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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
5★
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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always the best breakfast of my life. shared many laughs here. very kind waitresses

Jan 18, 2026
on Google
5.0

An unconventional & extensive menu. Super friendly service. Thanks Vicki! Food is well prepared & tasty.

Jan 18, 2026
on Google

Perfectly served breakfast. Had a large latte which was super creamy. Ordered one egg & bacon. For my surprise this came with fruit, bread & potatoes. So it was more than enough! Service is super polite & fast!

Jan 18, 2026
on Google

Très bon service du serveur LOIC, il nous a bien service avec gentillesse & professionnalisme. C est la classe ce endroit. Je le recommande chers montréalais.
Sûrement je vais retourner !

Jan 17, 2026
on Google

Wow vraiment pas chère ..repas enfant a 5 -8 $ ...beau & bon

Jan 3, 2026
on Google

Great breakfast/lunch as always. Literally, never had a bad mean here...their eggs benedict & smoothies (my go-to) are 🤌🤌 Great waitstaff as well.

Jan 3, 2026
on Google
4.0

Yummy french toast & waffles. Had great milkshakes & smoothies here.

Dec 30, 2025
on Google

I would rate zero stars if I could. Vicky did not give us what we ordered & then acted entitled to a tip at the end. She was extremely rude & unprofessional, even stating that she & her coworkers made a bet on whether we would tip or not. Despite receiving incorrect items, we still tipped out of courtesy, but this behavior was greedy & unacceptable.

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

The food is a lot & very affordable. The coffee was a bit bitter but I guess the coffee pot wasn't clean enough but it's easy to fix that

Dec 28, 2025
on Google
4.0

Bon brunch au centre-ville de Montréal. J'ai pris les oeufs bénédictine au smoked meat : très savoureux, avec des pommes de terre délicieuses. Une bonne expérience dans l'ensemble.

Dec 27, 2025
on Google

Great place to meet up after working downtown. 5 a 7 every weekday night & a great selection of food. Great for groups we were six. Good for vegans too.

Dec 26, 2025
on Google

They have really sweet staff, this one girl (I don't remember her name unfortunately) gave us THE BEST spots to go thrifting in Montreal, shoutout to her 🫶🏾

& they have really good eggs bennys!

Dec 15, 2025
on Google
4.0

Good food. Our server was a bit over enthusiastic & it cam across as almost condescending or insincere. Maybe just read them wrong?

Nov 20, 2025
on Google
5.0

Agréable.

Nov 15, 2025
on Google

Service très rapide & dynamique. Bel endroit & les plats sont délicieux.

Nov 13, 2025
on Google

The food portions were generous, the food was delicious, & our server, Porag, was personable, knowledgeable & efficient. Just a wonderful experience.

Nov 5, 2025
on Google

We came in during the brunch hour which was quite busy at the time. We ordered our food & asked for minor changes. However our food first areived very late & the changes we asked for were never implemented by them. Still the food was good we enjoyed it. When we paid for the food along with the tip added, the he server came back & started asking for more tip ad the tip we gave was not enough & it didn't work that way in the restaurant apparently. He started expanding the tip system they have which i found was way too rude. The owner needs to work on this tip asking system.

Nov 4, 2025
on Google

Excellent

Nov 2, 2025
on Google
3.0

The food at this restaurant was decent, but my experience with the server was very unpleasant. She appeared to be in her 40s or 50s , greyish hair & was extremely rude when I initially forgot to tip after paying with cash. When she addressed the tip, it quickly felt like shaming rather than a polite reminder. I was willing to tip when she mentioned it because I genuinely forgot. But the way she spoke to me was inappropriate & made me uncomfortable. If the manager is reading this, please train your staff to not be petty when it comes to tips. To always be kind & communicate politely if needed. It can greatly improve customer experience. Unfortunately, due to this experience, I will not be returning.

Nov 1, 2025
on Google

À 6h30 c était ouvert! Restaurant avec belles décoration d ambiance & ils servent déjeuner, dîner & souper. Pouvez réserver pour tous types de groupe y compris à deux ou seul. Belle acceuil.Je vais y retourner c est certain !

Oct 30, 2025
on Google