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!
Reviews portray Ben & Florentine as a reliable downtown Montreal brunch spot with fresh, flavorful dishes and generous portions at reasonable prices. Breakfast staples such as omelets and eggs Benedict are praised for being well prepared and served hot, with tasty sides and crowd pleasers throughout. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and family friendly. Service is friendly and attentive when not at peak, with numerous mentions of staff going the extra mile, while busy moments can bring longer waits and slower pace. Overall, the place is seen as solid value for money and a good option for a morning or early day meal, though peak times can bring crowds, occasional service hiccups, and a challenging price to value balance. Taken together, the reviews suggest a popular brunch destination that delivers on food quality and hospitality, with the caveat that busy times can affect speed and consistency.
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
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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 !
We had a quick brunch at this spot, There's really nothing too special, but it definitely did the job! The staff were super friendly, which made the experience better. The vibe was a bit meh, but overall it was fine. We left satisfied & full, so it's definitely worth your time & money if you're nearby.
Oct 23, 2025
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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!
Le resto Ben & Florentine, classique de la chaîne : on sait à quoi s'attendre, sans surprise particulière. Ici, l'accueil & le service font la différence. Notre serveuse était souriante, rapide, attentive & vraiment professionnelle. Grâce à elle, l'expérience a été impeccable du début à la fin. Note : 5/5
Très bien seulement petit point sur le service, j'étais accompagner d'une personne anglophone/indien, & lors du service très bon service pour moi en français mais quand ça venais de servir en anglais, bare minimum… très disappointing
It's a good place for before work breakfast right in the middle of Montreal downtown. However, need to make time for it. It's in no means, a quick breakfast. The reason is due to its convenient location & its popularity. It gets crowded pretty fast & due to staffing shortage, the speed of service suffers. In addition, forget about driving the due to the scarcity of parking places in the neighbourhood.
