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 had many kids who were indecisive & restless, but our waitress was kind & patient. The food was delicious as always. & the potatoes were just out of this world. Thank you!
Jan 22, 2025
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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.
honestly, best brunch place in the city by FAAAARR! the service is amazing, portions are very generous, free unlimited coffee (that tastes divine), & the list goes on. don't let me get started on the service ! amazing servers with great vibes. love that place. it's my boyfriend & i's go to !
Dec 13, 2024
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You order the daily special with a vegetarian dish called "Grilled vegetable & goat cheese wrap" & when the waiter says "replacing fries (unhealthy) for a salad costs $2.25" I wonder who runs the menu in this place. First & last visit. Unbelievable Note: waitress did a cracking job on her first week so merited a tip regardless
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.
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
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Fantastic selection of brunch items, drinks, & other treats. Stopped by here while we waited for our train boarding time to hit. Love that the benny came with a side of fruit salad, really helped balance everything out. Coffee did taste a little watery but I came here for the food not the coffee. Everything was reasonably priced, & the wait staff was very attentive.
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
Expérience agréable un samedi matin qui était un peu achalandé mais vraiment l'attente a été raisonnable. C'est un menu varié qui nous est offert je pense y retourner.
Nov 23, 2024
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Has to be the best breakfast place I have ever eaten at. Food was amazing, good portion size & price was reasonable for what we had. The food was high quality. Service: No complaints, server did a good job & had no issues. Atmosphere, restaurant was elegant, I really appreciate when they have an open kitchen as well to be able to see the food prepared.
J'y suis allée deux fois j'ai aimé les menus en général. Le problème c'est le service j'ai vécue une expérience décevante. La première fois c'était avec l'une des serveuses. Avec mes amies on avait partagé les notes. Alors on a payé deux notes avec de bons pourboires & la dernière sans. La serveuse l'a très mal pris & n'a pas hésité à nous faire la remarque. Mais ceci n'était pas très grave pour moi je suis revenue la semaine d'après (dimanche 27 octobre vers 13h) Alors cette fois c'est pire l'une des serveuses celle qui installait les gens m'a prit une chaise haute bébé & la donne à d'autres clients alors que non bb y était assis choquée c'était très humiliant. Elle a dit c'est pour l'autre table. Je ne comprends pas comment un enfant peut passer avant l'autre ils sont tous importants aux yeux de leurs parents. C'est inacceptable. Je n'ai pas voulu faire un scandale & j'ai laissé passer j'ai payé ma note avec pourboire comme d'habitude. J'étais triste & déçue
La serveuse est bien gentille mais l'attente est incroyablement longue surtout quand tu as terminer de manger. De plus aucune autres employés ne peux t'aider pour pouvoir payer & il y en a définitivement pas assez. Tout le monde est assis les un sur les autres & c'est impossible de circuler entre les tables. Je vous conseille de meme pas penser aller a la salle de bain. & vraiment ce qui m'a dégouter c'est de voir un employé de la cuisine s'y rendre avec son tablier de travail. Je n'ai vraiment plus la patiente d'y aller. Mon assiette était bien bonne par contre.
