Fan of English-style breakfasts? Lawrence is one of the best places for brunch in Montreal.
Lawrence
5201 Blvd St-Laurent
Montreal (QC) H2T 1S4
VIBE
Located in the heart of Mile-End (right on the corner of St-Laurent and Fairmount), Lawrence serves up typical English dishes with a French flare. This little restaurant is bright and airy with a minimalist & clean look. The restaurant's interior - a mix of vintage and industrial chic décor - is reminiscent of a British pub.
FOOD
The menu has your typical breakfast dishes with a strong British style. Must-haves? The lemon doughnuts, french toast, and the authentic English breakfast with bacon, beans, eggs, blood sausage, etc. Okay, I wanted to try a traditional British breakfast so I ordered Kedgeree. What's Kedgeree? It's a traditional Anglo-Indian dish with a nice balance of spicy and smoky flavours. The dish is made from curried rice, smoked fish, boiled eggs, parsley and lemon juice. Yup, it literally transport you to Whales. *Note to myself: next time, I have to try the bloody mary.
VERDICT
This is a cute place. Extremely local and very hipster, Lawrence is perfect for brunch and coffee. The menu is simple and the food is tasty. The space is a bit tight, but it's a bright space that makes you happy to be inside. Overall, this was a wonderful brunch experience that I would highly recommend.
Pro - food, friendly staff, crowd.
Cons - Be prepared for a bit of a wait (reservations available for 6 or more).
Cheers!
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