Having worked in restaurants myself, I know mistakes happen, but its important to acknowledge and address them. A little effort in customer service goes a long way, and sadly, none was shown here. The food itself was also underwhelming and certainly not worth the time or money.

Excellent place to eat, the portions are generous, the price more than fair and the staff very friendly! Im going back with my eyes closed!

The typical atmosphere, welcome and service and hearty and very good breakfasts and brunches at a fair price. We have adored ! Kid-friendliness: You can come as a family.

Awesome breakfast! Such friendly service. We will be back next time we are north of the border!

Slow service. $6 to share a plate? Tip shaming. Sorry wont be back

I loved my sausage crepe. My friends all said they liked their food too, except my bf ordered French toast but the bread is not French toast. We sat outside and it was lovely with shaded umbrellas. Not sure about inside. The waitress was very nice. All in all, no complaints.

Super pleasant, we eat divinely, very affordable prices, and plates worthy of the most beautiful restaurants, an experience to absolutely share with family or friends.

as gooooood as 10 years ago

An amazing place for breakfast or lunch. Super friendly staff, low waiting times, and incredible value for money!

Very hearty Top service

Excellent welcome ++, very good food, very friendly service and French toast to die for!!

Splendid service and delicious coffee!

Delicious brekky and you get a good portion for the price. Very friendly waitresses.

Really delicious food and wonderful service! Our waitress Nathalie was really great and made coming here a bright spot in me and my girlfriend s day.

Great breakfast, everything was delicious and the service impeccable, friendly atmosphere.

Ordered on doordash, never received my smoothie which was $7 and nor my cretons in my lunch.

Beat breakfast in Montreal! Must visit! Get the platter with pancakes crepe and French toast it s amazing! Went two days in a row and had the eggs Bennie aswell and was so good. Such a friendly family style dinner with excellent service and food!

Decent and reliable dinery

We love going for lunch there on weekends after modo yoga. Lunch at $15/person

The best breakfast Ive ever had! Very warm welcome, very helpful, I recommend 100%

It is one of the best breakfast spots in Montreal. Highly recommended. They have a wide variety of foods. Fair pricing Cons :Not spacious enough and not accessible by wheel chair. But if you are looking to try good food, do visit.

Very friendly place had the healthy breakfast with poached eggs, lots of fruits, English muffin and cottage cheese super nice service

Very good service and delicious food

Very good lunch, affordable and large portion

One of my Go-to places for breakfast!

Pancakes with the English cream are incredible!

Best English breakfast in town. They have gigantic breakfast for reasonable prices. If you dont eat a lot order one plate for two people.

We had the number 2 avocado eggs Benny and trio crepe, french toast, pancake. Both were delicious. Highly recommend coming here!!! Fairly priced and large portions. Food

Excellent lunch. Average atmosphere but the food is worth it. Missing spoon to mix the coffee. All in all, excellent food and a nice waitress.

Delicious breakfast, excellent places to share a moment with family. First attention.

A delicious and hearty brunch in a very nice place! I would like to highlight the warm welcome and helpfulness we received, which was very pleasant. THANKS !

By far the best place for brunch in Montreal! friendly service and the fairest prices Ive seen in town

Friendly dinner, I highly recommend. Extensive lunch menu, there is something for everyone. Generous portions, the eggs benedict are delicious!

Loved this place!!! tasty food, big plates, fast and good service. I m coming back for sure

Delicious, abundant, excellent service. Everything is delicious!

A typical restaurant in Montreal that I recommend. The breakfast is simple and very good with good value for money!

I always order delivery from this restaurant... they have the best value for breakfast easily and their food is delicious. Would highly recommend.

The perfect place for brunches lunch very large plates copious place is old and very busy between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. but it is worth the trip I recommend and the prices are correct I took the lumberjack plates 3 eggs 2 sausages 3 bacon 2 hams potato creton baked bean fruit and roast for $21

The place has an old school vibe which is nice, very ma and pa. The blonde waitress we had seemed like she was in a rush, she did not take time to properly greet us or introduce herself was straight to business, which we would have no problem with but she did not take time to listen to our orders, even when she sent busboy back with our drinks ( he noticed it was wrong) he went back to get me a tea instead of coffee except she didnt specify on the details that it was a green tea not black. When she came back to take our food order, that is when the rudeness came out. My boyfriend asked about milkshakes and she simply says: its in the menu, without taking the time to show him where as he was visibly lookong for it... he even responds... I dont see it? Instead of listing the options 4 big options for him... She walks away to give him time to find it and choose. She comes back a few seconds later, and now i had a question about the juices (if they had freshly squeezed - fyi- they dont) and about the smoothies. Again, she answered curtly and walked away. My bf got pissed, and she ruined the great mood he was in. In the menu, it states they use wild berries, yogurt, and honey except what was brought to me contained apple juice and no yogurt or honey. Finally, I had to ask a lovely older woman waitress to correct the drink orders and my boyfriend asked if she can serve us instead of the blonde. The blonde came back with the smoothie I had sent back after i told her there was apple juice in this, before i can say please just make it with water no need for yogurt or honey.... she walked away with the smoothie. All she did was add yogurt to the same smoothie. She came back, put the glass on the table, and rushed away. I then got annoyed and sent it back and said, Forget it, its not working for the smoothie. Thats when the older lady personally made a smoothie for me without honey, juice or yogurt and offered it up as an apology - that smoothie was very good (not too sweet and just lovely) We truly appreciated that and it was the only reason we did not get up and walk out. We also appreciated that the blonde came to apologize at the end of our dining for the smoothie mixed up, except she forgot to apologize for her demeanor with us... We just wanted to have a chill, relaxed Sunday brunch, but her attitude was ruining our experience. She had misinformed the waitress when she transferred the orders to the older lady. Thank goodness for that lady. She was smart to double-check with us prior to putting the order in, or else we would have had an extra eggs benedict to pay for. The only reason I gave this place 3 stars instead of 1 is because of the service and kindness of the older brunette waitress, the nice busboy and the hollandaise sauce, in my spinach eggs Benedict was good, however the potatoes were dry and not that great, english muffin was a little too grilled made it hard to chew or cut through. Important to mention when my bf went to pay the bill, the tall ball guy was also pretty rude to him. This solidified our resolve. This is not an experience we would like to relive or recommend. Its a shame as I had high hopes based on the reviews... now I think those reviews were probably from people still drunk from the previous night or that they came on a day where more pleasant staff were working. We arrived as late brunch around 2 pm... people were still waiting in line once we were seated. When people go to restaurants, a certain level of service is expected as they are spending almost 30$ each for something that costs less than 10$ to make at home. Before demanding a tip which the blonde clearly did not deserve make sure you LISTEN to your customers needs. Ive been in customer service for the last 25 years... Ive done it all retail, waitress, bartender and teacher, of you dont take time to establish a pleasant rapport with the customer they will never come back in my experience....Repeat customers bring more customers... food for thought to the owners and management of this establishment.

breakfast dinner vibe, but quantity over quality, good service most of the time

Fun retro place to eat. Best place for breakfast . Lots of tasty treats on the menu for lunch and dinner too. Lovely service.

Not the best brunch place ever as far as food goes but still very good. Large portion sizes!

I LOVE this place. great food and great value. Highly recommend :) free coffee too!

Very good Canadian brunch breakfast with eggs benedict.

VSL has been my main breakfast spot for almost a decade. Reliable and cozy, with a vast arsenal of classic breakfast delights. Festin #2 is a forever go-to. Can get a bit hectic on weekends, but worth the wait.

Love this place! I have been there about 10 times, each time leaving on a full stomach. The atmosphere is so cute and friendly - great for all types of groups (parents, families, friends, brunch dates). Their early bird is also a great deal (on week-days, ends at 9am). Thanks VSL!

Best diner experience in Montréal. The servers are very attentive for a diner. Good value for money.

Amazing food guys go for the London steak just amazing. Super nice staff that make you feel like family and friends very easy to fall in love with the place 5 stars

Great french toast, loved it.

Awesome little spot for brunch. Their signature Bennie was more unbelievable 10/10

If you are in the mood for a good old-fashioned breakfast, this place is for you. I simply wanted eggs, sausage, potatoes, bread, and lots of fruits, and I got them here. I love going to different breakfast places, and this is now my new favorite. It s simple, clean, and delicious. The staff are really friendly and caring. One thing I will say is that it wasn t a problem for me; my boyfriend found it hard to sit and eat due to the narrow space.

Highly recommend. its better to be there for breakfast, and I think they need to add a sign to clarify that they will sit you if the group is completely there. The waitress asked me many times if our missing companion was going to be long. It took her a long time to understand that those of us who were there were going to start eating without waiting for whoever was missing.

Food is excellent with an affordable price and Service is really good thanks to Dominique for the service

A must-see in Quebec! In the Gers at home, we like to eat well and there we are served

Amazing ! Ive been in Montreal for 6 months and Ive never eaten so well! I think its the only restaurant Ill miss when I go back to Europe.

It is one of the best brunches in Montreal especially if you were an early bird.

Great greasy spoon breakfast with amazing service in an unbeatable location.

It s the factory! You are rushed to eat then to pay and leave. Its oppressive.

14-day roadtrip through the USA and Montreal with 4 people from Belgium, including 3 days in Montreal, in short, during the entire roadtrip we ate the best here! Really highly recommended, value for money definitely applies here! If I come back to Montreal, I already know where Im going to eat!

An exceptional place, a perfect breakfast and a great waitress. I recommend it to everyone, especially French people passing through.

Service was friendly but a bit slow, and the coffee was mid, but very good pancakes and eggs

Dominque is a rude waitress, she needs to fix her attitude and we would have a better experience.

Classic brunch spot in montreal. Diner aesthetetic with big portions of food for reasonable price. Eggs/bacon/sausage, creton/ pancakes etc. Nothing fancy but consistantly good

2 poutine hot dogs Almost $30 A can exaggerate

A good classic Quebec lunch! In my opinion, one of the best in Montreal. Potato crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

We ate very well, copiously! Too bad the establishment is not very clean

Very good, authentic and good price/quantity ratio!

Free unlimited coffee, in addition to a very hearty and quality meal! I highly recommend for a sunny summer Sunday morning

Very good local spot for a hardy breakfast and friendly service.

Typical, pleasant service, large choice but very standard and average quality. Good but nothing more.

Good typical lunch

Lovely little restaurant food came hot was delicious service was excellent Huge sized portions Food

bagel plate with lox and cream cheese was amazing. service was super friendly

Best bang for your buck Breaky spot! Great staff and highly recommend the French toast

Good, hearty brunch, well located. However, the restaurant is very full, it feels a bit like a factory. I recommend

best diner in mtl

A must see place in Montreal

Whether you re with eating friends or you re alone, in the morning or the afternoon, the food at Le Vieux St-Laurent always hits the spot. Once seated at your table, you re served an ice cold water and a cup of bottomless hot drip coffee. You won t have to wait long after you order. Even when they re slammed from the weekend brunchers. The food is made the same way every time, and the portions are sizable. The servers are professional and friendly. I ve spent lots of time in this establishment and I have many hungover memories with my friends here. I highly recommend.

Amazing place to go to if you re craving the nostalgia and pace of a classic American breakfast joint. Le vieux s clientele includes people of all sizes, shapes and ages - what a beautiful way to see the Montreal community! Food is delicious and wait staff are self aware. I think I crave validation from the waitresses here more than my own mother

A nice place for many breakfast options! The place was very busy. The salmon bagel was delicious and the pancakes were great!

Delicious food with so many vegetarian options. Amazing service. Staff was extremely good and welcoming. Served my toddler with watermelon.....so thoughtful of them!! Would love to visit back someday

Very good cuisine

Great place for brunch or breakfast excellent choices from plates to sandwiches

Fabulous breakfast place! Really hit the spot after a night out in Montreal. Family owned cute french diner with American food! The portions were hugeeeee! Couldn t finish it but delicious I had the Chicken Avocado Mushroom omelette. And my boyfriend had the Feast Nr. 2! Yum yum

Incredibly friendly staff only been here 5 weeks and best I ve had

We loved all the food, which came fast. We loved the Nutella pancakes. The servers were incredibly nice. This place is awesome. Kid-friendliness: Very friendly server and great menu for children.

We loved it, very good value for money, and it was very good

Great food!

I recently had breakfast at this restaurant, and I must say, I had a delightful experience. The fried potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the eggs were cooked to perfection, and the toast bread was wonderfully toasted. The combination of flavors was a true breakfast treat. The ambiance of the restaurant is a unique blend of busy and cozy, creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Despite the bustling crowd, I felt comfortable and at ease. The staff were attentive and friendly, adding to the overall positive experience. If youre looking for a satisfying breakfast with a warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. The combination of delicious food and a friendly ambiance make it a great choice to kickstart your day.

Very good, generous portions. Thanks for the service

Good brunch and very warm welcome. We started our vacation with a big breakfast at this address and I recommend it!

A classic. If you havent been here, you havent been to Montreal

Good food, good price and excellent service.

Nice chill spot for steak and eggs!

Brunch place with plenty of local cuisine dishes. Great service, despite the fact that the place was pretty crowded when I have been here. Food

A great breakfast with top service. My type of place.

Great spot in the plateau for food, classic!

Great good and nice portions. I always love a good breakest place. I would definitely stop by when Im back in Montreal!

Le Vieux St-Laurent is a classic diner in every way. Great atmosphere, friendly and efficient service and an extensive brunch menu. There are many eggs benedict options; the option I chose, bacon and avacado, was delicious and filling. Its not a big venue however so go early or make a reservation.

Delicious brunch. Nice and helpful waitress. Worth the price. Recommend to visit at least once during your trip.

Old school diner that passed the test of time and seems to still be as popular as before. Big menu and lots to choose from and very generous portions. Food

I searched for a breakfast place near my hotel and stopped in here. Waitress was friendly and efficient, food was decent and plentiful. Having a seat by the window I could watch the local life stroll by rue St. L. I enjoyed and would return. Food

Loved their breakfast, nice big portions, fast service considering that it was packed full. I liked the bustling crowd.

Super typical brunch in this restaurant which is always full! Generous, inexpensive and very friendly staff!

Despite the great comments we didnt like it. Expeditious service, coffee not good, rude dishes, noisy room. The plates are copious but nothing more. We were disappointed.

Stephanie was our waitress for breakfast on the last day of our trip to Montreal. She was amazing--super cheerful and efficient! We had the most excellent breakfast and her wonderful service made the morning complete!

Classic brunch/Greasy Spoon. Great portions and fast service. Kid-friendliness: Accommodated our large family (parents, grandparents, 3 kids) and lots of other families there with young kids during our visit Food : 5/5 |

Top, succulent French toast and fruit and chocolate pancakes, very good coffee, everything was top, the waitress very nice

What a great great place to have breakfast. I not only enjoyed the local taste, but thanks to Stephanie s amazing service, my complicated dietary needs were accommodated very well. She was so brilliant that she really cared about making sure my platter was still great looking and tasty. Which it was. THANK YOU

I came to Montreal to celebrate my birthday. I decided to pop in for brunch at this spot. The service I got was VERY POOR. I waited approximately 30 minutes to be served. What I was served it was not what I ordered. However, there was one exceptional hostess (short man) he at least tried to give a better experience. Our server never checked on us. Overall, it was a bad experience. I do not recommend if visiting the city.

One of best place to have breakfast in town. The portion size is huge with lots of variety. There are little bit slow in providing the dishes. But it is totally worth it. Enjoy British, American breakfast

Loved everything about this place, will definitely go again. The food was amazing, good portions reasonable prices and great service. The only thing I didnt like is the tables, we were four people and barely fit on it, the dishes and water glass and coffee and bread dont fit on one table, it was an annoying experience honestly.

Huge portions for the price, and it s good!

Always great if you go early, otherwise you will need to wait in the line - not a long wait time fortunately. The food is always good for the price.

big breakfast for a big boi

I wont go here again. Hostess and waitress packed me into a cramped seat. I had to ask another patron to get up, for me to get to my seat. The waitress also got my order wrong. And the food I did get was just ok. Overall it was just a bad impression.

I ve been a regular here for a couple years now. The food is always great, and the staff are usually lovely. This morning, some friends and I ate here. We each had separate checks, and I forgot to tip my portion on the card reader. The waitress decided to come back out to the dining area and confront our table about it. She gave a spiel to us about how the government takes wages, it s rude, etc, and then refused to accept a tip after being offered one after-the-fact. This is the first time I ve not tipped my breakfast here, but it s good to know what happens when you don t! It was embarrassing for her, myself, and the people I was with.

First timer and will definitely