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Where To Get Breakfast In Montreal

20 Breakfasts To Start Your Day Right In Montreal
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Montreal is one of Canada's best cities for food, if not the best. Between late-night poutine joints, Michelin-calibre bistros and diverse fare from around the world, it's easy to spend several days in La Métropole simply going from dish to dish.

But of course, you have to start those meals somewhere, and that somewhere should be with one of the city's epic breakfasts. Perhaps it's the classic French way of cooking Hollandaise sauces, or just a real love for potato dishes, but for whatever reason, breakfast — or brunch, if you prefer — in Montreal is a delicious adventure every time.

We've pulled together 20 of the most delicious spots in Montreal. While pretty much every one of these locations offers up the classic Montreal bagel breakfast (with cream cheese, smoked salmon and capers, naturellement), they also have unique takes on eggs, pastries and poutine. Because why not?

Check out our list, and let us know if you have a favourite Montreal breakfast spot we missed:

Where To Eat Breakfast In Montreal
(01 of20)
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Bar BounyaAddress: 234 Ave. Laurier OuestNeighbourhood: Mile EndBeloved for: Unique, Mediterranean flavoursWhat we'd order for breakfast: Minced meat duo börek, sultana raisins, pistachio, pine nuts
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Le ValoisAddress: 25 Place Simon-ValoisNeighbourhood: Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (HOMA)Beloved for: Its gorgeous Art Deco decorWhat we'd order for breakfast: Poached eggs, which come with müesli, yogourt with maple syrup and fruit salad
(03 of20)
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Bistrot La FabriqueAddress: 3609 St-DenisNeighbourhood: Between Latin Quarter and PlateauBeloved for: Their open kitchen and great serviceWhat we'd order for breakfast: Homemade English muffin with cranberries, pulled pork, apricot marmalade, cheddar, soft-boiled egg and foie gras
(04 of20)
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BrutusAddress: 1290 Beaubien EstNeighbourhood: Rosemont – La Petite-PatrieBeloved for: Cocktails, actually, but they do a solid brunch as wellWhat we'd order for breakfast: Deu Zeu Bakon: two eggs with bacon, served with beans and bacon, hash browns and toast with bacon. Oink!
(05 of20)
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Fabergé 514Address: 25 Avenue Fairmount OuestNeighbourhood: PlateauBeloved for: Their smoothiesWhat we'd order for breakfast: Just like the picture shows: Mac and cheese fritter base, pulled pork and poached eggs covered in Hollandaise and topped with homemade jalapeño jelly
(06 of20)
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GriffintownAddress: 1378 rue Notre Dame OuestNeighbourhood: GriffintownBeloved for: Their macaroni and cheeseWhat we'd order for breakfast: French toast, made with brioche, vanilla, cinnamon and bourbon, with fresh fruit, maple syrup,berry coulis and sweet cream
(07 of20)
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La Petite MarcheAddress: 5035 Rue St-DenisNeighbourhood: PlateauBeloved for: What we'd order for breakfast: Québécoise omellete: eggs with ham, cheese, onions and shallots, in a tomato sauce
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LawrenceAddress: 5201 Boul. Saint-LaurentNeighbourhood: Mile EndBeloved for: Their sconesWhat we'd order for breakfast: French toast with apples and compote
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Le CartetAddress: 106, Rue McGillNeighbourhood: Old MontrealBeloved for: Incredible coffeeWhat we'd order for breakfast: Scrambed eggs with shiitake and coffee mushrooms and spicy sausage, served on brioche, with potatoes cooked in duck fat, lemon juice and spices, and assorted fresh fruit
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Les Affamés café traiteurAddress: 4137, rue Ste-Catherine EstNeighbourhood: HomaBeloved for: Homemade sodasWhat we'd order for breakfast: Cheddar biscuit with eggs, duck confit and maple bacon
(11 of20)
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Les FoliesAddress: 701 Mont-Royal estNeighbourhood: PlateauBeloved for: Its terrace, perfect situated for people watchingWhat we'd order for breakfast: La Voisine de Poutine: Breakfast potatoes, cheese curds, Hollandaise sauce and a poached egg
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Maamm BolducAddress: 4351 Avenue de Lorimier Neighbourhood: PlateauBeloved for: PoutineWhat we'd order for breakfast: Eggs Benedict Florentine, with spinach, feta cheese and tomato
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Maison BouludAddress: Ritz-Carlton Montreal — 1228 Rue Sherbrooke OuestNeighbourhood: Golden Square MileBeloved for: Fancy breakfast buffetWhat we'd order for breakfast: Selection of granola, meats, cereals, yogurt, cheeses, jams, smoked salmon, fruits and fresh-baked viennoiserie
(14 of20)
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Maison PubliqueAddress: 4720 MarquetteNeighbourhood: PlateauBeloved for: Microbrews, inventive dishesWhat we'd order for breakfast: Menu changes all the time, but we'd love the huevos rancheros, with two eggs served with beans, avocado, onions, cilantro and chili
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Ma'TineAddress: 1310 Maisonneuve EstNeighbourhood: Sainte-MarieBeloved for: Fresh juices and local ingredientsWhat we'd order for breakfast: Carrot cake and raisins and nuts in yogurt, topped with maple syrup
(16 of20)
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Restaurant MesónAddress: 345 Villeray St.Neighbourhood: Villeray Beloved for: Spanish tapasWhat we'd order for breakfast: Crab cake with hollandaise sauce
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Olive et GourmandoAddress: 351 Saint-Paul W.Neighbourhood: Cité du Multimédia (near Old Montreal)Beloved for: Artisanal baked goodsWhat we'd order for breakfast: “Poached egg on your face” panini: Spicy poached eggs with herbs and mayonnaise, Comté cheese, speck, and slow roasted tomatoes.
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Quai No.4Address: 2800, rue MassonNeighbourhood: RosemontBeloved for: Boosting local productsWhat we'd order for breakfast: Poutine Dejuener: potato croquettes with duck confit, bacon, Mornay sauce and a poached egg
(19 of20)
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Regine CafeAddress: 1840 Rue Beaubien EstNeighbourhood: Rosemont – La Petite-PatrieBeloved for: Their cinnamon bunsWhat we'd order for breakfast: Grano: Pressed yogurt, homemade jam, hazelnuts/abricot/white chocolate granola
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SparrowAddress: 5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentNeighbourhood: Mile EndBeloved for: Their delicious Sunday roastWhat we'd order for breakfast: House smoked trout with a spiach and green onion pancake, soft boiled egg and beet salad

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