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.
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.
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!
Mar 15, 2026
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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!
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!!
Tried this spot for a quick breakfast with my friend, super cute. Our server, Guy, was amazing. Great service, kind & attentive, he's great at his job!
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.
Yolks is not your traditional brunch spot. There are many unique plates. The French toast was delicious, but sides & extras are not included & are a bit expensive.
Atmosphere was alive & very busy which tells me that it's the breakfast place to be in the area. The service was very good, I would have put 5 stars, but because of whoever washed the coffee cups, I was met with another woman's lipstick on my cup, it survived the wash cycle. I drank from it, but at least it wasn't on the stain itself. My friend noticed it & told said'your lipstick does not match the one on the cup' 😵?💫. Our server promptly replaced my cup & coffee, hence the 4 stars remain. It's my first time ever seeing a restaurant with only 2 ways of cooking eggs, I had to settle with poached eggs. It was quite tasty, I just expected an establishment that specializes in brunch to have over-easy. Aside from that, my experience still deserves a 4 start rating. Will be returning for the atmosphere, the service & those poached eggs.
Mar 3, 2026
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A truly premium breakfast experience. Everything is homemade down to the butter. To top it all off we had some of the best service we've had in years. Very impressed!
I ordered for takeout & it was delivered quickly & efficiently, the atmosphere was lovely as well. The food was amazing, I didn't think it would be heavy (we ordered the chicken waffles & frit-tôt a funghi). Will surely eat the food again, especially going to eat-in
Feb 28, 2026
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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.
