This is my favorite restaurant in Montreal! Yes, I love poutine and crepes, but if you want some amazing veggie comfort food come here! Every time I'm in town this is a go to spot. The staff is very welcoming and always gives us a booth in the back(which is less crowded and more intimate than the front of the house). The chili is very good, the vegan soups hit the spot( if you make trips up to Montreal in the cold months esp., as my husband and I always seem to.) The veggie burger is homemade (unlike the frozen stuff you get elsewhere). I have not tried their brunch yet, but I will next time I'm in town. Also Blvd. Saint Laurent and Saint Denis are filled with nice shops, eateries, coffee houses, so you could spend a whole just food hopping and absorbing the culture.
If you're driving, you can find parking on the side streets off of Blvd. Saint-Laurent.