Luncheonette

Marco

5.0

This is the kind of diner Guy Fieri would pull up to in the Camaro. NDG Luncheonette on Fielding Avenue is a 24-seat love letter to the American breakfast, tucked inside a neighbourhood that didn't know it needed one until they started flipping pancakes thicker than a Stephen King novel. The red booths, the boxing memorabilia on the walls, the menu where every dish is named after a family member - this is the diner your favourite movie montage was filmed in, except the food is real & it's better than anything Hollywood's prop department could fake.

The American breakfast would make a bald eagle shed a tear of patriotic pride - eggs done exactly how you want them, bacon with structural integrity, & a portion size that reminds you what generosity looked like before restaurants started putting three items on a plate & calling it'curated.' & those pancakes - stacked, fluffy, seasonally topped, & so thick you could use them as a doorstop if you didn't respect yourself enough to eat them first. Come hungry. Leave satisfied!

A

4.0

I've been to NDG Lunchette twice now, & it's quickly become one of my favorite breakfast spots in Montreal.

The restaurant has a cozy, classic diner feel with only a few booths, which I actually love. They try to keep the larger booths available for families when it's busy, which is understandable given the limited space.

Everything I've tried has been great. The eggs are incredibly fluffy & creamy, the bacon & sausage are cooked perfectly, & the portions are generous without being over the top. One of my absolute favorites is their breakfast sandwich with bologna-simple, comforting, & surprisingly delicious. Their lunch burger is also worth trying.

I'm actually writing this review after seeing how much attention one of my food photos from here received. The sandwich photo alone got over 10,000 views, which says a lot about how good it looked-& tasted.

The staff have always been friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming, & it's the kind of place that makes you want to come back & try more of the menu. Next on my list are the pancakes, which look absolutely incredible every time I see them come out of the kitchen.

If you're in NDG & looking for a great breakfast or brunch spot, this place is definitely worth checking out.

Andrew

5.0

NDG Luncheonette is a small diner-style restaurant with a good selection of breakfast & lunch options. Service was attentive & friendly. We did not have to wait to long for a table. We had tuna fish & BLT sandwich (or sandy) & both very good. Recommended if you are in the neighborhood! Note: Restaurant is cash only.

Melis

5.0

First time trying NDG Luncheonette - super friendly staff & great food! I had the burger with extra egg & it was delicious. Will definitely be back

Cooper

5.0

I find myself at NDG luncheonette every Monday for the last several weeks. It brings nothing but the best service, cheapest bottomless coffee & simply the most fresh ingredients on every dish, from the best beans in MTL to the amazing French toast served with the chefs choice of ingredients that month(a must try for any new client) Thanks for always serving it right & keeping it real!

Lev

4.0

4 stars that should be a 3.5
Place is hella cute, quaint & completely unexpected for that part of NDG. Simple menu, but certainly a propos of the small restaurant. Initially service was good, but after food was delivered it was a bit spotty. Asked for some mayo, & waited so long for it that most of what I wanted it on was eaten due to hunger. Wife had the pancakes, which were nice & fluffy but the cold toppings made it just a lukewarm meal. I had the JJ's breakfast, which was nice. Bacon was a bit burnt, but it was simple. Rye toast was a nice touch & the eggs were well made. Certainly a home breakfast, just made by someone else. Tax & tip, including 2 coffees (which don't appear to be mentioned as extra, unless I completely missed it) was $45.

I would certainly not recommend going again, nor would I make it part of my rotation, as much as I love non-chain places, but I would not refuse to go.

Louise

5.0

Best home made food in NDG!

Ellie

5.0

Classic diner with yummy dishes!
This was my first time going to the NDG Luncheonette & it did not disappoint. The food tasted fresh & the coffee was great.

Loved the diner atmosphere as well.

Daniel

5.0

Great place for breakfast or lunch in NDG. Friendly staff, excellent food, super casual.

Octavio

5.0

As a native New Yorker, I have absurdly high standard when it comes to eating out...

& NDG Luncheonette exceeds all expectations... The staff are warm & attractive, the menu is unique, fresh & delicious, & the ambience is authentically hip.

If they had a place in NYC, this would be my favorite lunch spot!