Vallier; B

This is a busy bistro on the very edge of Old Montreal, just a stone throw’s distance from where the Occupy Montrealers had set up this fall.

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Griffentown Café; A-

One of our new favorite brunch spots is a popular bistro in Griffentown. It’s always busy and cheerful, but also friendly and delicious.

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Brasserie T!; A

One of my favourite restaurants in Montreal is Brasserie T!. This contemporary, sexy bistro opened up just last year, and is a “little sister” to Toque! and Olives and Gourmando.

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Cartet, Le; B+

On one hand, this cramped upscale mart/cafe/brunch bistro has identity issues, right down to the Rorschach-like artwork on the wall; on the other hand, it’s a pleasant place for brunch if you can get a seat and the food is reasonably priced for the quantity and quality.

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l’Arrivage; A-

On top of the history of Montreal – that is, the Pointe-à-Callière – sits a surprisingly good bistro called l’Arrivage.

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Titanic; B-

Titanic is hard to find unless you already know where it is – which is, in a quiet little alley of Old Montreal, by a small, dark sign, deep inside a hallway. Once inside, it takes at least two trips to figure out the best strategy for executing lunch.

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Leméac; A-

Leméac is an exquisite brunch place – chic, popular, with sophisticated  food in just the right portions - with only the slightly snobby staff and high prices bringing it all down to earth. Two people eating a salmon salad, poached eggs over belinis, donuts, hot chocolate, and latte  = $60, including tip. Ouch. And yum. Therefore Leméac is [...]

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Reservoir; A-

The weekend brunch at this Plateau resto is something to look forward to when you want a contemporary Quebecois, foody-friendly repast.

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Guglhupf; B-

German bakery/bistro for Durham, NC intelligentsia.

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McCord Café; B+

Watering hole of McGill professors and visitors.

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