Yolks Montréal is a chef-founded breakfast and brunch restaurant known for its Perfectly Poached™ eggs and scratch-made comfort classics. Founded in Vancouver in 2012, Yolks has grown to multiple locations across Canada, bringing its West Coast roots to Montréal. Everything at Yolks is made with care, from house-made sauces to the way each plate is prepared. The goal is simple: breakfast, but better—served in a warm, welcoming space.
Yolks Breakfast is described as a lively, non traditional brunch spot with a wide range of unique plates and a build-your-own option, where eggs are typically poached or scrambled rather than fried; the menu features hearty dishes such as benedicts, chicken and waffles, and vegan options like tofu scramble, with many plates showing fresh flavors and homemade sauces, jams, and condiments; the atmosphere is bright and busy, making it a popular destination in the West Island and DDO, though weekends can be loud and lines long and reservations are not always available; service is generally praised as friendly and attentive with efficient takeout, but some visits note teething issues during soft openings and occasional portion or pricing quirks where sides feel extra; overall Yolks Breakfast is viewed as a standout new option with high quality, creative offerings, and a welcoming vibe that encourages repeat visits to enjoy the atmosphere and variety.
Got an over cooked poach egg but told the waiter & he immediately offered 2 poached eggs to compensate! 😅 The replacement was perfectly poached. Human error happens, the important thing is how we handle it. Great service!
Food was good. My family was more into their ketchup 😅
Our experience at Yolks was fantastic. It is, without a doubt, the best breakfast spot in the West Island, & I'd go as far as saying the best in all of Montreal. The poached eggs are a game-changer-honestly the best I have ever had in my life. Everything from the atmosphere to the food quality was top-notch. If you're looking for a place that truly masters the art of breakfast, this is it. Highly recommended!
Amazing service from friendly staff & food is too notch. Love the homemade approach & the amazing egg quality (deep orange yolks perfectly cooked). Really enjoyed a Mother's Day brunch here (reserved in advance). In addition to the great staff the restaurant went above & beyond & gave moms flowers as well as complementary beignets (which were also very good).
Man'o' man .. That blueberry stack pancakes... Totally awesome.. delicious..Huge... & my daughter & I shared the scrambled eggs & their bacon.. So good.. my daughter watched me eat almost both plates.. I had to force myself to let her take home pancakes.. Great service, great for lunch when we went...I will be back to explore things on the menu... Thank you..
May 6, 2026
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I ordered the eggs Benedict with ham & got the lemon baked potatoes. The Dijon hollandaise sauce was not great. The Dijon was overpowering it completely & I do enjoy Dijon. The poached egg was great though & the ham was good. However the lemon potatoes was so lemony I got nothing from them but that sour flavour. Also the'fruit' consisted on 1 quarter slice of a tomato, a sliver of a pineapple & 3 grapes that weren't tasty...I mean I'm paying 20$ plus tax.. they could do better. Also very loud! Could barely here my mom & aunt. There were people in there but the music was way too loud.
Tried the new breakfast spot. The kids' breakfast was decent, nothing special but it did the job. Unfortunately, the egg Benedict didn't impress, & the burger was a letdown - it had a strong butane-like aftertaste that made it hard to enjoy. Inconsistency on how the potato were cooked husband got undercook potato mine were burned kids were ok. Overpriced orange juice. We ll definately not be returning
On Sat/Sundays, when it is sunny...Avoid going as a group. There was slow service bc the location was overbooked by reservations & there were clear signs of disorganisation at the reception, unforntunately.
Upon our arrival, small clusters of groups were waiting outside or inside the entrance despite having a reservation. The team seemed hesistant to clear out tables when previous families or groups were clearly finished eating, which understandably impacts service/tips or this might have been due to missing busboys.
Food wise: Eggs are soft & delicious considering the smaller portions, keep in mind that these eggs are all locally sourced but taste wise we had no complaints, as we could add our salt/pepper/butter/hot sauce ourselves.
The homemade hot sauces & ketchup are GREAT ( complementary to each dishes/needs). Yolks even offers tofu on their menu ( nice surprise) as an alternative for eggs, so everyone is welcome here! All the dishes were good except for the potatoes which were pure oil, their crispy Tots are much better. I recommend the Yolks Breakfast or Benedict your Way for their highly customisable. They use brioche buns for their sandwiches, huge plus! The sides are good too.
Pancakes are AMAZING, so fluffy will not disappoint, I suggest the fruity options with homemade Jam syrup. The cinnamon pancakes were loaded with sugar & pecans, no cinnamon detected yet satisfying regardless because of how pillowy the pancakes are! The stack of pancakes itself was heavily, if anything bring your own maple syrup 💕 As a group most people enjoyed their drinks but watch out for cross contamination Yolks, we were brought milk for our bottomless coffee in open mini containers. Thank you for the food, service during weekends will need to improve but we enjoyed the service from our server! We will come back during the week to fully take in the potential this breakfast restaurant has to offer when it is less busy before 9 am or after 1 pm. 6.9/10 until we return!
Thank you for your hospitality.
The food may as well had been motel breakfast. My eggs came out wrong, the toast was toasted on one side, the proteins came out a bit too soft.
The staff were very nice.
The kitchens seemed too overwhelmed for a soft open.
I can see how this restaurant is owned by the former owners of Jukebox's Burgers that had similar problems. Definitely would not recommend.
Apr 26, 2026
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Already knew what I wanted coming in, but unfortunately the online menu is different from the menu in the restaurant. Online it said we could do 50/50 tater tots & truffle lemon potatoes as a side, but unfortunately that was not an option in the restaurant.
Menu is quite complicated, but the waiter was extremely friendly & was answering all of our questions!
In terms of the food I was quite satisfied. Loved the eggs & bacon. The bread came plain (I assumed it would come with butter), so I ate it like that, but they do have a big variation of jams you would have to ask for! The Crispy French toast was good, not the taste I was expecting at all (no cinnamon taste whatsoever), but good paired up with the maple syrup. The potatoes were very rich in flavour. Maybe almost too garlicky. Overall I was satisfied!
Our waiter had messed up the bills & then proceeded to charge us different amounts than what was on our bills, which was confusing.
Atmosphere is super cute! Perfect noise level & loved the booths. Everyone is so kind.
Would really love to try this place out again & see how i feel the second time around!
I did not think it was possible to miss the mark on a plate of eggs & bacon.
Everything tasted awful including the eggs
The sausages were just inedible & the coffee & capuccino tasteless
After eating there you feel full but unwell.
Just go to Petinos on the other side of the street!
This was my second time at Yolks, & both visits have been amazing. I went with two others, & we all loved our meals. I ordered the Western fritata, & it was perfectly cooked. Every component of the dish was spot on. There were plenty of caramelized onions, peppers, & ham, & everything tasted fresh with a slight sweetness. The frittata wasn't heavy on the potatoes, & the balance with the eggs was excellent. It wasn't burnt, it wasn't runny, it was cooked perfectly. The flavours were incredible, especially when paired with their spicy sauce.
We also shared the crispy pecan & banana French toast, which was fantastic. It was perfectly crispy without being oily, & the maple syrup was just the right amount & tasted very fresh. This is a must try item at the restaurant.
One friend got the chicken & waffles & said it was amazing & perfectly cooked. My other friend ordered the ham Benedict & loved it as well. On a previous visit, I tried the Smokehouse Benedict. It was very good, although the bacon didn't taste particularly smoky, more like regular bacon but the spinach they use is excellent & complements the Benedict perfectly.
This place has truly become my favourite breakfast spot & I'll be coming back every time I'm in Montreal
We visited as a group of four & each ordered something different, which gave us a nice variety to try. I had the scrambled eggs with lemon fries & gluten-free bread, while two others ordered the chicken & waffles, & another chose a waffle dish.
The presentation of the food was beautiful-everything looked fresh, vibrant, & thoughtfully plated.
However, while eating & shortly after, all four of us began to feel unwell. This was very concerning, especially since we had different dishes. It unfortunately overshadowed the entire experience.
While the menu & presentation are appealing, our experience raises serious concerns about food quality & safety. We hope the restaurant looks into this, as it significantly impacted our visit.
Apr 12, 2026
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There is only 2 choices for eggs, so you would think that they would know how to cook them correctly. I asked for poched eggs mollet. My egg was so overcooked that the yolk did not run. The toasts were cold & hard. The waiter did not come to ask if we wanted coffe refills. Needless to say I will not return there.
My friend was also very disappointed in the quality of her breakfast.
Modern cafe & nature vibes - sophisticated breakfast restaurant. ☕?🌷
Not too noisy or too quiet, just the perfect balance between life & death. 🫠🪦
Formula one trained cooks which deliver your food before you even finished ordering. 🏎?🧑?🍳
I recommend trying their deepfried avocado options they sound weird but aren't & taste really good.
The eggs here are actually super tasty & are the restaurant's main specialty as they're sourced from some special farm somewhere I forgot where but you don't need to know you can just trust the process. 🗣?💯
For dessert I went for a single cinammon roll pancake, the plate comes with 5 usually as to comply with the diabetic demands of the consumers obviously.. 🩸📈
The location is perfect, sandwhiched right between the donut shop nextdoor & the gym just to test your decision making capabilities & discipline 🤨🫵.
If you're still reading this, you have a bigger attention span than our current zombie brain gold fish social media scrolling addict population - here's an award 🥇🎉🙌
Visited for a birthday brunch on a Sunday. It was a very busy morning with a big crowd at the front, & we waited about 30 minutes to be seated.
?The birthday person really enjoyed the chicken & waffles, which was the highlight! However, my own meal (the Eggs Benedict) arrived a bit cold. It seemed like the kitchen was just spread very thin because of the Sunday rush, as it looked like several tables around us were also waiting quite a while for their orders.
?The staff was friendly & the place has a nice vibe, but the food temperature & the long wait for a table made it just an'okay' experience this time. Great potential, but hopefully more consistent during the next rush.
