Reviews consistently highlight L'Avenue as a top brunch spot with bold flavors, large portions, and a lively, colorful atmosphere, praising standout dishes like eggs Benedict variations, the Bobby Discovers Istanbul, Sticky Toffee Pancakes, and Dubai chocolate French toast, as well as creative Indecisive platters that invite sharing. The experience is often described as worth the wait, particularly on weekends when lines form, with service frequently called friendly, attentive, and efficient, though there are mentions of slower pacing and occasional missteps during busy periods. Some diners report dishes arriving cold or overcooked and note noise levels can be high, while others emphasize good value and generous portions that can satisfy big appetites. Overall, L'Avenue remains a beloved Montreal brunch destination for many, offering a memorable vibe, quality ingredients, and reliable crowd pleasers, even as peak hours may bring longer waits and sporadic service.
Food is excellent, large portions, the service was very good. Could get quite busy on the weekend, with long line ups, which just shows how popular the spot is.
This place is the perfect brunch spot. The'Indecisive' platters help you have a taste of everything, & we thought it was all good. The pistachio cream french toast is incredible, as are their pancakes.
Breakfast portions are VERY large. I enjoyed my eggs & steak Benedict very much. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection. The side of bacon was also good. The mango mimosa was also very good. Unfortunately, the sausage was really dry, & I would not order it again. The place was not so loud that we needed to shout to be heard, although the music WAS loud enough to hear, & was pleasant to listen to while eating. They have 3 unisex bathrooms, with one having a baby changing table.
Three years ago, I went there with my now husband on our first date. The food & service were both great, we had a very nice time.
Now, we go back every year to highlight the occasion, it never disappoint us :)
Next year, we will go back with our kid.s to celebrate together!
Thanks Kamilo for making the special arrangement for us today, it was really appreciated! ☺?
Great food, huge portions. Service was good. I love the race theme of the restaurant very clean.
Comfortable seating. I really enjoyed the Indecisive with blueberry & lemon pancakes. It was all good really.
Ma place préféré pour le déjeuner de fin de semaine ! Tout est frais, chaud & délicieux! Déjeuner traditionnel & spécialités de la maison sont offerts.
Food was delicious. Toffee Pudding Pancakes were amazing. Laurie was our waitress & she was great. We did wait an hour for our table but it was worth it. Can't wait to go back.
Super ambiance, la cuisine est vraiment bonne pour un prix imbattable. Je conseille les plats dans la section « l'indécis » si c'est votre première fois, ça permet de goûter à tout :) merci à Lorie pour sa gentillesse & son professionnalisme !
It's really too bad. My fiance already wrote the place off but decided to give it another try since I wanted the blueberry ricotta pancakes. I had to get up to go ask for a coffee refill, 10m after i had already asked someone while i was seated. His eggs were just about over hard when he asked for over easy. It took forever to get our food. Forever even to stop our waiter to pay our bill. Our waiter said how busy it was the 3x he came to the table. Sure the place was full but there was no line up, they were clearly understaffed for a Monday that most people took the day off. Still... for the price of breakfast these days, it felt like we wasted 60$.
