Eggspectation Dejeuner & Cafe

Eggspectation was my first stop for brunch when I was visiting Montréal and I was definitely not disappointed. It has a very casual atmosphere and the restaurant has a very open architecture which makes it a cool place to eat. The food is fantastic. I ordered the eggs benedict which was quite well done and paired perfectly ith fresh fruit and potatoes. The prices are also quite reasonable, and the portions are large. Definitely a spot to visit!

3.75 to be exact.
With a great atmosphere they have inside, Eggspectation Dejeuner definitely met my expectations! Specializing for breakfast, and more specifically eggs, this is definitely known by many people, as the place itself is a good size, but during peak hours in the morning there is typically a wait. If it is a nice day you can find some seating outside as well which would alleviate longer waits.
No worries if you are not actually feeling eggs, as Eggspectation does have a bunch of main dishes without eggs, such as crepes, French toast, and pancakes. I started my breakfast here with freshly squeezed orange juice, and to note, they do provide many freshly made fruit drinks here which is a plus! I ended up getting the Chicken Benedict. The eggs were poached perfectly as the yolk would ooze out upon opening, which went well with the potatoes I had on the side. I would definitely suggest doing this with the potatoes, as the seasoning I had on my potatoes just made them taste okay otherwise. The chicken was cooked well too and was not dry so I had no complaints there.
Overall, I would definitely come back here for breakfast on another trip to this city!

I came here with my 2 buddies for breakfast. We were lucky there wasn’t a long wait for a table on a Saturday. We sat upstairs. The service was very good. We got water with our coffee. I don’t remember what we ordered but I know we each ordered our entrée and shared a savory crêpe. I know I got a pic and posted in the restaurant.
There was wifi available which is great for tourists.
I would definitely come back for brunch.
Ice was in the urinals. I usually see that in bars in the US.

Super fast service and clean bathrooms. Food was amazing, server was very friendly and attentive.

The BEST breakfast place in downtown Montréal
Eggspectation on the corner of De Maisonneuve and de la Montagne is a wonderful breakfast spot. The interior is a renovated heritage building with lots of artifacts dating back to the early 1900’s. The staff is friendly and the menu is awesome. The meals present better than they sound and the portions are substantial. There are numerous breakfast and lunch items.
They have a main level dining room as well as an upper level. I have been going to Eggspectation for many years and I believe this is one of the best breakfast spots in Canada!

We used to like this place for Sunday mornings in Montréal but it has gone down hill. California Benedict was so cold and soggy it was inedible and service was slow and rude. No more.

Very quick service with good food. The wait staff was excellent! Even my one year old enjoyed the food.

I keep reading review with 1 stars 2 amd 3 stars are not accurate this is definitely at least 4 star on Unilocal place for breakfast. Yes they have creperies all over mom n pop places but this is some really good food which hit the spot for 3 of us. Bagel n lox was super good and delicious, salmon Benny was great my favorite with eggs Benedict over toast with a really nice side of fruit. My cross fit super healthy friend that eats just nuts and berries loved poached eggs over grilled chicken with a side of fruits. He loved it and had it 2 days in a row. We also had grapefruit juices which were great along with coffee which was really good as well. Belgian waffles we tried were delicious with real maple syrup and strawberries. Really nice atmosphere great location and most importantly great service. What’s not to love about this place! Please bring this place to jersey IHOP HAS NOTHING ON THIS PLACE!

I just moved in the area. I went to try it out, the food tasted great but I got really sick a few hours later. My friend who was with me also felt bad.
Spoke to my neighbor about it and he told me he also got sick after eating there on a previous occasion. Not good…

A bit overpriced. They seemed overwhelmed at times when it came for food delivery to table. Overall good food and service but definitely watch your wallet especially with all these extra taxes

Food: 3.5÷5
Service: 3.5÷5
Cleanliness: 3.5÷5
Price: 3.5÷5
On the several occasions I’ve been at Eggspectation, I haven’t been able to try a variety of their breakfast foods for this reason: their Southwest omelette has been so good that I order it every time I visit!
With fresh ripe avocado and salsa on top of my well cooked omelette, I am eager for my next bite even before I finished the one in my mouth. The hash potatoes that accompany the omelette are very addicting, and I end up finishing all of them even though I’m very full from my omelette.
My husband usually goes for their benedicts, and the smoked salmon is one of his favourites. Served on whole wheat toast, it’s definitely going to fill you up for the rest of your day. We find that the portions are quite huge and sort of difficult to finish; we end up almost always leaving the fruit untouched, or barely touched that is because we are so full.
The rest of the drinks are alright — they always have condiments and other things always fully stocked and they are quick to get you anything that you need if not present. The coffee and tea that we always order in the morning are average but will give you the kick of caffeine that you need in the morning. As for the service, we’ve had good and average service when we’ve been; Eggspectation has always been really full of customers and so very busy! They really need to hire more servers during the busy morning hours…
Anyway, if you’re new in town, Eggspectation should be tried at least once! It’s a great place to start your day whether you’re here for business or for leisure, or even if you live in the city! The restaurant is located all around eastern Canada and USA, so find your closest location on their website and try the Southwest omelette!

Our breakfast experience was unfortunately terrible. We found this place on a neighborhood walk around our hotel and this was our experience:
–greeted and sat immediately by a friendly hostess
–sat for 15 mins without acknowledgment by any other restaurant staff.
–I eventually flagged down a server who acted annoyed that I asked her to take our order. Watched the same thing happen to at least 5 other tables that were sat around the same time as U.S.
–food arrived not long after we ordered. Unfortunately I received the wrong order and had to basically argue with the server to get it corrected.
–eventually I spoke with a manager who apologized. He brought our bill and had given us 50% discount. Appropriate considering our experience thus far. After flagging down our server to notify her we were ready to pay we still had to wait 15 mins to run our cards and get out of there.
I have compassion for businesses that are slammed and for whatever reason understaffed, and it’s all in how they manage the situation. I do not, however have compassion for servers and staff that are rude to their customers for no reason. If you are busy, acknowledge it and thank your guest for their patience. Very simple solve.

I think brunch places all serve similar food, so there’s not much to say about food… but the staffs here are so friendly and nice, it always feels great after eating here! :D
The waiter used to hand me extra cup of coffee in a takeout cup on my way out on cold winter days.
Also has a nice atmosphere; a great place to chill with your friends!

6÷28÷2015
Just be prepared for a wait, but its worth it!
A very large selection of benedicts and omelettes to satisfy anyone’s breakfast whim for the morning.
The shakes were good too!
If you’re looking for a casual great-​tasting breakfast, give it a try!

Yeah, it’s not anything amazing but for whatever reason that has been lost to time, it is THE place I go for breakfast whenever I’m in Montréal. Maybe it’s the location (most likely) or maybe it’s the fact that one time I was there, Canadian folk legend Bruce Cockburn walked right by our table… and proceeded to wait outside for someone for a solid half hour. The whole time I was there while enjoying my rather tasty omelette and above average coffee, I kept trying to think of the perfect line (cribbed from one of his songs) to use in approaching him. By the time I got to one that I liked (it involved the song «Night Train»), he had finally left and my food was rather cold. C’est la vie!
Anyways, great location like I said, lots of space, pretty good service and a nice menu. I’m sure there are more exciting and exotic places to grab breaky in Montréal but only at Eggspectation on Maisonneuve can I repeat the Cockburn story for the 100^th time. Of course I’m leaving a lot out and it’s much better when I tell it in person. But you’re going to have to dine with me there to hear the full version!

Should be called great Eggspectations. Food was good and the service was great. Our waitress never ignored us or the other many tables she was tending to. Definite will return before I leave Montréal.

This place is kinda dopey in décor and punny menu names, but the meal was solid. It’s like the type of place you take your parents when they come visit you from out of town, or when– like me– you’re visiting from out of town and just want a real no frills brunchy-​brunch.
I got the french toast flambé and it was not on fire– frown– but was pretty damn tasty… bananas, strawberries, walnuts and grand marnier plus maple syrup on three pieces of brioche french toast. A solid café au lait too.
I don’t know, no complaints! It was what I expected, huge portions, and well priced for brunch. Perhaps I’m just too used to being gouged in New York that the second I have a solid brunch anywhere else for under $ 12 it’s like a goddamn beacon of light.

I love this place period! I came to visit a friend in Canada and was blown away by the food here. My friend casually mentioned a decent place around the corner and it was the best place I have had in the area! I went like 4 times in the week I was there. Though it was always packed when I went the mac and cheese was amazing. And the sweet potato fries were cooked to perfection. Though I cannot remember every dish I had I did remember loved the experience and recommending it to every friend who was going to montreal. I actually loved the raw interior look. It felt industrial and very much a awesome spot to hit up casually.

Can’t say much really… Great breakfast food, great drinks (Bloody Mary and a screwdriver)
You can mess up simple breakfast food, thankfully they have exceeded my eggceptation…

C’est plus un 3 et demi. J’y suis allee car j’etais au centre ville et ledemain veille. L’avantage c’est que tu n’as pas a faire la file d’attentes de 30 minutes pour manger. Personnement j’adore leur menu, y a beaucoup de choix en passant du sante au repas cochon. J’ai pris le steak avec oeufs.
Service: A1 notre serveur etait competent, drole, chaleureux et rapide.
Nourriture: le steak et oeufs etaient vraiment bon, je m’attendais a moins donc j’ai ete satisfaite. La ou ca perd des points, je dirais la saveur, c’est tres simple, rien pour stimuler vos papilles. Et les accompagnements font dures: les patates molles sans gout et les fruits dignent de delicatessen.
Prix: abordable, tout inclus environ 21 $ pour un repas steak.
Point negatifs: on est mal assis partout. Sur la banquette, j’avais la circulation coupee dans les jambes. J’ai eu des fourmis lol

The food there is alright if you reallt like eggs and don’t mind paying for food you can make in your own kitchen just as quickly. The service is pretty efficient which is a plus but the the fancy names for the food don’t hide their boringness. If you don’t mind dishing out a bit more money, La Societe is across the street and over more unique choices or head to St. Laurent for more brunch options!

Eggspectations offre des déjeuner et Brunch classics à un prix raisonnable: Choix parmis des oeufs, des crepes, des fruits, du the/​café, jus de fruits, saucisses, bacon et autres mets classics ! Je n’en dis pas plus, le goût est moyen, le service est acceptable. J’y retournerais peut être mais comme il y tant de restaurant qui offre un déjeuner et un brunch à Montréal, je voudrais surement passer mon temps et dépenser mon argent pour découvrir d’autres endroits plus interessant !