Beautys Luncheonette est décrite comme une véritable institution montréalaise, un diner vintage dont l’ambiance chaleureuse et le service souriant restent au rendez-vous malgré les files d’attente, surtout le week-end. Le menu met en valeur des classiques du brunch: pancakes moelleux, bagels, lox et omelettes, avec des plats comme le Mish Mash et le Beauty’s Special qui obtiennent souvent de bons retours; les portions peuvent être généreuses, bien que certains avis trouvent le rapport qualité-prix discutable lorsque des plats plus simples coûtent aussi cher que des formules complètes. L’endroit est largement salué pour son caractère, sa constance et son ambiance old-school, même si quelques clients regrettent un service qui peut devenir pressé durant les heures d’affluence et une expérience qui peut sembler serrée ou coûteuse. Globalement, Beautys Luncheonette est perçue comme un passage obligé pour les amateurs de petit-déjeuner et de brunch à Montréal, offrant une expérience conviviale et nostalgique malgré les inconvénients ponctuels.
I hesitated writing a review about their service, but after reading that some customers were ALSO asked by the waiters to reconsider their tip, I felt compelled to add my own experience. I paid for my friend's orders & my own. Personally, it feels a little ridiculous to have paid over 60$ for what you see in the picture. The food was great! But the service wasn't impressive - simply average, yet the waitress had the audacity to ask for more in a condescending tone. We left another 7$ in cash to appease her, but I honestly should have kept it. Asking customers for more tips is classless. I'd consider going to another brunch place.
I was really surprised with my experience here at beauty's. I was really excited to visit since it's a household name in Montreal however the quality of their food & service was not reflective of their reputation. I'm surprised a basically meal was super expensive with nothing special on it. Second my friend got the gravlax sandwich with one piece of salmon & 3 tomato pieces to make the sandwich appear thicker. When I asked our waitress for my eggs over easy & well done yolks she gave me a face & came back with runny yolks. I will say tho the restaurant it self was well decorated with a nostalgic vibe. But I would look at other breakfast restaurants to try.
19 févr. 2026
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They already started off by bringing me the wrong smoothie. I didn't even complain because it actually tasted fine, so I let it go. But what really ruined the experience was the attitude.
When the bill was printing, the waitress literally sighed out loud after seeing the tip amount - clearly implying it'wasn't enough.' That alone was incredibly unprofessional. Then when I said'thank you, have a good day,' she flat-out ignored me & walked into the kitchen. From our table, we could see her & another coworker looking at us, pointing, & talking about us.
If you're going to work in hospitality, act like it. No customer should feel judged or mocked for the tip they leave. Completely immature & unprofessional behavior. I won't be coming back.
I was unfortunately underwhelmed by my visit. The food quality itself was acceptable, but the portions did not justify the price. My salmon bagel sandwich had very little salmon - it seemed bulked up with tomatoes to create the appearance of a fuller filling. Similarly, the egg sandwich contained what felt like half an egg, overloaded with cheese & bacon, which made it heavy but not satisfying.
What impacted the experience most was the service. As soon as we finished eating, we were asked to pay & leave because it's a fast-service breakfast spot. We politely asked if we could stay a little longer, but the response was unfriendly & we were told we needed to leave soon - despite there being open tables & no lineup.
Overall, it felt rushed & disappointing. With better portion balance & a more welcoming approach to guests, the experience could be much improved. My friends & I will not be returning to this place.
Everything you want from a legendary neighborhood dinnette. The service is always with a smile whether it's the owner serving you a cup of coffee or the waitress suggesting their favourites. Perfect to dine in at but wait times can be expected on weekends (understandably), the breakfast bagel is one of the best in the city.
Hands down one of the best breakfast spots in Montreal for classic brunch done right. Their pancakes are incredibly fluffy, & the bagels are absolutely amazing-perfect every single time. This place is truly an institution, & you can feel it in the atmosphere, the consistency, & the quality of the food. I always love coming here for brunch, & it never disappoints. A must-visit for breakfast lovers! 🥞🥯
If you're looking for a place to eat breakfast or brunch.& like the old school diner feel I highly recommend this place, & the staff is extremely friendly.& very quick
I ordered a sandwich called the BML (Beauty's something… if I remember correctly) from the brunch menu. It was a very basic sandwich: one slice of Kraft cheese, an egg, bacon, tomato, & mayo, served on grilled bread. No side dish.
It cost the same price as my colleagues' full brunch plates, which included pancakes, bacon, egg, potatoes , a bagel & more.
I'm not saying the restaurant is bad overall - my friends seemed to really enjoy their meals. However, I strongly discourage ordering this particular dish. Paying $25 (tax, tip in) for what is essentially a $10 sandwich felt like a rip-off, & I was extremely disappointed.
The dish itself could easily be improved, but in its current form, it completely took away my desire to return. I didn't recommend the restaurant to my friends because of this experience.
The restaurant should seriously reconsider the portion size & value of this item. It doesn't make sense to charge the same price for a very plain sandwich as for a full, well-garnished brunch plate.
The food is bad, worse than bigger franchises brunch/breakfast place, & also overpriced for burnt food.
My sausages were burnt, the potatoes were undercooked. They charge 3$ for coffee btw, & super low quality coffee too. Also can't customize omelet, if we ask just to add mushrooms, they can only remove not add.
Now service was horrible, the servers were extremely condensending & rude, again we're paying customers, so you can atleast too look happy at your job.
Anyways, better to go any other breakfast restaurant, don't waste your money & time.
I normally never leave a review but I've never had such a rude & condescending server. At the table, we were all shocked about the behaviour of our server…
