Le Vieux Velo

This is probably my favourite spot in all of Montreal for brunch, purely because their menu isn’t overly complicated, the food is fresh and flavourful, and the portions are perfect! Sometimes you just need a simple but high quality breakfast or brunch. If you time it correctly, you can get lucky and not have to wait long either. ❤️🎀

Great food! Ordered the pancakes and eggs Benedict. Honestly, the best pancakes I've had in my life. Its a popular place, so expect to wait for a table. Definitely will return.

Nice breakfast/brunch spot with a limited menu. The food was just ok and overpriced. For example, the pancakes seemed a bit raw. I will say the regular coffee was delicious. They must buy some quality beans and freshly grind, so that is pretty nice.

This place got eggs Benedict ON LOCK! I've never seen a brunch spot that had different kinds. My partner got the chipotle one and I got the smoked salmon, and both were some of the best we've ever had. Their homemade hollandaise sauces go super hard and pair well with each kind they have. If you're an eggs Bene-addict, you'll love this place. If you're not, it's never too late.

Randomly looking for breakfast spot , found this spot got here right at 9am when they open. Not a person in slight then outta where the whole restaurant got packed, It was worth it the eggs Benny with smoked salmon had cream cheese that was nice touch. The hot sauce was nice and home made We really enjoy it Staff was friendly and quick ,

I had the salmon Benedict (Atlantic Benedict). It was good, tasted like it had cheese or some cream in it. The potatoes were a bit too chunky and not crunchy enough for me though. And the muffin that the Benedict came on was a bit hard and tough to cut through. Also the salad mix that came with smelled like it was picked straight from the ground and served up. I liked that i could sense it was natural but also it stank lol. Service was excellent and the restaurant itself was nice.

It really doesn't look like much, effortlessly deceptively simple but underneath all that vernacular eggs benedict surface lie superbly high quality ingredients that provide a layered clean tasting experience that greatly surprised me. Almost feels like homecooked breakfast with the bestest ingredients. It also is quite kid friendly with a great kids menu. Highly recommended.

Phenomenal experience! Their small menu is a definite sign that they’ve perfected each dish. If you’re going, be sure to get their eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was delicious and the potatoes were perfectly salted. I loved the dressing on the side salad as well, and the hot sauce they gave had a delicious fruity aroma. Just be prepared to wait, as it’s small and quite popular; they don’t take reservations. But we only had to wait 20minutes and the service was quick.

Had eggs benny and pancakes. Both were very good along with nice crisp potatoes and real Maple syrup. Place is kinda tight, but cozy atmosphere with friendly service.

Je reviens à Montréal après 6 ans, et escale obligatoire à mon brunch préféré !! Les œufs bénédictines B.A.B sont toujours aussi bons, et le lieu toujours aussi agréable.

Delicious pancakes, Eggs Benedict and latte! The place is small and not necessarily baby friendly, but the staff was great and they did their best to accommodate us and our 18 month old son in a nice spot! Definitely recommend it!

Great little brunch spot! The terrasse just opened for the season, so we were able to sit in the sun and enjoy the incredible eggs Benedict. Servers were kind and the service was quick! There are only ~5 tables indoors / ~5 tables outdoors, but there was no wait at 10am on a Saturday. The prices have definitely increased since the last time a menu was posted here. Eggs Benedict are $16 each. Overall, a wonderful spot. We'll be returning again soon!

Walk by too quickly and you'll miss this beautiful, tiny, quaint breakfast restaurant - which would be unfortunate because you'd also miss some perfectly cooked eggs, sausages, potatoes and savoury dishes with incredible sauces and toppings. The whole thing accentuated by some lovely, friendly and very quick and efficient service.

The hostess was really rude. The waitress screwed up our food order twice and frankly half the staff looks like they haven't bathed in over a week. Not for any looking for a clean, comfortable place to eat.

This time I tried the eggs Benedict (Brie and avocado) and omg this are the best I've tried in my life. If you come here I recommend to take these only. Hot chocolate is good.

Absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh, well seasoned, friendly service. A note for tourists, it is helpful to know some French.

My friend and I visited for the weekend and stayed not too far from Le Vieux Velo, so we came here every single morning for the delicious eggs benny they have. The creamy eggs benny were accompanied with a light refreshing salad and crispy potatoes. The simplicity of the cafe and menu brings a much needed local feel to the big city, and the customer service is superb. To this day, we still talk about the awesome eggs benny we had in Montreal and can't wait to visit again!

Went for a bike ride one beautiful sunny day, and we worked up our appetite so we stopped to grab some takeout from this cozy place. Like every respectable brunch spot in 2020, they offer a vegan option: a hearty tofu scramble, with a side of breakfast potatoes and a salad. I hope to get back and dine in one day when this whole situation is over. Hope they'll add more vegan options by then, wouldn't say no to vegan waffles!

Wow! What a wonderful spot for breakfast in Petite-Patrie. We got seated right away on a Saturday morning because we got there as soon as they opened. The service was fantastic, but it was the food that really shined. I am not a huge fan of Benedict, but this stuff is amazing. My friend got the classic and it was perfect. The coffee was top notch as well.

My husband and I snuck into LVV in the nick of time, being the last people in for that given Saturday. This was our one chance at the famed "Montreal brunch," and we chose well! LVV is a small, simple, and retro joint (in the most affectionate way possible). There were lots of couples and small groups meeting for brunch. We were allowed in after agreeing to order very quickly. They handed us a menu in French; thankfully, our elementary-level French was good enough to understand what we'd want. (I'm sure there are other awesome options we missed, but that's ok!) My husband got the legendary B.A.B., a Benedict with brie, bacon, and avocado. It was definitely a winner, a combination where, with every bite, you realize, life just got better with this dish. (I certainly appreciate the difficulty of making poached eggs, but my husband's was slightly overdone.) I got the Florentine - also very good and topped with an awesome chipotle hollandaise. Very solid experience and thankful they let us in!

We visited here for breakfast because of the great reviews on Yelp and we weren't disappointed. My son and I had the eggs benedict with bacon and asked for the English muffins to be replaced with potatoes. The hollandaise sauce was wonderful and the potatoes were so crisp and delicious. The eggs were cooked perfectly and were lovely and runny when we cut into them. The side salad was delicious, with a ginger vinaigrette. My husband had the B.A.B., which is eggs benedict with brie, avocado and bacon. He really enjoyed it, but said it was a little salty. The service was very efficient and the restaurant was clean. The prices were very reasonable. All in all, it was very good and we'd definitely return.

This was a cute little place and we were also glad that it wasn't too crowded. We both got eggs Benedict. Mine was the one with the salmon and gluten free toast and it tasted exactly like it sounded. I was happy and surprised they had gluten free toast. I would say that the whole thing felt a little too rich and it could have benefited from a tomato slice. My partner got the one with the Brie, avocado, and bacon. She said that it was okay and unfortunately that she couldn't really distinguish the flavors/ a lot going on. The lattes we got were really yummy and well done.

Delicious food in huge portions. Super coffee. Price was a real value. I sat at the counter on a busy Sunday morning and was entertained watching perhaps the most efficient, zen barrista in Canada. They could use a whole grain option on the toast.

I was looking for a breakfast place and fell on reviews of this place so i decided to give it a try. It's a quaint Iittle restaurant that has Eggs Benedict as the star of the menu. Following recommendations of fellow yelpers I had the B.A.B (bacon,avocado,brie) Benedict on potatoes since i can't have bread. It was absolutely delicious, how can it not be?! Highly recommend this place and will surely go back!!!

Food was great and the service too. My friend and I got Benedict eggs, the fresh orange juice was good and my latte had a cute design. Discovered this place by comments on Yelp, looking for a place close by. Really enjoyed and can go back anytime :)

Great eggs Benedict at this tiny neighborhood spot. Perfect potatoes. I love the French tradition of a small salade with breakfast. Expect a short wait before 10 am on weekends. Grab an espresso at Odessa, their even smaller coffee shop next door. It's a 15 minute UBER from Old City, but worth it if you want to escape the tourist traffic on the weekend.

"The old bike" has a pretty immense reputation. A friend and I went to check it out on a Wednesday morning, and were delighted to find no queue! The service was prompt, maybe even too prompt, so this might not be the place to chill and chat. I'm a bit surprised that everyone loved the service: the waitress was..just there. Not particularly enthusiastic about..anything at all really. My friend ordered the Standard, without meat, she loved it! The plates are actually big, which was a lovely surprise - they look fairly small in pictures! I got the french toast, which was also huge, and sprinkled with cinnamon, some fruits and granola. It comes with a side of plain yogurt and a little tin of actual maple syrup. I would have enjoyed more if it had been warm and freshly made. For a $14 plate of bread, I was disappointed. My friend loved (loved! loved!) her coffee. Neither of us expected it since she got a simple filtered coffee and not a fancy latte/expresso..She loved it so much that she asked our aloof waitress to give her the specifics. She pointed us to café Odessa next door. Bad surprise next door: the barista let out an annoyed groan: "I don't understand why they keep on directing people here, we don't carry that coffee they use!". Well that sucks.

Came here because another restaurant nearby was closed. Didn't expect much but turned out to be awesome. The bacon avocado benedict egg was so flavorful and the muffin was so crispy. The potatoes are also very good. Service was quick and waiter was friendly. Would definitely go back.

Had possibly the best eggs benny of my life here and I've eaten ALOT of bennies across North America. I was still on YVR time and had a late brunch at 3:30pm on a Monday. I had the salmon one and the salmon was great and the hollandaise sauce to die for. I also had the vegan mango lassi made with avocado instead of yogurt. Go for it, it was great didn't miss the yogurt at all :) great service by a lovely woman here today. I love MTL! The people are more real than inVancouver :)

Really disappointed by my last experience at Vieux Velo. Having been there a few times before Covid, I can say I was almost a regular and loved the vegan breakfast! I ordered pickup for the first time and was really disappointed by the service and my meal. All of the vegan sausages, beans and spread were missing and when I called they told me they don't include them anymore. Same price, but half of the food... Plus, seems like I got the leftovers since the potatoes were cold and stale. Bread was not toasted and didn't come with vegan butter. Will not be going back.

We came here on arrival to Montreal upon recommendation from a friend, and we were not at all disappointed. Hearty portion sizes and a really great vibe. The eggs benedict was amazing: my husband ordered the original and mine had avocado and tomato. Don't forget to order the fresh-squeezed OJ! Super delicious, and a great brunch spot to kick off our (self-guided) Montreal foodie tour!

One of my favourite brunch in the city. The coffee is amazing, top notch brunch food, the egg benedict are especially delicious. I usually order the filter coffee or an americano and the BAB benedicts, which consist of Bacon, Avocado and brie, topped with a deliciously creamy hollandaise. The potatoes are tasty they have sriracha on every table, which makes ketchup better. The service is always friendly and efficient and the place looks really cozy. Perfect place to spend a late morning.

Super cute brunch place in montreal! The eggs were good and the fresh juices too. We had to wait in the cold for a table and ended up sitting at the bar. Not the most comfortable spot in the restaurant but it wasn't that bad.

If you wanna go eat breakfast this is one of the best place. The food is so tasty. The place is cozy especially in winter

My friend and I went to have brunch today. The service was good but I think the food could be better. I ordered le Marin. There was a huge amount of butter sitting on one of the bread, which is..... quite surprising. The salad I think has some ginger in it which I don't really like. My friend ordered the classic Benedict eggs. I think he likes it. I tried some of his potatoes. They were too salty, but my friend finished it quite happily. One thing is that they do not have omelettes on the menu. But I would say I still like it. It's cheap and I like how they decorate the restaurant.

Standard brunch in a not so standard city. Classic eggs potatoes beans and toast was on point. French toast was good, but not great - a little heavy on the compote and cream. Great tea. Cute spot and good service.

Le Vieux Velo, in Little Italy, is one of my favourite brunch spots in Montreal (and that says a lot, as there are sooo many amazing places). The decor is simple and their menu is small but they do their items just right. Their eggs benedicts are delicious - and they have pesto hollandais sauce which is a lot tastier and less heavy than usual hollandais sauce in my opinion. I've tried both the BAB (Bacon, Avocado, and Brie) and their Veggie Pesto Benedicts. Their benedicts are priced at ~ 9$-11$ which is probably the best you'll find in Montreal. This place does get pretty busy on the weekends but their service is fast and I've never had to wait more than ~20 minutes. Next door is Cafe Odessa so I usually just hop over there for coffee while I wait. Vieux Velo serves brunch all day so you can go later to avoid the rush.

Gosh the bennies are deliche here. My first visit I enjoyed the smoked salmon plate. More recently I got the famed BAB (bacon, avocado, brie) and I can safely say both plates were perfect, especially for the price point. Given the location of Vieux Velo, the great service, and the fantastic product they could totally jack their prices, but they don't. The affordability of the cutesy hole-in-the-wall definitely contributes to long wait times on weekends for a table but trust me, it's worth it. The only hiccup in our recent experience was the vegan plate. I definitely appreciate that they have a tofu scramble, however my partner found it to be pretty dry and on the seriously basic range of scrambles available in Montreal. Apparently the vegan sausages were pretty good though (I think they're gusta brand). I'll definitely be back but probs with just omnivore buddies.

Le Bab- bacon, avocado, brie. This is heaven on a plate. Street parking available along with a wait time. Go early if you can.

This review is not only reflective of the amazing food and experience at this wonderful, little, cozy restaurant, but it is also a gift back to the Yelp community. The result of arriving at the restaurant and having a good experience was because of my typical Yelp search and the great reviews shared by my fellow Yelpers...so thank you Yelp community! :) Onto the restaurant. Amazing food! And Amazing food! I had the L'Atlantique (pictured), and the sauce, eggs, capers, smoked salmon, homemade potatoes... everything was perfect. My brother had a chicken sandwich with a curry-type sauce that was wow! My sister-in-law had a similar dish to mine but with really good jambon (ham). They shared some "brunch" cocktails (why not, right?) that were also good. Great and attentive service, very informal and enjoyable space and patrons. Oh, I will be back!

What an amazing find! Had one of the best brunch experiences. A simple brunch and espresso place, not pretentious, and unbeatable prices. Love the whole vibe of the place, casual and cozy, with pink tables and pastel walls. The server is really nice and friendly. The egg benedicts here are amazing! I tried the spinach Benedict, the hollandaise sauce was light and fluffy. Comes with a side of potatoes and salad. The proportions are just perfect, doesn't leave you feeling too stuffed. Best part is, the benefits are about $11. They also serve brunch on weekdays: a definite favourite!

Nothing special, basic brunch place. I came because of the reviews and it didn't live up to expectations. Wish they had more potatoes per plate. The one thing that was really good was the ginger dressing in the few pieces of lettuce.

Eggs Benedict is the most difficult breakfast dish to pull off in my experience. It requires a delicate balance of flavors to be truly good, in addition to the skill needed to make good hollandaise sauce. During my stay in Montreal, I went to a couple places for eggs benny. Le Vieux Vélo had the best that I tried, by far. I had the BAB (bacon, avocado, and brie), which aside from sounding the most appetizing also comes highly recommended. I was not disappointed! Everything from the side salad to the potatoes was delicious and perfectly executed. The hollandaise especially was light and perfectly portioned. Would definitely recommend, and I definitely plan on returning for more one day.

Over the last few months I've been searching for the "perfect" place that prepares the "perfect" eggs Benedict. Look no further, Le Vieux Velo is perfection in every single bite. The place it's self may not say much from the inside or outside, don't let that turn you away from trying their nine different varieties of eggs Benedict. They do everything eggstremely well, and delicious. For those that do not desire to have eggs benedict, there are a few other choices on the menu to choose from. For myself, I chose the granola french toast. Oh my! Three lovely generous slices of bread, lightly dipped in a eggy batter. Finally sprinkled with a generous amount of granola, fresh berries, bananas, and a wonderful creamy yogurt. Outstanding! As for the eggs benedict, we chose the one with salmon. Great English muffins(2), with a delicious and generous slice of smoked salmon, followed by two perfectly poached eggs and a silky, homemade hollandaise sauce. With such wonderful words, why only four stars? Unforunately our meal was served in very cold plates, and the food it's self was not too hot. It was simply warm. Quite disappointing when French toast and eggs benedict cannot be warmed up without ruining their texture and flavour. As for the ambiance.. Simple and lovely. Nothing fancy about it. Very casual with a touch of hipster. A few decorations here, and there. Tables and chairs look the same as the ones we had in school back in time. Ok, not that long ago! C'mon now. I'm not that old. No, I won't reveal my age. Overall, I was pleased with everything. I would certainly come back again, and again. Hopefully the food would be serve at a much warmer temperature than my first time. A little side note for those that will be driving. Parking quite challenging as many spots are reserved for the residential areas. The few spots that are available, are quickly taken during the weekend after 9:00am. I strongly suggest you arrive at Le Vieux Velo before 9:30am(They open at 9:00am)

The Eggs Benedict dishes of this quaint brunch place are light, in appropriate portion size and delicious all the same. I had the Benedict Veggie Pesto and the hubby had the Benedict Atlantic. The accompanying potatoes are rustic but complement the eggs well. Try to get to this place before 11 am for weekend brunch because after that, the lineup gets longer!

This place looks 'basic' when you walk in but its pretty good! Found parking just in front. Coffee is ok. Looks like they got a real coffee maker to make espresso. We took cappuccino which was good but not amazing. Note that the coffee place next door serves amazing coffee. Smoothie was good but a bit expensive for the price. We were pleasantly surprised with the food! I tried the BLT sandwich with avocado and brie. Much better than it looks on the picture. Eggs beny with avocado were also apparently delish. Enjoy!

Le Vieux Velo seriously nailed every expectation I had. On both occasions I had gone, it was a busy Sunday brunch hour, and of course a little bit of a wait was to be expected. However, that never lasted more than 20-30 minutes. To make that wait pleasant, they send you to Cafe Odessa just next door, where you can order a coffee or tea and keep warm until someone from Le Vieux Velo comes to get you when your table is ready. It's a pretty genius idea actually, and the collaboration between the two establishments most definitely assists in each of their sales. Once you're in and seated, you'll notice it's a little bit cramped up, but they make due with what they have. The menu is fairly simple to make your way through. As soon as I saw their eggs benedict, it was a no brainer that that's what I was going to order. I stand by the notion that if I can make something equally as good at home, I won't order it at a restaurant. So I'll always go for what I'm incapable of making myself! The B.A.B. had my name all over it, I already knew this before I even got in. It was mind blowingly phenomenal and tasteful. Until today, I'm still raving about it, and I will definitely be back for more.

I must preface this that I have never had eggs benny before. I know, right?! I love brunching, but for some reason never thought to have it. I always assumed I would hate the heaviness of Hollandaise sauce. It's also totally outside my taste palate and Eastern European up bringing. Well, this was the place to go to try it for the first time: HELLO EGGS BENNY! I think I know why people love you. My friend who brought me has had them many times, and has lived in England, etc etc, said they were delicious too. I'm gluten free and our polite waiter said that even though they come on an English muffin they make potato pancakes that they can sit the eggs on top of. Perfect! The poached egg was the right consistency, the smoked salmon wasn't stale tasting, the cream cheese texture and flavour was just right. The potatoes on the side were crispy on the outside and warm and mushy on the inside. The few slices of tomato was also a perfect addition, and they didn't taste like water (and it's early Feb!) like most resto tomatoes do, especially in the winter. The green tea was weak but at least it had free refills. The staff was nice and attentive, and after weekend brunch rush settled, we were able to do work on our laptops using their free wifi. I am going back, for sure! It's also a quick 7-8 minute walk from Baubien metro.

Always excellent, awesome brunch option in that neighbourhood. Best eggs Benedict in mtl, especially the ones with the crispy bacon. The service is great, prices super reasonable. There is always a bit of a lineup on weekends but never longer than 15mins. To avoid the rush come around 1:30 or 2pm. Great lunch options as well, salads sandwiches and burgers.

Food: A very small menu but a variety of items that can easily satisfy everyone. The food came to the table hot, it was tasty and the potato wedges are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside which was perfect. Service: The staff was nice and attentive despite the place being busy. Value: Inexpensive Ambiance: Located in a lovely neighborhood, always a line-up on weekends! Cozy inside, feels like walking into someone's home. The downside that it's fairly small so you may feel cramped up.

Don't dare missing this spot if you like Benedict eggs, they're awesome! Expect a waiting during rush hour.

This place fucking rocks. Friendly service, good coffee, and everything I've has to eat has been great (yeah, OK, sometimes the potatoes are kinda tough). Great Benedictines, French toast, fruit, it's all wicked. Additionally, their bathrooms are very clean. I'm often hungover as fuck when I'm here (but not today!) and one day it was a close thing that I even made it in (good thing it was unoccupied). I had a close view of the can for a few minutes and it was spotless.

Really tasty delicious food in this little Italy part of town. We had couple things. Both tasted authentic and perfect. Also you know it's because local eat here and there was a little waiting line

I ordered the BAB Benny - Brie, avocado, bacon. Genius. Perfect hollandaise and potatoes too. My boyfriend ordered the French toast, which he described as just the right amount of sweet with a nice combination of fruit. Service was fast, attentive. Would go again and get that BAB. Uh, so tasty.

I don't really like egg Benedict but this place makes it really good. Very happy we ended up here when the line at L'avenue got so long.

When we first came to the place, it look pretty small but turns out there was two rooms! the place was packed so we had to wait in line for about 5 minutes, it got busy later on during the day (we came there around 7-8 in the morning) Staff were really friendly! I ordered their lemonade and their eggs benedict and both were amazing and filling! Their prices are decent, not too expensive around 5-15$! I would definitely go back!

Let me start off by saying that I'm not a huge fan of eggs Benedict....until I tried them Le Vieux Velo on fellow yelper Risa D.'s recommendation. The place is tiny and we were prepared to wait but were pleasantly surprised when an expected 45minute wait turned out to be a 25minute wait. The place is tiny and no frills with very chill staff, cute vintage coffee cups and a solid and affordable menu. I ordered the eggs Benedict Florentine and was not disappointed. They were delicious and the portion size was perfect; enough to feel full but not stuffed. I will definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu!

Still a solid option, now tried the for lunch rush. No frills burger, no fancy topping, comes with breakfast potatoes instead of fries. They don't server Coke here, just Pepsi, so without a real soft drink , could not get the whole burger experience :) The menu still hasn't changed much in all these years.