Discover Le Passé Composé, a gourmet French brunch restaurant located in the heart of Old Montreal. A must-visit for brunch enthusiasts, this spot reinvents the classics with a bold and creative menu.
Led by Chef Arnaud Glay, renowned for his signature poached eggs, Le Passé Composé unveils an all-new concept that is sure to delight your taste buds. An unforgettable brunch destination not to be missed!
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Le Passé Composé stands out with a chic, cozy ambiance and a refined, modern take on brunch that many reviews describe as delicious and generously portioned. Dishes such as bone marrow, foie gras poached egg, pain doré, and grilled cheese receive frequent praise for rich flavors, inventive combinations, and beautiful presentations. The service is described as attentive and friendly, with staff often creating a warm, elegant atmosphere, and the terrace and decor adding to a special occasion feel. While some comments note higher prices and the occasional slower service during busy times or after the move, most reviews highlight a memorable dining experience worth the cost. Reservations are advised due to popularity, and the new location is seen as bright and stylish, sometimes compared to New York vibes. Overall Le Passé Composé is celebrated for sophisticated brunch, flavorful, visually appealing plates, and a convivial setting that keeps guests returning.
Today we were a group of 9 for a very special brunch. The ambience & restaurant was great & very clean. Service absolutely outstanding. Many of our group ordered different types of grilled cheeses & I ordered the French Toast (highly suggested from many customers on Google). Presentation & quality of ingredients impeccable. Our big disappointment was twofold…my french toast at first bite, crunchy, sweet but oh so deep fried. If you like fried dough or beaver tales, then you are in for a treat. But way too'oily' for my taste. The grilled cheeses were the same. Way too oily to everyone's liking. Perhaps it was just today, but was disappointing.
Très beau restaurant : déco sobre & lumineuse. Bon service, mais peu d'ouverture pour la modification des plats en cas de restriction alimentaire.
Les portions sont très généreuses.
Prix un peu élevé pour un brunch (10$ pour l'à côté de bacon!) mais pour une occasion spéciale, ça vaut la peine.
Great atmosphere & amazing brunch! Went twice in a row during my trip to Montreal & loved it. The food is delicious & generous-highly recommend the French toast & bagel!
Loved everything I tried. The serving was more than I usually get for breakfast but everything was perfect. Wonderful way to start your day. Be going back next time we visit Montreal.
Overall experience was great! Great ambience, food options & matcha latte! Good time to spend on a date, or to meet with friends for brunch. Only complaint was the service.
This is hands down the best brunch I've ever had… anywhere… in the whole world! This is my third visit to Le Passé Compose & I'm not exaggerating when I say I was almost brought to tears by how delicious this is… even better than I remember it from my last visit 8 years ago… yes you heard me, I've been dreaming of this brunch for 8 years!
Aujourd'hui nous avons vécu une expérience brunch exceptionnelle au Passé Composé avec Guillaume un serveur hyper sympathique! Le service était impeccable : attentionné, rapide & chaleureux. Chaque assiette conçu par le chef de renommé Arnaud Glay était un pur délice, alliant fraîcheur & originalité.
Le Grilled Cheese aux betteraves jaunes était une explosion de saveurs : le mariage du fromage de chèvre, du cheddar fort & du pesto, relevé par la douceur des betteraves & du miel, était tout simplement parfait. & que dire du Pain doré estival? Son enrobage croustillant au panko qui a fait la réputation du restaurant dès ses débuts, accompagné de fraises fraîches, de petits fruits & de yogourt grec au miel, offrait une belle touche gourmande & équilibrée.
Un incontournable pour les amateurs de brunch à Montréal! Les portions y sont généreuses, les aliments sont d'une fraicheur indescriptible, les mariages de saveurs réveillent les papilles endormies & l'esthétisme des plats donnent l'eau à la bouche.
Ambiance conviviale & engagement envers l'expérience client. On sent que l'établissement a à coeur de rendre chaque visite unique & plaisante.
Merci pour ce moment de pure détente & de gourmandise.
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Mar 5, 2025
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The food & menu have shrunk like the inflation since the move. Higher prices, less food. This isn't the passe composé we once used to know, they should rebrand. Also whatsup with the Indian twist, it needs to be brought back the way it was or change the name. Lastly, the drinks entirely lost their quality. Step up guys, new isn't always better.
I started going to Passé Composé when it was an unpretentious place in the Plateau. Plates were generous, originals, tasty & affordable. When they moved in the Village, it became a mix between their first version & something more arrogant. I still remained a loyal customer. But over time, every tasty & affordable dish on their menu disappeared to be replaced with expensive & fancy options. It's still an okay place to eat & the food is good, but it has lost its charm for me. Overpriced for what it is.
Recommended to me by William, bartender over at The Keg steakhouse (another must visit), Le Passé Composé was absolutely fantastic. Pictured is their'Authentic Grilled Cheese' which was sweet, savory, decadent & oh so good!
Our server was wonderful, was able to answer all of our questions & made some great drinks as well!
Highly recommend you give this place a try if you really want a delicious & luxurious brunch!
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Recommandé par William, barman au Keg steakhouse (un autre endroit à visiter), Le Passé Composé était absolument fantastique. La photo représente leur'Authentic Grilled Cheese', qui était sucré, savoureux, décadent & tellement bon !
Notre serveur était merveilleux, il a pu répondre à toutes nos questions & nous a préparé de superbes boissons !
Je vous recommande vivement d'essayer cet endroit si vous voulez vraiment un brunch délicieux & luxueux !
2025: new location: the lamb sandwich was delicious. Great portions. The side soup was a nice blend of squash sweet potato & coconut. My'green' cocktail was smooth. Pleasant service. Nice decor.
2023: old location: The forest grilled cheese was perfect & very filling. The side of panko French toast & the side salad were pretty good too. My friend enjoyed her smoked salmon bagel. The ananerable was a great cocktail. The pastis lemonade unfortunately was overpowered by the pastis. Friendly service. Decent decor.
