L’Gros Luxe

Overall, the concept of accessible restaurant quality food for all is fabulous. The great prices are the first thing you’ll notice about l’Gros Luxe when you sit down at any of their locations. With mains priced between $ 7 – 9 (before adding extras) you really feel like you have the freedom to order everything off the menu– and you’ll want to because everything looks SO good.
This particular branch has good vibes all around. The staff are friendly and attentive and the décor is very eclectic. We’re talking a mix of black subway tile and gilded antique accents.
The plates are reasonably sized and the menu lists very fun and indulgent options. It’s very veggie and vegan friendly but there are still plenty of meat-​lover options available as well. The health-​conscious also don’t have to look too hard either. The food itself is for the most part pretty good. Their potato game is weak but that’s the only real complaint.
The cocktail menu is expansive and looks super fun. The caffeinated beverages are good –we were in awe of the crema on our espresso!
Weekends here means brunch till dinner service (!!!) and their brunch is pretty good! We came around 2:40ish and were seated right away but I understand that coming at more conventional brunch times means possibly waiting in line first. Apparently they have an app for that though, but I just haven’t used it.
All around you really can’t go wrong here!

Over the past few years, I had heard many things about L’Gros Luxe, the originally plateau-​only restaurant known for solid cocktails and cheap but enjoyable food. However, like for many restaurants in our fair city, time and circumstances were such that I hadn’t tried them yet even as they expanded to Mile End and Longueuil. A few months ago though, L’Gros Luxe came to me as they opened up a Sud Ouest location on Notre-​Dame right beside Corona Theater and more importantly, only a 10 minute walk away from my apartment. With a spot that close, I really had no excuses anymore!
Over the past month, I went twice with a couple different groups. First thing which is a little unique is the fact that L’Gros Luxe does not do reservations. However, thankfully for those of us who don’t want to wait outside in the cold, they have created an app with which you can add yourself onto a waitlist to get a table. First time around, we didn’t think about it so we ended up waiting about 35 minutes so we grabbed a beer next door (thanks Burgundy Lion!). The second time around, I used the app but ended up not needing to as the restaurant was strangely empty that Thursday night.
I really like the look of the restaurant — a mixture of vintage Victorian style with some more modern touches. The room feels very inviting and warm — a solid place to enjoy a happy hour. When it was very busy though, I felt the noise level to be too high which is a common complaint nowadays in many restaurants but one that still bugs me when it affects my ability to actually understand what my friend sitting next to me is saying. The second time was much more enjoyable.
Drinks options are plenty at L’Gros Luxe. Bourbon lemonade by the pitcher is available and while the price point is cheaper than many others restaurants around, personally I found it to be a little light on the bourbon and more of the sweet side of things. The ladies with me enjoyed it that way… me not as much. I did however enjoy their Sud Ouest Lemonade — a mixture of Ungava gin, white beer, simple syrup and lemon juice. This was a better balance of sweet and strong.
The other staple of l’Gros Luxe drink wise is their Caesars. I hate caesars so it’s not my thing but each one is quite large and also topped with a variety of food items. When your caesar comes with onion rings and a fried pickle on top, I can imagine it being worthwhile.
Foodwise, L’Gros Luxe is an odd mixture of items that I guess you would characterize as bar food but frankly it runs the gamut from tacos, salads, burgers, poutines, etc. I was able to try a variety of items over my two visits. The appetizers I had were up and down. First was the nachos — topped with black beans, cheese, green onions, marinated jalapeño slaw, corn and coriander. The size of the plate was nice but the cheese was weirdly only on the under layer and underside of the nachos so most chips had no melted cheese on top of them. When one buys nachos, there is an expectation of cheese on most of the chips. Frankly, that’s a pretty easy thing to ensure when you make them. That was not done here which was strange.
The other appetizer was the grilled feta — served with olives, cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and bread. Pretty self-​explanatory and a solid dish overall. The feta was grilled just enough to make it less salty and a touch softer than normal. We had enough bread to make proper croutons for the entirety of the portion we got.
The poutine is one of their big dishes and very enjoyable. Their classic is made with tater tots! I don’t think I’d had tater tots for at least 10 years. Topped with green onions as well as the usual cheese curds and gravy, there are a multitude of extras you can add — be it pulled pork, grounded beef, etc… The pulled pork I added to mine was nice and tender. My friend’s version is ground beef and regular fries was solid as well.
One of my friend’s tried out their beef burger — served on a shallot bun with siracha mayo and the usual condiments. Good sized burger, cooked nicely through. The bun was light and fluffy but didn’t fall apart as it eaten. A solid burger overall.
Finally, I got to try a dessert — deep fried cookie dough served with ice cream, whipped cream and caramel/​chocolate sauce. Or at least it was supposed to be served with ice cream. On receiving the dish, we quickly realized that no ice cream was actually present. The problem got solved once we mentioned it to our waitress but still a weird issue. Overall the dessert was good but too much whipped cream compared to the other elements.
L’Gros Luxe was a up-​and-​down food experience. The items are good — not great — so while the price is reasonable, I still wanted better. Same thing for the drinks. I left after my second visit thinking that L’Gros Luxe’s best fit is as a great happy hour or drink spot. Not sure a full dinner is truly worth it.
Cheers!

Ambiance is great but the food is just very basic. Fish tacos & burgers and some salads. Definitely was expecting something a little more varied, like l’entrepôt or other similar fixed price restos. Came on a Sunday night when they are supposed to close at 11.30−12 and although not many tables were going, they do last call for food at 10.45pm. To boot, the kitchen staff start cleaning and start blaring mega hard-​core music that overpowers the music of the resto itself. Definitely left me wanting more.

L’Gros Luxe seems amazing — from the branding, décor, and rather interesting menu they seemed to have everything to excite a horny hipster with a cool bicycle, but I lost my boner pretty fast. I had the «Fried Chicken & Pain Doré», the idea seemed amazing, but the execution was bare.

Great atmosphere, service (Vanessa, Audrey as well as the gentlemen there were awesome!), food was REALLY good, served rapidly and was hot. Prices were really affordable too. A must try! Tried the fish tacos, pulled pork tacos, fried dulls, the ceasar, the beef burger and the El burrito: everything was GREAT!

If you’re looking for a warn and cozy pub atmosphere with some great plant based options, this is the place to go.
I went to L’Gros Luxe a few weeks ago and ordered the vegan «chicken» tacos and they were amazing. It probably had something to do with the marinade but these tacos would fool any meat lover into thinking it was chicken.
The menu is also geared to omnivores… so everyone is happy. They’ve got a great drink menu with about four different caesar options.
My only issue is it was a bit loud and hard to talk. Every time I pass by, the place is always packed.

Came here on a Thursday evening to grab drinks and we were told that we must buy a plate of food each which was no problem fair enough. When we received our bill we were each charged for extra tacos because the taco plate was only considered an appetizer and it’s not a «full meal» the extra charge was only $ 2.50 but the fact that we were not told prior to placing out order was kind of a disappointment. Also, there was a lack of staff. We saw our drinks sit at the bar prepared for about 15 mins before receiving it and the food as well. Our waitress was nice with friendly service but it would’ve been more nice if they were more prompt on the service.
Pros: nice décor, chic and rustic feel. Great options for vegetarians! Friendly staff

I was a bit nervous to go here after being at the plateau location and having tried the 20 $ ceaser. The reason being the burger attached was quite terrible. That known, I ordered the fish tacos and the watermelon salad. They were both delicious and fresh and I was very relieved. Service was super friendly and fast. Décor was lovely. I’d definitely go back for any non burger non grilled cheese.

I’m a big fan of this place. The service was good and I like the ambiance. It didn’t feel too crowded, and the noise level was low enough that you could have a conversation without yelling at each other. I had the meatball Mac & Cheese and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The pasta wasn’t over-​cooked and the cheese wasn’t too overwhelming. The dish itself was easy to finish, and the meatballs complimented it nicely. I also tried the «El Cartel» Caesar that came with mini quesadillas. Very tasty.

Went for breakfast with a group of 10. There was 1 waitress for the entire restaurant and a few busboys. It took over 30 minutes to get coffees, which were refilled only once over the course of the several hours we were there. I ordered the frittata which was terrible. It was thin, black on the edges and had no taste. I don’t like to pay for something that I know I can make a million times better.
There are so many restaurant choices on Notre-​Dame, I can guarantee I will not be returning to this branch of L’Gros Luxe.

Went here for brunch with my girlfriend and a group of her friends. The décor was pretty cool with a rustic chic feel though at the expense of comfort as I was stuck between two different levelled wood tables.
The staff were extremely limited with one poor girl supplemented by a few busboys serving the entire restaurant of over 40 guests, so predictably the service was extremely slow and incorrect. I waited 30 minutes for my spiked coffee and only when prompted did the waitress acknowledge that she had forgotten and would get on it, she had to be additionally prompted that I needed to choose what to spike it with! Her knowledge of the menu was extremely lacking, and her ability to take English orders was also limited as she seemed to understand slightly better when I switched to French.
The food was nothing to write home about and with the substandard service and wait time this place falls short of the mark. If you’re looking for a brunch place in the area I would rather go to Toi, moi et café.

Love the look of this place, and what a fun menu! Really cool vibe inside. Try one of their unique caesars, and the tater tot poutine. Pulled pork sliders are great too. Lunch bill including a beer came in under $ 20. Awesome.
My absolute favourite item on the menu though, is the fried pickles. I fell hard in love with chip-​like fried pickles many years ago (not spears, more like round chips) and they’re really hard to find in Montréal. Whenever I order fried pickle spears, I’m disappointed that they’re not crispy and crunchy. But L’Gros Luxe does SUPER crunchy pickle spears, and they’re amaaaazing. I think there’s Panko and regular breadcrumbs on them. You MUST try them.
(Edit) — Went back a second time a few weeks later, and ordered the Bahn Mi. Big mistake. If you’ve ever had Bahn Mi, you’ll be incredibly disappointed with this one. Order something else (there are so many awesome options) and if you’re craving a Bahn Mi, go to Vua Sandwichs instead.
Also tried the location in Longueuil on my third visit to L’Gros Luxe, and wasn’t as impressed by the food as my 2 visits to the Notre-​Dame location. They didn’t cook the dishes as well (tried the same things again + my husband had the fish tacos & it was hard and dry and unappetizing), so stick to this Little Burgundy location if you can! :)

Food is great and everything is priced well. Awesome nachos!

Food was good, waited over an hour for it.
And it wasnt the best.

Samedi ils ouvrent à 11h00. À l’ouverture, meilleur moment pour s’y rendre bruncher, aucune attente.
Le décor: super! Vintage à souhait (je veux leur divan capitonné!).
Le service: bien, né nous sommes aucunement sentis pressés pour choisir ce que nous voulons, remplissage de verre d’eau régulièrement. Sourire sincère.
Bouffe: j’ai pris le sandwich-​déjeuner contenant oeuf, salade, sauce, tomate, accompagné de petites patates à déjeuner, vraiment bonnes avec leur assaisonnement. Un shooter de shake au yogourt/​fruits très bon aussi. Cappuccino très apprécié également.
La facture: 15 $ pour mon déjeuner comprenant cappuccino, les taxes et le pourboire! Quand on sait que certains endroits chargent 15 $ simplement pour une assiette d’oeufs…on se rend compte que c’est du vol ailleurs. La qualité ici dépassé le prix.
Je vous le conseille fortement!
J’y retournerai assurément!

Cool atmosphere, ok service, food was bland and cold. Received the wrong order, which seemed to have been sitting out for a while. The server, who blamed the mistake on the kitchen, sort of stopped serving us after we pointed out the mistake. To be fair, it was the end of her shift and she seemed pretty done.
Probably won’t eat here again, but it seems like a decent spot for a couple drinks. The beer selection isn’t great, but hey, at least they sometimes serve it in a slightly bigger than normal glass.

Updated review, very inconsistent service. Went there last night with friends from out of town and was embarrassed by the crappy service they got. Kinda leaves a sour impression of Montréal. First off, their application showed that we were 6^th in wait. We went directly so we could wait in the lobby. We were seated after maybe 20 minutes or so but the app still showed we were 6^th in line… Ordered drinks before food. Got food first. Took 25 minutes for drinks for which we had to remind the waitress of. They promptly came after that but the appetizers on the Cesar’s were lukewarm. Ordered some Piri Piri wings which came undercooked. The batter was still moist and the chicken was pinkish. When I asked the waitress she said it was normal. We sent them back. Took at least 20 minutes. We had to remind her again of the wings. The moist «normal» batter was actual crisp this time. The waitresses were actual busier with the table behind us. Drinking at their table, having clamato shots and having bites off a burger in between. Very unprofessional. Those customers were pretty obnoxious as well. They were going behind the bar. After we finished eating, they mostly ignored us. They didn’t ask us if we wanted a refill, dessert, water, nothing. After 25 minutes of empty glasses, one of them cleared the table and gave us a pitcher of water. That was it. We asked for the bills they didn’t even bother to close the transaction themselves. They sent the buss boy to whom we voiced our concern. To our astonishment, he informed us the manager was there. I was mostly amazed how he could tolerate such unprofessional behaviour. We then left. No thank you nothing. I think the buss boy told his manager because he came running after us. We explained the whole situation and learned at the same time that the table behind us was the one of the staff’s brother. When you’re at work, if there’s a distraction and it prevents you from doing your job probably, there’s a serious problem. Also, Tip is proportional to service. That’s why we left the bare minimum. I live in the neighbourhood but I won’t be going back to this branch.

I like going to l’gros luxe, they have lots of plates you can’t find anywhere else, i really liked the porc and fish tacos, also liked their fried pickles, their beef burger is excellent, the place is fairly new good ambiance, staff is good, but the best thing has to be the prices really not expensive at all. If you want good small dishes not too pricey its the place to go.

If you are on budget but still like to go out to enjoy a few drinks without restraining yourself from ordering food or simply don’t want to break the bank, you would probably appreciate what L’Gros Luxe has to offer: tasty finger food, a wide variety of brunch and main dishes, drinks and cocktails — everything at affordable costs! Read more about this place on our blog!

Beau! Bön! Pas cher!
Décor convivial. On y accueille bien les enfants ce qui crée une atmosphère enjouée. Menu varié et original autant pour les boissons que la bouffe. Personnel souriant aimable et vraiment engagé à rendre votre expérience agréable.

The service was not good and the food wasn’t great. I ordered the watermelon salad and it was barely edible. I only had a few bites. This is a successful chain so this is probably just a case of growing pains but to the places defense, the drinks were great and the décor is nice. They just need to up the food quality and service.

Nous sommes allés au L’Gos luxe alors que nous cherchions à déjeuner dans St-​Henri et nous avons été agréablement surprise de notre expérience au L’Gros luxe. Habituellement on va à celui sur Bernard pour faire un happy 5@7. Cette fois, déjeuner style, des assiettes à moins de 10 $ qui né te donnent pas le goût de rouler tellement t’es plein quand tu sors de la place. Rien d’extraordinaire mais tout bien dosé, autant les saveurs que les idées. Bref, un beau moment, un bon prix et un bon déj’ couronné d’un bon service!

Came here last night after work to grab a couple of bites with friends. This location opened not too long ago, so we wanted to check it out. It’s located right across from Joe Beef, and 5 min walk from Lionel Groulx.
We chose to sit inside, but they also have an outdoor patio/​terasse at the back. there were 3 of us and we decided to share a number of dishes on the menu.
We had the White Sangria ($ 25) to start, which tasted strongly of rhubarb and quite weak. As for food, we decided to get the Watermelon & Feta Salad ($ 8), Fish Tacos (2/​$ 5), Pull Pork Tacos (2/​$ 5), Pork Pork Poutine ($), Wings ($ 8) and Veggie Burger ($ 8). The standout dishes out of them were definitely the Tacos which were outstanding (both pork & fish option). If you’re not a fan of soft shell tacos, you probably wont enjoy them as much. However we found the soft shell complimented the richness of the filling and sauce perfectly. For $ 2.50/ taco, I’d definitely recommend it. The poutine grilled cheese was also excellent if you’re in a carb craving mood.
The portion are actually quite generous for the price, but youd probably want to get a couple of dishes if you’re not sharing. Reasonable price, great atmosphere and awesome comfort food. Great place to catch up with friends or first date.