Since 1994, the restaurant L'Avenue has been the place to be for brunch and breakfast lovers. With its eccentric plates and generous portions, festive atmosphere and outstanding service, L'Avenue is more than just a culinary experience!
Reviews describe L'Avenue as a creative, generous brunch spot with fresh ingredients and big portions. Service is widely praised for friendliness and attentiveness, with many compliments toward the staff, though some visits report slower service or occasional misfires. Ambiance is lively and stylish, with decor that stands out, though a few tables note that the space can be noisy or crowded. The menu is celebrated for inventive choices and items like eggs Benedict, Dubai-style French toast, lemon blueberry pancakes, and pistachio latte, with most dishes presented nicely and tasting fresh, while a minority encounter bland flavors or inconsistent execution. Value is often highlighted for generous portions and the option of free items during celebrations, though some patrons feel prices are steep or certain dishes disappointing. Overall, the sentiment skews positive with many eager to return and recommend L'Avenue to friends and family for brunch.
Breakfast is breakfast but L' Avenue is the breakfast place to go.
Was really impressed with my plate, especially their baked potatoes, bacon & their blueberry lemon pancake, is the bomb.
Laura was polite & nice. Highly recommend!!
Let's start with the motorcycle hanging above the diners' heads. I have no idea what inspired that choice, but if it ever falls, it's game over for anyone sitting below.
The food wasn't bad, for $24.99, you get two pancakes, two eggs, some potatoes, & three strips of bacon. The eggs could use some seasoning since they were bland, though not terrible. The pancakes were tasty but way too thick.
Booths get physical menus, while smaller tables have to scan a code, which feels a bit inconsistent.
Overall, the experience was pretty average.
The bathrooms have an odd after-hours vibe, with Barbie & Ken signs on the doors more like drunk Barbie & Ken. I'm petite, & even I had trouble getting out of the stall.
Nov 5, 2025
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We came in very late around 3:35 & honestly weren't expecting fresh food since it's almost the end of the day. But the food & service didn't disappoint at all. One of the best potatoes I've had. Pancakes were a 10/10 service was amazing so was the atmosphere & most importantly it was sooo fresh.
Second time at this location as I was passing through Laval. Just as good as I remember it to be!
We got the duck eggs benny, & the indecisive in the lemon blueberry pancake as one & strawberry pancake as the second dish. All the food was delicious! We tried the matcha latte & the pistachio latte. From the whipped cream to the potatoes to the lattes. The portions are generous & delicious all around. This was just as good as I remember it 2 years ago. Staff are so kind & patient. Atmosphere is unique as the wall art & decor give a street vibe. Would recommend to anyone looking for a brunch spot!
I had such a lovely brunch with two of my girlfriends! We were warmly welcomed & served by Voula, the manager, who was absolutely wonderful 😊 She was attentive throughout our visit, checking in often to make sure we had everything we needed. I especially appreciated her thoughtful touch when she noticed I was sharing my lemon blueberry pancakes 🍋🫐 with my friends & brought us extra sharing plates without us even asking. Small gestures like that really make the experience special. Great food, great atmosphere, & excellent service - we'll definitely be back!
I've been wanting to try this spot for a while & finally decided to go since we were in the area & it made for a nice birthday brunch. The Laval location has a cozy vibe, the décor is stylish, & the service was warm & attentive.
Food-wise, it was a mixed experience:
- The Indecisive Sticky Toffee Pancake: very sweet, & I could only manage a few bites (3/5). Definitely one for people with a big sweet tooth.
- Classic Benedict: excellent, soft buttery English muffins with ham, egg, & sauce all perfectly balanced. Great texture & taste (4.5/5).
- Potatoes: perfectly seasoned & crisp, easily the standout side (5/5).
- Latte: unfortunately a letdown, felt watered down & lacked depth of flavour (2/5).
I also wanted to try the matcha & strawberry drink on the menu, but it wasn't available, which was a little disappointing.
Overall, despite a few misses, the food was enjoyable & I'd still recommend checking this place out especially for brunch. I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu.
The waiters are Fast & friendly . Got seated, served, & satisfied in under 30 minutes. The food is really good especially the pancakes. I recommend trying the sticky toffee.🙏
Jun 29, 2025
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Excellent resturant !!! fast service, easy parking, pricing reasonable for what you get, clean, menu varied for there was so much choice & different than any other resturant, food is exceptionally delicious & lovely presentation, big portions that I couldn't eat for the rest of the day 😊 In case you are wondering from the pictures we had the pistacho late, the indecisive dubai chocolate waffles & lemon & blueberry pancakes.
A must go again & again !!!!
Funky restaurant with graffiti on some walls. It was pretty empty for a Thursday morning. Waitresses were very nice & helpful. The eggs Benedict were good, but I found the sauce was a bit spicy. My kids had the pancakes with strawberry & Nutella. They loved it! The pistachio latte was delicious. For 3 people, which 2 were kids, I found it expensive. But it was a nice experience.
La succursale sur le Plateau était mon resto déjeuner préféré depuis des années. Des repas incomparables à des prix raisonnables pour la qualité & les portions qu'on avait. La succursale de Laval ? Une vraie joke. Où ont-ils repêchés leur serveuse ? Aucun service digne de ce nom. Pas moyen d'avoir des menus, elle remplit deux verres d'eau mais laisse les deux autres vides (on était 4!), on lui demande de la crème & du lait pour nos cafés, en vain... il a fallu qu'on aille les chercher nous mêmes, pas de cuillère pour brasser notre café, aucune fois elle n'est venu nous voir pour s'assurer qu'on appréciait notre repas, cependant quand il fut le temps de nous apportez la facture, ça, elle a été rapide. Elle nous apporte sa machine à cartes de crédit où ils nous demandent si on veut laisser 18, 20 ou 25% de pourboire après taxes !!!! Êtes vous rendu fous ?! Même pas l'option du 15% & c'est calculé APRÈS taxes, quelle fraude. Heureusement, j'ai pu inscrire moi même mon pourboire mais combien de gens se font avoir ainsi ? Le repas...encore là, on rit de nous. En 2021, & je vais inclure des photos pour que vous voyez la différence, le plat L'INDÉCIS coûtait 19,75$ & comprenait 3 items salés (ex: bacon, jambon & fèves au lard) + 1 item sucré. Le pancake au gâteau aux carottes était 2 fois plus gros, gorgé de fromage à la crème entre chaque crêpe & il y avait de bons morceaux d'ananas & de noix de Grenoble dans la pâte. C'était un délice ! Pour 19,75$ avec café inclus, c'était incroyable. Cette fois là mon conjoint lui avait pris le pancake bleuet & ricotta avec le plat l'indécis (& 3 items salés inclus). L'assiette était tellement imposante que le pain venait à part. Aujourd'hui (2024)je suis allé à la succursale de Laval. Même plat, 3 ans plus tard, l'indécis est rendu 5$ de plus (24,50$) & il ne comprend qu'un seul choix salé (alors qu'avant c'était 3 pour 5$ de moins). La crêpe au gâteau aux carottes est une vraie farce. C'est comme un pancarte au blé entier sec avec un léger coulis sur le dessus. Tellement sec que même avec du sirop, c'était pas plus succulent. Je vous jure qu'avant c'était INCROYABLE ce pancake avec son epais nappage de fromage à la crème entre chaque crêpe. L'assiette est beaucoup plus petite qu'avant pour 5$ de plus qu'en 2021 & c'est très ordinaire comme goût. Je me souviens aussi que le café était délicieux sur L'Avenue du Plateau. Ici, ça goûtait l'eau... Mais quelle totale déception. & de voir tous ces gens qui font la file pour aller manger là, se faire berner par les prix, la qualité & le service médiocre. Sans compter le dispositif de paiement qui nous propose du pourboire à partir de 18% après taxes... L'avenue Laval.... cest fini.
One of the best brunches I had in years. Good food variation, tasety & unique food. Huge venue with lots of tables available inside & outside. *food: super tasety omlettes, super fluffy pancakes, nice design & new food experience overall! Good food variation: omlettes, pancakes, sandwiches, combo dishes. *Price: around 115$ for two main course & two pancake dishes, which was more than enough for 4 people:))) *venue: lots of room inside & on the patio. Good parking available outside. Interesting & refreshing decoration😎 *Service: very friendly & efficient service even for english speakers😅
Great service, great atmosphere, & the food is some of the best breakfast food I've had. I chose the lemon ricotta pancakes from the indecisive menu, & my friend chose the tiramisu French toast. It was absolutely delicious. I also had the Oreo milkshake, which was phenomenal - tasted just right, not too sweet - great consistency. The service was great too, the team really knew how to coordinate & we were well taken care of. Pro-tip - better to arrive before 10:30am on the weekends. It was nice & quiet when we came in at 10:15. At around 11, the rush started out of nowhere & was busy until we left around 12:45. Will definitely be back! If you don't find parking in the parking lot, the side streets are a great option.
