Local and fresh is the key in this kitchen filled with the finest Quebec products and the very best meat and fish. Maggie Oakes offers simple and artfully prepared dishes in a manner that showcases the quality and flavour of the ingredients. The dining room features a fully stocked raw bar, a dry-aging cabinet for AAA Canadian beef and an in-house vertical garden for herbs and sprouts.
Maggie Oakes is also available for your private events. Book our beautiful Bibliothèque private room, our bar for a cocktail, or our main dining room, in part or in its entirety, for a group breakfast, lunch or dinner. A variety of menus is available to meet your needs, along with the possibility of customized wine pairings for your event.
Guests consistently praise Maggie Oakes for superb service, attentive staff, and a warm, elegant atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. The kitchen earns high marks for dry aged steaks, tender beef, lobster and sesame crusted salmon, with sides like truffle mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables that complement the dishes beautifully. Brunch and breakfast are much loved, featuring generous portions, thoughtful timing, and memorable options, while cocktails and wine selections guided by knowledgeable staff enhance the experience. The setting in Old Montreal, including a lively terrace and central lounge, provides a refined yet welcoming backdrop for celebrations, business dinners, or casual dining with friends and family. Despite premium pricing, many guests consider the overall value, quality, and service to be well worth it. The team consistently handles special requests, allergies, and group meals with grace, leaving visitors eager to return.
This place is a 10/10 for breakfast. We also ordered room service & got the salmon tartare & Cesare salad for lunch too & it was incredible. Laurianne was amazing for brunch- request her!
Dec 6, 2025
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Was very pleased with our breakfast at Maggie Oakes.
It took a little longer than anticipated, but it was delicious & the server took off a coffee for the inconvenience.
Very lovely location.
I was looking for a nice breakfast café, & this spot came up highly rated. It's definitely more of a restaurant than a small café, but from the moment you walk in, the place smells amazing & is spotless.
We ordered a cappuccino & a regular black coffee-both were excellent. I had the avocado toast & substituted a fried egg instead of poached. The feta & walnut emulsion on the brioche bread was something I'd never had before, & it was incredible.
My husband got the salmon bagel, & it was like butter. The bagel had the perfect crisp, the cream cheese was light & evenly spread (no dry spots!), just the right amount of capers so it wasn't overpowering, & the salmon itself was divine.
Overall, it's not your typical cozy café vibe, but the food was absolutely outstanding.
Truly enjoyed Maggie Oakes , so much so that we started our day with brunch & decided to go back for a pre-dinner round of cocktails & appetizers.
Made reservations for their Sunday brunch long in advance as it does get busy . Service was good , slightly slow but normal for a crowded Sunday .
We ordered mimosas & hearty brunch items from the menu . Quinoa with beets & feta crumble on top & a side of grilled salmon . Delicious . Classic two eggs with bacon & breakfast potatoes was solid & the smoked salmon with eggs Benedict with hollandaise in the side are great .
We returned in the evening for a pre dinner round of cocktails & an appetizer. Drinks are strong & well prepared . Sangria is a stand out . Goat cheese nougat with crusted pistachios is a perfect spread with bread , plus it is gluten free . Ideal to start the evening off.
Definitely a great place to enjoy drinks , brunch & time with friends
Our table of four thoroughly enjoyed breakfast here this morning with the friendly staff & delicious food. I recommend the smoked salmon with eggs Benedict.
Oct 16, 2025
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My wife & I experienced the BEST petit dejeuner (breakfast) of our lives while on a business trip to Montreal earlier this week.
We're Americans in our 50's, have traveled the world, live in a town with great restaurants, & this breakfast was hands down THE BEST, from the food, to the service, to the ambience, to the customer vibe.
I love poached eggs, & often make them at home using a technique taught to me by a hotel chef.
The ones they served, however, I've never seen before. I've been searching all over the internet trying to find out how they cooked them!
We are definitely returning to Montreal & plan to eat at Maggie Oakes again!
Wow, what a breakfast. We are a tad picky due to a lactose issue, not a problem. Samuel went the extra mile. He is used to that having a girlfriend from Calgary BC..... lol
May 12, 2025
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Incredible restaurant, found this place on a whim while walking around old port last June & decided to stop for breakfast. We had such a good time we ended up coming back a second time in the same day. The salmon eggs Benedict with the lemon & dill hollandaise is a MUST if visiting for breakfast. We came back last weekend & I've been dreaming of that dish since.
Had a nice late breakfast, a little pricey overall but the food & service was very good. Location was central to old town & an easy walk from our hotel.
Came to the place with great expectations but left knowing there is much better places where to spend my money. I got an avocado bread breakfast that comes with salad & it came with one tomato even if in the menu the dried tomates are pretty well emphasized. The bread was way too small, the vinaigrette had no particular taste. I asked for a side order of Bénédictin sauce for my pocket eggs & I found the sauce mediocre, almost tasteless & it costed me 4$. I might come back for a coffee to enjoy the beautiful view of old port on their terrace. Won't be expending more than 10$.
Jul 21, 2024
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We stopped here for a coffee on the terrace in the sun, but then had a very nice breakfast. The staff were very friendly & the food was very good. So why only 4 stars? When we arrived at about 10.45, we asked if we could have coffee, & the waiter hesitated before saying yes & then giving us a lunch menu each. It was only when we looked at other tables we saw that they had a smaller menu. So we asked what they were, & we were told they were breakfast menus. We then asked if breakfast was still available & were told "yes". So, we ordered from the smaller menu & had a lovely breakfast
The place was very comforting clean polite & attentive. That being said I believe the bagel with cream cheese & lox was overpriced & definitely underachieved. Three guests we all enjoyed a very delicious breakfast & it was plentiful. I would recommend it for a comfortable breakfast & relaxing lunch
