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Ben & Florentine

Downtown
4.2$
OPEN7 am - 3 pm
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Ben & Florentine Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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4.2389 ratings
5★
59%
4★
19%
3★
6%
2★
13%
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*as of 2026-07-01
4.2389 ratings
5★
59%
4★
19%
3★
6%
2★
13%
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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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Robert
5.0

This is one of the best dining experiences I've had. The food is amazingly fresh & large portions that you are not going away hungry. & the staff, superb - so friendly, so agile & so efficient. I would recommend to anyone.

Jul 5, 2026
on Google
Bros
5.0

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
Crystal
5.0

A fresh & tasty start to our day. Really tasty drink selections, well cooked food. The service was attentive & friendly.

Feb 16, 2026
on Google
Pratik
5.0

Had a wonderful experience at Ben & Florentine in Montreal. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, & perfectly prepared. Special mention to Jade for her exceptional hospitality; she was warm, attentive, & made the visit even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Dec 25, 2025
on Google
Olivia
5.0

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
Marc
5.0

We visited on a Saturday morning & although the restaurant was almost at full capacity, we only waited a few minutes for a table. The staff here is friendly & welcoming & our waitress was really great. They have good food portions & the food was fresh & tasty. Many options to choose from !

Nov 29, 2025
on Google
Jerri
5.0

The food was absolutely delicious, hot, fresh, & wonderful! Laurence was fantastic, taking care of everything perfectly. She even made sure our coffees were filled to the rim. Service was top-notch!

Sep 11, 2025
on Google
Kerrissa
2.0

The coffee is watered down. The Americano did not taste fresh. It took 30 minutes to get 2 Americanos. Once we got the Americano arrived it was cold. Get a smoothie instead of coffee because you will be disappointed.

Mar 30, 2024
on Google
Kathryn
5.0

What an incredible place to eat. Amazing food (you will not leave hungry). Everything is so fresh from the fruit with your breakfast to the fresh squeezed orange juice. The staff are friendly, helpfully & provide a great atmosphere. Came in for breakfast twice during our weekend trip & will come again when next in town. Brilliant

Jan 28, 2024
on Google
Kristy
5.0

So delicious! We come here every time we are in Montreal. Great food & service! Everything is good & very fresh.

Jan 27, 2024
on Google
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