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Universel Déjeuners et Grillades
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Universel Déjeuners et Grillades

Downtown
4.4$ & $$
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Universel Déjeuners et Grillades Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, this restaurant takes the classic diner and gives it a hip makeover. A modern stainless steel decor provides the perfect setting for a casual lunch or night out. From pizza to pasta, from traditional omelettes to upscale veal dishes, and from simply brochettes to an intimidating array of triple decker sandwiches, Universel Déjeuners et Grillades has something to suit any taste. An extensive wine list cements this resto's reputation as an up and coming nightspot, but the list of beers on tap reveals an establishment that takes pride in what Quebec has to offer. Despite its obvious appeal to the young adult crowd, Universel Déjeuners et Grillades also has a children's menu available for both its breakfast/lunch and dinner sets. Add in some impressive breakfast platters and the house specialty "Déjeuner Universel", and it's clear that this diner juggles its dual personality as a family friendly establishment and a chic eatery with ease.

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Reviews for Universel Déjeuners et Grillades

Food
Service
on Google4.3 (3200+)
*as of 2026-02-15
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61%
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Review Summary

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades is described in reviews as a reliable, affordable go-to for hearty breakfasts and lunches in downtown Montreal, offering large portions and a wide variety of dishes from eggs Benedict, French toast, crepes, and waffles to burgers, fish and chips, and poutine, with all-day breakfast options and indoor and patio seating. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, and the menu appeals to both meat eaters and vegans with generous sharing portions. Service is frequently praised for friendliness and efficiency, though there are occasional notes of slower service during busy brunch times and a few complaints about tipping and a couple of unfriendly interactions. Food quality ranges from very good to decent, with standout items including eggs Benedict, smoothies, crepes, and house-made sauces, while some reviews mention coffee quality or a noisy, crowded vibe. Overall, Universel Déjeuners et Grillades offers a generous, value-driven experience with multiple seating options and a convenient location, making it a popular choice for breakfast or lunch, especially for groups, families, or travelers seeking a substantial meal.
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Home-like comfort breakfast & brunch. Nothing more, nothing less.

Dec 24, 2023
on Google

Huge portions, delicious food, & smiley staff. Perfect for a cozy casual brunch

Dec 6, 2023
on Google
4.0

Great breakfast / brunch spot !

Oct 21, 2023
on Google
5.0

My favorite restaurant for brunch! The food is amazing & the price is more than decent for downtown montreal. I recommend this place to everybody, even for vegetarians like me they have a lot of choices.

Sep 7, 2017
Foodie
2 Reviews
4.0

I was a little nervous & apprehensive to try out this place after having read a mixture of reviews (where the negative reviews were pretty bad), but I decided to go ahead & try it anyways for a gathering with a few friends of mine. It was Boxing Day, so it was super busy inside, but luckily I had made reservations so we got our table right away. The hostess was very kind & served me right away despite the crowd of people that were in between & around us, & our waitress was so sweet. The food was delicious! I was impressed by not only the flavour but the presentation (at least for most of us); one of my friends had the poutine & I guess it isn't their specialty so my friend didn't really enjoy it. However the service did make up for whatever lacked. I don't know if we were just lucky to have such a nice waitress (whereas reading other people's experiences they had rude service) but I'm just glad that our visit was a pleasant one. I would probably go back there for brunch another time, hopefully it'll be yet another good experience.

Jan 22, 2014