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.
Nice spot for a brunch ! It brings a fresh approach to breakfast that was must needed in this industry. The food was very good, the service was quick & efficient. Definitely worth the try!
Fresh new place , portions are generous , it's not your usual boring breakfast place, so food looks good tastes amazing & price for what you get is logical, the service was perfect. Gluten free options , Overall experience very positive
Mar 21, 2026
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Ordered Benedict with Portobello mushrooms. The eggs are fine but the Portobello was not fresh & tasteless. Cafe is included, however, it's not tasting like coffee! Service is mediocre & the atmosphere is noisy. We were 2 & it seems that thos place doesn't welcome us as 2 is too few for them?! Very disappointed!
I visited on a Saturday at 11am & it was busy, however the service was great from the beginning. The staff were so kind! I tried the avocado toast & it was pretty good. The eggs were also cooked perfectly to my liking.
The prices are about the same as almost any breakfast place nowadays 😬 but overall I really enjoyed everything here. The fresh orange juice was very good!
Oh, please, brace yourself. I recently endured the absolute'trauma' of dining at Déjeuners Yolks Breakfast, & I feel it is my civic duty to warn you about the horrifyingly pleasant experience I had with their fluffy blueberry pancakes.
The'Inconvenience' of Perfect Pancakes
First, let's talk about the structural integrity of these pancakes. They couldn't just pick a lane, could they? Instead of being a thin, sad crepe or a literal brick of dough, they had the audacity to be a hybrid-somewhere between a classic flapjack & one of those impossibly thick Japanese pancakes.
The Texture: It was like eating a cloud that had been working out. Truly offensive levels of fluffiness.
The Blueberries: They weren't the mushy, canned blue-dyed sugar spheres I've come to expect from life. No, they were fresh. The nerve.
The Sweetness: I brought my appetite for high-fructose corn syrup, but the pancakes were already perfectly sweetened. I didn't even get to drown my sorrows in syrup. Way to ruin a perfectly good sugar coma opportunity, Yolks.
The'Aggressively' Good Coffee
Then came the coffee. If you enjoy that watered-down, burnt-bean water that tastes like a campfire's regrets, stay far away from this place.
The coffee was strong without being bitter. It's like they actually want you to enjoy the flavor of the bean rather than just using it as a caffeine-delivery vehicle for your morning jitters. It was smooth, dark, & utterly disappointing for anyone who loves a bad cup of joe.
The'Harassment' of Hospitality
& don't even get me started on the service. Our server was-get this-friendly.
She had the gall to swing by every five minutes to check if we needed a coffee refill or anything else. Can you imagine the sheer exhaustion of having to say'No, thank you, I'm doing great' while being treated like a valued human being? I go to breakfast to be ignored by a teenager on their phone, not to be looked after with genuine care & efficiency.
Verdict: If you hate delicious, innovative comfort food, excellent caffeine, & being treated with warmth & kindness, you should absolutely avoid this place at all costs.
I've been here 4 times now. The food is soooooo good. I am so glad this opened near my house, my partner & I will become regulars.
The ancho pork Benedict is mouth watering.
The cinnamon roll pancakes are ridiculous.
The smash burgers are soooooo good! Best smash in the West Island right now.
Everything my friends & I & my partner have had has been so tasty & fresh. I will say it is super busy on weekends so less of a wait time during the week for sure :)
It is very busy for a good reason - a lot of menu options, all fresh & tasty. The service was very fast & friendly, but it can take some time to get a table, coffee is average, but not burned, food was great & plates are decent size. Unfortunately, no reservations during weekends & it's a welcome edition to West Island breakfast scene.
Feb 16, 2026
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Absolutely loved this new breakfast spot in the West Island with a vegan option! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming , cozy, very clean & the staff that are friendly & attentive. The food was fresh, flavorful, & delicious - you can really tell care goes into every dish. Portions were generous & everything we tried was delicious. The homemade ketchup & hot sauces need to be sold outside the restaurant! It's the kind of place that instantly becomes a favorite, & we're already planning to go back again this week! So happy to have such a great breakfast place with tofu scramble in the neighborhood. Highly recommend! A+
I hope other breakfasts places take note, this is the new industry standard!
Food portion is fine. Double smoked bacon is very good & crispy. Avocado is good & fresh.
One of the down side is that coffee is not included per dish. For each main course, you have to pay $2 per filter coffee; otherwise $4.25 per cup of filtered coffee.
What a great experience I had here this week!
Food was delicious! I really enjoyed my salmon benedict & the fresh watermelon juice. My coworker also really enjoyed her spicy fried chicken sandwich. The atmosphere was great, really beautiful restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by the service also - considering they just opened. I was served by a kind blonde waitress who was very attentive & knew the menu very well. We will definitely return with friends & family! 5 stars!
Jan 24, 2026
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So good! Best birthday breakfast I've ever had:) Food quality is unlike anything in Montreal. So fresh & everything made from scratch! Try the Mimosas, so refreshing!
