Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Montreal
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Montreal
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Montreal using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#29. Bar George
- Rating: 4.4/5 (328 reviews)
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#28. Wienstein & Gavino's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1022 reviews)
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#27. Reuben's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1256 reviews)
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#26. St-Viateur Bagel & Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (496 reviews)
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#25. LOV
- Rating: 4.2/5 (434 reviews)
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#24. Eggspectation - Complexe Desjardins
- Rating: 4.3/5 (803 reviews)
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#23. Le Pois Penche
- Rating: 4.2/5 (847 reviews)
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#22. Osco! Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (342 reviews)
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#21. Restaurant H3
- Rating: 4.8/5 (112 reviews)
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#20. Maison Boulud
- Rating: 4.4/5 (975 reviews)
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#19. Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal
- Rating: 4.3/5 (378 reviews)
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#18. Reuben's Deli & Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1257 reviews)
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#17. Restaurant Lemeac
- Rating: 4.3/5 (754 reviews)
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#16. Aux Vivres
- Rating: 4.4/5 (610 reviews)
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#15. Renoir - Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile
- Rating: 4.4/5 (619 reviews)
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#14. Pub Wolf & Workman
- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
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#13. Modavie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5004 reviews)
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#12. Brasserie 701
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2063 reviews)
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#11. Le Cartet
- Rating: 4.4/5 (675 reviews)
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#10. Olive et Gourmando
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1826 reviews)
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#9. Café Chat L'Heureux
- Rating: 4.6/5 (340 reviews)
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#8. Stash Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1387 reviews)
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#7. Restaurant L'Avenue Mont-Royal
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1163 reviews)
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#6. Régine Café
- Rating: 4.6/5 (668 reviews)
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#5. Vieux-Port Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (2607 reviews)
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#4. Pincette - Bar À Homard
- Rating: 4.7/5 (723 reviews)
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#3. Gaspar Brasserie Française
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2170 reviews)
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#2. Jacopo
- Rating: 4.7/5 (970 reviews)
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#1. Maggie Oakes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1932 reviews)
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