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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

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on Google4.3 (3200+)
*as of 2026-02-15
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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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Absolutely loved this place! One of the things that really stood out to me was that they offer late breakfast options, I was there aroun noon during the week & got offered both menus. Super convenient. The service was impeccable, & the food was amazing. They have a great variety of dishes for both breakfast & dinner, & everything I tried was delicious. Highly recommend!

Apr 8, 2025
on Google

We had perfect breakfast here, highly recommend this place for breakfast. Service was amazing. Thank you so much for our nice server Benoit. He was so nice for us

Sep 23, 2024
on Google

Food was delicious. & they accommodated my daughter who is very picky with food. All she wanted for brunch was some bread 🍞 & peanut butter 🥜..... & they made that happen. Atmosphere is good, food & service are great! Reasonable priced as well! Highly recommend.

Sep 2, 2024
on Google

This place is excellent! Delicious food, great service, & a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend!"

Apr 23, 2024
on Google

We went there Easter Sunday for breakfast & the service was horrible. The attitude of the staff is very unprofessional. We had to ask for everything instead they suppose to provide us by default. Example with egg breakfast combo with potatoes & toast. You suppose to have SALT PEPPER KETCHUP & JAM. But no they didn't even bother. I had to ask them. The pancakes for the kids were very hard & the chocolate milk portion was very very small... my kids didn't eat their pancakes. I had to ask for the coffee refill all the time. The waiter wasn't present . I had to look for him in order to ask for anything to be served.. The best thing in the end he comes with the bill woth TIPS included. I ask him why the tip is included, he said I have no choice to pay for it & it's a law. I have to give him 15% tip. My food order was 146$ & his tip was 22$ which equals to 168$. I told him I'll never give you a rip for bad service. He was insisting that I had no choice. So I ask for the manager & the manager is telling me the same thing. Also he start giving me excuses about the service. **he quote oh sir this us our fitmrst day for the terasse *** i replied since when this is a customer problem ...also I told him your service was bad & you still oblige me to pay him tip . He said sir. You have no choice, when I was discussing with him . One of his waiter had an audacity to interfere in the matter. I don't think the person was acting as a manager was actually a manager. I never had such an unprofessional behavior & 3rd class service. Honestly the food was good & expensive. I end up giving the waiter 15$ tip because I know they have to declare 7% tips of the total sales. I will not recommend anyone to go eat at that place. I really had a bad experience & ill highly recommend to stay away ....

Apr 1, 2024
on Google

Very efficient & friendly service. Food arrived quickly, & was quite delicious. Will be back, & would highly recommend!

Feb 11, 2024
on Google

Great breakfasts! Fantastic service by a very friendly staff. A lot of choices & all the ones we made turned out to be delicious. Highly recommended.

Dec 28, 2023
on Google
5.0

We stayed at a nearby hotel & highly recommended having breakfast here. The breakfast here is far better than the hotel's, & we will come here every day during our stay. Also very child friendly.

Oct 6, 2023
on Google
5.0

Our server was absolutely fantastic. I wish I could remember his name, he was bright & cheerful.
The food was great. The all day breakfast was delicious, & I kept going in for bites on my daughters crepe. It was really good too.
The price is reasonable for downtown Montreal. Highly recommend.

Sep 30, 2023
on Google
5.0

Great hearty breakfast. I highly recommend Universel Dejuener. They catered to my gluten & dairy free food allergies. I had poached eggs, avocado on gluten free toast. A bowl of low sugar fruit too. We enjoyed Almond milk lattes.
Great job by the waitress who served us Irina - thanks for listening to my needs 👍

Sep 21, 2023
on Google
5.0

One of the nicest restaurants I've ever been to! The service was great & the food was delicious. The AC was also deeply appreciated on this hot day. We purely loved the experience. I highly recommend it.

Jun 22, 2017