Eggspectation is described as a popular, bustling brunch spot with a wide all day menu that covers breakfast, brunch and lunch and is known for generous portions and solid classics like eggs Benedict, crepes, omelettes, and French toast. The atmosphere is repeatedly praised as modern, lively and welcoming, with many noting friendly, attentive service that helps keep things moving even when busy. Guests frequently mention reliable preparation and tasty dishes, including good coffee and fresh-squeezed juice, while some reviews point out occasional misses such as dishes that are overly greasy or too spicy and prices that can feel high for the quality. Several reviews highlight convenient options for families and groups, patio dining when weather permits, and quick seating or efficient service during peak hours. Overall the consensus is that Eggspectation provides a dependable brunch and breakfast experience with generous portions, diverse choices, and a warm, energetic setting that draws repeat visits from locals and travelers alike, though it may not meet every expectation and can be busy or pricey at times.
Fantastic breakfast venue. The food was delicious & consistent. I ate there every morning. The service was exceptional, & I give a shout out to my serverer, Marc, who helped make my vacation so much better. Gave me tips on what to see & wear to shop. I will be returning when I am back in Montreal.
Fantastic breakfast option. Everything was very fresh & the coffee was good. The staff was friendly & helpful. The wait seemed like it was going to be long but they got us in quickly.
I have always loved going to Eggspectation for brunch. This was my first time at this perticular location. As always the food was great. We were seated by the patio door & felt a breeze of cold air evey time the door was opened. We asked if we could move to a booth & were told those are for parties of four only. That must be a restaurant policy because while there were two vacant booths, we could see couples waiting to be seated. I just find it strange that a restaurant would prioritize customs who might show up over customers who are already there. Sitting by the patio door was definitely not pleasant please avoid that spot. Our food got cold very fast, even my hot chocolate felt nice & cool.
I had a lovely experience on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Sat at the espresso bar, got the Montreal Benedict with salad, extra bacon, coffee, & an Aperol spritz (with oj added).
Very personable staff & very good food. Prices were reasonable for the area.
Oct 21, 2023
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Pour voir la file d'attente devant le restaurant & le nombre de personnes en train de manger, j'ai étais agréablement surpris par la rapidité & la qualité du service, la serveuse a pris le temps de nous servir correctement & très rapidement, les plats nous ont régalé !!! Le prix est très très correct.
A party of 3 with 2 people addicted to egg benedict, so it made sense to come the the closest location to have our breakfast: lobster Benedict, crab cake Benedict with me liking plain eggs.
The surprise was the watermellon slices, which was a great touch after having eggs. & thanks to our waiter, an Oriental guy (secretly I wished him to be our waiters as the others seem not to be bothered much) who paid attention to everything: how I like my bread etc. You might think: why be fussy? Well, otherwise I cannot eat or small things done not the way I like them simply make me physically sick.
This place is beautifully decorated, even the bathrooms are amazing & is located in a great area: as we returned around lunch time we noticed how busy & 'crazy' this are became all of a sudden. At night it might be madness.
Sep 30, 2023
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Food has good taste, orange juice was not cold & waited for 15 minutes to get a straw.
Atmosphere is noisy with music.
Staff! What I can tell, they talk to each other & not paying attention to the customers.
The food was great, we had burgers for lunch & they were really tasty & properly spiced, with a sunny side up egg inside the burger. The staff is friendly & attentive, even during peak hours. Nice location at the corner of Desjardins complex, overlooking St. Catherine Street & the Place des Arts.
Sep 29, 2023
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The food tasted amazing & priced appropriately too. No pressure to leave & we took our time to enjoy the omelets. Had the Montreal omelette & it came with potatoes & watermelon & pineapple. The best potatos by far I've had at a diner style restaurant. Eggs were delicious too! Naturally the vibe was on point with stairs taking you to the second level.
Eggspectation was up to the expectation 😋👌
Staff was very friendly in this branch.
They tailored perfectly to our needs.
They customized the omletes as we need.
Try it for sure.
Wish Toronto will have this restaurant too, the potato & egg omelets are very good. Even though it's a chain, they keep the food quality & the services are good.
