Our History
“Le Toasteur Villeray” is a breakfast and brunch restaurant in the heart of Villeray.
The concept of the “Toasteur” has existed for many generations and in many places, but it’s within the Villeray neighborhood that it has found its second wind.
At the end of 2020, we decided to flip the table, both figuratively and literally ! We set to renew ourselves with a full revamp of the dining room as well as the menu. This was only possible due to our incredibly passionate team as well as our wonderful clientele that have shown their love for brunch for over 10 years.
*Toastie : common neutral noun
Person who works, eats, and loves brunch year long.
Value the product
We work as often as possible with seasonal and local products with a (large) touch of creativity, love, and attention in our recipes.Value the team
Little to no hierarchy here. We value the personalities and skills of each and every person that works here, which, we believe, is the strength of our team.Value the client
No matter the occasion, the length, or the regularity of your visit, we will always welcome you with the same attention and our fervent passion for brunch.The Co-Owners
Marc-André
Co-ownerMultiple years of experience working in restaurants make Marc-André the mastermind behind the organization of the wait staff.
Whether it be through all the administrative work behind the scenes, task management, or his attention to detail during service, he leads our team with kindness, pedagogy, and humor in order to offer you the best possible experience at the Toasteur.
Claudia
Co-ownerClaudia bridges the gap between the dining room and the kitchen.
She manages the storage and organization of all our products in order for us to be as efficient as possible to serve as many of you as possible. She is also responsible for our menu! Thousands of ideas from flavor associations to original concepts float around in her head and will soon be on your tastebuds.
Chris
Co-ownerThanks to his background in biochemistry, Chris is a recipe genius. He is able to analyze the different components of ingredients and their flavors in order to understand how to associate and balance them just right to create the delicious food on your plate.
His latest eureka? The perfect ratio of ingredients that is in our homemade hot chocolate powder.
The Toasties
The common energy of the Toasties is what provides the magic that is infused in your plate, your coffee and your experience.
It is always as a team that we work, surpass ourselves, distinguish ourselves, and become an entity which is way more than the sum of its parts.
