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Piel Canela

Latin Brunch Restaurant
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$$ & $$$
OPEN9 am - 2:30 pm
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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 2026-04-04
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Review Summary

Reviews highlight Piel Canela as a chef-driven spot that blends Mexican flavors with inventive Latin fusion, offering generous portions and a menu that shines from chilaquiles and cemita to bagel al pastor and tropical French toast. The drinks program stands out with bottomless mimosas and cafe de olla, pairing beautifully with colorful presentations. The atmosphere blends warm decor, vibrant Latin music, and a welcoming terrace, making it ideal for solo visits, couples, or groups. Service is consistently noted as attentive and friendly, with staff providing thoughtful recommendations and keeping the pace smooth even during busy times. Dishes are described as flavorful and creative with memorable textures, and many guests say they will return to try more items and enjoy the lively brunch experience that conveys Latin American hospitality and culinary creativity.
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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

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

Bon spot pour bruncher, avec une bonne ambiance & un bottomless mimosa pour 30$!

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

Super rico brunch! Los chilaquiles estan deli

Mar 11, 2026
on Google
4.0

Unique spot for brunch. We took some time to choose between several enticing options. We were happy with our food choices, & had a nice experience.

Mar 8, 2026
on Google

Came here for a birthday brunch, food was great, generous portions, but honestly the best part was the service! Thank you sm to the whole staff, especially our waitress Claire

Mar 7, 2026
on Google

What an incredible place for a brunch. Don't miss the drinks - they were a highlight

Mar 3, 2026
on Google

Lovely place for breakfast & brunch! Emma gave us wonderful service - friendly, efficient, & professional

Feb 28, 2026
on Google

Emma is the best
Very cool atmosphere & amazing food !
Definitely THE place to be for brunch
& guys . .. sit by the ba

Feb 7, 2026
on Google
5.0

Delicious brunch & coffees. Great service by Emma & Ana.

Feb 1, 2026
on Google

Great service & very fun staff! Food was amazing & the drinks too. Emma & Ana (the bartenders) were so sweet to my friend & I when we came in for brunch, would definitely eat here again!

Feb 1, 2026
on Google

Le Piel Canela est clairement victime de son succès, & on comprend pourquoi! On y va surtout pour le brunch coloré, autant dans l'assiette que dans la variété des boissons offertes. Les plats sont savoureux & bien présentés.

J'ai testé le Batido Horchata, mais je ne le recommande pas : le goût du horchata était très discret, presque imperceptible.

Petit bémol du côté de l'expérience en salle : dès notre arrivée, on nous a indiqué que notre groupe de 4 disposait de la table pour 1 h 30. Jusque-là, rien d'anormal, mais on nous a rappelé cette limite à deux autres reprises, même après avoir réglé l'addition, ce qui a un peu terni le moment.

Bref, allez-y pour la bouffe, c'est une belle adresse, mais sachez que votre temps à table sera minuté.
C'est d'ailleurs un commentaire qui semble revenir dans d'autres avis Google. Bien dommage.

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

Disappointing brunch experience. Atmospher was ok if you like it noisy with staff running around. Cold waitress who kept forgetting us with minimum communication skills. We all had different food, some did not finish it & others were ok. The Chilaquiles piel canela was ok. We would not recommend the Shakshouka though.

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

Un des meilleurs brunchs que nous ayons pu tester. Un grand merci aux deux serveuses qui se sont occupées de nous, souriantes, chaleureuses.
Tout était vraiment super bon, excellent rapport qualité prix au vue de la quantité servie.
On y retournera c'est certain.
Merci pour ce moment!

Jan 17, 2026
on Google

Excellent brunch au Piel Canela ! Copieux & gourmand.

Jan 6, 2026
on Google

Tutto molto buono, ho apprezzato soprattutto las papas benditas e i chilaquiles, anche il french toast era buono. Prezzi un po' sopra la media. Musica troppo alta e nel menù i termini in spagnolo non erano spiegati portandoci spesso o a chiedere delucidazioni o a cercare su Google, basta mettere una piccola descrizione tra parentesi per rendere il menù comprensibile a tutti e magari insegnargli qualche termine in una nuova lingua. Più che un brunch però per me è meglio come pranzo a sé stante vero e proprio. Non abbiamo assaggiato le bevande

Jan 5, 2026
on Google

J'ai pris le pain doré pour un brunch sucré & c'etait delicieux! Le service était 10/10 aussi

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

I went here for a casual brunch as a group of 3 & overall it was ok. The food was pretty good, but nothing extraordinary. The service was just ok, I did not find it particularly welcoming to be honest. The atmosphere was nice.

Dec 28, 2025
on Google