Le Pois Penche perpetuates the style and spirit of Paris in the 1940s, the French brasserie experience that taps into the notion of French cuisine as comfort food.  Le Pois Penche appeals to a mixture of young and old, trendy and traditional, accidental tourists and midnight habitués, artists, business professionals, and families alike.

The signature open-exhibition kitchen, abundant food displays, décor and music promote the quintessential spirit of the French brasserie. Traditionally, a brasserie is defined as "an unpretentious restaurant that serves drinks, specialty beer, and simple, hearty comfort food served in a dynamic atmosphere". Not to be confused with a bistro, which is traditionally small and, these days, fairly expensive, Le Pois Penché is truly a traditional brasserie offering the reliable standards without the precocious and over priced top-end wines.

Clients may choose from a wide selection of moderately priced wine bottles, with over 30 wines served by the glass from a state of the art hydrogen system. The brasserie is open everyday from 11 am until 12 am, with weekend brunch served on Saturdays and Sundays.

NOTE:  This restaurant is part of a chain of various upscale restaurants.  There is not much of a traditional brasserie experience.  It is expensive by Montreal standards.  The service is poor, especially given the prices and waiters can be arrogant.  The food is ok, but can be uneven.  I am astounded by the review above.  Is this a paid review or advertisement?  If so, it should be clearly indicated.