Lord knows I hate waiting in line for a restaurant but on one of the coldest days of the month during the Christmas holidays, I decided to check this place out with my cousin who was visiting from NYC, in hopes that no one was crazy enough to leave the house for brunch. When we arrived the line was only just out the door, compared to down the block as it often is on a usual weekend. We maybe waited 30 minutes before getting seated near the door but I was happy to be sitting indoors!
The service was fantastic, quick and very friendly. Waiter was nice enough to decipher the extensive menu for us even though the place was packed. I opted for their pancakes with cheddar and bacon; portion was huge and I really liked the sweet and savoury mix too!
Overall, the food was great, portions were humongous, and the price point is more than reasonable for what you're getting. I'm not a big fan of "extreme" brunch spots where I can't finish the plate, but I'd return to L'Avenue as the menu is interesting and fun, with plenty of flavourful choices for all.