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 stands out as a cozy neighborhood brunch spot in Villeray with a rotating seasonal menu every couple of months that keeps things fresh, offering flavorful, creative dishes with generous portions, including vegan and gluten-free options, along with excellent coffee and a warm, intimate atmosphere; the staff are commonly praised for friendliness and helpfulness, and the space on two levels, including a second floor coworking area, adds to the appeal, but several reviews note slower service and longer waits on busy weekend mornings and some speak to pacing or tone issues with a server; overall it is described as a reliable, welcoming spot that many return to for good value, quality and a true Montreal brunch experience.
Les assiettes sont généreuses & très bien présentées! Notre serveur était amical, attentionné & très professionnel. Dans le menu actuel, j'ai pris le'Béné forestier'; c'était frais & vraiment délicieux tel quel, même pas besoin de faire l'ajout de la sauce hollandaise! Le café est aussi excellent. On va y retourner, c'est certain! Je le recommande chaudement!!
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!
Aug 7, 2025
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Point négatif : serveuse très lente & beaucoup d'attente ( une chance que le jeune homme a pris la relève ) elle me demande se que je désire boire je lui mentionne que je serait prêt à commandée aussi mon repas en même temps puis elle me dit que je devra attendre & commence par les breuvage ... elle reviens seulement 15 minute plus tard prendre le reste de la commande ... mauvais service de la serveuse sinon la nourriture wow très bon & pas santés en même temps d'être réconfortant
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 ordered poutine déjeuner & matcha pancake they were delicious & tasty. the pancake tasted a bit bitter but overall I liked it & would recommend this place.
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!!
Super service, excellente assiettes dans une ambiance conviviale. C'est un restaurant bien géré avec de belles valeurs. J'ai toujours passé un bon moment lors de mes visites, & je le recommande à tous!
Petit conseil : si vous êtes un grand groupe, prévoyez un peu d'attente avant d'être assis, car le resto est très populaire.
Un excellent restaurant avec un personnel ultra sympathique & un repas délicieux! Très bon rapport qualité-prix! Une carte variée & qui s'adapte aux intolérances. Une adresse à ne pas manquer!
