Reputed for its huge breakfasts, exotic fruit cocktails, and hip Plateau Mont Royal ambiance, the main reason most patrons frequent this establishment is to chew the fat among friends.
Bold flavors, huge portions, and a playful, vibrant vibe define L'Avenue, which offers a creative brunch menu with standout dishes like pistachio French toast, shakshuka, and eggs Benedict, accompanied by generous sides and strong coffee; the atmosphere is colorful and energetic, with disco style decor and lively music that many find fun, though a few reviews note it can be loud and crowded on weekends; service is described as friendly, attentive, and efficient once seated, with many mentioning helpful staff and quick refills, while a few experiences point to long lines and wait times before seating; some guests wish for more vegan or gluten free options and there are occasional notes of price or consistency concerns; overall it remains a top Montreal brunch spot for those seeking a filling, flavorful meal and a memorable vibe.
Très bon restaurant , parfait pour un brunch! Les proportions sont généreuses le rapport qualité prix est parfait , le service très agréable! Je recommande
La cuisine y est fort savoureuse, bien que le service laisse quelque peu à désirer. Les tenanciers ont manifestement privilégié le nombre de couverts au détriment du confort des convives, nous voilà donc tous attablés à la même grande table. Cela rappelle l'atmosphère d'une terrasse donnant sur la place de la Bastille, à la différence près que la vue n'est guère aussi plaisante & l'ouïe s'en trouve grandement affectée. Je recommande vivement cet établissement pour ceux qui souhaitent débuter leur journée par une "before" dès 11 heures du matin. Toutefois, n'oubliez pas vos boules Quiès si vous aspirez à un tant soit peu de tranquillité auditive.
Aug 2, 2024
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Excellent restaurant pour petit-déjeuner & déjeuner. Les pancakes citron-bleuets un délice!! prix qui laisse avec un petit arrière-goût amère, mais les portions sont très généreuses. J'y retournerais sans problème, je recommande!
Très bon brunch à Montreal! Cela fait plusieurs fois que nous y allons & c'est toujours délicieux. Le menu est varié & ne déçoit jamais. Service sympathique. Seul le temps d'attente peut faire peur mais cela en vaut la peine. Une valeur sure que je recommande fortement!
Brunch incroyable je me suis régalé (le fourrage pistache est à tomber par terre). Les pommes de terres sont très bien assaisonnées. Je recommande le pain aux graines en accompagnement. Les cocktails/smoothies sont aussi très bons. Point bonus pour la musique de Drake & le dernier album de Kaytranada diffusés lors de notre repas 🤪
I absolutely loved this place. The wait: on the weekend you would have to wait a little bit before sitting. It can be frustrating since some tables are empty inside. I think the restaurant should hire more people so that they can clear table & sit people faster. The food: the portions are huge & delicious, the pancakes are to die for ! The staff is adorable & thoughtful, very nice & helpful. You would have to spend average 80$ for two people for a brunch. Was a great experience overall & I really recommend this place.
Un petit-déjeuner délicieux & copieux ! N'hésitez pas à prendre leurs menus L'Indécis. Je recommande celui avec les crêpes au citron & ricotta avec une purée aux bleuets. Merci infiniment à notre serveuse Marguerite pour son accueil, ses conseils & sa serviabilité !
Feb 7, 2024
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The food is fantastic! The atmosphere was like in the books, & the restaurant was clean. The bathrooms were also a surprise, as if they were characters described in Paulo Coelho's book - Highly recommended!
Perfect vibe & food. It's well severed & delicious. I recommend preparing to wait outside, keeping your eyes open to people skipping the line 👀 the staff let them in! I had to complain to have them take action about it.
Fantastic food! I ordered the indecisive with lemon ricotta pancakes & sausage. It was superb!! The service was also wonderful! The atmosphere was very chill & the restaurant was clean. bathrooms were a cool surprise too- a disco ball in one & graffiti with a black light in the other. Highly recommended!!
Amazing brunch spot with fantastic sweet & savory options! Came by on a weekday so there was no line & plenty of seating. Staff are all super kind & welcoming. A weird highlight of the place is actually their washrooms! The washroom are completely mirrored with disco lights-it's so cool, but also so disorienting to actually logistically do your business haha The food is all delicious! The prices are high, but their portions are very large so would actually suggest sharing a single set or take half to go. I would recommend their savory options over their sweet, just because the portions are so large that having so much sugar as your first meal feels wrong. I got a matcha latte & it did not taste like matcha at all, just mostly milk-would not get again. I know this is probably not the best place to get matcha, but I was holding out hope. The bowl size was quite fun though, if you want to get your liquid fix to match these brunch sets. Overall, would recommend dropping by for brunch! It's definitely a great experience & lots of options for everyone! & don't forget to check out the washroom!
Feb 3, 2024
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Very good vibe but I recommend you coming early to save yourself the wait for a table outside. Our waitress was super sweet & helping. I took the avocado toast & it was very good but the lemon cream was a bit sickening. I also took the pistachio latte in ice & I never tested something as good as that. Highly recommend you try it.
We started with dirty forks & now, in hindsight, we think maybe it was an omen. The host & our server were really nice & we weren't too bothered by the loud music, but my companion's potatoes were cold & my unimpressive duck & truffles Benedict had eggshells in it. The taste of the dish was okay, but not great or was it innovative in any way. It felt a bit bland, like home cooking. I'd have more to say about my friend's eggs & pancakes but she's been throwing up all afternoon since she got home. I felt a bit nauseated but didn't get that sick. The food is overpriced, bland, & the portions are just too large. I wouldn't go back nor could I recommend it. Shame, because it's fun, service super & bathrooms - wow!
This is one of my favourite brunch spots in Montreal! I've been a bunch of times & the food & service is always great. I've also ordered delivery & the food held up well. The manager recently helped me out with a birthday surprise for my boyfriend, which showed it's run by awesome people too! Can't say enough good things, highly recommend.
Such an amazing brunch spot with absolutely HUGE portions. My family & I didn't know what we were getting ourselves into when we ordered a dish each because they were MASSIVE, we couldn't finish it all even though they all tasted amazing. I would definitely recommend to share a dish between 2 people if you are not big eaters. Even their drinks were large, they served the smoothies in a cup that's equivalent to a bowl. Also, their bathrooms are super fun & decorated.
