Greenspot emerges in reviews as a Montreal institution and a classic diner with a retro vibe, where hearty comfort food, generous portions, and reasonable prices draw locals and visitors alike. The menu consistently features poutine, smoked meat, burgers, steaks, clubs, and all day breakfasts, with many praising the poutines as among the best in town and the smoked meat as tender and flavorful. Breakfast highlights include eggs Benedict twists and big plates of breakfast staples, while longtime diners enjoy the familiar, no frills service, fast and friendly when busy. The atmosphere is described as nostalgic, cozy, and unpretentious, though the space can be noisy and booths may feel cramped, and a few reviews note slow service or variability during peak times and occasional inconsistencies in taste. Still, Greenspot is repeatedly praised for its approachable price point, consistent comfort food, and the sense of stepping back in time, making it a dependable go-to for satisfying meals that hit the spot and satisfy cravings for a classic diner experience.
Service & Atmosphere were great. Parking is the worst in this area. Heard this was one of the best spots in MTL for poutine sadly It's not….but the Hotdogs are great & the smoked meat was good. Avoid the chicken souvlaki, bland rice & underdressed salad & overcooked chicken. For a Greek diner I expected better. Poutine was mid, tasted more like Ontario style, bland & curds while plentiful were not squeaky. Great atmosphere & again amazing service. This spot is def best for Steamés & probably awesome for breakfast. The fountain coke is super good at this place.
Classic greasy diner from the past. It's not perfect & it can't be because that is the charm. Small booths, faster servers & a hard working line cooks.
It's my first time, & while the New Yorker dog was delicious, the poutine was slightly bland. Unfortunately, i know part of the problem was flavourless potatoes. I will return, but so far, I was underwhelmed.
Dec 2, 2025
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Normally this deserves a four-star review but the young waitress was so'real' that she made this a five-star experience. Trying to find good food in Montreal on a Monday night has become a real challenge & perhaps worse the good options seem to close earlier because business is just not that good. So tonight I decided that if I'm going to pay good money for bad food I might as well just have some deli type or fast food type of food. I went here & had a traditional Club sandwich & which were good but the great attitude of this young waitress that doesn't make the same money of all these high-flying places but deserves it much more because of her positive attitude, made this a great experience
Great diner, perfect smoked meat sandwich. Prices are a bit high, but what else is new for the area. went at 11am on a Saturday & got sat right away. Iconic place!
It's a classic dinner experience. I found the service to be excellent & the food & menu spot on. Had a great Western omel6, egg whites only & than was not a problem & came on a big plate & plenty items on the side.
It's a Montreal Classic ! Y'a ce côté dinner vintage classique qu'on ressent en entrant. Un endroit dont j'avais déjà entendu parlé, j'ai beaucoup aimé le vibe & l'ambiance. On a bien été accueilli même si ça a pris un petit temps pour être assis à une table. La bouffe était super bonne, la poutine délicieuse, le steak parfaitement cuit.. On va y revenir! Une adresse à garder!
