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Breakfast meetings in Montreal.

Early openings, quiet tables and reservations: places that work for a breakfast meeting before the sessions start.

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Breakfast meeting$$

Brasserie 701

701 Côte de la Place d'Armes, Old Montreal · about 6 min walk from Palais des congrès

Paris-style brasserie in the neoclassical Hôtel Place d'Armes, facing Place d'Armes. Breakfast starts at 7 AM every day, and there is a private room for small meetings.

DaytimeEasy walkPrivate room
Fits
Private room for 10 to 25 (20 seated for dinner)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Opens
7:00 AM
Tip
Breakfast runs 7 to 11 AM on weekdays. Call the events team at 514 904-1201 for the private room.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 23, 2026
Breakfast meeting$$

Maggie Oakes

426 Place Jacques-Cartier, Old Montreal · about 13 min walk from Palais des congrès

Large steakhouse on the ground floor of Hôtel William Gray, serving from breakfast through dinner. Tourisme Montréal lists it among restaurants within 10 minutes of the Palais.

DaytimePrivate roomBig groups
Fits
Bibliothèque room up to 48; bar section up to 10
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 13 min from the convention centre
Opens
7:30 AM
Tip
Breakfast opens at 7:30 AM; check Friday hours when you book.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 23, 2026
Breakfast meeting$$$

Rosélys

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, 900 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Downtown · about 15 min walk from Palais des congrès

The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth's art deco brasserie, with 145 seats under high ceilings. Breakfast from 6:30 AM, buffet or à la carte.

DaytimePrivate room
Fits
145 seats; private mezzanine space overlooking the cathedral
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Opens
6:30 AM
Tip
Book through OpenTable; for 10 or more, email info@restaurantroselys.com.

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