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 😅
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).
May 10, 2026
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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
Fantastic breakfast spot! I decided to try their fried chicken burger & it was absolutely delicious, perfectly crispy. To top it off, the service was wonderfully attentive & welcoming from start to finish. Highly recommend!
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.
