This was my second visit to L'Avenue Mont-Royal. This place is already in my "Top 10" Collection;…read moreif I were actually ranking those places, L'Avenue would certainly move up in the standings after visit #2. That was due in part to some new breakfast options since last time, which I'll file under "Ridiculously decadent and delicious." This time, for me, that was their "Indecisive" breakfast option including the Dubai Chocolate French Toast. Since my last visit, I've also switched from coffee to tea, and my order included English Breakfast. I was wondering why it took so long to arrive, my thought was, "It's just hot water and a tea bag." Bzzzt, wrong! I was actually brought a heavy duty porcelain teapot with the English Breakfast leaves steeping, and they did not deliver it until it was ready. Well done!! For me, no trip to Montreal is complete without a visit to at least one L'Avenue restaurant (yes there are more!)

The food was delicious The service was fast…read moreThe waiters were kind Ambiance (noise) was balanced and clean! Nothing else to add!

Finding a popular brunch spot is mandatory when exploring any new city, and Montreal was no…read moreexception. We learned from the Two Gay Expats on YouTube that this was the place to try based on the charismatic chef Michael Tozzi and his renowned ricotta pancakes. Jamie W and I got here late on a weekday morning. Sure enough there was a queue. Dame fortune must've smiled upon us because we moved to the head of the line as a party of two. Even though the threat of rain hung over us, we were seated in the front parklet and quite happily since the dining room inside looked packed. We started with a couple of C$6.25 Iced Maple Lattes because it felt like the Canadian thing to do. They provided a welcome caramel-like sweetness to our refreshment (Photo 9). Jamie was more conscientious about his entree and ordered the C$26.99 Crunchy Sesame Chicken Salad, quite a mound of delights: romaine, cabbage, carrot, celery, shredded chicken breast, cashews, cilantro, fried wontons, and sesame chicken (Photo 8). Both the textures and flavors meshed really well together. Of course you can guess what I ordered, the C$27 Ricotta Pancakes with brown butter maple sauce, lemon cream, and Quebec strawberries (Photo 10). Light and nicely aerated, the fluffy ricotta pancakes absorbed all the complimentary flavors really well. Dandy was indeed dandy. FOOD - 5 stars...brunch fare done right, especially those pancakes AMBIANCE - 4 stars... crowded but not overwhelming SERVICE - 4.5 stars...nicely attentive TOTAL - 5 stars...genuinely dandy RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/FfyEuBuqJB

Great service for a super busy place. Once you arrive until when you leave there service is…read morethoughtful and pleasant. I order the pancakes with strawberries- the right amount of sweetness and texture. I also had the iced tea which was a cool summer day refreshing. To finish it off, I had their chocolate chip and pecan cookie. This plan has a long queue, but sets expectations and is gracious when chatting with people. I wish I had time to try more things on the menu. A lovely vibe.

Our hotel recommended this spot for a hearty breakfast, and I'm so glad we listened. The menu had…read moreplenty of tempting options, including a Grand Marnier French toast that my mom was extremely tempted by but ultimately passed on in favor of the protein-packed meat trio breakfast--bacon, ham, and sausage. She swapped the lyonnaise potatoes for fruit (a $4 upcharge), and it was worth every penny. This wasn't your sad cantaloupe situation--we're talking dragon fruit, pineapple, grapes, blackberries, blueberries, golden berries, mango, banana, watermelon, and strawberries. The portion was so generous I ate half of it myself. Both meals came with fresh buttered sourdough toast, and we splurged on fresh-squeezed orange juice. Our server was fantastic, keeping our coffee cups perpetually full--and when he noticed how much we loved it, he sent us off with to-go cups as we left. That's service. The place was packed and buzzing--understandably so on one of Montreal's first warm weekends after winter. The patio opens onto a pedestrian area and was completely full of people soaking up the sunshine. It was a bit loud with the crowd, but that's the price of popularity. We're in town a few more days and will definitely try to come back.

On our last day in Montreal, we decided to take it easy and have breakfast downstairs in our hotel…read more Fortunately for us, Eggspectation is an excellent breakfast restaurant! My wife ordered the Mascarpone & Strawberry French Toast and I had the Black Cherry & Orange Ricotta Pancakes. Mascarpone just seems to make everything better and these dishes were no exception. The maple butter sauce served with the meals was delicious as well. Matcha and Breakfast Teas were spot on and service very friendly. A nice place to end out time in Montreal!

I was craving a local breakfast spot near my hotel and came across this place, so I ordered…read moredelivery through DoorDash (or maybe Uber Eats) forgot.... I went with the Allo Mon Coco Special, which came with eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, baked beans, cretons, and a banana pancake. The only downside was that it came with imitation maple syrup. Honestly, for a breakfast spot in Canada, I wish they had offered the option to upgrade to real maple syrup for a small extra charge. Maple syrup is everywhere here, even at the gas station pump! :-) That said, it was an incredibly hearty breakfast, and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Montreal

Who would've thought that this plain, unassuming spot that has a pretty ordinary chain restaurant…read morefeel, would end up being one of the highlights of my trip to Montreal? I was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness and attentiveness of our server, considering how busy the place was. The service was fast, the food was excellent-really generous portions, savory, cooked really well and presented attractively. I had an honey goat cheese omelette with peppers, red onions, arugula and a delicious balsamic sauce drizzled on top. It was served with cubed potatoes and the best rye toast I've ever had. My son enjoyed his Nutella and strawberry crepes. Their coffee was great and they provide unlimited refills of it while you eat. We loved it so much that we returned the following day and I had perfectly fluffy blueberry pancakes with English cream which was so good it makes regular whipped cream seem like nonsense lol...my son had banana waffles and Nutella. We ate in silence. You know the food is great when you can't be bothered to speak!

An incredible amount of food all very delicious! And a great price. The waitress was very friendly…read moreand down to earth. It's not a place for atmosphere. It's for a good breakfast and that's what it delivers!

We were in the area and we were starving. This was a spot that came up and at first the interior…read morewasn't like too fancy, but gave a very homey vibe. We were seated right away and our waiter she was so nice and had high energy. She kept checking back on us to make sure everything was ok and to see if we needed anything else. The moment the food came out, we couldn't believe how big the portion was. The club sandwiches were so delicious and refreshing. We were able to share it and it was just delicious. I got the salmon eggs Benedict and I think I could say it's the best one I've had. The smoke salmon was better than any other smoked salmon I had in New York. The next time I visit Montreal, I'm definitely coming back here!

Went for brunch on a Sunday morning witb some friends. The plates were pretty and the menu has a…read morenice variety : there's something for everyone. However, the service was pretty slow (there were only 2 tables for 1 waitress), the food wasn't hot enough (even though flavor was there). I liked the pancakes, but my friend did not because they were very thick and dense. If you like your pancakes to have a cakey texture, then you'll like their dish! Personally, I would not come back for brunch since it's way out of my way, but if you live nearby, it can be a spot to try for brunch. I will have to come back for lunch or diner, I heard it was different.

OMG the breakfast here is sooooooo good!!! We've been eating breakfast here every day we've been in…read moreMontreal. I love that there are gluten free items on the menu. And the smoothies are delicious! If you get the poutine be warned, the portion size is MASSIVE. You won't be able to finish all of it. My husband said he died and went to heaven after he ate it. It was that good.

I enjoyed my breakfast here. Servers were polite, though it took a while to get their attention…read more Crowd seemed to lean heavily towards out of towners, but it was cycling week so that may not be normal. Lots of comfort food options around eggs, poutine, and other dishes. Coffee was above-average

Delicious brunch! Loved the latke special and the chicken sandwich. Pancakes were good too but I…read morelike Dandy's more, oops. Matcha drink was mid, skip that one. Great energy in here though, would recommend for brunch.

Absolutely awesome. Well worth the modest wait on a Saturday morning. My husband and I shared…read morewaffles, pancakes, latkes, and challah with honey butter. All of it was so good. The coffee is strong and the strawberry lemonade tea was tart (as it should be). The waffles were rich and buttermilk-y served of course with plenty of maple syrup. They pancakes take a while but that means you've got time to eat and then make room for more when it arrives (plan for a 25 min wait). The challah was good but my least favorite dish. On its own is never say that but alongside the others -- wasn't necessary. The latkes were shredded but amazingly...fluffy? They needed a bit more apple sauce and sour cream :) but some of the best I've had that I didn't make. Highly recommend this spot!

The most perfect brunch spot to visit whenever you're in Montreal. This is by far one of my…read morefavourite spots for brunch. I went a long time ago, back in 2021, and I was so happy to have gone again since they relocated to Old Montreal. The exterior is this new building, but inside, it feels like you're in an old building with rustic textures and colours. The ambiance is so lovely and it truly is the best place for delicious brunch items and taking cute pictures too! My friends and I visited on a Saturday morning without reservations, but we went relatively earlier. We were seated right away for a table of 4 and were served teas and coffee. I ordered the Bone Marrow & Duck Confit which consisted of a country-style bread, duck poached egg, bone marrow, confict duck leg, manchego shavings, herb salted crumble and green peas. It's a massive dish and honestly everything tasted amazing all together. The bone marrow was perfectly cooked and the duck poached egg meld everything together. They also give you another bowl so you can put the marrow once you're done eating it. The bread was needed to soak up every part of this delicious dish. Other items ordered was the Foie Gras (Chef's specialty) which had brioche bread, duck poached egg, caramelized onion compote and crispy proscuitto chips. The chips were a wonderful item to pair with the seared foie gras. The foie gras was perfectly cooked. The Rustic is another fan favourite which had brioche bread, duck poached egg, sautéed mushrooms. pulled pork, potatoes and argula sprouts. it is such a beautiful dish - nice colours, many ingredients and placed well on the plate; not to mention it was so good too! The last item was the Croque Monsieur which has country-style bread, maple-glaed Gaspor acon, confit tomatoes, cheddar, duck sunny side-up egg on an endive salad. You can't pick it up and munch on it, so you know how big this must have been! Even cut into pieces, it requires some maneuvering to munch on it. Great place for brunch. Awesome service too. I would highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a brunch spot!

Le Passé Composé was hands down my favorite meal of the trip. I came in on a Saturday without a…read morereservation and was very lucky they had bar seating available. The bar is first come, first served, so if you forget to book ahead, it's definitely worth trying your luck. You can still order anything from the full menu. The modern, upscale interior sets the tone for a fancy brunch experience that feels both elegant and welcoming. Foie gras for breakfast? Absolutely yes. They also have a full bar for anyone who wants something pretty to sip on while enjoying their meal. The servers were bilingual in French and English, and they were kind, attentive, and made the whole experience smooth from start to finish. My goal was to eat as much foe grais as I can on this trip so I ordered the Foie Gras Poached Eggs. OMG starting off with the bread that was on the bottom, it was so soft and fluffy. Literally melted in my mouth. The foie gras had a beautiful sear and was rich and silky, with a texture that honestly reminded me of ice cream. There was also a touch of sweetness in the sauce that cut through the richness in the best way. Every bite was perfectly balanced. I was super impressed and will absolutely try to visit again the next time I'm in Montreal.

Who knew? A fantastic diner sitting right next door to the hotel, literally steps away. Universel…read moreDéjeuners et Grillades is absolutely on point. The automatic wheelchair door wasn't working, but the large, flat roll-in glass doors made getting in manageable without too much trouble. I went for the risotto de canard, and wow... rich, creamy, perfectly hot, and packed with flavor. Easily a standout dish. Service was bilingual (French-English), efficient, fast, and genuinely friendly. The whole place has that relaxed European café feel that makes you want to linger just a little longer. #tysadventures26 #SpringBreak26 #montreal #duckrisotto

So glad we stopped here. Food was AMAZING. Atmosphere was very clean and they actually asked the…read moreperson next to me to turn off their speakerphone noise. I was blown away!! The level of service provided by a Porag was TOP NOTCH. The service is unmatched by any restaurant I've been to in several years.