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Piel Canela

Latin Brunch Restaurant
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 9 am
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Brunch: 9am - 2:30pm
CaféBreakfastLatin AmericanGluten-free OptionsBrunch

About us

PIEL CANELA A BRUNCH IN MONTREAL

“Canela” is the color of our skin, a living heritage of our land.

Our skin carries the customs, roots, and traditions that shape our identity. It is the sparkle of the stars that guided us north, the hidden abundance of our mountains, and the endless blue of the sea that rocked us in childhood.

Piel Canela is more than just a Latin restaurant in Montreal, it’s an invitation to travel through culture and flavor from the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal, on vibrant Saint-Denis Street. Our menu highlights authentic tastes: from freshly prepared ceviche to chilaquiles as flavorful as in Mexico, from colorful and creative cocktails to reinvented crêpes for brunch.

We celebrate togetherness with lunches designed for families, groups of friends, and even a special menu for children. In summer, our sunny terrace becomes a must-visit spot to share bottomless mimosas, vibrant dishes, and generous smiles.

At Piel Canela, every detail is crafted to make your moments unique: warm service, a musical atmosphere inspired by the songs of our land, and a menu that blends authenticity with creativity. Come and discover why our address has become one of Montreal’s favorite brunch destinations.

Here, food is both a celebration and a bridge between cultures.

It is the warmth of the South, served with love in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal!

Our Specialties

Ceviche, chilaquiles, creative cocktails, crêpes

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment

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9am - 2:30pm

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Reviews for Piel Canela

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on Google4.7 (1100+)
*as of 2026-04-09
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Review Summary

Many guests describe Piel Canela as a vibrant brunch spot where inventive Mexican inspired dishes meet a lively atmosphere, with generous portions and friendly, attentive service. The menu showcases bold flavors and thoughtful pairings from chilaquiles and tropical pain doré to cafe de olla and horchata, while the terrace and cozy interiors create a welcoming setting for gatherings. Overall, the experience blends delicious food, colorful decor and music that elevate the brunch, making Piel Canela a standout choice in the city.
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5.0

Fantastic! Lovely menu, excellent service & tasty food! Such a treat!!!!

yesterday
on Google

We did the weekly share offering which was the bagel de hoja Santa, shakshouka de piel camera, & pancakes del amanecer. All three dishes were knockouts, & the cafe de la olla was superb. The depth of flavor across the board was stunning & unique. An absolute top tier brunch.

Service from Claire absolutely topped it off! She was so friendly & kind & made sure we had a wicked experience.

Apr 6, 2026
on Google

Leur chilaquiles ont une touche d'originalité par rapport à la recette originale mais sont très délicieux. La viande en supplément est la meilleure partie du plat. Les pâtisseries de Carlota y sont aussi servies !

Apr 5, 2026
on Google

The food was so good & authentic! we tried papas benditas & it was perfect, so we went after for something sweet with le pain doré, I loved the pineapple & passion fruit flavour on it! For drinks, pizco de coco with horchata was perfectly balanced, the abrazado dulce is very light I was expecting a stronger flavor but I guess with the touch or Oreo was ok. Nice atmosphere & good service!

Apr 4, 2026
on Google

Clair was the best!!

Apr 3, 2026
on Google

J'ai expérimenté aujourd'hui le Piel canela. J'avais en tête d'aller bruncher. Comment dirais -je. J'ai aimé l'audace des plats c'était savoureux mais je m'attendais à un plus grand choix au niveau des plats breakfast .Je n'y retournerais pas pour le petit-déjeuner mais pour essayer un dîner ou simplement pour un excellent café. D'ailleurs c'est le meilleur café Latté à la pistache que jau goûté.

Apr 3, 2026
on Google

had a nice brunch here :) rly liked the papas benditas & the french toast. the shakshouka was super spicy!! everything was rly pretty great presentation. our server was claire & she was awesome!! we wanted to surprise our friend for birthday & she was super nice & cooperative it made our experience all the bette

Apr 3, 2026
on Google

Excellent food, we had the granola & the pain doré, very good service, latino atmosphere.Cozy
Good music
A must!

Mar 30, 2026
on Google

Beautiful space, most delicious food - unreal. Flavour profiles are amazing, to the littlest of details.

Claire, our server was kind, considerate & offered spot on recommendations.

Would recommend to anyone.

Mar 30, 2026
on Google

The food & drinks were very good. The only issue is that they rush you to finish & leave. We arrived at 12:45, & by around 2:00 pm we were already being shown the door. We also noticed a strong urine smell in the bathroom. It wasn't dirty, but the smell was quite unpleasant.

Mar 23, 2026
on Google

The food was good, although the menu felt a bit limited & a bit overpriced for the size of the food. We were celebrating my husband's birthday, & I know they offer a small cake for special occasions. However, when I asked, the waitress said they didn't have anything available. While I understand this isn't mandatory, it's a thoughtful gesture that makes a difference for customers. It felt a bit disappointing that they didn't offer an alternative or try to make the occasion feel special. It felt cheap on them.

Mar 23, 2026
on Google

Assiettes extraordinaires, tout comme le service de l'excellente Claire! Merci de nous avoir fait voyager & d'avoir si bien répondu à nos besoins. Les portions sont généreuses & délicieuses!

Mar 23, 2026
on Google

… no. honestly, yeah the presentation is super aesthetically pleasing & i suppose'instagramable' < hate that phrase but the food itself? could barely stomach it. it could be that the cuisine doesn't agree with me. i personally ordered the shakshouka & my god, it was stuffed with onions to an excessive amount. like it should've been called onion stew. the flavors were way too strong, like they wanted to do too much all at once. the drink was nauseatingly sweet (a coconut blend) & what my friends ordered was also tooth rotting sweet.

the service was quite nice & the ambience was… okay? however i would not be coming back. you'd have to pay me at least $300 to come back here. even then i wouldn't touch the food esp considering how much we paid.

Mar 23, 2026
on Google

A Saturday early brunch at Piel Canela's Terrasse is what I call a perfect start of summer morning

Mar 22, 2026
on Google

Excellente expérience! Nous étions un groupe de 4 un Vendredi midi pour le brunch. Endroit calme, nourriture délicieuse & service super sympathique de Claire.
Mention spéciale aux cafés & cocktails, vraiment succulents!

Mar 22, 2026
on Google

It's such a treasure of a place. They really blend the Hispanic cuisine with the brunch culture in a way that makes you wonder, how?

Imagine you live your life thinking you've seen all the colour there is & finding out you haven't. That's what eating here is like.

The taste is phenomenal. Me & my bro came here for brunch & mind you, we hit the gym, so proteins & calories are vital. & this place hit all that for us while making it delicious. & we were stuffed.

We stared into the abyss for a while just to process what just happened. That's how good it was.

Our server Jessica was sweet & kind & helped us learn the history behind each food & made recommendations personalized to our preference.

This is a place I'm bringing all my friends visiting from u.s. because it's about time they understand how good the immigrants make our life here.

Mar 22, 2026
on Google
3.0

The service was very good & the ambiance too, however the food wasn't bad yet nothing special, yes, the ideas are there but the taste is forgettable. The best was Carlota's cemita bread, I never thought I was going to find that out of Puebla, MX... the inside of the'cemita quebecoise' was just ok. The drinks are way better than the boring food. Being an association with'Barranco' I thought the food was going to be better, I wouldn't go back not because the place is bad yet there is nothing special about it either, c'est moyen.

Mar 17, 2026
on Google

Notre expérience au Piel Canela a été très agréable. Ma conjointe & ma fille se sont régalées avec les pains dorés tropicaux, tandis que j'ai opté pour les chilaquiles. Nous avons aussi partagé les Papas Benditas &, honnêtement, tout était simplement délicieux. Le seul petit bémol serait le niveau de bruit, un peu élevé pour un brunch, ce qui rendait les conversations plus difficiles. Mis à part cela, le menu est à la fois délicieux & original.

Mar 16, 2026
on Google
5.0

Perfectly balanced shakshouka (it's quite a generous portion, so good to share) & wonderful service. Thank you Claire!

Edit: Came back & had the pain doré des tropiques to share & it was absolutely delicious. The best service by Eleonore!!!

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

The service was very good & the ambiance too, however the food wasn't bad yet nothing special, yes, the ideas are there but the taste is forgettable. The best was Carlota's cemita bread, I never thought I was going to find that out of Puebla, MX... the inside of the'cemita quebecoise' was just ok. The drinks are way better than the boring food. Being an association with'Barranco' I thought the food was going to be better, I wouldn't go back not because the place was bad but because there is nothing special about it either, c'est moyen.

Mar 15, 2026
on Google