The cosmopolitan city of Montreal, Quebec, is an excellent place to dine, as culinary styles from around the world converge with French-Canadian cooking expertise to create elegant combinations of flavor and style. If you´re looking for a good breakfast place you will find all kinds of options, from homely little nooks and sidewalk cafes to high-class gourmet venues.
Otto is an extravagant fine-dining restaurant as well as a chic bar and lounge by night. In the mornings, the restaurant is equally elegant, with a gourmet menu that covers all bases. To begin, choose croissants, muffins, Danishes or an assortment of breads to accompany a rich and powerful cappuccino or coffee. On the healthier side, diners may prefer yogurt, cereal and granola or perhaps a fruit salad. For egg lovers, omelettes and eggs Benedict dishes incorporate exotic flavors into classic recipes; for example, the eggs Benedict served with ham and asparagus and smothered with a saffron Hollandaise sauce. Egg alternatives include waffles, pancakes and French toast served with fresh fruit as well as bagel and smoked salmon sandwiches. Finish the meal with a sparkling mimosa. Otto serves breakfast from 7 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekends.
Otto Restaurant and Bar
901 Rue du Square Victoria
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H2Z 1R1
(514) 395-3180
ristoranteotto.com
Le Passe Compose is a comfortable little breakfast joint with quick service, delicious food and a pleasant atmosphere that is simple and fresh. Breakfast items include most of the classics, such as French toast, omelettes, fruit bowls and eggs Benedict. Toast, bagels, muffins and pastries are also available. More extravagant dishes include a smoked salmon and basil eggs Benedict, smothered with a light but flavorful Hollandaise sauce. A selection of sweet and savory crepes adds more variety to the menu. To drink, choose among tea, coffee and other hot drinks as well as fresh fruit juices. Finally, the menu offers a variety of side dishes including additional eggs as well as traditional breakfast meats. Le Passe Compose offers two sizes for most of its breakfast entrees; ordering a few different small plates is a smart way to sample everything.
Le Passe Compose
950 rue Roy Est
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H2L 1E8
514-524-6663
passecomposerestaurant.com
Located on St. Lorraine next to the eXcentris theatre, this medium-size cafe serves a weekend brunch, featuring classic breakfast options that are embellished with interesting ingredients and excellent presentation. Try for example the scrambled eggs, chorizo and manchego cheese dish, or perhaps powdered French toast with warm slices of peach. Additional options include pancakes, waffles, eggs Benedict, crepes and fried potatoes. Healthier options include fresh fruit, yogurt and a variety of multigrain breads. Coffee refills are free. Brunch begins at 9 a.m. and continues late into the afternoon--late risers have until 4 to enjoy Melies' refined brunch selection.
Cafe Melies
3540 St. Laurent
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H2X 2V1
514-847-9218
cafemelies.com
