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Restaurant L'avenue
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Canadian (New), Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
922 Av Du Mont-Royal EastMontreal, QC H2J 1X2
(514) 523-8780
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
89 reviews for Restaurant L'avenue
Review Highlights
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"The best eggs benedict I've ever had." In 30 reviews -
"And a skewer of fresh fruit." In 5 reviews -
"Be sure to check out their bathrooms." In 4 reviews
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86 reviews in English
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Review from Bill F.
5/6/2012
Unbelievable atmosphere. The restaurant decor is like a modern art exhibit. The bathroom is downright scary...it's like a kill-room from a horror film...and this is supposed to be complimentary.
As for the food...I got the classic Eggs Benedict and it was amazing. Great portion. The garlic potatoes are the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had.
If you find yourself in Montreal you have to get over here. -
Review from Emily F.
1/31/2012
Went to L'Avenue on Sunday morning (Jan. 29th, 2012). We had read reviews about it before going, so we picked up on the "Don't Go Too Late" advice....
We purposefully went early. Left the house at 8:00am and got to the resto at about 8:50am. No line, No wait, No one was there yet. As expected they did get a lot busier as time passed. We saw them turn a few people away.
Our meals were great. We had no complaints. My husband really enjoyed his dish, as did I. The fruit skewers are a big bonus. Their potatoes are specially seasoned. They eggs were great along with everything else.
I would have *loved* to try a fruit smoothie, but at $6.95 a pop, I decided to skip.
For those who get upset by the wait: For this restaurant, you either need to EXPECT a line up and don't give 'em flack for having to wait, OR you go super EARLY. The place is very popular & well-known, weekends are the busiest days, and they don't have ample seating space - so it makes sense that when they are busy there are line-ups. -
Review from Rawan K.
1/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
If you have a big appetite, you should definitely come here for brunch! The restaurant is loud, funky and hip, you'll most likely see a massive line-up outside if you dare go past 11:30. I've been lucky every time and haven't had to wait more than 5-10 minutes because I've gone around 10:30-11, I've seen line ups take up to an hour and go around the block. It is that damn good, so get their before "brunch rush hour" and you will be satisfied. They're known best for their amazing eggs-benedict concoctions. My favorite is the Mr. Seguin (goat cheese, spinach and mushrooms). Their potatoes are soft and delicious.
For the meat lovers, steak-benedict is the way to go. So is their schorizo if you can handle its spicy kick.
Writing this review is making me crave it... I believe a trip to L'Avenue is in order, ASAP. -
Review from Sabrina N.
Montréal, QC
The best brunch I have ever had. Everyone talks about how amazing this place is and let me tell you, it's not just hype. It is to die for. I ate the eggs Benedict with caramelized onions, 4 year old aged cheddar and confit d'onignon. Every bite was better than the last.. Truly delicious. My boyfriend had the Huevos Rancheros which was absolutely excellent!! It was worth the long wait. Definitely something people should try.
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Review from Matthew P.
Montréal, QC
1/15/2012
Line This.
Allow me to confirm the rumours, I would rather stick a fork in my eye than wait in line for breakfast. My first attempt at L'avenue for brunch was on a Saturday at around noon...the line was almost down the block....psssshhhhffftttt...next. The second time was on a Sunday at around 11:30...line...next.
Third times a charm. I was up early on a Sunday, not sure why, and made it there for about 10:30. No line, I was seated right away. I then had the pleasure of watching the madness develop as I sipped my morning Mojito. Within 20 minutes the place was crammed like the new guy on 'C' block and a line had formed outside.
Their breakfast menu is vast...in point of fact...the menu is vast but I was there for one reason...Hollandaise. My server, despite my many attempts to converse in my mother tongue, refused to speak to me in English, which was disappointing but the sauce made up for it.
I had the steak and eggs Benedicty thingamajig, it was awesome. Smothered in a beautiful nappe Hollandaise with poached eggs that broke and ran like Ben Johnson.
Their home fries had a nice bite to them, the portions were huge and the fruit brochette they sent us to start was pretty dang fresh. You can see the Sri Lankan guy making them in the window, if you decide to wait in line....but you would have to be bat shit crazy to wait in line, outside for breakfast in Montreal.
Reasonably priced, uni-lingual, delicious but not worth the wait.
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Review from L M.
4/29/2012
Fantastic omelets and heavenly, fluffy pancakes. You can taste the love that gets put into making the food. I come to this place every time I visit Montreal. It is a lot of heavenly tasting food. There is always a line and sometimes the customer service lags behind but its definitely worth it.
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Review from Genevieve R.
Toronto, ON
4/14/2012
This is the best breakfast place ever. Their breakfast potatoes are the best. Their eggs Benedict are pure delight. I also like the breakfast burrito. Their coffee is really fresh and good, so are their freshly made juice. Service is good and friendly. The decor and ambiance are unique. The bathroom are spotless and very original. The downside is that this place is so popular that there is often a huge line up ...
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Review from Imran K.
Montréal, QC
3/9/2012
Nice ambience, but can be loud, so it must be expected. Food is pretty good. DON'T ask for spicy. I'm South Asian and ask for spicy at Indian restaurants, but what I had yesterday at l'Avenue was inedible. When I told the waitress, she said "next time, don't order spicy." That pissed me off. I only finished 1/2 my plate, leaving most of the chicken behind. No "sorrys" and no discount. Basically, she blamed me. Water was refilled only once: right before the bill. Not going there again.
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Review from Jian A.
Toronto, ON
4/2/2012
Possibly the best breakfast place in Montreal! Come early b/c of the long lineups.
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Review from Bob A.
12/27/2011
I love a hearty breakfast, and this was one of the best breakfast experiences I have ever had.
The spicy chicken eggs benedict was amazing! It could feed two people. Really cool bathroom too! -
Review from Alan S.
Calgary, AB
10/26/2011
I ordered the pancakes with bananas, Nutella, walnuts and it must have been one of the biggest, most amazing breakfasts I've ever had. I couldn't finish it, even though I wanted to.
The decor is shit, but the food is fantastic and more than compensates for it. -
Review from Sara R.
9/28/2011
In an effort to avoid the alleged long lines of L'Avenue during the weekend brunch rush, I refrained from coming here until the Monday of my vacation in Montreal.
I walked in around 10am. I think there was one couple in the entire restaurant. The plan was successful!
It's a spunky looking restaurant, and shaped in a rectangle with tables and chairs lining all the way down, and the cooking going on across the other side. There are a couple of manikins strategically placed and in funny positions. The menu is entirely in French, so if you don't speak a word - either bring a dictionary (like I did), or if you've joined the modern technological world (unlike me), use a phone app to translate - and you're golden. Who knew champignon meant mushroom. ;-)
I ordered the eggs benedict that comes over French toast instead of an English muffin (ha ha, nice), with the maple syrup on the side. I think it's called the Benedict Sucre or something along those lines. The service is nice and friendly, but not hugely attentive. Nearly ten minutes went by before they came to take my order, even though they saw my menu closed and I was the only one waiting to order.. but they were standing around talking with one another. Granted my French is non-existent, I think they were training a new employee... based off of the body language.
I ordered a cup of coffee, but it was kind of lukewarm. Oh well. I came for the benedict anyhow. Which was.. a delicious sight for the eyes! Thick slices of brioche French toast, thin slices of ham, nicely poached eggs, and a buttery Hollandaise generously smeared over it all. A small cruet of maple syrup and cup of sauteed potatoes in the center. And a skewer of fresh fruit. (truly enjoyed that about Montreal.. as they bring you fruit and/or salad with almost every meal)
The Hollandaise was a bit heavy, and next time I'd ask for them to go easy on it - albeit it's very yummy and velvety.
Prices are a bit high, but you do get a ton of good food for it, and so a benedict dish with a cup of coffee will run you about $20 including the tip.
It's located a couple of blocks away from the Mont Royal metro station. A great place to walk afterward is down the opposite way (westward) towards St. Denis - lots of shopping opportunities. If you're looking for poutine, it's not far from here (15 min walk?) at La Banquise. Schwartz' smoked meats is about a 30 min walk southwest. -
Review from Claudine G.
Montréal, QC
1/7/2012
Hip but not pretentious. Amazing eggs no matter how you like them. Creative cuisine. Huge portions. No extras for baguette bread, free coffee refills, fresh fruits and friendly staff. A bit loud on the w-e but perfect for drowning that ringing in the ears from partying the night before.
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Review from Kevin C.
8/18/2011
You remember that one kid from high school, right? The one that you wanted to hate but were secretly envious of? You know, the senior that could throw a football like nobody's business and was nice to freshman and once said hi to you in the hallway. If you asked people to describe him all they would just shake their heads and quietly mutter, "That guy is so fucking cool." Restaurant L'avenue is that kid, if that kid were a restaurant and served breakfast all day.
The decor of the place, the waiters, even the fucking bathrooms were so effortlessly cool that I wanted to hate the restaurant, but gave it my money instead. We got spinach/chevre eggs benedict and a kiwi/strawberry pain dore. This place seemed to be very french canadian in that everyone in it was speaking french, but the portions were very American in that they were stupidly large. There must have been half a loaf of bread in the pain dore, and the eggs benedict came with potatoes and a fruit skewer. Everything was perfectly cooked, the waiters were attentive, and we weren't rushed to leave, even as the place filled up to capacity.
If you get here after 9 AM, you're going to be waiting in line. Get up early, indulge in a very large, very decadent breakfast, and then walk out afterwards muttering, "That place is so fucking cool." -
Review from Michael Z.
Montréal, QC
1/10/2012
A fun place for brunch - just kidding unless you count waiting in line for 30-45 min fun. the food is over-the top good but I've abandoned grocery carts after shopping when there's too much of a line up at the cash so I can't - in good conscious - recommend this place. Brunch is brunch is brunch and Montreal has no shortage of places that serve up a mean eggs Benedict...
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Review from Didier N.
8/15/2011
I finally went back to L'Avenue after a 3 year absence and was dying to see if it changed. I will keep this review short as everything has already been said about this place: Located in pretty much the hippest area in the city. Expect a long wait, especially on weekends (even at 2PM). Funky decor with the music to match with. Best egg benedict and garlic potatoes you will ever have. Big portions.
As Montrealers, we tend to take all the breakfast restaurants we have for granted. Even our breakfast chains like Cora and Eggspectation are fantastic. I lived in California for a few years and there was this IHOP near my place which was always packed...an IHOP for God' sake! It turns out that it was better than the Denny's a few blocks down the street and those were basically my only two choices without having to drive miles for breakfast! -
Review from Tina C.
12/26/2011 4 photos
Just when you thought you've seen all the takes on eggs benedict you can find ... L'avenue proves you wrong! Ex-montrealer friends were dreaming about this place, so we went while they were visiting.
I had the Mr Seguin eggs benedict .. it was an awesome combination of goat cheese, spinach and sauteed mushrooms. The toppings on the english muffin were pretty generous and I wish I could have finished it all. The presentation was nice too - it came with a little pot of home-fries (good, not at all greasy) and a nice skewer of melon and other fruit.
I also stole a bite of chicken eggs benedict - it was delicious! A good choice for someone who likes a little bit of spice and heat. The steak eggs benedict was also really good.. with a spicy twist on the classic Hollandaise.
The service was good and the staff was friendly. The food arrived quickly, though the first cup of coffee took a while to arrive.
Expect about $20/person.
Highly recommend!
PS. take a trip to the washrooms - they're crazy! -
Review from Tian H.
2/22/2012
It's my second time here and we came on a Tuesday. I was surprised to see how packed it was even on a weekday. A lot of locals go here and there's no English menu, so be prepared to be a little clueless when you are ordering at first. The portions are huge and the food is delicious. 4 star because I felt that it was a bit pricey for brunch food.
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Review from Charles S.
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC
2/20/2012
Great food, good price. You must check out the bathroom! It's something.
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Review from Vivian H.
7/11/2011 2 photos
We had seen this place with lines out the door all the time so I dragged the bf out of bed early to get brunch here at 9.
We stumbled thru ordering in French and enjoyed our leisurely meal of spinach/chevre eggs benedict + fruity pain doré. YUMMM. And I love how most of the dishes come with a fresh fruit skewer and the best potatoes you'll ever taste. You know the place is legit when their sides are amazing, so of course the eggs benedict & french toast were off the wall. Flavorful and complex without being overwhelming, and the french toast was basically bread pudding.. which I love. I'll have dessert for breakfast any day (and I had half of it leftover for real dessert that night too).
I don't know if this place caters to American tourists or what, but their portion sizes were GINORMOUS! And the decor was very Plateau/hipster-y, the waitstaff quick and courteous (and very generous with their French). And though there was a huge line by the time we left, we never felt rushed. -
Review from Raahul K.
Toronto, ON
7/3/2011
Plan for some extra time as there is often a wait.
Coffee is decent, Chocolate milkshake is great!
Eggs Benedict Sucre Sale as well as the Steak and Eggs Benedict were both awesome.
Bon Ben is a big breakfast, components were good but is your typical breakfast. Beans are served in an All-Clad measuring cup.
Baguette as part of the Bon Ben is a good choice (as opposed to typical toast). -
Review from Rob P.
7/19/2011
Had a great brunch here thanks to the recommendation of a friend - they were right - well worth the wait. Not only was the food good, but the music played was really good.
The only warning I'll give is to all the meat lovers out there - the steak and eggs is more like eggs with cheese steak - thin cut strips cooked that way - so it's not like you're getting real steak. Other than that, it's brilliant. -
Review from Anabel L.
Toronto, ON
8/31/2011
Up until February 2010 I loved this place. It was one of my favourite places to eat brunch or lunch.
The only reason I'm posting this is so my friends know I have officially removed it from my Montreal Places to Eat. I had lunch with my sister and some friends and it failed for the following reasons:
Horrible service: More than one hour passed between ordering and food arriving
The clubhouse sandwich I ordered was on soggy bread
Our fries were swimming in grease
The salad was drowning in dressing - I'm not even sure what the dressing was but it tasted like oil
I'm so disappointed - but I guess I'm the only one...because every time I walk by it (which is a lot) it's always busy...everyone is different :) -
Review from Tanya N.
5/1/2011 7 photos
LOVE this place.
Came here for brunch (love brunch!) and was NOT disappointed. I came here on a weekday around 1pm and waited for about 15 minutes for a table. I would have waited longer if I had to. This place oozes of hipster cool (yeah, I said it...), the food is delicious, portions are huge (American portions - for good or for bad, I'll let you decide), extensive menu (in French only) and fast service. A tattooed mannequin keeps you interested while waiting outside, a graffiti wall greets you inside and a motorcycle overhead reminds you that only cool places have them.
I would have ordered the latte in a bowl but seeing others with it, I knew I wouldn't be able to have an actual meal with it. The bowl itself is as large as my head.
I had the "Bobby visite l'Espagne" which was 3 scrambled eggs over a large plate of sauteed chorizo sausages, mushrooms and spinach which was over fried potatoes. Ah-mazing. So, so, so good. Albeit heavy (at a place like this, you're silly to expect otherwise) it was delicious.
Did I mention that it also comes with a fruit skewer & two slices of toast (or a small baguette)?
My fiance got the Arc et Ciel which was eggs benedict with smoked salmon with a layer of cream cheese (!) and potatoes. Mmm....and this also came with a fruit skewer.
The food came faster than we expected considering how packed this place was. Seeing other tables with the other items they ordered made me wish I came here the day before for brunch as well. The smoothies are gi-normous but look incredibly fresh and delicious.
I wish I could pack this place up and bring 'em home.
Love.Listed in: List of Awesomeness, I *heart* brunch!, Bonjour Montreal!
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Review from Yacine M. D.
Cote-Saint-Luc, QC
2/9/2012
Great food for dinner. Did not like breakfast because i was too full but maybe it depends on what you choose on the menu. Friendly staff, Interesting decoration.
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Review from Sabahat N.
Calgary, AB
7/5/2011
There is always a wait here, and sometimes the line extends around the block! But its all for good reason. The breakfasts at L'Avenue are FANTASTIC.
I have literally loved everything I've had here. Their smoothies, their french toasts, their potatoes, their eggs benedict... Speaking of eggs benedict, this restaurant makes the most delicious eggs benedict in Montreal. I have eaten at many brunch places, and seriously, after I tried L'Avenue, I was a convert. I never went anywhere else again.
Show up before 10am when the lineup isnt that intense, and you won't have to wait for ages to get in. But why in the world would you wake up that early on a weekend, you ask? Well.. because L'Avenue is worth it.Listed in: I left my heart in Montreal
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Review from Leonard P.
Montréal, QC
12/11/2011
I will not go back for a long time: cockroaches!!
There was one on the sous chefs window for all to see. I have eaten around the world where hygiene was to be desired. So I will go on record as not being squeamish. I thought to brush it off, thinking it could happen anywhere...
Then a few mouthfuls in, my friend points a second one on the wall behind me. The was no focus on the food... Only on the bugs that were all round me. If I saw TWO in broad daylight, what was lurking in the kitchen?
It saddens me to be left with such a disappointing memory of what has been an institution on the Plateau, until now. -
Review from Hector M.
4/29/2011 5 photos
Whenever I read about a restaurant's typical 40 minute wait, it always manages to rain when I decide to go....
We came here for brunch and it was well worth the wait. The place is divided in two: the front has 2 person tables with awesome graffiti on the wall and the back has booths and a view of a bright courtyard. I don't typically suggest taking a camera into the bathroom, but there is cool graffiti art work on the walls. The decor is cool with a hanging motorcycle and metallic female figure.
Depending on what you order, they give you complimentary fruit on a skewer (bananas, melons, cantaloupe, pineapple, orange or blood orange) - you can see them prepping it while you wait outside. The menus resemble album covers and are in french. Luckily, I already knew what I wanted: Black Angus Eggs Benedict. The eggs were perfectly poached and the steak was tasty (not chewy). I found the potatoes to be too salty to eat (the other seasoning on it was very good).
For good food, explore the "local" restaurants like this one which is off of St Denis (away from the tourist traps in Old Montreal and St Catherine's).Listed in: Weekend in Montreal
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Review from Lacey O.
9/13/2011
This place was different, interesting, and very tasty. I had the original eggs benedict with a delicious cafe au lait, and husband had the salmon eggs benedict. Garlic potoes are fantastic! And I loved the fruit skewer.
The only reason I'm giving it 4 instead of 5 is because nothing was in English. I was able to pick out most words, so it was still good. Service was nice, and they were able to understand me. -
Review from Ray P.
11/21/2011
Holy Wow, the breakfast at L'avenue is ridiculously good. The pancakes!!! I don't even like pancakes, but the pancakes were amazing. And wow, their potatoes, I've been craving them for two days now. The menu is in French with no English descriptions, and they blast loud electropop music, this isn't a spot to come have brunch while recovering from a hangover. We went on a Sunday morning, there was a line, and there is no room to wait for a table inside the restaurant, so be warned you'll have to wait outside for 15-20 minutes dress accordingly during inclement weather. PANCAKES AND POTATOES!!
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Review from Pete J.
5/31/2011
Mimosa pitchers - while a little pricy at $45 are worth every penny! Freshly squeezed OJ and fruity champagne - we got 2!
The eggs benedict was probably the best I have ever had, the eggs were cooked perfectly - so often they are not.
Our server was also a delight, funny and witty. The manager even came over to assist us with tourist suggestions.
I don't know how it happened, but we managed to walk right in and snag a table without a wait during brunch on a weekend!
Don't go to Montreal without going here.Listed in: Vive Montreal
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Review from Kiera S.
8/7/2011
This revue is based on multiple dinner experiences. I've never been here for brunch, but based on the revues here, it must be much better.
I like the concept, and the menu is ok, though a little short in the appetizer options. I've had great burgers here in the past. When I was here on Friday night, however, I had THE worst salad of my entire life. I think the cucumbers were rotten (confirmed by my dining partner), and everything was doused in way too much dressing. Our drinks were ok, but nothing special. The music was too loud for comfortable conversation, but at least they were good beats. -
Review from Daniel B.
2/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
I admit that I was cynical.
In a town full of spectacular restaurants, how could this one be known to the masses as the best breakfast joint on the island? It was impossible.
I mean, didn't someone ever have a bad experience here?
We got there around 930am on a Monday. No lineup.
Seated quickly. Attentive service. Massive choice.
I orderted the Huevos Rancheros. I've never had better.
Damn you popular opinion.
You win everytime. -
Review from Elame G.
Toronto, ON
9/22/2011
This place is so delicious! They go all out in their presentation And the portion sizes are huge. I ordered the classic benny (the hollindaise sauce was so buttery and delicious and the pot of potatoes were to perfection) it also came with a big skewer of fruit that out shines cora's any day. If you're looking for a great way to start your day definitely come here.
The only reason I didnt give this place 5 stars is because their service could have been better..but honestly i think it was because we didn't speak french.
Oh and I decided to take the advice of others and check out their washroom...its cool check it out. -
Review from Brittany D.
5/29/2011
Sunday night I couldn't sleep at all and no for particular reason. So at 4:45am when I just decided to get up and get breakfast at this place that is famous for its breakfast. Even the Prince and I couldn't get a spot on a Sunday without waiting for an hour and a half. The restaurant is called L'Avenue and in the window they have a mannequin dressed like a Forever 21 hooker with tattoos painted on. The best was the brass knuckles over a rose in the armpit. The worst, well actually it's a tie for the worst; there was the leopard print that took up all of her forearm and the Trophy Girl written over a big diamond on her stomach. Delightfully tacky.
The mimosas were pretty good, if you're not afraid of pulp, and they make them with rosé champagne (although I didn't verify if it was actually real champagne). I had the huevos rancheros which is my fave breakfast dish but I don't think that it did this place justice. Waaaaaay too much guacamole on top, which is a very frequent restaurant error. And I'm not used to having my cheddar sliced instead of shredded on top but that's just me. The meal was definitely of American proportions with a healthy serving of breakfast potatoes and a large portion of fresh fruit.
There's a poster at the entry with 3 male waiters in silver speedos advertising Mimosa Thursdays 2-for-1. The cutest of the trio, Jeff, ended up being my server, imagine that! And he really went out of the way so that I enjoyed myself. The place got really busy later on even though it was Monday. They don't have a website, so obviously word of mouth advertising is strong.
I'll definitely go back and try something else. -
Review from Numa P.
Montréal, QC
6/21/2011
Epic quest for one of the city's unique spot on a Sunday morning.
1:00 pm: Brunch?
1:30 pm: Arrived in front of l'Avenue and the line goes all the way to the end of the block. It is pouring outside
3:00 pm: we are inside.
A baroque place with street art influences overhung by an actual motorcycle attached to the ceiling and rocked by an electro DJ set. Loud vocal chords are recommended to communicate.
Then comes the food... and I am full at 3:30 pm. Honestly, very rich menu providing you with unique egg combinations such as benedicts and chorizo. Juices are amazing and I recommend the orange-yogurt-maple sirup freshly squeezed mix. And next time I will get these Mimosa pitchers for sure. Your hangover will not resist to such a heavy brunch and a very pleasant service.
However, numbers speak for themselves: you will wait a long time unless you go there during the week. More, waiters might prioritize their tectonik practice over getting tables ready in timely manners. Yes, I witnessed an extremely deep V-neck taking actually 15 minutes to clear a single table while dancing. Perhaps economics would be welcome here.
Anyway. FULL. I WANT MY LARRY. -
Review from Steve S.
5/31/2011 1 photo
OMG Fresh squeezed OJ in their pitchers of mimosas! What a way to start the day! My liver was hoping for OJ, and it was not unhappy. Little did it know that there was also champagne in my OJ.
Ended up here after walking out of another restaurant where the service was horrible, and the table was dirty. I guess, when in doubt, use Yelp. This well Yelped establishment certainly lived up to the hype.
My friends and I all ordered benedicts. I had the salmon one. While the flavor of it all was great, I would have liked a bit more smoked salmon on my plate. Everyone else at the table thought their benedicts were great. The thing that actually impressed me about the plate, was the fresh fruit salad that came with it. This is not your mama's canned fruit salad, or some crappy little mint leaf garnish. Im talking full on bowl of probably 8 different fruits in a big bowl type salad. It was great.
To go with the good food, was not only a friendly server, but a manger who went out of his way to offer us sight seeing ideas when he was busy running a packed restaurant. This place was busy the entire time we were there. Staff was very friendly and food was delicious. Be sure to hit it up in you are in Montreal. -
Review from Soda Pop C.
Updated - 7/24/2011
I recently went back and had a breakfast BLT ($8.95) that was made with thick toast, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo and two runny eggs and it was delicious! It was also served with a crock of breakfast potatoes and a large skewer of fresh fruit. The balance of flavors was spot on. While it was messy to eat, it was so good!
I could only finish half of it and was still super stuffed.
The waitress was lovely too.
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2/6/2011
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Review from Ato Z.
12/31/2010
Delicious eggs benedict (numerous variations, I had the one with smoked salmon), served with a big skewer of fresh fruit. Crowded, hip spot with a wait, even in freezing winter. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was that I think service lacked a little, looked over for locals (which part of me understands, you have to take care of regulars, but it holds me back on that last star).
p.s. ladies, check out the restroom. Very cool, walls with anime and art, bright red lighting--very red light district hip looking. -
Review from Sunny V.
Toronto, ON
Easter Weekend - 2011
I read quite a few review you have to get there early. I guess when we went we got lucky. Didn't have to wait that long may be about 5 mins for the guy to clean the table.
As soon as you walk in you can hear the music blasting. Let put it this way you can call this a day club. They were playing way better music then most club in Toronto. The setting of the restaurant was pretty cool. My girl friend and me look at each other and said this will be a hit on King West in Toronto.
Anyway, if you don't know by now. This Restaurant is located on the French side of Montreal. Don't expect menu etc to be in English. The server know enough English to take your order or just point Haha :-)
The Food was GREAT. My girl friend had some fruit juice and some yogurt fruit meal. I had some chicken egg benedict. It was AWESOME. Might be little spicy for some. But perfect for me. They had a bar there. Beside serving fruit juice I think they guy was serving booze too. LOL talk about those party frenchie.
Don't expect to get 3.99 for breakfast special here :-) For two of us I think the bill came up to be around $40.00 with tips. Its worth it. If you around this neighbourhood in MTL. You should stop by.
Cheers
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