Don’t be surprised to see people waiting outside Le Cartet
before the restaurant’s even opened. During the warmer months there’s several
tables outside, so having a pre-brunch drink (sourced elsewhere, of course) can
easily be accommodated before the doors finally unlock at 9:00 am. Available
during weekends until 3:30pm, the restaurant’s a popular place for brunch –
locals and tourists alike.
Accompanying their brunch mains is a glass of fresh squeezed
orange juice and an amuse-bouche: a lovely creamy bread pudding square that’ll
convert those who normally complain the dessert’s too mushy. Instead, it’s a soft
cakey delight, a wonderful way to tide over anyone who’s hungry, but if you can
resist scarfing it down right away, a lovely sweet ending.
Le Cartet’s take on eggs benedict is the brunch toscan
($19). The poached eggs, spinach and English muffins are topped with Mornay
sauce (a cheesy béchamel) instead of customary hollandaise. Yet, it’s the ham
that’s the highlight – no sad deli meat slices here; instead, you’ll discover
thick hunks of flavourful smoked pork that meaty and delicious. The duck fat
roasted potatoes aren’t overly heavy, having been lightened with a spritz of
lemon, and finished off with a hefty side salad the dish makes for a
well-rounded meal.
For carnivores, the scrambled eggs in the brunch des cantons
($19) is accompanied by an even bigger hunk of the aforementioned ham,
sausage and bacon! A sprinkling of baked beans and more duck fat roasted
potatoes promises you’ll be well fed for a day of sightseeing.
With a no reservation policy, arrive before 10:00am to get a
table – Le Cartet’s dining room is fairly spacious with a number of long
communal tables that can accommodate groups of varying sizes.
If you do have to wait, take time to wander around their
market area that’s stocked with so many artisanal delights. With a variety of
chocolates, confections, baked goods, and sauces it’ll definitely keep you
entertained – although some hungry impulse purchases may result.
Otherwise, Le Cartet also has a fair selection of
grab-and-go salads and sandwiches available for those who just cannot wait any
more.
But, maybe just hang in a little longer … that bread pudding
and ham would just be a shame to miss.
How To Find Them
Location: Montreal, Canada
Address: 106 Rue McGill
Address: 106 Rue McGill
Website: http://www.lecartet.com/
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Gastro World's Grading System
- Anything under 5 - I really disliked and will never go back
- 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
- 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
- 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
- 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
- 10 - absolute perfection!
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