Reviews describe Petinos as a lively breakfast and brunch spot with generous portions, a broad menu and food that many guests find tasty and comforting, and the atmosphere is often described as welcoming with friendly staff and reliable value, though several visits note variability in service speed and attentiveness depending on the time and crowd, with busy mornings, longer waits and occasional lapses such as slow water service, miscommunications or seating tensions, many diners praise dishes like eggs Benedict, waffles, avocado toast and smoked salmon and say portions are substantial, while a few reports mention items that did not meet expectations like rye bread that was over toasted, dishes served cold or spinach in eggs florentine that used frozen spinach, noise levels and seating comfort can vary with outdoor areas sometimes needing shade and umbrellas, overall Petinos remains a dependable option for a hearty breakfast or brunch with warm hospitality, though weekend crowds and occasional inconsistencies should be anticipated.
Petinos is one of the too breakfast spots in the city.
I recommend trying the Montérégie Half Waffle with Strawberries, English Cream & Nutella. The waffle tastes great. It comes with eggs & sausage. Eggs are cooked to your choice. I had over easy eggs & they were cooked perfectly. I also recommend upgrading to Petinos potatoes, they add cheese & hollandaise sauce on top of the potatoes! Totally worth the 3.50$. The meal also comes with toast & coffee. Very good value. I always have a great experience at Petinos!
Funny how there's a Petino's in all of the surrounding cities of Montreal but not in Montreal itself. I got the chance to come out the way to try this locally famed chain. Experience was off to a rough start as I was seated outside at a table to the very exterior, it felt a bit awkward as I was practically seated on the sidewalk, it didn't even feel like I was at the restaurant. On top of that it was the one table without an umbrella for shade. Fortunately I was able to hop to a better table outside when it opened up which saved the experience, they really ought to have umbrellas for all of the outdoor seating. I got a delicious breakfast platter featuring pancakes. I really enjoyed the food, very filling quantity too. My one minor woe was that the nutella used on the pancakes only covered the top pancake, leaving the bottom neglected. I improvised the format to get nutella on both pancakes. The place was busy so service was slow especially in the beginning, however once I was served it was high quality service.
An alright breakfast fare joint. Tons of options, nothing overly unique, but consistent & satisfying the few times I've been here. A downside for me is that they serve Nespresso for their espresso drinks, which doesn't really hit the morning espresso craving that a proper cafe would. My personal highlight is the full page of eggs Benedict's though! If you like a poached egg, you're going to have some good options.
All in all Petinos is good as a breakfast diner, a step up from something like a Denny's, but not a place I'd go to for a brunch or a morning date. You'll probably leave with a full stomach though!
Visited from London & had the half & half breakfast combo. The staff speak English & are very attentive & friendly. Lovely experience & great food on a sunny day seated outside for brunch. The sun was very hot so the umbrellas are needed. Relaxed & tasty meal. The potatoes are delicious. The maple beans were also an interesting recipe I've not had before. Apple waffle was delicious. Everything tasted fresh & wasn't feeling too heavy. Indoor & outdoor seating.
Aug 2, 2025
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So it's my 3rd time at this location & it did not disappoint from start to Finnish the staff amazing the food was excellent 👌 order spot on & the service always attentive & always with a smile ! Portions were huge honestly the best breakfast I had in a while ! Thank you Petinos st Laurent!!!
This place is a must-visit for breakfast lovers! They serve the best English breakfast & Belgian waffles. The food is super delicious, & they have a great variety of options. The portions are BIG, & the quality is top-notch. Plus, the staff is friendly & always ready to help.
Have not been out for breakfast in a long time. Petinos still has my favorite potatoes & sausages around. Florentine benedict fabulous. Service excellent. Will be back.
Honestly by far the best breakfast place in Montreal, fast service, amazing customer service, no complaints at all only positive things to say about Petinos
Nov 27, 2024
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Decent breakfast but not sure why you can't substitute a coffee for OJ.. my child wanted the 3 little pigs omelet but since he is 7 & doesn't drink neither coffee nor tea, we asked if he can have a small cup of orange juice instead & the waiter said no.. sometimes as a restaurant, you have to be flexible
