Beauty's Luncheonette est largement décrite comme un diner classique et animé de Montréal, avec une ambiance nostalgique et un brunch et petit déjeuner remarquables, comprenant des pancakes moelleux, des bagels au saumon et des portions généreuses que beaucoup estiment justifier le prix; tandis que la foule et les files témoignent de sa popularité, plusieurs avis avertissent que les tarifs restent élevés et que certains plats peuvent décevoir, avec parfois un service peu constant ou pressé les matins d'affluence, mais l'impression générale demeure que Beauty's est une institution à visiter pour une expérience conviviale et fiable.
Food was very mid. Only go here if you don't know how to cook & can't make a better breakfast than simple eggs, potatoes, a protein & toast/bagel.
Everything on my dish was missing flavour. The eggs had no browning on the bottom, no salt or other spices on my potatoes. It's very rare for me to add hot sauce to things so I can enjoy my food more.
I would have been happier if it was more affordable to justify the mediocrity of the plate but my dish was close to $20 & it went over that with tax & tip.
I only tried it cause it's a Montreal institution so I excepted the food to be better than what I got.
Really disappointed in my first trip to Beauty's. I've heard nothing but good things but maybe this was just a bad day. Server didn't say more than 5 words to us outside of taking our order. Didn't check up on us once. The food was pretty gross & cold; especially the'homefries' that are more or less just re-heated boiled potatoes.
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I made this initial review while waiting for our bill. This story gets way crazier. After waiting nearly half an hour to pay at the table, we ended up making our way to the front payment desk asked to take care of our bill there, as we had post-brunch plans.
A member of our party had been displeased by the lack of service we had received, & asked that the 18% auto gratitude be removed from their bill. The waitress quickly printed off the bills we had been waiting for when she saw us make our way to the front counter, & met us there.
This is where the theatrics begin. She began by saying that we are threatening her livelihood, suggesting that we must do this often, & repeatedly accusing us of attempting to scam the restaurant. We had repeatedly reassured her that we were willing to pay for everything we had ordered, but that we'd just like the tip removed. This situation continued to escalate to the point that the waitress began cussing at our group. Her most shocking comment was that we all must live a'Miserable Existence'.
I had intended to pay the 18% added to my personal bill despite the poor service, but the waitresses bizarre accusations & outbursts changed my mind. I can't remember the last time I have not left a tip, so this really stands out to me.
The manager watched this entire interaction. She only once stepped in to'remind' us that this is how waitresses pay their bills. She did also snap her fingers at the waitress in an attempt to calm her down. Overall, this whole experience was humiliating & classless.
Reading through the reviews, I can see that'tip-shaming' seems to be common at this restaurant. Needless to say, I will never return. Definitely the craziest dining experience I've had.
7 mars 2026
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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.
Very underwhelming experience. My mother had a hair in her plate but they did not make her pay at least. The plat was 17$ & I was expecting much more for that price. The pancankes were ok but the potatoes were without any flavor. A lot of them were also burnt.
Stopped for brunch on Sunday morning. There was a line, but it moved quickly. The menu is huge & has a great variety. We had the omelet with feta it served with great potatoes in side & also we had the salmon bagel. The service was fast, the food was tasty , & I was impressed by how clean the place was, even though it was full
9 sept. 2024
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Just a great Montreal diner/institution. Service is super friendly & always with a smile. Get the mish-mash, comes with a st Viateur Bagel. It's a scrambled egg mashup with onions, salami, & hot dogs - paired with potatoes. The orange juice is fresh squeezed too! Lots of photos on the walls of famous people who have been there. Just a great experience!
What a throwback to the 50's You would think Marty McFly would walk in anytime .. arriving from the future !! Amazing diner with great American Style food !! The pancakes were great .. especially if you order them with the specially made maple syrup. Loved it ! The eggs & sausage with the potatoes were amazing too. I would probably liked a slightly larger option. But overall they were yummmy. This is a nice place for anyone visiting or living in Montreal. Plenty of food options & like the "all beef" bacon & sausage . My choice 💋👌🏼
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.
This place seems to have garnered some hype, but it might not live up to all the buzz. While they do a decent job with eggs & potatoes, it seems like most of their menu items are something you could easily whip up at home. If you do decide to give it a try, the Mish Mash & Beauty's special are standout options. The reasonable pricing & manageable weekend lineup make it a place you might consider revisiting. Overall, it's not a culinary revelation, but it's a reasonable choice for a meal out.
