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.
L'Avenue comes up in reviews as a bold, crowd pleasing brunch spot with huge portions and a playful, vibrant vibe that blends retro disco decor with colorful graffiti. The menu is praised for creative sweet and savory pairings, with standout items like shakshuka, eggs Benedict, and the Dubai chocolate French toast or pistachio French toast, plus the Indecisive options that let diners mix and match. Expect long lines and waits, especially on weekends, and seating that can feel cramped, but many say the experience is worth it for the generous portions and lively atmosphere. Value is a common thread, with portions described as enormous and prices considered fair for the quality, though a few reviews call it pricey for what it is. Service is typically described as friendly and attentive, contributing to a positive overall experience, while the noise level and crowds can be a drawback for those seeking a quieter meal. The bathrooms are frequently noted as an experience in themselves, adding to the overall memorable vibe. Parking can be challenging and the venue can feel busy, but visitors often return for recurring favorites and the sense that nothing on the menu is bland.
J'ai pris le repas l'indécis avec pain doré façon Dubai aux pistaches & chocolat. C'était exquis! Chaque bouchée était un plaisir. Le service était rapide & sympathique malgré le nombre élevé de clients. Un sans faute! Je le recommande fortement à tout le monde.
L'Avenue is the first place we took my niece in Montreal. We wanted her to experience L' Avenue, from the good food & the great staff, the artand generally good vibes. I ordered the californian omelette. It was huge & light & fluffy at the same time. My husband & my niece both got the Tiramisu french toast. They both liked it.It did however reminded me of Eataly's Tiramisu pancakes which I loved. Needless to say, my niece loved her exprience at L' Avenue. for parking are few & far bet
Parking - it was only metered street parking, we came early so we found parking pretty easily but when we were leaving we could see that spaces were few. & far between.
Prices - Although I love this place, I do think it's a bit pricey for what it is.With that said, I consider this a tourist stop for Montreal.
Jul 8, 2025
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Je suis allé plusieurs fois & c'est toujours excellent. Le service (le personnel est tres aimable) & le menu. Une petite chose, veuillez SVP offrir à nouveau les pancakes apple bacon cheddar, c'était incroyable & ça me manque tellement.
Efficient & friendly service. Fresh food with fair price. Fantastic location & vibrant vibes. Generous portions! Gender-neutral bathrooms play a night club style;)
Came here to eat 2 of the indecisive menu tiramisu french toast & Pistachio french toast, they were so bomb!! Potatoes are well cooked also not too greasy & good portion of meat we got bacon & sausage. The maple syrup was 100% & was so good to pair w the french toast :))
L'Avenue has been has been my favourite breakfast place in Montreal since forever. Been coming here for years. Nobody makes eggs benedict better than they do. Nobody.
Possibly the worst eggs benedict I've ever had. I ordered the duck, but it was more like a mushroom/arugula casserole with a few chunks of duck meat. They used duck eggs, which are minuscule, & tiny English muffins. So what's supposed to be the main part was more like a barely noticeable garnish. The potatoes were soggy & flavourless, too. & who makes eggs benedict without hollandaise sauce?
On top of it all, for reasons known only to management, the lone bathroom light is a disco ball (so you can't see anything) & the bathroom has a 360° mirror so when there is a bit light flashing you get a panoramic view of yourself in the worst possible context.
All this for $28 before tax & tip. Never going back there again.
Jul 2, 2025
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Unreal. Was so good. Ran into this on accident & was by far the best food. Drinks, smoothie, & the indecisive strawberry Nutella was so good. Wife loved the potatoes
Loved the vibe at this place! The décor is stylish & well thought-out, even the servers' uniforms add a nice touch of personality. The food? Absolutely delicious & served in generous portions. Everything tasted fresh & full of flavor. Service was attentive without being over the top, & the prices felt fair for the quality & experience. Definitely planning to come back.
L'Avenue was amazing! The portions were huge & the food was incredibly satisfying. I had the Bobby Does Dallas & the classic Eggs Benedict, both packed with flavour & very filling
The blueberry pancakes were also delicious.
Ceaser was one of the best I've had in Montreal. Would come back for brunch again.
Jun 30, 2025
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We had an early breakfast & sat outside. The weather & everything was perfect. We ordered the everything platter & the feta omelette some regular coffee & a hot chocolate for our kiddo. The food was amazing & plentiful. I normally do not like home fries, but the way they make it here was soooo good! It had herbs & they crisped the potatoes perfectly. I normally do not enjoy beans either lol but their beans omg delish! & had a nice bbq flavor to it. Our server , Jessy was very friendly & attentive. The bathrooms are even cool! Disco balls & lights 🤣 only thing would be if the coffee could be a tad stronger. It was a bit watered down. If we ever visit Montreal again I would definitely stop by L'Avenue !
Très bel endroit avec terrasse extérieure avec un toit pour se protéger du soleil. Les assiettes sont très généreuses & la nourriture est delicieuse (j'ai commandé L'indecis pain doré fourré à la pistache). Nous avons en ligne car l'endroit est populaire mais ça n'a pas pris beaucoup de temps (moins de 10 minutes). Il y a un roulement actif.
This Brunch spot truly lives up to the hype, the atmosphere was amazing & the food was superb & to top it off the service was exceptional by our waiter Mikael!!! Definitely do go here!!!
Jun 21, 2025
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A must go brunch store. Every dish is so big & so good too! It's really affordable! I love the truffle duck egg Benedict! The omelet is so tasty as well! Def will come back again! Don't forget to check their dope restrooms!
Nous avons adoré ce restaurant pour déjeuner, les décorations & la musique sont incroyables & les toilettes sont extrêmement bien décorer. J'ai pris un Milkshake au Oreo (qui était incroyable) & L'Indécis avec Crêpes aux Citrons & Bleuets, les crêpes était délicieuse & ils nous ont donnés du vrai sirop d'érable. J'ai adoré ce restaurant & même s'il y a une petite attente pour rentrer ça vaut totalement la peine pour les énorme portion qu'il nous offrent je reviendrais plusieurs fois ça c'est certain.
Since there are no reservations, we waited for about 45 minutes for a table but it was SO WORTH IT. The French toast is divine & the portions were more than enough!! The whole place is a vibe. A must go-to!!
Vraiment pas agréable, la musique est forte, donc les gens hurlent, & c est à celui qui parlera le plus fort. Une fois servi, tu veux juste terminer ton assiette & pouvoir sortir c'est peut-être la stratégie de ce restaurant pour éviter que les gens ne s'attarde. Si vous cherchez un endroit plus calme pour apprécier votre compagnie il vaut mieux aller ailleurs.
