Best Diners in Laval

"Since 1942, Beauty’s Luncheonette has been serving up generous portions of their lovingly cooked Jewish-inspired breakfast and lunch fare in their timelessly cool retro 50s diner on the corner of Saint-Urbain and Mont-Royal. In fact, Beauty’s is one of the oldest operating brunch joints in town, and depending on who you ask, it might just be Montreal's first. Beauty’s serves all the classic brunch stapes, including full breakfasts, fresh-pressed orange juice, salads, sandwiches, pancakes, and waffles, but also several unique specialties including their coveted bagel lox platter and downright legendary mishmash omelette, loaded with salami, hot dogs, green peppers, and fried onions."

"This Mont Royal mainstay got its start in 1942 when newlyweds Hymie and Freda Shkolnick (RIP) took over Bancroft Snack Bar across from what once was a hockey rink. Word about Freda’s mish-mash omelette and Hymie’s bowling nickname “Beauty” quickly spread, and the rest is history. Nowadays it’s hard to come by a blue booth or counter stool without a short lineup, but the wait is nothing that a Beauty’s Special—a bagel sandwich with lox, red onion, capers and cream cheese—can’t make better."

"The Beautys Special and the Mish-Mash are why people have been queuing up outside the doors of this Montreal institution since 1942: a bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, and red onion, and an omelette with hot dogs, salami, onions, and green peppers, respectively. According to the owner, no matter how many times you’ll try to recreate these simple dishes at home, you will keep coming back for that good ol’ Beautys taste."

"Located in the heart of the Mile End, Nouveau Palais is a spot much loved by locals. The cozy restaurant, which has kept many of the trappings of the former diner in which it is housed, consistently draws in a lively crowd, which converges on the restaurant’s booths to enjoy classic comfort food and drinks late into the night. It is not uncommon for a calm dinner at Nouveau Palais to turn into a rowdy dance party."

"Welcome to Faberge, located in the Mile End district, this iconic brunch spot remains lively, with its family-friendly ambiance and excellent drinks menu featuring anything and everything from spicy Bloody Marys to mimosas. One of the more famed dishes is the chicken waffle that comes with a boneless fried chicken, a side of spicy sriracha coleslaw and a bowl of fresh fruits. The portions here are huge and the cozy and bright decor keeps residents and visitors coming back for more."

"Deville Dinerbar is a fun retro spot serving up delicious burgers and milkshakes. While the burgers didn’t beat Burger Bar for us, we still really loved the food here!. As you can tell, it’s also got some pretty Instagram-worthy decor."

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"Deville is the place to go if you want a limited and over priced menu. Everything in there is very generic and not tasty. My friend order a salad and got..."

"What you're getting: Squash and poppy seed gnocchi (or any brunch dish)Mile EndFit for Mile End (read: hip), Barcola is a small resto-bar that prides itself on making dishes reminiscent of of meals made in Northern Italy. Each and every day, Head Chef Fabrizio Caprioli creates a menu featuring just three appetizers and three mains. A large part of Barcola's culinary reputation stems from the restaurant's original creation of squash and poppy seed gnocchi topped with butter, sage, and smoked ricotta."

"Chef Fabrizio Caprioli serves up the flavours of northern Italy, including eggplant pizza and seafood tagliatelle that tastes like a trip to the Adriatic. It’s a charming modern Mile End spot, with daily specials changing throughout the week, special events such as aperitivo night, and dishes that feel positively luxurious for the (mostly under $20) price tag. Catering is available as well."

"And as can happen when putting together lists, one or two places are forgotten – voluntarily or not. When someone suggested « What about Barcola?. » Jean-Philippe replied that this was a restaurant not to bring up because «  We like to keep Barcola to ourselves »."

"On the banks of the Lachine Canal, McAuslan is a pioneer among Quebec microbreweries. Here you can enjoy delicious beers as well as ciders – our favourite is their extraordinary IPA. Simple food menu offering nachos, tacos, burgers and hot-dogs."

"Nestled in the Crystal Hotel, the Laurentien La Coupole Bistro is spread over 2 floors. It features a very nice terrace and a small room for groups and families. A friendly and jovial bistro-style environment, this restaurant favors dishes that highlight local Quebec products."

"Perfect for spoiling your family or celebrating a special occasion, the brunches at Le Renoir are a must-try. Bright and comfortable, with a beautiful terrace, this chic restaurant in the Sofitel Hotel offers a generous buffet. The dishes vary according to availability and season, but Le Renoir is especially renowned for its beef ribs, its Bellevue salmon and its oysters."

"In the Sofitel hotel, right smack in the heart of downtown, you’ll find one of the best French restaurants in Montreal. Renoir’s chef, Olivier Perret, creates dazzling dishes that are beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. Here, you’ll find one of the best tasting menus in town."

"If you want brunch and you want a lot of it, Renoir is the only sensible option in Montreal — enough said."

"Candide's prix fixe menu changes monthly, a reflection of chef John Winter-Russell's love of local, seasonal, and temporal cooking at his restaurant on the south side of St. Joseph's Church. Every meal follows the same format: two fixed starters, a choice between two mains, and a choice between two desserts. In summer, Winter-Russell's delicate menu, which is mostly plant-based, might include ingredients like asparagus, radishes, peas, lovage, zucchini flowers, mussels, sturgeon, and pork."

"It’s easy to focus on the person sitting across the table when the service is as finessed as it is at Candide. After all, nothing sets the mood quite like some pretty plates, made up of ultra-local, ultra-seasonal Quebec produce, along with sexy wines to match. The charming terrasse dishes up an excellent atmosphere in summer, too."

"We applauded the opening of this restaurant which is located inside a converted presbytery. Chef John Winter Russell welcomes you to a somewhat secluded location, but the reward is getting to dine in this restaurant!. This is extravagant cuisine, just enough to intrigue, and just enough to make you want to taste even more …."

"Named for Saint George, the patron saint of England and inspired by that country's 13th-century religious architecture, St George's features prominent pinnacles and pointed arches, along with stained-glass windows, wooden carvings, a double hammer-beam ceiling and a column-free interior. The magnificent ceiling beams look grand and awe-inspiring, and the Lady Chapel on the east side of the main altar adds to the effect. Opened in 1843 to accommodate the overflow of worshipers from the Christ Church Cathedral, the church boasts tapestry that finds its origins in Westminster Abbey, London, and was used during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation."

"Named for the patron saint of England, St. George’s Anglican Church was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1990, 120 years after it was completed. The carved sandstone exterior was fashioned in the English Gothic revival style, complete with plenty of wonderful pointed arches that you’ll find everywhere — the windows, the entrance, the bell tower, and throughout the interior as well. The inside is a gorgeous study of traditional English woodwork, including the fantastic ceiling beams, among the largest in the world."

"St George’s Anglican Church strives to actively testify to the faith that is given to each of us as we open our hearts and minds to God, and to share this unreservedly with people who live, work, and study in downtown Montreal via the transformative love of Jesus and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. As stewards of Christ, they want to improve the worship and Christian education to reach out to the church and the community around us, and to help families and people cope with the many problems of modern life."

"This entertainment and sports complex is the third most visited attraction in Montreal. It was opened in 1996 and is the home ground of the Montreal Canadiens, one of the ice hockey teams of the National Hockey League. The Bell Center is one of the busiest arenas in the world and one of the most highly attended ones in the country."