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.
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!
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. 🍞
Jan 12, 2026
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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.
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!!
The place is quite small but it has a nice vibe. Just plan to arrive earlier than 9 AM on weekends, it's not possible to book tables.
Staff is very welcoming & friendly.
In terms of the food, I find it average, nothing special. The french toast were too dry for my taste. The menu changes every 3 months. Overall, it's a good neighbourhood option.
Street parking can be challenging to find, best bet is Av De Chateaubriand.
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Most revelatory for a brunch place: great options for vegetarians! For once not feeling like a second thought. The vegetarian classic breakfast comes with eggs, veg. sausage, tofu, salad, toast, & French toast with REAL maple syrup (no extra charge)!
Excellent brunch avec une carte variée dont des options végétariennes! Venez tôt pour avoir une place rapidement.
Les boissons sont toujours très bonnes & le déjeuner en terrasse très agréable.
Tout petit bémol pour l'attente pour recevoir les plats, le toasteur est victime de son succès :)
C'est toujours très bon & avec un bon services. Par contre ces très petit donc si vous y aller aux heures plus achalandé vous risquez de devoir attendre.
Mais sinon ça rien à dire... ils offrent aussi plusieurs option de déjeuner Vegane.
leur café latte à la lavande est excellent!
Very good place to have breakfast. The food is very fresh & tasty, a many options in menu. In the morning quite busy, I think that's why it took 45 minutes to wait for the food,but it worth it. Coffee latte is huge size . I had great croissant sandwich.
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C'était ma première visite. Endroit charmant & lumineux. Personnel accueillant, chaleureux & souriant. Je ne mange jamais de poutine, mais là, j'ai cédé à la description, & pris l'option tofu & asperges. Plat copieux & délicieux. Ma fille a pris les crêpes au thé matcha, qu'elle a adorées ! Nous y retournerons très certainement pour essayer d'autres plats !
A remarkable & welcoming spot offering breakfast & brunch options! Mouth-watering & beautifully presented, their dishes will leave you full & satisfied. The service is also wonderful, making you want to go back every day! It's even more tempting when they have seasonal menus with creative options!
