If you prefer the greasy spoon type breakfast spots, Montreal will not disappoint. The following are 10 spots that are worth checking out.

Orange Café

4011 Boulevard Decarie Montréal, QC H4A3J6

This is the breakfast spot to visit if you want to get the most for your money while still enjoying high-quality food. It is a local’s favorite and has been around for a long time. Try their pancakes and French toast and you won’t regret.

Chase

5672 Monkland Ave Montreal, QC H4A1E4

With a two-level terrasse, no one can miss this Lebanese restaurant where portions leave you stuffed. What’s more, this place is super affordable, a Machawi for two goes for $31.99 and it’s an enormous plate with rice, salad, 5 brochettes (1 shish kebab, 2 shish taouk, and 2 kafta kebab) plus some hummus and babaganoush.

5 Saisons Sushi

5594 Rue Sherbrooke O Montreal, QC H4A3A7

The prices at this restaurant are super-friendly – a specialty roll goes for $10 and a standard roll costs about $7. It’s a BYOB spot and this is awesome when it comes to the bill. The rolled are filled with 5 ingredients that bring out a unique texture and taste.

Bangkok Express

5645 Ave De Monkland Montreal, QC H4A1E2

The place to be for some traditional Thai foods such as papaya salad and sticky rice. The coconut cookies for dessert are incredible.

Prohibition

5674 Monkland Ave Montreal, QC H4A1E4

This place doesn’t operate at night making it an ideal spot for brunch and lunch. The pancakes are flavorful and the varieties will leave you satisfied. Check out the maple syrup bottles on display, they are so beautiful it’s like they are begging to be stolen.

Monkland Tavern

5555 Ave De Monkland Montreal, QC H4A1E1

A favorite NDG spot during the hotter months. They have no reservation so you better get there early if you want to try their tasty steaks, pasta, and burgers. The hand-cut beef tartare is mind smashing.

Cosmos

5843 Rue Sherbrooke W Montréal, QC H4A

The place to be for some affordable and filling breakfasts. This is the place to enjoy some greasy spoon meals.

Mikado Sushi

5515 avenue de Monkland Montreal, QC H4A1C7

Montreal has plenty of Japanese restaurants but this one is unique. The sushi rolls are not Japanese, they are inspired by Vietnamese and Thai cuisine.

Ganges

6079 Rue Sherbrooke W Montreal, QC H4A

A place for Indian food lovers. Make a stopover for some tandoori dishes of lamb, chicken, and shrimp. You will also find Indian cuisine favorites like dal soup, masalas, fish curries, chicken and lamb curries, pakoras and selection of veggies. Their combination meals for 2 or 4 people are the best.

Hwang-Kum

5908 Rue Sherbrooke W Montréal, QC H4A1X7

A Korean restaurant that serves some of Montreal’s most unique food. The haemul pajeon, known in the queen’s language as seafood pancake is a must have. The Galbi or short ribs will give you a unique experience.

La Louisiane

5850 Rue Sherbrooke W Montréal, QC H4A

A place that serves some Cajun specialties. The shrimp creole with chicken étouffé and jambalaya rice is mind-blowing especially when accompanied with some wine.