Byblos Le Petit Café is described in reviews as a warm and inviting spot with a Persian influenced menu and a presentation that blends traditional flavors with Western plating, where dishes have a homemade character and a focus on breakfast and brunch such as feta omelettes, bread and jams, and vegetarian options; diners praise the depth of flavor and the comforting nature of the dishes, the charming or bohemian decor, and good value, while noting service can be inconsistent and occasional delays during peak hours as well as some concerns about cleanliness and attentiveness in the dining room; overall the venue is seen as a memorable Persian inspired spot in the city with a welcoming vibe that keeps guests coming back for the cozy atmosphere and distinctive dishes.
For someone who really loves Persian food & Persian breakfast, I was expecting so much more. The food was just okay - not very flavorful or memorable - & the portions felt small for the price. The drinks were especially disappointing. We asked multiple times if the juice was fresh, but it tasted frozen or possibly old, & the latte tasted watered down. Overall, the experience didn't feel authentic or worth the cost. Hopefully they improve the freshness & quality because Persian food can be so much better than this.
Please don't miss your chance when it comes to try this Persian restaurant. From breakfast to dinner each meal is simply unique with flavors & menu diversity. Plus, the staff was lovely throughout the whole time & the accommodation, seatings & décor was all great! It gave me this calm impression like I could enjoy my meal & have a unique experience, & the neighborhood is also a great place to take a walk right after so location wise I wouldn't have put it better. Please, I can't repeat it enough but go have a meal you'll have a wonderful time over there.
Apr 27, 2026
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We had Sunday brunch. The standard breakfast menu includes a beverage, bread of some sort, jam & potentially eggs. You can however order from anywhere in the menu including a variety of egg-based pies like quiche & prepared spreads like hummus, eggplant or beet-based concoctions that come with different types of bread for dipping. Gluten free bread & pita is available on request. The dishes were delicious though simple & more filling than they look. This is a good place to go for a group to share a few different dishes & get a good sampling.
If you're used to Western breakfasts like omelets, English ham & sausage, & Mon coco etc, try a traditional Iranian breakfast.
Byblos Restaurant is named after a city in present-day Libya with a 7,000-year history, once ruled by the Persian Empire.
Naan, feta cheese, dill herbs, olives, & radish, along with a cup of sweet Persian tea, make up the essential Persian breakfast. The warm, freshly baked bread & naan, paired with homemade jam from an Iranian mother, & the aromatic flavors of ginger & rose petals, create a rich & complex flavor.
Add scrambled eggs between pita bread for a complete & luxurious Iranian breakfast.
A favourite of mine for the last 20 years. Their signature dish for breakfast or brunch is the feta omelette. Served with sweet bread & your choice of delicate jams.
One of my favorite place to eat in the city! Been a customer for the last 10years (mostly for their breakfast). This place keep its welcoming charm & authentic delicious Persian food. Family owned, it really keeps a unique home feeling as soon as you get in. My favorite is their feta omelette & their rose-pistachio jam with their bread.
Jul 20, 2024
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Meat pate is delicious & good choice for babies. It's the first place in Montreal where I was able to get salad for breakfast 👍🏻. By the way coffee is very very good.
Such a cute & pleasant local resto...Byblos serves Persian style cuisine for breakfast, lunch & dinner...organized in their menu by chapters (a very nice concept). The decor in this two room bistro is somewhat simplistic but gets the job done; & you are there to try some interesting takes on dishes that you probably would not normally have had the opportunity to experience. We were a large group & ordered a wide selection from the First Chapter of the menu: Fried Eggs with Dill (very good), Feta Omelet (good...a bit on the salty side), Date Omelet (excellent...a mix of sweet & savory that we have not experienced before), & the Feta/Halva/Sweet Bread plate (very good...nice assortment of jams to apply to the breads & pitas allow for a lot of experimentation). All the meals include tea or coffees (all of which were very good). NOTE: The omelets are not prepared in a typical way & are very runny & loose (see picture for reference...so be prepared). Service was excellent...super friendly & informative with the meal being served quite quickly even though the restaurant was almost a peak capacity. Certainly worth a visit...& after you meal, take a stroll along this section of Laurier to check out the many unique local shops. Enjoy!
I went to this restaurant many years ago & had a memorable impression of it for supper.
Unfortunately when I went back this year for breakfast I was extremely disappointed.
The food were blend & the service was mediocre. For the price we paid, the food were not that complex.
We were seated in the corner of the restaurant where we got forgotten. We never got our basket of bread & confiture.
The one thing I like were the ambiance of the restaurant.
