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.
Ben & Florentine is widely recognized as a popular downtown destination for breakfast and brunch, frequently praised for its generous portions, fresh ingredients, and varied menu options. While a vast majority of patrons highlight the exceptional, friendly, and hardworking nature of the service staff, some visitors have noted that the restaurant can become quite crowded, leading to potential wait times or an occasionally rushed atmosphere. Most guests appreciate the overall value and consistent quality of the food, particularly the egg benedicts, pancakes, and creative additions like churros, though experiences regarding service speed and dining pace can occasionally fluctuate depending on how busy the venue is.
Friendly staff, & very accommodating. Food was absolutely delicious! We had a party of 5 & were seated very quickly. I ordered the Apple Crepes combo, & ate every bit of it. People in my party ordered the crispy French toast with chocolate, & the pancakes. All said it was delicious! Highly recommend this restaurant if traveling to Montreal!
Je suis allée dans ce restaurant avec mes amies. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre repas.
J'ai commandé un burger au boeuf halal avec des frites & un café. Je lui donne 8/10. Mes amies ont pris une assiette crêpe & poulet avec de la salade & des oeufs, & elles ont trouvé que c'était excellent.
Très déçue de mon expérience au Ben & Florentine sur Ste-Catherine près de la station Peel.
L'endroit était vraiment sale, surtout pour un midi. Le chemin vers les toilettes était sale, le plancher aussi, il y avait de la poussière un peu partout & les tables semblaient mal nettoyées. Même certains employés semblaient manquer de propreté, ce qui n'était vraiment pas rassurant dans un restaurant.
Les ustensiles étaient tachés & nous avons dû demander qu'ils soient renettoyés. Même les verres d'eau étaient sales, au point où nous n'avons pas voulu boire dedans.
Côté nourriture, c'était tout aussi décevant. Tout manquait de goût. Les patates étaient toutes sèches, semblaient avoir été cuites depuis longtemps & avaient un goût de surgelé. La crêpe avait les bords secs, comme si elle datait depuis un moment. C'est rare que je n'aie pas envie de manger des saucisses déjeuner, mais celles-ci étaient immangeables. Le pire a été le pain beurré : il était mouillé & détrempé. J'ai dû recracher ma bouchée dans ma serviette tellement c'était désagréable.
Honnêtement, une expérience très décevante du début à la fin.
May 18, 2026
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Coffee could be stronger & the cheese on the skillet was a bit clumped together. Crepe was AMAZING & Matcha & Coco smoothie was super tasty.
Service was friendly & welcoming in the official language of our choice.
Nice place to have breakfast & more. There are plenty of options. The food was tasty, & the service was great. We tried their version of poutine, crepes, & hot chocolate.
I often cant decide between sweet & savory breakfast items, & here you dont need to. Its nice to get a sweet crepe, toast, eggs, bacon/sausage, etc. all in one order, but just make sure you are hungry! The poached egg on the eggs benedict was unfortunately cold, like it was prepared in advance & saved until serving. The other eggs were good, as were the potatoes & meats. Waffle was standard. Coffee & tea are included with of if the menu items. The crepes are quite thick here-personally I prefer them thinner. Overall I would recommend B&F for breakfast & brunch, especially with the big portion sizes & variety within orders
Make sure to come hungry as portions are very generous. Breakfast was incredible. When I saw banana & Nutella crepes on the menu I was sold! It came with all the fixings! I also had the Maple Iced Coffee (Sortilège, milk, vanilla, espresso & cinnamon) which was a wonderful way to start to our Montreal day!
