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.
Vraiment déçue. Leurs recettes semblent différentes de leur resto à Saint-Henri. Les oeufs bénédictines étaient gluants & extrêmement sucrés, aucune épices dans l'omelette, le'latté à la pistache' est en fait un latté normal avec des miettes de pistaches collées sur le bord de la tasse...Vraiment ordinaire pour le prix.
Breakfast & Brunch heavy weight in Montrael that deserves the hype. Plan ahead & consider coming at off peak hours because there is going to be a crowd at almost any hour. Service really is great, servers are pros. The indecisive menu hits on all cylinders but make sure you are hungry portions are huge. The Benedict's are amazing recommend the Pink Salmon Benny. Drinks menu is eclectic as the food menu. Recommend the Nutella coffee a lot less sweet than I expected which was great for me. If your looking for a solo disco party the bathrooms here got you
Super brunch chez L'Avenue Notre-Dame ! L'ambiance est originale, le staff sympa, & la bouffe vraiment bonne. J'ai adoré les oeufs bénédictine & les portions sont très généreuses. J'y retournerais sans hésiter.
The Saint-Ambroise Benedict is really good (& vegetarian) ! The onion & mushrooms are really well seasoned🍄. The potatoes spices are great. You can taste the quality of the eggs🍳 & you can see it from the orange color of the egg yolk!
If you get the chance to go to the Avenue on South Shore, it's even better. The flavor there is better balanced (less vinegary from the Marinated red onion) & they put more cheese 😉.
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Les oeufs bénédictines Saint-Ambroise sont bonnes! Les oignons & les champignons sont bien sautés avec du beurre🍄. Les patates à épices sont bonnes. Tu peux goûter que ce sont des bons oeufs🍳, & voir leur qualités dans la couleur foncée du jaune d'oeuf!
Si vous avez l'occasion d'aller à la succursale à Brossard, je vous le conseille. C'est meilleur, car ils balancent mieux le goût & mettent plus de fromage😉!
11 out of 10 brunch experience. It's 100000% worth the wait. I am still having wet dreams about the lemon blueberry pancake I got with the indecisive menu. The eggs were super fluffy as well. Also 12 out of 10 bathrooms LOL
Apr 27, 2025
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We went their for brunch on Easter weekend so they was a huuuuuuge line. Not sure if this is typical but it was worth the wait. It is a small restaurant but the decorations were cute & the food was amazing. I am not sure who took the photos for the website, but they need new ones. The portions were actually very big. The staff was pleasant & they didn't rush us, even with the huge line. I wouldn't definitely go back!
Such a fun breakfast with kids! Over the top menu of classics with a twist. The'indecisive' options are incredible & enough food to keep you full until dinner! The pancakes with blueberry compote & lemon curd were a standout. Service was friendly & welcoming. Make sure to use the bathroom before you leave & choose from the disco party or street art themes!
Great brunch if a little on the pricey side. I hade the'indecisive' with sticky toffee pudding pancakes & they were incredible. I'm a huge fan of their indecisive options, because they combine traditional breakfast (eggs, sausage, bread) with a sweet option. Great sweat & savoury brunch! Others ordered the tiramisu French toast & eggs Benedict which were solid.
The ambiance is a little odd & a little intense for brunch but nothing that impacts the meals. The bathrooms are weird with lots of flashing disco lights. I thought they were fun but I can see people finding them stressful.
This is such a unique breakfast spot. Food was fantastic & service was great. The bathrooms are even an experience. The variety of breakfast options were great & the portion sizes were quite large!
Repas délicieux & excellent service! Je recommande fortement les combos avec le pain doré chocolat Dubaï ou le combo avec les pancakes bleuets & citron! Nous sommes allés manger un dimanche matin & c'était assez achalandé! Pas trop d'attente, mais les tables à l'intérieur sont un peu trop rapprochées les unes des autres selon moi…
