Is this really one of the best breakfast spots in Montreal? I really wanted to find out.
I arrived at 9:15 AM and there was already a line/ 35 minute wait. Luckily, all the stores on Avenue du Mont Royal were putting on a massive sidewalk sale, so we checked that out for a bit while we waited.
I ordered two eggs with a choice of ham. It also comes with fruit and potatoes. I love that the fruit skewer they give you ain't the syrupy prepackaged stuff you get at most places. It's a legit skewer. Also the potatoes were fantastic. I couldn't stop shoveling them into my mouth even after my tummy said it was full. Egg and ham were good, as expected. For under 10 CAD, I was ultra stuffed--- this place is an amazing deal for breakfast! Service was also friendly but not intrusive.
My only con is that the tables are literally inches apart. You can 100% eavesdrop on your dining neighbors' conversations even if you don't want to. Need to use the restroom? You'll need to be exactly 3 inches wide in order to squeeze past the tables.
Now onto the restrooms...a general rule of mine is to never bring my phone to the bathroom (e-coli y'all) but this was the one exception. I just had to document the neon graffiti! The restroom had a tough, urban vibe without the worry of stepping on used needles or discarded spoons. I was bummed that they didn't have the peeper clock turned on though (I checked both stalls).
Overall, I'd say it's worth it to check out L'Avenue for the fruit skewers, potatoes, and their vibes and friendly service.