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Ben & Florentine

Downtown
4.2$
OPEN6 am - 3 pm
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Ben & Florentine Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BreakfastCrêpesBrunch
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About

Ben & Florentine serves an extensive array of griddle specialties featuring signature crêpes, thick-cut French toast, and savory egg-based compositions. The menu highlights classic breakfast staples alongside modern twists like smoothie bowls and protein-packed skillets designed for robust appetites. Each plate emphasizes fresh ingredients and generous portions prepared with technical precision to ensure consistent quality across all servings. Waffles served with fruit compotes or whipped toppings demonstrate a focus on traditional comfort flavors combined with contemporary presentation styles. The interior layout prioritizes functional seating arrangements that accommodate individual diners and large groups with equal efficiency. High-traffic culinary operations define the brand reputation, centering on a reliable selection of griddle favorites that maintain widespread appeal through bold flavor profiles and systematic menu execution.

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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac
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5★
60%
4★
19%
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Reviews for Ben & Florentine

Food
Service
on Google4.1 (1500+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
60%
4★
19%
3★
6%
2★
14%
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Review Summary

Ben & Florentine is widely recognized as a reliable and popular destination for breakfast and brunch, frequently praised for its generous portion sizes, fresh food quality, and extensive menu variety. Many visitors highlight the consistently delicious meals, such as the pancakes, crepes, and omelets, often noting that the pricing offers excellent value. While the atmosphere is generally described as warm and welcoming, the dining experience can vary based on the high volume of customers, which occasionally impacts service speed or results in a crowded environment. Although the vast majority of guests commend the friendly and attentive staff for their hard work and professional attitude, a few individuals have reported isolated negative interactions regarding service pacing or specific menu policies, emphasizing that while the restaurant remains a neighborhood staple, timing one's visit can be important to ensure a relaxed experience.
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A friend recommended this as her fave breakfast place, & now I know why. I headed to Ben & Florentine for a big breakfast since I had a walking tour after & went for their egg benedict plus a side of bacon. I've had eggs benedict before & I would say that these were the best ones I ever had. Plus free coffee refills & fruit on the side made it such a great meal! So what made me go back a 2nd time in my trip when my flight was cancelled was the service. Huge shoutout to Marie! She was very friendly, remembered me & my order & always took the time to check on me even though she had other waiting tables. We even talked about the airline that even Canadians avoided flying with. Great food & amazing friendly service! I'm a huge fan & would recommend this plac e to anyone!

yesterday
on Google

Great breakfast before heading home from a fun long weekend in Montreal. Service is friendly & the food is all great!

Jul 4, 2026
on Google
5.0

Great spot for breakfast. Large portions & friendly service. Reasonable prices.

Jun 6, 2026
on Google
5.0

My new favorite place to have breakfast before going to work. Their little churros are incredibly good!

May 6, 2026
on Google

Today, I went to the Ben & Florentine restaurant located downtown on Mansfield Street after dropping off my vehicle for servicing & a tire change.
Upon arrival, I was assigned a small table for two. I had my breakfast & then ordered a smoothie. While I was still within my expected waiting time (approximately two hours, until I could pick up my vehicle), the waitress seemed eager to bring me the bill, which I paid immediately.
Barely five minutes after I had paid, the waiter came to ask me to vacate the table so they could seat other customers. I refused, explaining calmly that I had not yet reached the two-hour period & that I was simply waiting to retrieve my vehicle.
The waiter then adopted an insistent & inappropriate attitude, even going so far as to question how much time I had left while looking at his watch, clearly putting pressure on me. I indicated that I had about 15 to 20 minutes remaining, but his behavior made it clear that he wanted me to leave immediately.
I find this attitude disrespectful & completely unacceptable. It shows a clear lack of consideration for the customer. This is an experience I have never encountered before & does not reflect the level of service one would expect.
I would like to bring this situation to your attention & hope that it will be taken seriously.

May 3, 2026
on Google

Perfect spot for breakfast/brunch
Large selection of dishes & portions!
The staff are all friendly & welcoming!

Apr 20, 2026
on Google

One of my favorite breakfast spots downtown! I always go for the classic breakfast & it's consistently great. The menu offers lots of choices & the food is always fresh & tasty. Perfect place to meet friends & enjoy a relaxed brunch, whether on weekdays or weekends.

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

It's a good place to eat a well served breakfast or brunch for an affordable price. Not too noisy, relatively fast service, clean & very well located in downtown.

Feb 16, 2026
on Google

Friendly staff made sure our group of 14 was treated like kings ! Our friends from Belgium loved the food to the point that they're thinking about importing the concept to Europe. We were there on the morning of Dec 31 & back the next day. A fabulous breakfast experience!

Jan 9, 2026
on Google

Long time waiting for the breakfast.

Dec 30, 2025
on Google