Avril Supermarché Santé is described as a solid option with good food and a strong organic selection, though some shoppers feel staff knowledge could be improved. Several reviews praise the staff for friendliness and helpfulness at the counter and in the cafe area, with attention to a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. There are notes about occasional gaps in product knowledge at the sandwich bar and inventory that is not always fully stocked, which can be frustrating. The cafe and ready to eat options are frequently praised, including tasty roasted vegetables, salmon meals, and desserts, with mentions of high quality gelato and pastries. Prices are described as competitive for organic and natural products, though some comparisons to bigger chains suggest prices may vary and not always be cheap. Customers also highlight the clean, pleasant shopping environment and convenient features like on site seating and power outlets, making visits comfortable. A few comments reference renovations, elevator issues, or building management, which affect the overall experience for some shoppers. Overall the reviews depict Avril as a welcome neighborhood option with strong product quality, a lively space, and staff who strive to assist customers.
J'ai été au avril jeudi soir le 9 octobre & Lili à la pâtisserie a rendu l'expérience exceptionnelle, elle a pris le temps de nous expliquer les différents gâteau & leur caractéristiques & s'exprime de façon super poli , passionné & bienveillante au point où j'ai trouver important de lui demander son nom afin de pouvoir le laisser savoir à la direction. Des employés qui ont à coeur le service client comme si c'était leur propre entreprise ça se fait rare de nos jours & les gens ne prennent pas assez le temps de le dire lorsque les commentaires sont positifs! Elle m'a certainement donné envie d'y retourner pour mes prochains besoin de gâteau! En espérant que le mot se rende à elle. Continue ton beau travail Lili.
I love this place! Not only the food & gelato is great, but the staff is always nice, especially Lilly, at the cake & gelato counter! She always goes the extra mille for small things, explains you everything & gives you the best options, on top of that she is also super generous with making you try the gelato flavours! Thank you Lilly, you are the best!
One of my favorite spots to buy healthy food, supplements & bread. I enjoy going to the cafeteria too. The staff is lovely & caring. Each time I had issue obtaining my loyalty account number & they are so helpful
Huge shoutout to Lily at Supermarché Avril at Griffintown! She was incredibly kind, super helpful, & honestly made my whole shopping trip so much better. People like her make you want to come back again & again. Thank you Lily!
Aug 21, 2025
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Thankfully Avril exists, but don't get your hopes too high because this isn't a Whole Foods. Produce is generally decent, & even if it isn't amazing it's still all organic & you pay as much (but often less) than what non-organic produce costs at other stores. But selection varies weekly & they're not always fully stocked.
Again, very difficult not to compare this to better health food stores in Canada & the US, but it is what it is & it's definitely a great option over IGA/Metro/Provigo & the likes of Adonis. (barf!)
There's room for improvement for sure, but I think ultimately what might stifle the selection is the need for French packaging. There's loads of much higher quality aisle goods that you'll never get to see in QC because...le Francais. It's a shame, but it isn't the fault of Avril.
Excellent service, & toujours agréable de s'y rendre - surtout quand il n'y a pas de rénovations bruyantes à proximité 😉.
Très bon choix de produits, avec des fruits & légumes à des prix bien plus raisonnables que dans les grandes chaînes parfois. J'y ai même trouvé de l'huile d'olive extra vierge biologique à 20 $ pour 750 ml en rabais.
J'y retourne souvent, que ce soit pour un café, un gelato, des plats prêts à emporter ou simplement pour faire le plein de fruits & légumes frais.
La porte côté rue Ottawafut réparée, elle fonctionne très bien maintenant, bravo !
Je suis cliente chez avril depuis plusieurs années, j'ai toujours eu un service impeccable mais en particulier celui à griffintown, cela grâce à Lilly qui offre un service incroyable en tout temps & à tous ses clients, avec sourire & professionnalisme.
May 20, 2025
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The people behind the counter fully ignored me & took other people orders . May10-10:39am
'I hadn't checked the store's response to my review, but I recently went back to address my previous experience. Lily, a staff member, was incredibly professional & turned things around. I appreciate the effort they put into making things right, & I'm happy with the improved service. Thanks for listening & making a difference. I changed my ranking to support this great store.
Section produits naturels: la dame connaît très bien les produits & elle a prit le temps de bien m'expliquer chacun de ceux qui m'intéressaient. Compétente & sympathique en plus!
La caissière aussi était très sympa!
Beautifully laid out store with great selection & lots of healthy options to choose from. Thumbs up to François & Haylee for great customer service & being friendly & helpful! (One star missing because the prices are on the higher end. I understand though that the rent is surely on the high end too)
