We came here for breakfast on Jan. 1st, after seeing that the place across the street was closed. This seemed to be the reason that many others came here too. Montreal sets a high standard for brunch, and this place doesn't compare to many we've tried. Service was quite slow, as we asked for our coffee a few times before a server came over. Food was OK and standard.

This place quality went from average to mediocre. The price went from average to higher than average for sub par food.

Whoever is working the kitchen is not inspired and standards were low. Cold soggy fries and not inspired croque monsieur were served , A tasteless, watery bland calamari salad with mabe 6 rings of calamari that was not worth half the price charged was served. Service was good... plus

Worst customer service I've ever seen! 45 minutes for just eggs is ridiculous! Not once did they come by to check on us and when the food did come out, our eggs benedict came out COLD! No apology nothing. Never coming back.

Me and my friends didn't want to wait in the line that was 1 hour + across the street so we came here for brunch. I got their banana crepes and and my friends had their eggs benedict along with some bloody marys and mimosas. We all thought the food was pretty good. The drinks were so so, but i don't think they are known for their bloodies. Service was good and we sat outside which was nice.... plus

Had eggs benedict. Ridiculous amounts of jellyfish-like yellow sauce. Not tasty. Asked for fresh orange juice. Not available. Coffee wasn't good. Waitresses not friendly. Would avoid this place, except to enjoy terrace for a few minutes with a glass of water.

Mediocre. Cute decor, but server was really absent and the food was so bland, unseasoned. I had a pile of unseasoned, shredded carrots in my plate as the side "salad". I mentioned it to the waiter and he told me i wasn't the only one to have complained. In all fairness, the first time i went there, the server was awesome. (Different guy)

Huevos rancheros for brunch - yum!
We were lucky to get in just before a line formed at the door.

If you don't want to wait for a table in "famous" Avenue du Plateau just in the other side of the street this is the place to go. The food served has quality and it's not expensive. The waiters are really nice and they readily pay attention to you if you need something. Never had my coffee cup empty! Newspaper is available and a nice terrace outside is waiting for you in the sunny days. Would... plus

There is nice seating outside on the sidewalk, like many restaurants along Mont Royal. We had breakfast outdoors here one morning during our most recent stay in the Plateau area and both the food and service were excellent. Order taken promptly, waitress attentive, etc. My eggs over easy were cooked perfectly and my order of bacon was ample (4 slices). And fresh squeezed orange juice to boot.... plus

I visited Cafe El Dorado because I didn't want to wait for the ridiculously long line at the infamous L'Avenue across the road. As I've never heard of this brunch place before, I didn't have any expectations going in.

I had brunch at Cafe El Dorado, and the quality of the food itself was average. The portions were decent for the standard brunch prices.

The service was a disappointment. It... plus

Oh. My. God. If a resto can "test" my patience, this is definitely the place. Over an hour after placing my order to get eggs???? Seriously?! Horrendous. I'll never go back.

Not impressed here folks. I thought this place was pretty enticing (having an inviting terrace to sit at outside after a bleak Montreal winter) but unfortunately what started as a pleasant little sit down lunch went sour pretty quick.The food was ok. Nothing amazing but not too bad. A pretty bland soup, a nice burger and a generous portion of fries but a little overpriced for what it was and... plus

I'm really not a fan of El Dorado. I don't like the service, the ambience, or the food! I feel that the only reason this place stays open is because L'avenue across the street always has a line up.

I recently waited for 65 minutes for 2 eggs and sausage. WOW. I counted 9 front of house employees and they still can't get their s*it together.

Went to cafe el dorado simply because we didn't have the 45 minutes to wait in line at l'avenue (which is a delicious breakfast place right across the street). The prices here were more expensive and the food was ill-prepared. Their china and cutlery reminded me of that time I ate in this diner in the middle of nowhere built in the seventies that hadn't been redecorated or cleaned since then. I... plus

Well, the plan was to have our getaway day lunch at L'Avenue, but as seems usual with that place, the line was out the door, and we just didn't have time to wait. So, we ventured directly across the street to this friendly looking bistro with a nice streetside patio area, and were pleasantly suprised at the food, portions, and service. Actually, those portions were quite huge, which made the... plus

What is up with brunch in this city? It's 3pm and they're still serving breakfast everywhere.

Anyways, we stumbled across this place while exploring Le Plateau. Love the neighborhood (Chicagoans take note, it's like Wicker Park circa 2007). We opted to sit by the window, but most patrons were on their sidewalk patio. The neighborhood feels vibrant for a Sat afternoon, and I enjoyed people... plus

They have a good selection of salads and Mexican-style dishes. The
portions are huge! And the food is pretty good. And the good thing is
you can hang there forever, sipping the same coffee and chatting with
friends, for it is more a café than a restaurant.

We had a late lunch there. And it was very good. The service was
also excellent.

Are you hungry? Then this place is for you. No matter what you order,
it always comes in big quantity. And the good taste is there too,
if you're looking for a casual meal. The kind of restaurant
where you can sip your coffee forever as if you were in a café. Oh,
yes, you are in a café!

Really nice atmosphere. You have to go there to take a beer with
some friends. The menu is quite poor and this is why the place is
first of all a small bar.

A place to go before or after diner!