Ben & Florentine serves up a great day!
From hearty breakfasts to healthy lunches, all our food is lovingly prepared with fresh ingredients of the highest quality. Whether you want a savoury morning or afternoon meal, we offer the finest dining experience for the breakfast & lunch crowd.
At Ben & Florentine, It's all about the food!™ Welcoming everyone with a hot cup of coffee & a cheerful “bonjour”, we are proud of our excellent customer service. The stage is set for a genial business meeting, a family outing or a gab session with friends. Ben & Florentine is where generations mingle, where entrepreneurs meet & where couples reconnect over delicious dishes.
Relax in the comfort of our specially designed restaurants, which create a warm & friendly atmosphere. We believe that a great meal enjoyed in a pleasing ambiance has the power to bring people together. Food, fun & conversation, the perfect recipe for an unforgettable get together.
Come in & let us serve up a great day, every day!
Ben Florentine is described as a dependable breakfast spot with generous portions and a wide menu that covers classics and new options, with eggs cooked to order, well prepared potatoes, and a choice of meats or vegetarian plates, and fast, attentive service in many visits; the atmosphere is generally friendly, clean and welcoming, though some visits note a noisier room and occasional temperature issues in the dining area. Since a recent ownership change, several reviews mention slower service and uneven food quality, with reports of dishes arriving cold, missed items, and constraints like no rye bread or coffee refills; a few customers also mention higher prices or smaller portions on some items. Despite these inconsistencies, many diners report positive experiences, friendly staff, quick service during busy mornings, and a willingness to return, citing fresh flavors and good value for money.
My wife & I just moved to the Ville de Saint-Laurent part of Montreal the beginning of October. Our first visit to a local area restaurant was the Ben & Florentine .. they have an extensive menu that covers both small & large breakfast, lunch & early supper offerings. The restaurant is a good size & wadnt overly noisy. Our food was excellent, eggs cooked perfectly with delicious hash brown potatoes. Our server was attentive, polite & quite comical. We enjoyed our visit & look forward to a return very soon.
Oct 28, 2025
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Good breakfast spot. I got the classic breakfast which is very good value for money. 13$ gets you 2 eggs, toast, potatoes, & a choice of meat (& coffee). Eggs were cooked perfectly, so was the bacon. Service was good, though a small mistake in the order was made. Restaurant was clean & comfortable, though the facilities were a little dirty. All in all, pretty good experience.
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My husband & I went to Ben & Florentine for breakfast on a Monday morning, & we had a great experience! Even though the place was a bit crowded, the service was impressively fast. Our server (I wish I remembered her name!) was incredibly sweet & friendly, which made our visit even better.
I ordered the vegetarian plate, & it was absolutely delicious - fresh & full of flavor. My husband got the Big Ben & loved it too. Everything was cooked perfectly, & the portions were just right.
We highly recommend this place & will definitely be coming back again!
Staff was attentive & kind. Owner is amazing. She truly made sure that we were comfortable & well taken care of. Food was delicious. Has unique options that you won't find at other franchise breakfast places. What more can you ask for. Will definitely be back ♥?
I loved the food & service. The girls were very attentive, & Patricia was very, very helpful. It was a lovely breakfast with friends, with spectacular food. Everything was very clean. I hope to return soon.
Jun 23, 2025
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I had such a great experience at Ben & Florentine under the new administration! You can really feel the positive changes, everything from the warm atmosphere to the quality of the food has leveled up.
The breakfast was fresh, delicious, & came out quickly. The menu has something for everyone, & the portions are generous without being over the top.
Shoutout to Tina for her amazing service! Super friendly, attentive, & made us feel right at home.
Highly recommend stopping by if you haven't been in a while, it's definitely worth it!
- Goods: Food, quick service, flexibility with diet restrictions. - Not so Good: Children did not come first - Wish They Had: American style breakfast (steaks, beans etc) We were there for a family gathering, a party of more than thirty people. The food was great. They accommodated some changes in the ingredients basen on our diet limitations. The food was served relatively fast given the size of the party. However, by pure coincidence, the adults were served first & children were served by a few minutes delay, which was "forever" in their time frame. I wish the waiter had taken time to make sure that children had been served first. Also, no steak or such if you are interested in American breakfast.
This is my favourite breakfast place, it was crowded & it took a bit longer than one would expect, but the server team was awesome, super nice & the food was delicious too.
Great food & great people at this Ben & Florentine! My family & I have frequented this restaurant for several years & no matter what you order on the menu, you always get the best version of it. The staff is super friendly & strive to be the best. We appreciate everything about this restaurant & you'll never make a mistake stopping by to enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch! Update Nov 2024: This Ben & Florentine continues to be my favourite breakfast/brunch restaurant. Just incredible delicious food & friendly service with a comfortable atmosphere. It is worth every penny! Picture is the 10 on 10 or dix sur dix en français. All the joys of Quebec on one plate!
Nov 25, 2024
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Very slow service the place was not busy at 11.00 am,had to wait 30 minutes to place our order. The breakfast was cold,had wait for the toast. Never going back to this again.
Great breakfast options whether you like transitional & creamy, or light & healthy. I love their crispy potatoes that add lots of pleasure to the meal. The service is great but a bit short-staffed. I was not able to get water until I left.
I've eaten here to many times to count. But it ends now. Eggs were sour. Croton was dried out & tasted like everything else in the fridge. I used to love coming here for breakfast. But no more. Truly a disgusting meal. Wasn't even busy.
