The Best Avocado Toast in Montreal
Avocado toast has become a brunch menu staple in Montreal. Simple on the surface, it actually leaves a lot of room for interpretation: the bread, the seasoning, the toppings, fresh herbs, a poached egg, cheese, gravlax, halloumi, or a fully vegan spin. From one address to the next, this classic takes on very different forms, but always with the same idea in mind — a plate that’s fresh, colourful, and well put together.
We love it because it’s a great alternative to heavier breakfasts without sacrificing any of the enjoyment. Plenty of Montreal cafés and restaurants serve vegetarian or vegan versions, while others dress it up with extra protein or more indulgent toppings. If you’re into plant-based eating, check out our lists of the best healthy vegetarian spots and the best vegan restaurants in Montreal.
From the neighbourhood café to the more creative dining room, avocado toast keeps reinventing itself. Sourdough bread, well-seasoned avocado mash, a hit of acidity, crunchy vegetables, seeds, sprouts, or cheese come together into plates that are both simple and carefully composed. Every address brings its own signature to it, which makes this dish a lot less predictable than you might think.
Here are the best avocado toasts in Montreal — a selection of spots to enjoy this brunch classic at its finest. You can also check out our list of the best brunches in the city.
Arthurs Nosh Bar
Arthurs Nosh Bar serves up Jewish specialties spiced with the chef’s boundless imagination. Whether you’re there for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, their Avo Toast is simply delicious: avocado mash, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a fried egg topped with sprouts and a house-made hot sauce. A real treat.
Montréal
Monk Café
Monk Café Buvette is the kind of hybrid address we love — part neighbourhood café, part daytime restaurant, part after-work hangout. Stop in for a coffee, a hearty brunch, a no-fuss lunch, or an end-of-day drink, all in a convivial atmosphere. On the breakfast side, the menu leans on well-executed classics like the classic dej, the breakfast sandwich, and the eggs Benedict. There’s also an avocado toast served with cherry tomatoes, feta, and poached eggs — a simple, effective trio that makes it a great way to start the day, or stretch it out a little longer.
Montréal
LOV
LOV, short for Local, Organic, and Vegan, serves up plant-based cooking that’s colourful, generous, and makes zero compromises on flavour. On the weekend brunch menu, you’ll find an avocado toast that’s true to the house style: original, generous, and full of freshness. Served on country bread, it pairs avocado-yuzu mash with faux salmon, crispy tofu, and bright acidic notes. A vivid, texture-rich plate, perfect for your next downtown brunch.
Montréal
Café Pista
Café Pista made our list of the most beautiful cafés in Montreal — and it’s also home to a small, delicious brunch menu worth trying. Among the offerings is an excellent avocado toast. You can enjoy it at either of their two locations, on Beaubien or in the Quartier des spectacles.
Montréal
Amea Café
Don’t let the very photogenic pastries fool you — Amea Café is much more than a bakery. Think Mediterranean-inspired restaurant-café, with a generous, well-thought-out menu. At brunch, you’ll find a solid lineup of avocado toasts served on organic sourdough. We’re especially fond of the gravlax version, topped with avocado mash, gravlax salmon, pickled red onions, radish, and fresh dill.
Montréal
Bloomfield
Bloomfield offers a healthy, flavourful, unpretentious brunch menu where every dish is prepared with care. Standouts include a reinvented pain doré, a generous mezze platter to share, and a very well-executed avocado toast. Served with tomatoes, radish, green tahini, and pomegranate, it can also be upgraded with add-ons like an egg, bacon, or grilled halloumi.
Montréal
Archway
Archway serves 100% vegan cooking that’s fresh, creative, and entirely plant-based. The menu, available from brunch through dinner, also includes several gluten-free and soy-free options. For avocado toast fans, the Avo Great Day is a great find: sourdough bread, avocado, cashew tzatziki, arugula, dill, plant-based feta, and pumpkin seed dukkah. A colourful, flavourful plate that’s true to the spirit of the place.
Montréal
September Cafe
September Surf Café pours some of the best coffee in the city (Anchored Coffee), and it’s also a great spot to grab a bite with friends. Natural light, a big communal table inside, a lovely terrace on Rue Notre-Dame — we love September Surf for its easygoing vibe, but also for the food. Their avocado toast looks simple at first glance, but why mess with a classic? It’s delicious, and the perfect choice for breakfast or brunch.
Montréal
Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal
Avocado toast is a California cuisine icon, so of course you’ll find it on the menu at Venice. Best known for its poke bowls, the restaurant serves up a classic version with feta, radish, egg, and cilantro.
Montréal
Régine Café
Located in Rosemont, Régine Café is well known for its generous breakfasts and comforting brunches, served in a retro-inspired, warm setting. The menu highlights Quebec products and spans everything from corn waffles to grilled cheese. There’s also a well-loaded avocado toast, served on country bread with guacamole, fennel, radish, arugula, edamame, pickled onions, and a poached egg — a fresh, colourful plate, also available with smoked salmon.
Montréal
Café Constance signé BAZIN
Tucked inside the Wilder Building, Café Constance by Bazin is the beautiful café run by Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal. Bertrand Bazin brings fresh energy and elegance to the food scene in the Quartier des spectacles. On the brunch menu, you’ll find a simple, well-executed avocado toast served with fleur de sel, salad, and cherry tomatoes. It can also be topped with an egg or smoked salmon, depending on the mood.
Montreal
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