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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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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

Absolutely loved this place! The staff is amazing, & the food was so yummy & comforting. If I could recommend one food item, I would recommend the chilaquiles, & for a coffee order, I would recommend the latte that comes with the mexican spices (& bonus tip- replace the regular milk with coconut milk).

It is definitely on the pricier end, the drinks were 8$ & the food was 25-26$, but I think it was worth it, considering the quality/taste of the food, the good customer service & the great vibe (loved the spanish music they had on, & the decor)!

I'm definitely going back again! :)

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

The best food I've had in Montreal in a very long time!!!!

Piel Canela's dishes are so creative & bursting with flavour. To eat, we tried Las Papas Benditas & the Pain Doré des Tropiques, both of which were sensational both in taste & presentation. For drinks, we had the Batido Horchata & the Pizca de Coco, which were generous in size for the price!

Besides the meal itself, the space was beautifully decorated, the music was nice but not too loud, & the servers were all so friendly & welcoming!

Piel Canela is not cheap, but I cannot recommend it enough for the occasional treat. Truly one of the best spots in Montreal!

Mar 6, 2026
on Google

Positives:
- Food was excellent. Highly recommend the tropical french toast & chilaquiles.
- The girl serving us was very attentive & friendly. We sat at the bar near the entrance door & it was comfortable, even with people lined up not far from us. Not too cold either.
- Even though it was very busy, it wasn't too loud & we could hear each other.

Negative:
- The space to hang up your coat is imo too close to the entrance where people are waiting in line. It made it uncomfortable to go grab your coat or to be waiting in line while people grabbed their coat. The hostesses seemed overwhelmed by the quantity of people walking in & weren't very friendly.

Overall 4/5. It was worth it & we would definitely go again :)

Feb 3, 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

It was an amazing experience. I had such good company due to the waitress, Éleonore. She made sure that we enjoyed our time & we did. Totally recommend for some time with friend or a cute fancy date.

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

So delicious with so many different flavours. I recommend everything, the environment is so beautiful with kind waiters.

Jan 12, 2026
on Google

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Absolutely delicious & amazing Mexican food! Every dish was full of flavor, fresh, & absolutely delicious! This is one of those places you keep thinking about after you leave. Because it does taste like true Mexican food.

On top of that, our waitress Jessica was truly incredible, amazing, super mega kind, attentive, & made the whole experience even better. Her positive energy & care really stood out.

We had such a great time & can't wait to come back. Highly recommend!✨

Jan 8, 2026
on Google
4.0

The food was great! We loved the hot drinks with the cold weather outside, we wanted caffeine free & they delivered. The pistachio drink was amazing. Also loved the food & presentation. The flavors were very developed. Our server was also very kind despite being busy & pulled in various directions. Only complaint would be a bit slower service than expected. I would recommend & return!

Jan 5, 2026
on Google

Très bonne ambiance! Emma la meilleure serveuse très joviale & souriante! Je vous recommande

Dec 29, 2025
on Google

Ana has been amazing to us all brunch. Always smiling, quick & organized. I will definitely come back & recommend to others just for Ana. She works Saturdays & Sunday so if you want a fast paced waitress who is very nice request her!!

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Clare provided exceptional service. The restaurant is not only beautiful but has wonderful food & drinks. Definitely recommend stopping by for all of the things!

Dec 5, 2025
on Google
5.0

La serveuse Claire est juste amazing !!
La nourriture est super bonne!! Je recommande a 200%!!

Nov 22, 2025
on Google
5.0

Beautiful, authentic, very tasty. Highly recommended.

Nov 22, 2025
on Google

10/10 experience!! Uma was the best! Highly recommend eating here. :)

Nov 16, 2025
on Google

Uma was the sweetest hostess ever! The food was great def recommend!

Nov 16, 2025
on Google

J'ai adoré le restaurant. La nourriture était excellente, comme tous les restaurants du Barranco Partners. On retrouve une belle carte de cocktails, mimosas, smoothies & café. L'ambiance est parfaite. On retrouve même au DJ sur place. Le service est très attentionné. On peut s'y rendre pour manger une petite bouchée ou pour un brunch copieux. Je recommande sans hésitations.

Nov 15, 2025
on Google
5.0

Very beautiful & cozy place with latin fusion food & music. Need to try the octopus salad. Recommended.

Nov 10, 2025
on Google
5.0

Claire nous a fourni un super service, les plats & boissons sont très bons mais un peu chers pour la taille des portions, reservation recommandée car il y a beaucoup de monde! La boisson au Chicha Morada est super bonne, belle découverte 🇵🇪

Nov 9, 2025
on Google