Reviews describe L'Avenue as a lively, popular brunch spot with large, generous portions and a creative menu, where dishes like eggs Benedict variations, shakshuka, and sweet pancakes receive praise, and the vibe, decor, and friendly staff are frequently highlighted. The experience can vary with busy lines on weekends and occasional slow or impersonal service, but many guests say the food is consistently delicious and the drinks well made, and the overall atmosphere is worth the wait, with some noting dietary options such as gluten free or vegan can be limited. Most leave satisfied and plan to return, making it one of the city's top brunch destinations.
This was my first time at this location & I don't regret going to this place, it's Mother's Day so I took my wife & we just arrived on time because few minutes later the restaurant was packed. Service was excellent & amazing, a professional & very knowledgeable & helpful. Food was delicious & generous portions. Atmospheric was fantastic, if I could given 10 stars, I would have. Definitely coming back because it's only 12 minutes drive from our home & business . I highly recommend this establishment. Thank you because you guys made day a memorable.
May 10, 2026
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INCROYABLE ! L'un des meilleurs brunch que j'ai testé à Montréal… le « bénédictes steak & eggs » a été mon plat préféré !!! 👀
Les quantités sont incroyables, les assiettes sont belles & bonnes, le personnel sont super gentils & accueillant..
Il y a eu un peu d'attente quand nous y sommes passés (30 min environ un dimanche à 12h avant d'avoir une table)
Je recommande à 100% & je reviendrais ! 🤪🥞
Grosse incompréhension du restaurant sur la réservation fait la semaine passée ce qui nous a valu 1 heure d'attente…
Mais rien a dire sur la nourriture & le service.
Une véritable claque culinaire ! 🤯
Ce restaurant est une pépite absolue : chaque bouchée est une explosion de saveurs qui réveille les papilles comme jamais. Franchement, ça faisait une éternité que je n'avais pas mangé quelque chose d'aussi délicieux… une vraie révélation !
Mention spéciale pour le service, tout simplement irréprochable.
L'équipe est aux petits soins, avec des conseils parfaitement maîtrisés qui subliment encore plus l'expérience.
Petit incident au passage 😅 : un aliment m'est tombé dessus & a laissé une belle tache de gras sur mon pantalon… mais honnêtement, c'était tellement délicieux que ça en devient presque anecdotique !
L'expérience reste exceptionnelle du début à la fin : des saveurs incroyables, une vraie explosion en bouche, & un service au top avec des conseils parfaitement avisés.
Impossible de laisser ce détail gâcher une telle pépite ; je recommande les yeux fermés !
Great portions. Good value for money. Creative brunch takes that are delicious. Friendly servers. Would recommend on a weekday especially due to the restaurant not taking reservations.
Jan 22, 2026
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Mon amie & moi avons reçu un service impeccable de la part de Jessica. On s'est senties comme des princesses. Je recommande le chai latte & la crêpe chocolat-noisette!! Mon amie a adoré les oeufs benedictines avec la sauce hollandaise aux betteraves. Une belle découverte, merci!
C'était la 4e fois que je mangeais à l'Avenue: 3 fois à celui-ci & une fois à celui sur Mont-Royal. Je suis toujours satisfaite de la nourriture. Les portions ont été réduites après la pandémie, mais n'empêche qu'on ne repart pas du tout le ventre vide. J'aime le fait qu'ils servent du vrai sirop d'érable & non du sirop de table. Leur creton est littéralement le seul que j'aime. Je recommande fortement d'essayer un smoothie. J'ai pris le jouvence & il était tout simplement parfait ! Sinon, côté nourriture, le pain doré est incroyable. Les crêpes ne sont pas wow, mais tout est question de préférence. Je préfère celles qui sont fines. Ce qu'il faut savoir avant de venir : le restaurant est populaire, donc il y a du bruit & pratiquement toujours une file d'attente. Ils ne prennent pas les réservations. Planifiez donc en conséquence. Pour 2 personnes, nous avons attendu 15 minutes un samedi vers 12h. Pour un groupe de 10 personnes, nous avions attendu 30-40 minutes durant l'été. Bon appétit !
We went on a Saturday morning & had to wait around 30mins for a table. The wait was 100% worth it! The drinks were not too sweet & creative, which we loved. The food was also delicious & filling. The amount of food you get for the price is crazy. We couldn't finish our portions 😅 It's a bit loud in there but it wasn't too bad. Overall would definitely recommend even if there is a wait.
Nov 26, 2025
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Amazingly delicious food, great quality ingredients & unlimited maple syrup who could ask for more !! Wait was definitely reasonable. Drinks were really good & big portions compared to the price! Would definitely recommend going ! The whole restaurant was definitely a vibe !
I rarely stand in line for a restaurant but since we are on vacation I happily joined the crowd. The big surprise was that this decadent brunch spot was worth the wait. I wouldn't & couldn't eat here often & still fit into my clothes but we all thoroughly enjoyed every bit of our brunch. The service was initially slow in this busy restaurant but once our order was taken the service was attentive & upbeat. The vibe of the place is great with cool design features & great attention to the music. I'd recommend the blueberry pancakes with cream & lemon drizzle & the hazelnut latte.. but leave time for a post brunch nap!
Aug 11, 2025
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Excellent experience...highly recommended! The food tasted magnificent. I tried the truffle duck & the strawberry nocciolata, both delicious. The size of the dishes...needless to say, they're perfect for sharing! Congratulations Eric!!!
Great breakfast restaurant- good food, large portions at a reasonable price, all wrapped around a comfortable setting & a friendly atmosphere.
Service was exemplary. David, our waiter, was professional, friendly, attentive & beyond accommodating. He made the experience an 11 on 10 rating:)
Thank you David!
Definitely recommend!
UPDATE 2024:
Sad to be reporting this place is no longer gluten friendly. It's rare I've seen a restaurant regress on offerings like this, but the potatoes now have gluten in their seasoning & they've removed the gluten free bread. The last photo is what I was able to eat 😅 unfortunately won't be swinging by here anymore.
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2022:
Wow - this place is worth the hype !
Showed up on a Sunday just after noon with three friends & didn't have too long of a wait (maybe 15mins).
The servers were very knowledgeable regarding the menu & were able to point out all they could modify for my gluten + dairy allergy. I do wish they were just a little more present on the floor as we could have used more coffee haha.
Personally, I ordered the shakshuka with gluten free toast, it came with a side of potatoes & the whole thing was sooo tasty.
Two friends got the pecan French toast & said it tasted like a pecan pie. They highly recommended it. The last friend got the eggs Benny, she found it so delicious & filling she took the second half home.
Would 100% come by here again.
