Leméac Café Bistro

Jake

5.0

This was our choice for a special birthday celebration & we absolutely loved it. People are mentioning it being expensive & I don't really understand. Yes it's a nice restaurant & the food quality is higher so naturally it's more expensive but I have spent more money at the keg & needless to say the quality here was about 5 times that. That being said we went for dinner & not brunch so I cannot speak on that.

I would definitely recommend this restaurant & would gladly come back.

Waris

5.0

Went for weekend brunch with a friend, & overall, it was a pleasant experience with a few highs & lows. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you're planning to come on the weekend because it gets busy.

We were welcomed warmly & seated right away. The service started a little slowly, & our food actually arrived before our drinks, which was a bit unusual. We tried the gravlax plate & the smoked salmon with poached eggs. Both were decent, but neither really stood out as something I'd be craving again.

The real star of the brunch was the French toast! Thick, fluffy, rich, & absolutely delicious. We went for the version served with ice cream, & it was honestly the highlight of the entire meal. It was so indulgent that even with two of us sharing, we couldn't finish it.

I can see why this place gets attention, & it was a nice brunch overall. The service could use a little improvement, but the atmosphere & that French toast definitely made the visit worthwhile. I'd come back with a friend to try the dinner menu, but for brunch, I'd probably explore somewhere new next time.

Stephanie

5.0

We went for brunch & I had the
Blood pudding, was exactly as i expected the French way , perfection!

Anthony

4.0

Great food however I expected better service for the price we are paying for brunch.

David

5.0

Meilleur brunch en ville

Chelsea

3.0

I took my mom for brunch here as she saw a video of their French toast, it was good. The other brunch items were basic & not worth the price.

The service wasn't good. We felt like we were annoying the waitress. Our table was set with a dirty napkin & plate, we also weren't checked on until we were almost done, & didn't get water refilled without asking whereas the table next to us was constantly tended to.

I think there are better places out there for brunch especially in terms of service.

Manouane

5.0

Le brunch de la fin de semaine est un ravissement de la vie, surtout si vous choisissez l'assiette de boudin.

Magnifique restaurant à la carte simple & aux plats savoureux. Excellent service. & lire du Serge Bouchard sur les portes des salles de bain a quelque chose de joliment irrévérencieux.

Billy

5.0

Lemeac is one of those places that makes you wish you had a bigger stomach.

We came on a Sunday, recommended for brunch - but after looking over the lunch menu, we made the switch. No regrets.

We started with the escargot & a half portion of the mushroom ravioli. The escargot isn't served traditionally, & honestly that works in its favour. Mushrooms, pasta, & tomatoes in a basil foam - deeply flavourful & completely out of this world. The mushroom ravioli arrived in a rich demi-glace with pine nuts. Bold, indulgent, the kind of starter that already makes the meal.

For mains, the confit duck leg was cooked to perfection. Served with potatoes & salad - but it's that skin that stays with you. Cracked perfectly. The kind of detail that separates a good kitchen from a great one.

The mussels & fries were equally exceptional. A generous bowl with white wine, tomatoes, dill, & parsley. The mussels were tender - not the least bit rubbery, which is rarer than it should be. The fries held their own alongside them.

We didn't make it to dessert. We couldn't finish our mains. That's not a complaint - that's a reason to come back. & we will. Dinner next time.

A must-try in Montréal.

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J

5.0

Visiting from the US - came across this restaurant & made a reservation for brunch. Great food & service. Staff at the bar were friendly & knowledgeable about the menu. Thank you!

M

5.0

We always have a memorable meal at Lemeac. Whether it is brunch, or dinner, the service is excellent, the food prepared as you ask for it. I will come back every time I come to Montreal.