Le Toasteur Villeray is a breakfast and brunch restaurant in the heart of Villeray.
While the Toasteur concept has existed for several generations and has had several locations, it is in the Villeray district that it found its second wind.
At the end of 2020, we chose to flip the table, literally and figuratively! From reorganizing the space to redesigning the menu, we decided to renew ourselves. This was possible thanks to a passionate team and especially thanks to the neighborhood clientele who have been showing us their love of brunch for over 10 years.
Le Toasteur Villeray comes across as a cozy, bright brunch spot with a warm neighborhood vibe and a second floor that adds space. The rotating menu changes every two months to highlight seasonal and local ingredients, blending reinvented classics with original creations. Dishes are generous, flavorful, and well presented, with favorites like eggs Benedict on pain doré, avocado toast, poutine déjeuner, and thoughtful vegan options and gluten free adaptations. Coffee and drinks are a highlight, with a moka coffee and well made lattes and chai noted. Service is generally friendly and attentive, though some reviews mention slow pacing and long waits, especially for seating and during peak times. The place is described as family friendly and suitable for couples or solo visits, with reservations not available and weekend lines common, so arriving early is advised. Value is praised for generous portions and quality, while some readers note price and the wait as tradeoffs. Overall, Le Toasteur Villeray is seen as a standout brunch destination in Villeray, beloved for its atmosphere, creative seasonal menu, and welcoming staff, with a few caveats about service speed during busy periods.
Très bel endroit pour un déjeuner/brunch. Excellent service & que dire du menu qui varie au fil des saisons... tout est bon. Vivement recommandé. Ambiance resto de quartier chaleureux. Café latté à la cardamome mmmm délicieux
Dans les meilleures options de brunch véganes de la ville!! C'est goûteux, créatif & les portions sont généreuses. Le service est assez lent durant les fins de semaine achalandées (+ d'une heure d'attente pour les repas), mais j'y ai été à plusieurs reprises durant les jours moins occupés & tout était top notch!
Mar 15, 2026
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Excellent endroit pour bruncher dans Villeray!!! Produits choisis avec intention, plats goûteux & service impeccable. Le cadre est aussi vraiment plaisant, lumineux & verdoyant. On y retournera assurément, un coup de coeur! 😌
Le Toasteur Villeray, situé sur la rue Villeray à Montréal, est une véritable institution du brunch dans le quartier, & je ne me lasse pas d'y retourner dès que l'envie d'un déjeuner gourmand me prend. Ouvert tous les jours de 8 h à 15 h, cet endroit cosy au 767 rue Villeray est devenu mon spot préféré pour commencer la journée en beauté, dans une ambiance de quartier chaleureuse & décontractée.
Ce que j'adore particulièrement, c'est le menu qui change tous les deux mois pour mettre en vedette des produits de saison & locaux autant que possible. Les plats allient classiques réinventés & créations originales : oeufs bénédictine sur pain doré moelleux, avocado toast savoureux, poutine déjeuner décadente, pancakes légers ou options végé bien pensées (avec même des adaptations sans gluten sur demande). Tout est frais, généreux, présenté avec soin, & les saveurs sont toujours au rendez-vous - ni trop sucré, ni trop lourd, juste parfait. Le café est excellent, servi en bol si on veut, & les lattés ou chai glacés sont à tomber.
L'ambiance est un vrai coup de coeur : petit espace intime & charmant, avec un deuxième étage qui donne une vibe terrasse intérieure, lumineux & accueillant. Le personnel est adorable, attentif, souriant & toujours prêt à conseiller ou à discuter des plats du moment. C'est l'endroit idéal pour un brunch solo tranquille, en couple ou entre amis, sans chichi mais avec une vraie qualité.
Pour moi, Le Toasteur incarne le brunch montréalais authentique : simple, goûteux, saisonnier & humain. Si vous êtes dans Villeray ou aux alentours, c'est un incontournable ! Cinq étoiles sans hésitation, & un immense merci à toute l'équipe pour ces moments de pur plaisir. 🍞
We really love it.
Its super cute & cozy
My hot choco was HOTTT
I would definitely come back
Its different not your generic brunch spot
The food is really superio
What a place for a lazy, sunny brunch! Yummy food, smoothies & coffees☕?. We had the Béné Pomodoro which was heavenly. Had a lovely chat with one of the female waiters from France. Staff very kind, nice clean loos too
Oct 4, 2025
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Super restaurant de brunch, le menu change régulièrement donc il y a toujours de nouveaux plats de saison à découvrir ! J'y vais régulièrement & je ne suis jamais déçue, les serveurs & serveuses sont toujours très aimables & les plats sont délicieux !
Dropped by Toasteur Villeray for a midweek brunch around noon, & despite it being a weekday, there was still a lineup - a good sign that this spot is popular! Seating is quite limited, & since they don't take reservations, I'd recommend going earlier if you want to avoid the wait.
I ordered the'Brouillarde à la Marocaine' & asked to swap the goat cheese for halloumi (not a fan of goat cheese) - the staff was super accommodating with that, which I appreciated. The dish came with a fresh green salad topped with a few chunks of watermelon (a refreshing touch), & some nicely baked potatoes on the side. Overall, it was flavorful & satisfying.
The cozy vibe & solid food make this a brunch spot I'd definitely return to. Worth the wait if you have the time!
I live in the area & this is the best brunch food in the borough. Unfortunately the service is incredibly slow. Almost always an hour wait to get a table, despite their recent renos adding a second floor of seating, & then when you do get a table, it takes forever to have your order taken, drinks & food to arrive (sometimes an hour for the food to come), & for the bill to be paid. It's sad because this place truly has a great atmosphere with a great rotating menu (always with allergen-friendly options) but it seems like they are always understaffed. The staff always seem rushed & behind on everything, & I wonder if there's only 1 person working in the kitchen (my guess).
I really feel for the staff who work here, & each of them are lovely people truly, but unfortunately the slow service makes it really undesirable to eat here, unless I arrive like as soon as they open, which is not brunch hours.
I also wonder if they hired more people in the kitchen or the food came out faster, if the wait time overall would be quicker.
Hope one day the business invests in hiring more staff.
Aug 1, 2025
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I'm not a Quebecian, but I visit Montreal regularly & this is the one place I always come back to! This brunch spot is just amazing, unlike anywhere I've ever been! Their hospitality is out of this world, their drinks are the most refreshing & their food is the tastiest with also a lot of vegan/vegetarian options 😋
I can recommend Quebecian or tourist to come here & have some brunch & enjoy the real taste of Montreal!!
We arrived amidst a bustling crowd of eager patrons & were warmly welcomed by the excellent & friendly staff to this intimate spot.
Embracing the flavors of the season, we wasted no time in indulging in the offerings of the fall menu & immediately ordered a pumpkin spice latte (obviously). This is not your typical coffee with a small drizzle of cheap syrup. It is real, housemade pumpkin purée expertly blended into a velvety latte. This might be one of the best PSLs we've ever had.
Our meal choices were equally fantastic.
The Béné Mac n' Cheese with a harmonious fusion of decadent cheeses was as satisfying as it was delicious, especially when you add the secret menu item: smoked meat, to it.
Even the accompaniments proved to be delightful in their own right & not just filler. We savoured every last crumb of both the refreshing salad & breakfast potatoes.
We also ordered an extra side (because we have to try everything)-'Pain aux courgettes' highlighted by a truly exquisite house-crafted pumpkin jam.
We wholeheartedly recommend a visit. There may be a little wait (standard for brunch on a weekend, which is when we went), but we promise it's absolutely worth it.
