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.
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!
May 10, 2026
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Enjoyed my breakfast a Yolks, I was served by Michael who was very attentive & kind, great place for an early start! Inside was clean, bright & welcoming, the decor was modern, cozy vibes; I recommend this place :)
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.
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!
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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Mar 25, 2026
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Disappointing first visit to Yolks. The fruit looked overripe & unappealing, my poached eggs were way overcooked, & the service was very slow. Considering the high prices, the experience definitely didn't match the cost. I wouldn't recommend it.
What a lovely addition to the West Island, all-around 5 stars!! Our waiter was so sweet & helpful, really top-notch service. He recommended the Ancho Pork Belly Eggs Benedict which did not disappoint!! Also, don't get me started on the yolks tots :') Haven't enjoyed a breakfast place this much in a while, will most definitely be back!!
Mar 6, 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!
