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.
You know what's better than excellent food?
Consistently excellent food. This place lives up to the hype even over a decade later. If you haven't tried the Sucré Salé plate, oh boy... You are missing out.
My wife won their IG contest so we ended going for free, which included a free Uber ride to & from home. To our surprise, we were picked up by the owner himself, Milton. It was a pleasure meeting him! Clearly a very kind & sociable person. Kudos to the entire team there, everyone was very kind as they always have been.
If you're waiting in line & doubting if you should wait, let me make it clear: IT'S WORTH THE WAIT!
Super resto. Belle ambiance. La bouffe était super. Belle présentation. Oeufs bio & sirop d'érable de l'érablière du propriétaire. Décoration vibrante & service impeccable. Je recommande fortement à votre prochain passage à Montréal.
Amazing brunch spot! The Dubai Chocolate French Toasts, filled with pistachio butter & crunchy kataifi, were out of this world - I absolutely loved every bite!
The food is amazingggg everything is super delicious , portions are huge, & the menu has so many fun options. I've been a so many times now & it's always consistently great. Totally worth the wait although it can be long, especially during the weekend.
Une super découverte ! Le café est excellent, les desserts sont délicieux & bien présentés. J'ai adoré le concept de pouvoir savourer un bon plat salé tout en ayant la possibilité de commander un dessert en même temps - parfait pour les indécis comme moi 😄. L'ambiance est conviviale & le service chaleureux. J'y retournerai sans hésiter !
May 30, 2025
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This place is the perfect brunch spot - there are a lot of options & all of them are good. I love any place that has good sweet & salty breakfast options! Be prepared to wait a while in line, though.
Mon chum & moi sommes en visite pour la première fois. Nous avions peur de la file d'attente, mais elle a avancé rapidement lorsque le staff sympathique est venue nous organiser. Les serveuses sont très sympathiques, la nourriture n'a pas pris longtemps, & on pouvait voir une excellente équipe de cuisine, tous organisés & prenant plaisir à leur travail... félicitations ! Nourriture délicieux 😋
J'avais peur d'être déçu, étant donné toute la presse positive que ce restaurant obtient. Mais la créativité & la diversité du menu m'ont agréablement surpris. L'ambiance du resto & l'hospitalité des serveurs vont de pair avec la succulente nourriture. Un must si vous êtes en ville pour visiter!
Very cool restaurant that has a number of locations in Montreal & has just opened up in Toronto. I think it will do very well - food was terrific, breakfast potatoes were unreal!
Vraiment c'est un brunch ou tu as pour ton argent ! Tout était super bon ! Mais les quantités étaient tellement généreuses ! On a rien pu finir.. mais tout était succulent !! Je recommande !
The food was scrumptious, the staff is very kind & the waiting time was not too long, we went there at 1pm approximately. I highly recommend this place, with family & friends.
May 11, 2025
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Food is ok, but the large portions take the joy away from the food. The shakshuka was mostly sauce & spices. Overall, the plates are tooo busy, so if you are like me & prefer something simple then don't bother waiting in the line. The detox smoothie was really good.
Ce déjeuner était tellement bon que j'ai envie de modifier toutes mes review 5 étoiles & leur mettre 4 étoiles. Les ingrédients sont frais & de qualité.
La cuisinière connaît les allergies & fait attention. & c'est suuuuuper bon. Il y a du pain sans gluten & j'ai pu avoir le plat adapté sans produits laitiers.
Le service est super.
Je recommande extrêmement cet endroit. En plus la décoration est exceptionnelle.
