lawrence

my girlfriend and i went to the lawrence for the weekend brunch and we were not disappointed. i had the crispy pork infused polenta with bacon, sunny side eggs, and quite possibly the best toast i have ever eaten. this place delivered on food and beyond. the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. the decor is warm, inviting, cozy, and bright. amazing place. definitely a gem and will be going back next time i'm in montreal.

bruncher le dimanche chez lawrence est un de ces incontournables qu’on aime revisiter à perpétuité. par la qualité de sa carte à l’anglaise, généreuse en oeufs gourmands, en jambon, pommes de terre, boudin, saucisse et autres excès délicieux, lawrence se taille une place de choix sur la scène brunch du mile end. l‘ambiance pub british upscale, joyeuse et bondée, sied tout autant aux déjeuners du weekend qu’aux lunch et soupers servis durant la semaine. ce petit cousin du sparrow (les deux établissements sont le produit d’ethan wills et du réputé chef marc cohen) se distingue par la sobriété casual des lieux qui permet à la carte assumée de briller par ses saveurs anglaises singulières. on s’est laissé tenté cette fois par le jambon, tomme (doux fromage québécois) et oeuf frit sur tranche de pain grillé. une expérience à réitérer au dîner ou au souper durant les froides journées d’hiver, question de se réchauffer la panse.

:mile-end/plateau: my sister and i love brunch. and she sometimes turns to montreal brunch and breakfast to get the intel on newer places (p.s. i, too, enjoy this site). a month before my visit, she told me about lawrence . i wanted to try it for dinner but we were so slow to move this weekend and just couldn't get it together for a "night out". or maybe it was just me. i was a bit of a mess this weekend. i think it started with the pinot grigio i pounded back on friday night as soon as i got in. after that i was so sloppy - dropping things, lots of things, many times. *sheepish grin* we woke up late sunday morning and bixi-ed over to find a crowd. luckily i was still half-asleep and could use the time to fully wake up. the host took our name and number and said he'd call when a table opened. it was about a 20 minute wait so we decided to get some bagels and enjoy the sun and spring breeze. once inside, the place reminded me of sunday lunch by the sea. do you know what i mean? pictures

i loved the details and the explosion of tastes. freshness and intricate. the menu was seasonal and delicious.
j'ai pris le flétan aux noix avec sa crême onctueuse.
le service était attentionné et professionnel
j'ai tellement aimé ce petit bijou

i've mentioned these guys before, they are responsible for the best sandwich i've ever eaten. i went for brunch with a monster hangover and they sorted me out. i had the full english and a pot of tea. there was even bubble and squeak! only gripe is the bowl type plate which makes it hard to manouvre things around and that there wasn't a hash brown, because their presence is always welcome. can't wait to get back there for dinner. brunch was less than $20, no booze.

for mothers day this year we sought out mile-end's lawrence, often heralded as a top brunch destination in town. this high praise was confirmed upon arrival, as we stepped into a packed dining room – not to mention a small lineup of diners – for our first visit to this five-year-old eatery.

today's mile-end crowd was predictably young and cool, while also incorporating a number of families with children of various ages – ours included.

the brunch menu strikes a nice balance of sucré/salé with crowd-pleasers such as scones, french toast and smoked salmon, in addition to lesser-known items including kedgeree, scrapple and bubble & squeak (say what now?).

our waitress – also a partner here – was friendly and very knowledgeable. naturally, we had a slew of questions concerning the aforementioned funky dish names, all of which she expertly clarified in detail.

lawrence is a symbol of the city's modern ideal of refined yet unpretentious cuisine. today's spectacular brunch ensured everyone at our table was more than satisfied, mothers included; mission accomplished!

marc cohen. he is the reason that i go to lawrence. the food is simply brilliant!

our favorite brunch happens always here. enjoy picture slides :)

il y a très longtemps, j'ai entendu parler de lawrence. je voulais y aller, mais je n'y allais pas, car je pensais que la file d'attente pour le brunch allait être très longue (puis pas de réservations). nous avons été assis dès notre arrivée! :) la nourriture est excellente, simple, mais extrêmement bien exécutée. les boissons, cocktails et cafés, valent la peine d'être commandées, puis amateurs de viande: tout est fait maison! le copain et moi n'avons rien trouvé de négatifs! je rêve encore de l'assiette d'omelette avec du saumon fumé (maison!)... un must en ville!

great spot for breakfast and a casual dining experience with a group of friends. love the beer selection and the ambience coupled with location makes this one of the must stop spots during the summer or winter alike.

the most amazing breakfast! some of the options were a bit too adventurous for us but what we tried was amazing! the fresh homemade bread was delicious and i even went next door to their bakery to buy an extra loaf. the place isn't huge so don't get there too late or you'll have to wait

best lamb ever! good service and nice casual ambiance will definitely try the brunch and will certainly visit the butcher shop. i really never had such a perfect lamb steak in fact i never had lamb 'steak'

my publicist told me not to mention this but i honestly can’t help the way i feel. sometimes when you’re in love you just want to scream it on top of a mountain, go outside their house with a radio over your head, take them to the border of two states because one of their wishes is to be in two places at once…well that’s exactly how i feel about lawrence.

for a classic, warm and hearty english breakfast experience, you won't get wrong at lawrence located at the corner of st. laurent and fairmount. its exterior is not that flattering as it's painted all black, and its ambience is a mix of urban contemporary and british classics, a few classic sofas and chairs are put in the waiting areas right beside the door, many contemporary paintings/photos are hanging on the walls, tables and chairs are of british styles, there are also a row of seats along a long bench with checker fabrics which reminded me a bit of scottish traditions. other than that, the interior is quite simple and raw with some outdoor lights strings hanging across the room and air duct exposed on the ceiling. the bar is also very simple with various drinks and glassware put on a few racks similar to those you saw in a retail store.

since i came at the brunch time and it's my first time here, i ordered what the waiter said is their signature dish: english breakfast. while i was waiting i saw a young lady at the bar making espresso lattes with the various artistic paintings using the froth at the top, i consequently ordered one for myself, guess what, the young lady painted a beautiful heart for me, thank you :)

my english breakfast arrived soon after, it looks exactly like a home made breakfast which consists of two slices of bacons, a large lamb flavored sausage, some hash browns and bean paste, a sunny side egg , some perfectly sautéed white mushrooms and two halves of french toast. i must say i enjoyed every bit of it, especially the bacons which are fresher and firmer than those from supermarket, and seem to be homemade with the smells of smoke still lingering, a taste i haven't had for a long time since my childhood. some of the reviewers complained about the small portion, that is not the case for the english breakfast after which i felt pretty full.

from what i can see on other tables, their other dishes seem to be good and temptation to me too, i'll definitely return to try them out.

bleurg. visited recently with much anticipation. we snagged a spot with no reso (and no welcoming vibes either) but service was very spotty. shared a few small plates which were okay, with the exception of the sea urchin linguine which was shockingly poor and poorly executed. feeling confused and bummed about that experience. will return, because i really want to like this place. fool me once, etc.