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| - This is another Montréal institution, renowned for its "fèves aux lard" or baked beans for non francophones, located in the heart of the plateau. After living nearby for so many years, my husband and I finally decided to stop in for lunch & brunch (we couldn't decide what we were in the mood for, so we had both!). Given its history in the area, I had high expectations, which unfortunately weren't fully met.
For starters, the place definitely does have all the charm of an old-school Quebec breakfast diner. It was nice to sit at the counter and soak in the scenery. We ordered a breakfast (two eggs and a crepe) as well the Quebec full plate (with pea soup, tourtiere and dessert). I significantly preferred the breakfast over the plate. However, when I asked for syrup, I was a little shocked to hear it did not come with real maple syrup, and I had to pay an extra $1.75 for the real stuff. Not sure how you can build your business around being a legit Quebec diner, and yet offer table syrup - big disappointment.
The staff was efficient and well within the realm of what you'd expect - slightly too nosy for my taste, but it's a local diner so to be expected.
I honestly don't think I need to come back here, unless I'm really in the mood for a diner style breakfast with over priced syrup.
It's also worth noting that they have strange hours on wkds, where they close between 3pm and 5pm.
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