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| - I really have no idea what Sharif from Washington, DC is talking about. I have never (and I mean never) experienced anything close to what his experience was like at Universel. In fact, I love this restaurant for breakfast. And lets not kid ourselves folks this is the main attraction: breakfast/brunch. The lunch menu is good but the star of the show--all Montrealais who frequent this place already know this--is breakfast. Its so CHEAP and SO GOOD. I usually get the two eggs with bacon order which comes with hash browns (chunky seasoned potatoes) with fresh fruit and toast (four pieces) and free coffee. I believe its $5.95 ... uh, yea. CHEAP, let me emphasize that. Unlimited coffee refills too. I have also had the eggs benedict which are also super fantastic. They are a little pricer but worth it: huge serving, unreal Hollandaise sauce, and many different options (smoked salmon, asparagus, etc.) A lot of people opt for the eggs benny. And the service is fast. I've never waited more than 10 minutes to get my food, and really it shouldn't take much longer than that for bacon an eggs. But do be patient because this place gets hopping on the weekends.
This my go to place when I'm hungover from a night out on the town in Montreal. Like any good Canadian I go to soak up the alcohol with some greasy goodness. The staff know the routine on Saturday mornings and are quick to offer you coffee, which is much appreciated. If you can: opt for a banquette seat which are comfy for those in your group who can sang one of the booth seats (love those!). There is sometimes a wait--not usually more than 5 minutes--but there is a nearly year-round heated (and they really mean heated) patio. Its nice to sit outside in the summer, and in the fall you really are not effected by the chill.
So if you're a tourist: this is the go-to place to nurse that hang-over or if you're from Montreal make use of this little gem to get all the bacon and eggs you could ever want. Also the decor is much, much better than your typical diner. They modernized rather recently and the design is ultra-chic :) Popular with McGill students too. Check it out.
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