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| - Ok here is the deal, Lov is a beautiful restaurant with gorgeous decor, a nice vibe, and "good enough" tasting food. I also loved the attention and care of the staff and additional points for a convenient downtown location!
However, I must admit that they fall very short when it comes to food portions/quality compared to pricing. Maybe I have a bigger appetite than most, maybe I'm cheap and maybe I expect a lot from a brunch
( how can you not with all the different amazing brunch choices in Montreal and it's brunch, it's supposed to be filling and uber satisfying ), but It just didn't cut it for me.
I ordered a Jasmine tea ( $3, usually tea or coffee is included or cheaper in other restaurants), then took the vegan omelet for ( $10 ) which on top of being small only came with a salad, no other sides ( just salad leaves and cherry tomatoes, where are my potatoes, bread or fruits?? ) + a side of fruits ( $3 ). Since neither I or my friend ( who took eggs benedict ) were full, we ordered the Apple pancakes ( $14 ) to share. These were supposed to come in 3, but they only served us 2 because supposedly the ones they usually serve were smaller in size ( baffling as the pancakes they served were actually small ). On top of this, there were no apples or applesauce included. Granted after I explained this to them, they made me another batch of 2 pancakes on the house.
All in all, while the experience and food weren't the worst, the impression I have of Lov is that they target the type of crowd who cares more about appearance then actual substance. As someone who is vegan, I really find such places annoying because it confirms the stereotype that eating a plant-based diet is unaffordable and unsatisfying when it really isn't.
Lastly, upon placing the reservation, there is a section to mention an occasion, I indicated that it was my birthday and there was no acknowledgment of this - In that case, what's the point of asking to specify an occasion?!
All in all, I would not go back to Lov unless they reconsider their portions/quality to be more in alignment with their prices.
For a great vegan brunch in Montreal, I would recommend Aux Vivres!
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