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| - My friend said I would like this place and he was right. The fuchsia-painted exterior and the mix of Art Deco and 1950s memorabilia inside appealed to my kitschy whimsical side.
Mid-way through the brunch hour and the restaurant was humming with conversations that tried to speak over the background music. All of the tables were full so we had the choice to wait for a booth or sit at the counter. We choose the latter where we were met by our server who promptly placed two mugs in front of us and poured coffee inside them as soon as we sat down. Our food arrived shortly afterward - two eggs, bacon, hash brown potatoes and dark brown toast - and we eagerly ate our food as if it were our last meal.
In reference to the two previous reviews about the conversation topics made by the servers, I didn't hear anything inappropriate. From my observation, their banter was nothing more than what they did the night before, what shows or parties they went to, etc. I do agree with Amber's comment that if you sit at the counter, expect to be included in their conversation. But this isn't necessarily a bad thing: the servers are friendly and want to see how you're doing so they aren't shy to say hello to their customers.
With that being said, if you're in the mood to enjoy your eggs and OJ in a quiet surrounding, then I wouldn't suggest you come here. Bagel Etc does attract a certain crowd such as students, young to middle-aged couples, or anyone who like being surrounded in an exciting atmosphere. It's not your typical cookie-cutter breakfast chain restaurant, which is exactly why I found it instantly appealing.
By the time we left, we saw a line-up of hungry patrons waiting to be seated. I'd be interested to visit this place out during the other times of the day, such as lunch or during the weekday. Of course, this means another trip to Montreal and that's not a bad thing at all!
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