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Piel Canela

Latin Brunch Restaurant
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 9 am
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Easter: hours might differ
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 2026-04-05
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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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Piel Canela is a true gem for anyone craving high-quality, fresh Latin-inspired brunch dishes in Montreal. 📌Chocolate Conchas Their homemade Mexican sweet buns shaped like seashells, are absolutely delicious & the perfect start to your meal! 📌La Patate Bénie Crispy hash browns topped with pork belly, cardamom panko crust, chimichurri, chimichurri cream, pan-fried mushrooms, perfectly cooked eggs, & crunchy chicharrón. It's a perfect balance of flavors & textures, making it a must-try! 📌Sandwich Condorito Rich & packed with high-quality ingredients: mole brioche, duck drumstick confit with mushrooms & chancaca syrup, arugula, jalapeno vinaigrette, crispy potato, gratinated provolone cheese, & avocado spread. It's served with fries & truffle mayonnaise, creating a luxurious, satisfying experience. 📌Batido Horchata A standout-a delightful blend of horchata, espresso, coconut milk, caramel sauce, & toasted coconut, served chilled. It's the perfect way to refresh & finish your meal. ⭐️One reason for the incredible freshness & quality of the dishes is that Piel Canela has a central kitchen outside Montreal, where they prep their high-end ingredients & deliver them to their Montreal locations to be freshly assembled. If you're looking for a unique brunch experience with top-notch ingredients, Piel Canela is the place to be!

Sep 10, 2024
on Google

For me, this is a new concept for brunch restaurant, a fancy mexican brunch place. Well, I tried chilaquiles & they were good but kinda small plate for me. We also order the sandwich condorito & it was also good. I have to say it's a bit pricy but like the concept is different, I will come back to try other plates & also the cappuccino tres leches...

Sep 3, 2024
on Google

Visit again today , I never tired something done well .(Sep 2024) We visit agian , as good as usual.(July 27 2024) Subvert the framework of instagramable restaurants that only eat the decoration but not the food. A Mexican breakfast full of ritual! Mimosa has great flavors to offer, & all kinds of breakfast styles are very special. The Mexican crispy pork is great, with two large pieces of pork floss potato pie, & it is a complete feast.(May 2024)

Sep 2, 2024
on Google

Food is good, not spicy. Good service but unfortunately it's expensive for simple Mexican food.

Aug 21, 2024
on Google

Loved this place!! Food & service were amazing! My favorite Mexican restaurant!

Aug 10, 2024
on Google

Tried the Sandwich Condorito, amazing!! Their café de la Olla is also very good A Mexican friend almost cried tasting it, saying it reminded of how their grandmother used to make it :) Just go & eat there, you won't regret it

Jul 21, 2024
on Google

Very cool breakfast/brunch only spot in Montreal. Less than 90 days old, they are firing on all cylinders. Generous portions, bold flavors, perfect execution. Two of our favorite dishes were the Las Papas Benditas & Duck Tlatoyo. We added some Chilaquiles Skin Canela & a few cocktails to boot. We could have used a third mouth to help us out but wound up finishing everything. Montreal is not really known for its Mexican cuisine & people may avoid it because of that, but, in my view, this is absolutely a worthy visit & should be on everyone's list for breakfast or brunch in Montreal. Be advised of the limited hours & figure out a way to make it work! Absolutely delicious!

Jun 29, 2024
on Google

I went to Piel Canela for brunch on a Saturday. The food was full of flavor (just what you'd expect from a Mexican restaurant), & the ingredients were of good quality. The service was great, we received the food very quickly & all the people who served us were super nice. The down side, though-which might not be really a downside, but more of a personal preference-, is that the music is super loud inside the restaurant. We were lucky that there was room for us outside on the terrace, which was excellent. But if we hadn't found room outside, we wouldn't have stayed. This is our second time at the place, the first time was when we dined at Caifan (same place, but different cuisine), & we thought the same thing. Very good food, excellent service, but the loud music can be a little bit annoying. As I said, this is a personal preference, some people might like to have music at this volume while they eat.

Jun 14, 2024
on Google

A brunch that you must try in Montréal! The dishes are AMAZING, well-served & with a beautiful presentation. It's the authentic mexican cuisine with a modern twist. It brings you back to your roots while giving you the impression of discovering something fully new. Service is outstanding: quick, kind, & effective. All waiters/waitresses know what they're doing & provide a warm, nice service. The atmosphere is spiritual, trendy, & original. Bravo to the owners & the full team! I hope to come back soon & try the mixology. (Also they have t-shirts available & they're super cool.) P.S.: reviews saying it's too sweet or smoky or spicy are misleading. If they expect tex-mex or commercial latin cuisine, this is not the place. Latin cuisine is intense, sweet, spicy & spiritual.

May 4, 2024
on Google

This restaurant is decorated with a modern mexican twist. The music is very loud for a brunch spot, we had to yell to hear eachother. Before placing our orders the waitress came around saying that she was "offering us some typical mexican sweets". In my world, when someone uses the word offer, it means its free. We were unpleasantly surprised that we were charged 7$ for one cookie EACH! That being said, the food was excellent & so were the drinks. All very beautifully presented & generous portions. Overall it was a good time but wouldn't go back.. 60$ per person for a brunch is wild.

Apr 28, 2024
on Google