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Ben & Florentine

Downtown
4.2$
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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★
58%
4★
19%
3★
5%
2★
14%
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3%

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Reviews for Ben & Florentine

Food
Service
on Google4.1 (1500+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
58%
4★
19%
3★
5%
2★
14%
1★
3%

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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Food is really good, potatoes are a bit dry tho, but overall really good! Our waitress was super friendly & really accommodating! I was afraid that the eggs were cooked on the same grill as the meat, but the waitress took the time to reassure me that the eggs are cooked on a different grill & that if I wanted egg benedictine that she could cook it on a different grill.

Jun 23, 2026
on Google

We ate here Saturday morning & the food was delicious. The churro bites were a fun & crispy addition. Eggs were cooked perfectly, & the seasoning on the home fries was really good (they taste exactly like OEB's wedges if you've been there). The apple sauce tastes like it was made in-house, it was warm & a little more tart than you would find in a grocery store which is right up my alley. The place was packed so it took a little bit for our food to arrive but it was hot & fresh. Would definitely return.

Nov 30, 2025
on Google

- Runny egg whites,
- toast that is barely toasted,
- cold potatoes.

All this for such increased prices? Not worth it anymore.

I've been coming here for many years, but a recent subtantial drop in food quality will lead me elsewhere.

Jul 27, 2025
on Google

I would have rated them higher had they not refused to serve me only one poached egg, saying this option is not available on weekends. Blatant cash grab driving food waste. If you're a light eater go elsewhere on weekends.

Jul 5, 2025
on Google

Went for brunch & got some eggs Benedict with avocado. They were really good but one was a little overcooked. Other than that it was a really good brunch place! Really fast service too.

May 27, 2025
on Google

Very busy breakfast spot; offering discounted breakfast specials before 8:30am. The service was nice, pleasant & speedy. Ordered eggs with crispy bacons. The potatoes were not as crunchy as other branches. The dining environment is smoky. It's nice to have a B & F in downtown that opens early.

Dec 11, 2024
on Google

The service was good , the waitresses checked-in all the time, but the food was disappointing. I'm not sure if it's only their seasonal beef special options, but it was flavorless. My poached eggs were completely hard cooked. The sauce is tasteless, sad. The best of the plates were the potatoes & the fruit. Maybe try other options.

Dec 6, 2024
on Google
4.0

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

Nov 30, 2024
on Google

Visited during weekday morning. It was quiet & waitress was very attentive. Foods are very good value & the quality has exceeded my expectation for a typical franchise brunch place! Egg yolks on egg benedicts were HUGE (never seen one this big in the US 😂). Food didn't have too much seasoning & I liked it.

Sep 5, 2024
on Google

Eggs could be salted & they'd be bette

Sep 2, 2024
on Google