Ben & Florentine

The service was fast and the breakfast was good, I enjoy eating my brunch at this restaurant.

Mostly on par with what’s offered at the many other breakfast restaurant chains in Quebec, but sadly this chain swaps most of the fresh fruit you typically get with your 2 eggs and bacon for a cup of applesauce.

This place is NOT allergy friendly. After asking the waitress if she knew about the fish coming in contact with the rest of the food items she refused to serve the person whom was allergic in our group (we were 10 in total) and said that the cook would take no responsibility if anything were to happen.
With serious food allergies it is a big no-​no as the staff is not informed and there is no precautions taken for people with food allergies. After reading so many good reviews it was a disappointment. We didn’t get to be served but at least at a glance they seemed to have fair prices!

We were staying in Brossard and this place was right across the street from our hotel. We wanted a traditional Quebec breakfast, not an American style, so we came here both days instead of using the free full breakfast included in our hotel stay.
The staff was very friendly. Service was fast. They easily and happily accommodated our large group.
The food was great.
The only negative thing that prevents me from giving this review 5 stars is the creton. My kids and I LOVE creton. As far as the flavour of theirs goes, it was great. However, the portion was very small. Maybe a third of what you get at Cora’s. It was disappointing, especially since it tasted so good. You could barley spread it over one piece of toast. If they started giving real portions of creton, this would be a 5 star place.
The menu is very good. Everyone easily found something they enjoyed.

I had the most spectacular breakfast experience in this restaurant. Came here twice recently and was very pleased. The location is set near perfect for the people in brossard, and in close walking distance from where I live. WIN!
First off, with the food I’m sure everyone will be pleased with their dishes. They dont overcharge you and dont platter useless fruits all over your plate. I know some folks most probably like fruits with their orders but I think its better to charge extra as a side than just giving a whole bunch of fruits. This gives me more of the particular omelette, smoked salmon bagel, or pancakes that Im having without wasting a lot of fruits. Hash browns are a most order side here. And so is the smoothies, they use real fresh fruits and have a whole bunch of flavors for everyone to choose from in variety of small and large sizes ;)
Both the times that I was here, I was served with a happy smile and fast service despite the whole place being packed!!! Atmosphere is friends, family and cozy enough for even just one person to get a seat by the window and watch cops pull over drivers for tickets… Just kidding, although a good watch for a morning view depending on how bored you are.
Verdict: A Go to place if you want some cool breakfast =)

Dimanche 7 avril 2013
Ben et Florentine né semble pas être en mesure de préparer correctement certains éléments de son menu. Les pancakes né sont pas du tout ce qu’ils devraient être.
Je suis un habitué mais je crois qu’il faille rester avec les plats plus conventionnels. Des pancakes qui ont l’air de crêpes, c’est passer à côté complètement de la recette. Aucun goût nettement distinctif, même pour des pancakes aux bleuets ! Surprenant.
Le service est toujours courtoi en ce qui a trait aux serveuses. C’était la charmante Sabrina qui s’occupait de ma table. Toutefois l’acceuil des serveurs masculins est toujours aussi mauvais. Les serveuses sont les seules à avoir le sourir.
On y retourne? Oui, UNIQUEMENT pour les plats conventionnels comme les oeufs bénédictine, les déjeuners complets (oeufs saucisses, bacon, etc…), et les smoothies délicieux. Le reste, c’est à oublier.
Sunday april 7^th 2013
Ben and Florentine doesn’t seem to be able to prepare correct pancakes. It’s part of their menu but they can’t make them to a satisfying level.
As a regular, I was shocked to find that pancakes look exactly like crepes. They are missing the shot completely. They even don’t have any distinctive taste, even for all blueberries pancakes ! It’s a deception all the way !
The service is always great and curtious ONLY FROM THE FEMALE STAFF. The male server are as stressed out and no-​smile at all, as always. My table was served by the extremely charming Sabrina. The female staff is always smiling and happy to take your order.
Do you come back to that place? Yes AND ONLY FOR the conventional items on the menu, being eggs benedict, regular continental breakfast (eggs, sausages, bacon, etc.) and smoothies. The rest is to forget about.