Beauty's Luncheonette is widely described as a classic, bustling Montreal diner with a nostalgic vibe and a standout breakfast and brunch lineup, including fluffy pancakes, bagels with lox, and generous portions that many feel are worth the price; while the crowd and lines reflect its popularity, several reviews also caution that prices are high and some dishes can underwhelm, with occasional service issues or rushed seating on busy mornings, but the overall sentiment remains that Beauty's is an institution worth visiting for a dependable, friendly experience.
Great place, came midweek for breakfast to avoid crowds & was thoroughly impressed with the atmosphere & food. Delicious French toast with real Quebec maple syrup & sausage!
This is such a classic diner feel & the food is really high quality. Even when it's busy. You shouldn't have to wait very long & the weight is definitely worth it. They have really good smoothies & just fantastic regular situational breakfast items. They are also very well known for their bagels which are delicious.
Aug 9, 2024
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Stopped by for breakfast this morning. Overall, it was pretty good. Since we were a larger party (booths saved for 3-6 people), we were able to get right in. The service was excellent, especially regarding refilling drinks. They would come out periodically to top off water & coffee, which was great. Once we ordered the food, it came out pretty quick. The food was pretty good, but not great compared to other diners we have been to.
I have no idea what's happened to Beautys over the past year but whatever has changed, it was not for the good. At kne time, this was an iconic Montreal restaurant with some of the best breakfast items & hashbrowns in the entire city. Now the food is bland & without flair, there is no more love being put into the food at Beautys. Recent reviews over the past year, all seem to say the same thing, at best it is hit & miss. This mornings order was a delivery, it consisted of tiny pieces of burnt black hasbrowns & crushed toast & this is not the first time in recent months. We ate in the restaurant 34 days ago, in the middle of the week, not busy, so no excuse except.. no more love in the food at Beautys. Dry & burnt omelet with burnt hasbrowns & dry over toasted bread. My decades of attending or ordering from Beautys officially ends today, & it breaks my heart to see this happen.
Beauty's never fails to disappoint. I had the Beauty's breakfast with two pancakes, potatoes, sausages & bacon, two eggs & a bagel. It was a huge plate & as good as I remember from coming 15 years ago.
Very special breakfast。 located in Montreal Jewish quarter, apparently, this is a quite famous & popular cafe. A couple started it in 1942, a lot of celebrities dines here with her(his) photo taken & displayed on the wall. The most famous breakfast here is bagel with smoked salmon.
If you like chopped liver, Beauty's is the place to go. You get a scoop of chopped chicken liver, on a bed of veggies, a side of gravy, topped with clarified onions. Delicious! But Beauty's, (along with other Montreal institutions like Schwartz's), is cursed with having to live up to all the hype. Nevertheless, Beauty's offers a decent breakfast. They also make a good burger which they won't over cook if you ask for it rare. This is something most restaurants refuse to do, (citing health reasons). Try the classic smoked salmon on a bagel with cream cheese.
Feb 19, 2024
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Popular breakfast location near Mount Royal. We noticed the crowd on our way to Mount Royal & decided to check out this one. Surely they have a legacy & the crowd is a testimony to that.
Quite a pleasant time. The wait was just enough time to conjure a mean hunger, which was sated by the eggs with lox, the beauty's breakfast melt, & a pair of excellent chocolate chip pancakes. It's a good breakfast, but I find it just a bit of a stretch to consider it a proper destination for a meal, especially from a distance of more than 30 minutes.
A Montreal classic gave itself a fresher look while staying true to itself. A Montreal dinette perfect for breakfast & lunch. The crowd is local, vibrant & the food is plentiful.
