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.
My family has been raving about this place for months! They finally took my here on my trip to Montreal & it did not disappoint! Place was clean, server was friendly & the food was the type of breakfast you dream about! Wide variety of different menu options so there is something for everybody!
I was biding from NYC. Where we live in Brooklyn, there are a lot of tasty breakfast options. I was thrilled to have found Yolks! Delicious food. Beautiful presentation, & served with the Montreal Joie de Vivre! Definitely a repeat spot.
May 11, 2026
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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.
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!
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 🤨🫵.
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The food was served hot & was tasty. The server came to us promptly on arrival offering coffee & other beverages. The options were different from most breakfast restaurants in the area. If you want a quick but not rushed breakfast this is a good option.
Mar 25, 2026
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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
Fun new breakfast place in the West island. A little pricey but they have home made options which is always great. The sauces from the ketchup to the jam & their different hot sauces are homemade & delicious. You can't get every type of egg, which was a little disappointing but good to step out of your breakfast comfort zone. You can enjoy scrambled or poached eggs there. No sunnyside or overcast eggs (if you're in the mood for eggs). You can build your own breakfast which is always a nice option.
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.
Bright new brunch spot in the west island! I like the build your own breakfast concept it adds a more exciting component to your brunch! But it you're not in the mood for that, they have a wonderful assortment of breakfast & sandwich options to choose from. We got the ancho pork & chicken & waffle bennys, & they were absolutely to die for! The ancho pork benny in particular was the fan favourite amongst my partner & I. The potato options were really nice too as they have a house potato with lemon & truffle (delicious), & classic tater tots which were very nicely seasoned. If chicken & pork aren't to your tastes they do have nice veggie options as well. We also got there at around 12 while it was VERY busy, & were seated withing 15 minutes so that was very much appreciated. I was impressed at how quickly we recieved our food given how busy it was! The only complaint that I have is that their in house spicy ketchup has too much cinnamon, but that is me just being very nitpick-y. Overall a must-try for anyone wanting brunch in the west island! 5/5
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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!
UPDATE:
Went to Yolks for the 2nd time this week, on Saturday morning, & the food & service was on point!
This will be our new weekend spot.
I had the Tofu Scramble with Portabello Mushrooms & the breakfast potatoes. Bottomless Coffee. All delicious.
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Went to Yolks DDO on Monday, on their opening day & had a great experience. The space is welcoming & the staff were fantastic. Loved seeing a true plant-based option on the menu without having to customize everything. I had the Tofu Scramble with a side of portobello mushrooms & tater tots, & it was all delicious. Oat milk for coffee is a great bonus. Wishing them lots of success! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
