Le P'tit Rustik earns high marks for generous portions, flavorful dishes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes brunch feel special. Reviewers consistently praise eggs Benedict, French toast and bognettes, along with crispy potato fritters and fresh sides, and many highlight standout items like pain doré and shakshuka. The vibe is cozy and convivial, with attentive staff and fast service in many visits, though crowds can make the space feel cramped and weekend lines long. The terrace is a popular option in good weather, and several guests note easy street parking nearby. Prices tend to be on the higher side, but the quality and portion sizes often justify the cost. Occasional service hiccups during peak hours and slow follow up can disappoint some diners, but the overall sentiment is very positive and Le P'tit Rustik is regarded as a must try brunch spot in Montreal.
The food was great: simple, tasty, & honestly something you could easily make at home. But the service? That's where things went south. After brunch, the server sweetly asked if we wanted dessert. No mention of prices, no heads-up - just a friendly suggestion. We said yes, only to find out later that the desserts cost more than the brunch itself. That's ridiculous.
& it didn't stop there - every little extra, down to basic things like mayo, was an added charge. No warning, no transparency. The server was friendly, sure, but the whole experience felt like a trap. It's a shame, because the food is solid. But I can't recommend a place that nickel-&-dimes you & hides the costs behind a smile. Very disappointing.
came here for breakfast for my first time in Montreal & let me just say this was an absolute treat to be at from the service to the atmosphere to the food. Everything was spot on & it was great. no need to worry if in French isn't is strongly because they help you in both languages. create me to start of the day. I'll definitely come back here again.
Jun 4, 2025
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We ordered a egg benedict with smoked salmon, a french toast with apple, 2 potato frits & 2 hot chocolates.
The fruits coming with egg benedicts doesn't taste.
The hot chocolate was too light for me.
The foods were alright.
What a beautiful place! Me & my friend were looking for a nice brunch place to catch up & for good food at the same time. We were there around 10:30am on a Sunday & had to only wait 10 minutes to be seated. If you come around noon, note that you may need to wait a little longer.
We ordered the vegetarian eggs benedict, rustik plate, & the french toast topped with blueberry compote. Everything was absolutely delicious! Instead of ordering only 1 slice of french toast, we should have ordered 2!
The pistachio French toast was good, however, important to note that this is NOT TRUE PISTACHIO. This is made with almond spread & NOT pistachio. The flavour is good because we enjoy the marzipan flavour, however, if you are looking for authentic pistachio flavour this is not what I would recommend. I think they should be mentioning that in their menu to not lead people astray.
Otherwise, the food was good. The salmon Benedict was tasty, not a huge fan of the lime sourness as a flavour combination.
The best part by far were the bognettes. They remind me of latkes & were done very well here.
Habituée de ce resto, je n'ai jamais été déçue. La qualité & le goût de la nourriture: absolument incroyable. Très bon service également, & le cadre est très jolis.
J'évite d'y aller les fins de semaines en revanche car malheureusement beaucoup d'attente pour rester seulement 30 minutes sur place, ça peut laisser une sensation de « à la chaîne ». Ils sont victime de leur succès semble il 😄
Mais en semaine c'est toujours sans souci. La terrasse est également très sympa en été.
May 23, 2025
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Excellent brunch ! Le personnel est très accueillant & attentionné, toujours avec le sourire. C'était un vrai régal, les plats comme les desserts sont excellent. Je recommande vivement :)
🤤 🇫🇷 🍞 Pain Doreeeeee! DAMN!
It's been a while since I had Mtl brunch, & Le P'tir Rustik did not disappoint 🙌
Fortunately we went Friday shortly after lunch, & got seated instantly, however the place was more or less full - i can see how on the weekend this place will be swamped.
Staff were super friendly, Service was fast, & food was top notch!
We ordered the Atlantique Benedict, Gravelax (deconstructed atlantique with toast), & French Toast 💣
The Benedict was great as to be expected. Generally I get the hollaindaise on the side, however mistakenly it was put on (the team did offer to make me a new one, but I decided to chow down) & I must say the hollaindaise in this instance was perfect, light, not overpowering & well balanced!
On to the French Toast, the clear star of the show 🌟 we opted for blueberry, & did not expect this beast to come out - when it arrived we knew it was gonna be good & it tasted even better than it looked.
Fresh cream, thick slabs of pain doree, blueberries, & some caramel/butterscotch sauce (to me this tasted like melted down werthers originals).
Next time I'm back in Mtl, I'm going straight here 😆
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Bonjour mon conjoint & moi avons découvert le resto grâce a l'émission coup de food jeudi le 17 avril nous sommes allés déjeuner dans ce petit resto très chaleureux . Les gens nous ont accueillis comme si nous étions reçu dans leurs propre maison chaleureux à souhait ,& que dire des assiettes oeuf bénédictines un vrai délice .,les petites patates aussi délicieuses, le café sublime ,pour tout vous dire c'est une très belle découverte,🩷
Lors d'une prochaine escapade dans Montréal nous y retournerons avec plaisir .
Si vous avez la chance faite un petit détour ça vaut vraiment le coup❤?❤?
I want to highly recommend everything, I went to Montreal for a couple of days & searched on the internet for the best brunch in the city & I decided by le P'tit rustik because of the good reviews.
I was totally surprised, starting with the service, which was fast despite being full, & what can I say about the dishes The French toast was the best I've ever tried; it's so fresh & full of flavor.Without a doubt, when I return to Montreal I would go again, I highly recommend it.
