Reviews describe Beautys Luncheonette as a Montreal institution with an old school diner vibe, beloved for its classic breakfast fare, fluffy pancakes, bagels, the Beauty's Special bagel with lox, and hearty dishes like Mish Mash, while the nostalgic atmosphere and friendly service are highlighted when experiences go smoothly. The place is praised for consistency, lively energy, and the sense of history that shows in the crowds and decor, though wait times on weekends are common. However, opinions on value and portions vary: some argue pricing is high for relatively simple plates or smaller portions, and a few meals arrive with minimal sides or ingredients, making certain dishes feel less worth the cost. Service quality is also mixed, with many reviews noting warm, attentive staff and others recounting unprofessional attitudes or rushed seating as lines form. Despite these differences, Beautys Luncheonette is widely regarded as a must visit for breakfast lovers and a nostalgic Montreal icon, offering iconic items and a memorable, busy dining experience that reflects its long standing presence in the city.
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 $10 sandwich felt like a rip-off, & I was extremely disappointed.
The dish itself could easily be improved, but in its current form, it completely took away my desire to return. I didn't recommend the restaurant to my friends because of this experience.
The restaurant should seriously reconsider the portion size & value of this item. It doesn't make sense to charge the same price for a very plain sandwich as for a full, well-garnished brunch plate.
Dec 31, 2025
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The food is bad, worse than bigger franchises brunch/breakfast place, & also overpriced for burnt food.
My sausages were burnt, the potatoes were undercooked. They charge 3$ 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…
Très déçu de mon expérience. Je crois qu'ils surfeent sur leur réputation. J'ai commandé les gaufres avec choix de saucisses. L'assiette est arrivée avec une gaufre sur laquelle on avait déposé trois saucisse à déjeuner. J'ai du payer 3$ pour quelques onces de sirop d'érable. J'aurais commandé plus de sirop d'érable mais a 3$ on y pense à deux fois. Ma petite fille a commandé le bagel & saumon fumé. Présentation minimale. Latte servi froid a 7$ chacun? Les choix de pourboire commencent à 18%.
C'était un lundi matin. Après avoir payer la facture le n'avait pas encore terminé mon café qu'on nous demandent de quitter car il y avait un couple qu'on attendait pour une place. Nous avons passé ma petite fille & moi moins d'une heure à notre table. Je me suis senti bousculée. Je n'ose imaginer ce que ça doit être les week-ends. Assiette minimale & deux latte. 60$.
It was our first time dining , & we're visiting as tourists from BC. The food was really good, so no issues there - we actually enjoyed it a lot. However, the service was quite disappointing. We already left a tip, but our server insisted that we should also cover the tax, which felt very unprofessional & made us uncomfortable. It's unfortunate because the food deserves better service & hospitality, especially for first-time visitors.
Oct 23, 2025
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Excellent breakfast! Great omelettes, bagels, & service. Was busy but line went fairly fast. Wanted to go back again but ran out of time during our vacation.
Beautys is definitely a historic spot in Montreal. The food was a bit underwhelming however, & the portions are a bit small for the price. We were politely asked to leave right after finishing our plates because of the line up, which of course had a bit of an impact of my experience.
Sep 26, 2025
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Délicieux ! 🤤
C'était parfait, en plus l'accueil de la serveuse est chaleureux, de bonne humeur 🥰
(Le seul point négatif c'est qu'il fait un peu froid avec le clim 🤭)
Went there for the first time almost 40 years ago & it has changed alot over the years but still great food & although I preferred the old look it does look good. Enjoyed the Beauty's Special & as I am here for a few days will likely go back for another...
