Restaurant L'Avenue propose un menu exhaustif dominé par des piles impressionnantes de crêpes, des préparations créatives à base d'œufs et des poêlées salées consistantes. Chaque assiette est généreusement garnie de fruits frais, de sauces hollandaises onctueuses et de protéines de premier choix pour satisfaire les appétits les plus exigeants. L'ambiance baigne dans une énergie dynamique, soutenue par un décor coloré et un espace ouvert qui structure l'expérience visuelle. Le savoir-faire culinaire demeure central, intégrant des textures variées et des profils aromatiques marqués dans chaque composition. Les techniques de préparation rigoureuses garantissent que chaque élément, des pommes de terre croustillantes aux œufs pochés avec précision, conserve une qualité gustative optimale. Cette adresse privilégie les portions copieuses alliées à une exécution constante, offrant une expérience incontournable. Le soin apporté aux plats assure une présentation visuelle percutante, faisant de chaque service un véritable exercice de précision gastronomique.
Restaurant L'Avenue est largement reconnu comme une destination de choix pour le brunch à Montréal, apprécié pour son atmosphère dynamique aux influences disco et son menu créatif. De nombreux clients louent l'établissement pour ses portions exceptionnellement généreuses, ses ingrédients de qualité et ses plats savoureux tels que les œufs bénédictines, le pain doré farci et les cafés spécialisés. Bien que l'ambiance animée et le décor unique soient des points forts pour la plupart, certains visiteurs trouvent l'espace restreint et la musique parfois trop forte pour converser. La popularité du restaurant entraîne souvent des temps d'attente importants, car les réservations ne sont pas acceptées, mais la grande majorité des convives s'accorde à dire que le service professionnel et la qualité des repas justifient l'attente. Si la plupart des avis sont élogieux, quelques clients ont noté des incohérences dans la préparation des plats ou dans la rapidité du service, particulièrement durant les périodes d'affluence.
I'm officially retiring L'Avenue as one of my brunch spots.
Maybe I'm just unlucky, because I see that others recent reviews are really good but after my last few visits, & especially after yesterday, I just can't justify eating there anymore.
We were seated fairly quickly, but after that we waited quite a while before anyone came to take our order. I ordered a cappuccino along with our meals.
While we were waiting for our drinks, I watched plate after plate of food sitting on the pass. Waiters & waitresses would walk up, look at the food, then walk away without taking it to the tables.
That was my first indication that I'd made a mistake by coming back to L'Avenue.
Watching perfectly good food sit on the pass getting cold while staff walked by it over & over again was incredibly frustrating.
My cappuccino was honestly one of the worst I've had in a long time. It tasted like a regular coffee with milk with a pile of airy foam on top. No richness or texture.
Then came the food.
I ordered the'I'll Have It All.'
The first thing I noticed was the bagel. During a previous visit to L'Avenue, I was given rock-hard butter for my baguette, which is such a basic mistake because everyone knows you can't spread fridge-cold butter on toast. So this time I specifically asked for room-temperature butter. Instead, they buttered my toast for me... sort of.
As you can see in the photo, only half the bagel has any butter on it. It sounds like a small thing, but brunch is made up of simple foods that are not difficult to make. But the difference between an average brunch & a great brunch is in the details, & those details were missing at L'Avenue yesterday.
Then there were the'scrambled' eggs.
It looked like someone poured beaten eggs onto the grill & forgot about them. They were dry, rubbery & badly overcooked.
The breakfast also included one pancake & one French toast, & the French toast was just as disappointing. It looked deceivingly delicious. Perfectly golden on the outside but in the middle it was still basically just a dry piece of bread (a sign that the bread was not thoroughly soaked with the French toast batter).
The meat was also dry & didn't seem fresh at all. I didn't eat most of it.
In the end, the bill came to around $90 for two people.
I happily spend that on brunch when the experience justifies it. But charging $90 for cold food, a poorly made cappuccino, a half-buttered bagel, dry overcooked eggs, dry meat & slow, disorganized service simply doesn't make sense.
After my last three experiences at L'Avenue, I'm done. The only reason I've given multiple chances is because they used to be very good.
But there are simply too many great brunch spots in Montreal to keep hoping this place improves.
The french toast is absolutely the best french toast I've ever had anywhere on this planet, & thats not even an exaggeration. After an hour wait on the sidewalk in line, we finally made it inside a pretty cramped space to what was definitely worth the wait & loss of personal space. I got the pistachio french toast, & my friends got the steak & eggs/bacon & eggs meals. Everyone raved about their meal for the next couple of days, & left feeling full & satisfied.
Would def come back again when in the Montreal area again.
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The food & service were excellent!
I was trying to speak French but I'm very slow, but the waitress was so patient & nice when I asked her to continue in French instead of switching to English 😅 Thanks L'Avenue Mont-Royal!
Service , outstanding. Food, outstanding. Great place with a great vibe too. I had a mix of french toast & breakfast eggs , toast ,sausage, beans & potatos it was a lot but it was great. The highlight was the french toast which was excellent. I polished this off with a strawberry matcha ice tea which was refreshing. I'd definately recommend this place.
Gym dude omelette was interesting tasted good, for those who want that protein it's a great choice. The Dubai chocolate French toast was great enjoyed eating that as well. Nice sit down spot & artistic drawings
Back at L'Avenue on Mont-Royal after a couple of years, & it reminded me why it's one of our favorite breakfast spots. The service was excellent, our server was super attentive & patient. The menu has changed a bit, & surprisingly, there was no lineup to get s table.
The food is still very on point. I ordered The Indecisive with the pistachio French toast, & wow - that pistachio French toast was next level, seriously so good. 😋 The pistachio latte was also very delicious & paired perfectly with the meal.
I find it unfortunate that they no longer have vegan options. I remember they used to have a few delicious vegan plates but that is no longer the case.
Prices are on the higher side, but honestly that seems to be the norm for breakfast spots these days. Still, the quality & experience made it worth it. Definitely happy we came back.
Got brunch here for the first time last Friday with some friends. We got there sometime around 11:30am & had to wait ~10 minutes for a table. After being sat, we had some time to look at the menu. After figuring out what I wanted, I took the time to really look at the interior-it's so beautiful! There's a funky, retro, disco vibe to the place that makes it fun & inviting!
I ordered the Bobby Tries Istanbul, while my friends ordered the shakshuka & french toast. All the food was absolutely delicious & very filling! We even had a bit left over that we snacked on later.
The service was also great! Our servers were super kind & even packed up our to-go boxes for us! Would definitely recommend & I'll be coming back here the next time I'm in the city!
