I came early 2 days and was told to seat myself. The food…read morewas excellent as was the service. The third morning I arrived after checking out of the hotel and after waiting almost 10 minutes to be seated I figured I should just seat myself as I had done the two previous visits. I sat in the same area I had on the previous mornings, and after another 15 minutes I asked the girl at the breakfast counter if that area was open or should I move - she confirmed I was ok to sit there but still no one served me. A waitress finally asked the girl at the counter if I was waiting for someone and why I didn't have a menu. Counter girl finally brought a menu after being told to do so, and delivered it with a lecture about seating myself. I explained why I had sat down, and she still acted ruffled over it. 15 minutes later my cold eggs with burnt bacon arrived. 35 minutes later, no one had come back to check and see if I needed a refill or anything else, I pushed the dirty dishes to the edge of the table and still no one came with the bill. 10 minutes later, I finally get up from the table and walked over to the cash praying that someone will take my money so that I can leave. good food and good service should be consistent no matter which day you come, or if you are not aware of their seating procedures. I would have given this place five stars but after the snotty treatment I received today I would barely give them one star. Hopefully they see this review and keep in mind that working in a location attached to a hotel you may be dealing with people who have not been there before or may be tired after a long drive and not know what your rules are. If you are in the service industry, the least you can offer is being NICE! I don't know her name, but the blonde waitress did at least offer me a coffee for the road to make up for the terrible service, but at that point, I just felt like I couldn't trust any food from there so I declined .

If you been to one Eggspectation, you been to most of them. The menu is basically the same. The…read moreonly differentiator would be the location and level of service. At Ruby Foo's, Eggspectation is the other half of the dining area of Otago. The usual collection of perky business peeps mixed with groggy tourists are found here. Some know what they want, others are trying to figure out which way is up as they make their way out of the post party haze. I was somewhere in between. I had their classic breakfast as some of their creative items were too artsy or too large to intake in one breakfast sitting. The food didn't take too long and I do like their breakfast potatoes. Coffee is standard hotel strength - weak. Service was brisk and courteous. Some people have a luv/hate relationship with the chain. For the most part, I'm happy to find one when I am travelling as I know what to expect. Cheers.

When in Montreal, I always come here for their brunch- everything I have had here has been very…read moregood from drinks to food to their staff. Lavender cappuccino is unforgettable. I heard they have expanded into the facility across the street as well. Eager to check that out in my next visit.

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 4.5/5 Food was fantastic, full of flavor, balanced, good portions. Ambiance was a beautiful, peaceful, warm breakfast atmosphere. Service was kind but extremely slow, not in the cultural leisure meal way, but in the it'll take you 30-45 min to get seated, potentially understaffed kind of way. Great food though and worth the wait!

Super super cute place! So many options. Coffee was good, croissant was very good! They have a…read morelatte making station as well. Everything was super fresh!

Pastries were extremely underwhelming. The plain croissant was incredibly bad, no flavor and dry /…read morecardboard-like texture. The pistachio croissant was the best of the bunch in terms of flavor, but it was still just mediocre. The almond croissant lacked flavor. There's also no seating in the shop (some older reviews mention upstairs seating, but that no longer exists).

Beautiful restaurant - ideal for a summer day, there's a big terrace and many other…read morerestaurants/park area nearby to dine with a nice view. Parking is now also free for up to 4hours, you can park comfortably indoors anytime. First time trying this chain, we ordered a coconut calamari appetizer, which sounded and looked great in the photo, but the shape and texture of the calamari was very odd once we got it. These were kind of like rounded french fries, did not taste like coconut at all and had a spicy sauce. These are not your fresh breaded calamari, they appear to be frozen. We sampled a korean style steak sandwich with side of ceasar salad and I got the blackened chicken breast and pasta. The food descriptions all seem very unique and fresh when we read the menu but once it arrives, it seems like there are missing some components, kind of disappointing. My pasta was average, cold too when it arrived, the sandwich had good asian flavors and meat was tender however. I think the items are hit or miss - often the description seems a lot better than reality. We ate during a friday afternoon, place was empty - service was prompt, no issues. Don't think i'll be back as food is quite average for price. The variety of options and nice location is what draws you in.

soooooooooo goooooooood my friend was was in the washroom and it was super clean for the 20 minutes…read morehe was in there. service was amazing. I love it. my sister Enjoyed being around the waiter because he was nice.......... we had a big party but they were super nice and friendly. I love milestones. Food is going to be amazing tell you about it in the next review

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

By far one of the most memorable restaurants of my trip to Montreal and even more so one of the…read morebest brunches I've ever had. L'Avenue is complete brunchie goals and vibes. We didn't have to wait long for a table outside and service was very fast! Onto the food! We ordered as a group and split everything. The Saint-Ambroise Benedict was amazing! No meat but it didn't need it. The beer cheese on top was so creamy and delicious! Bobby does Dallas was everything you could want in a savory breakfast. Steak, eggs, bbq sauce, cheese mushrooms and onions. Together it was one of our favorites of the day! We also got the peaches and cream pancakes and they were fluffy and the perfect sweet bite at the end of the meal. I will mention that they also have some awesome looking smoothies but I wanted to save all my room for the food so I didn't end up ordering one. But I was sure tempted! If you're looking for brunch in Montreal, look no further. You will not be disappointed in L'avenue.

A very iconic spot in Montreal which is a must-visit. We went there on a Saturday night and…read moreobviously it was packed. Very different vibe there. Many vegetarian options in the menu. Food was good overall. We went for a grilled cheese, vegetarian burger (both combos) and a veggie pogo. Liked all three. Fries were good. O-Juice was nice but felt a bit sugary than sour. Portions were good and it didn't feel heavy. All their meals are given in takeout brown bags - no trays, plates etc. They don't have any indoor seating options but there are standing counters. There are a couple of benches outside if the weather permits. Many folks just got the food to their cars and ate them there. Staff was nice. Given it was our first time, we had a few questions which they answered well. Plenty of parking outside. Definitely recommended.

We were staying in the area while visiting Montréal. Montréal's famous Gibeau Orange Julep…read moreRestaurant is easily spotted by the giant orange dome on the restaurant. It's been around since 1932 and looks like to be a popular destination for locals and tourists. Our group just wanted something quick to eat since we spent the day in Old Montréal and was heading back to the hotel. The parking is a circle surrounding the structure. The speed of the line went pretty quick from ordering to getting the meal considering they had a steady line while we were there. There is option to dine there with some bench and table seating to the left of the ordering station. We just grab and took our stuff back to the hotel since it was late and a little windy the day we went there. We shared a poutine and got small orange julep drinks to share. The poutine was good, but not my favorite in this city. What I liked about it was the gravy. Rich and a generous amount on the fries. I didn't wish that the fries could have been more crisp. I think they got soggier by the gravy. The cheese curds were a bit melty- also there was no squeak when I took a bite. True cheese curds make a squeak when you chew them. Just not sure we didn't get a squeaking batch. The orange julep I would definitely come back for again. It was super refreshing and a little frothy on the finish. So good I wished I got a bigger size. It was a big hit with my daughter too. They sell them in different sizes and even sell a big sharing jug. We didn't try other offerings of food they had (hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, spaghetti, wings, nuggets, desserts and breakfast), but may be on the next visit. It's worth checking out. Maybe next time we will try to dine in.

Expensive and nothing special. $22 for truffle fries…read more Service was not very good. Ambiance was nice

The service was polite, and most of the food was good. We went there for brunch to celebrate our…read more24th anniversary. The first question that they asked us was if we celebrating something, and we told them but that created an expectation and we never got any little cookie or a little piece of something at the end for that. The hostess didn't have a clue as to wear to sit us. On the other hand, they told us we had to arrive in 15 minutes or we would lose our brunch reservation. It seems like at least a quarter of the restaurant was empty. Why make us rush? I've had much better eggs Benedict in the past. My husband had to prepare his own bagel and it took him quite a long time. Why not to prepare the bagel with all the ingredients inside? He didn't get a discount for assembling it ;-) We wanted to get coffee and it took a long time for the waitress to come back. Also, when I got my Matcha latte, it was not hot. I was disappointed they didn't have soya milk. We asked for a side dish of fruit that cost $11 and the amount and variety were so disappointing and ridiculous. Don't even think of ordering that. It's just a waste. The decor was nice and overall we liked the experience of being there, but it was overly priced and we will never return again.

We are tourists and got this place recommended by the staff at the restaurant where we had dinner…read morethe night before. All I can say is WOW! The front area is a bakery with beautiful dessert displays. I wish I had a room for dessert. We came for the Quiche Lorraine, and the portion was huge -- probably enough for 3 people, I would say. It had a lot of meat, with some kind of special ham/bacon, and the flavor was delicious. If you like meat, this is the dish for you. I definitely recommend it! Personally, I would have liked a little more egg custard in the quiche. The Eggs Benedict was delicious as well. The drinks were great and the service was top-notch. Highly recommend!.

I absolutely loved their desserts. I will say though, they are pretty expensive. the pear dessert…read morealone was $15 before tax. We got the pear dessert, lemon meringue, and Ferrero chocolate cake, and together the three desserts came to around $45. Honestly, I didn't want to like them as much as I did because of the price, but they were all so good that we immediately wanted more. The pear dessert was light and delicate, while the outer white chocolate layer added a really nice crunch. I was super happy to see them because they were viral on TikTok lol. The Ferrero chocolate cake was super creamy and rich, and even the base had that delicious Ferrero flavor throughout. The lemon meringue was also light and refreshing, while the bottom crust still had a nice firmness to it in a good way. Every dessert was super flavorful and tasted amazing. The staff greeted us right away when we came in for takeout, and everyone was very friendly. They also helped pack our desserts, although I personally would have preferred if each dessert was packaged separately. The shop itself is really cute too. They have an adorable heart and rose sign outside, and all the desserts are displayed at the front. They also sell croissants and other little pastries/snacks as well.

Great place for brunch but very busy location. We went on a Saturday morning brunch. We started off…read morewith an OJ and a coffee and then a Wild Berries Coco Waffle with scrambled eggs and an Avocado-Tomato omelette. OJ was really fresh. Coffee was good. Coco waffle was great but the Avocado-Tomato omelette was the star. One of the best omelettes I've had till date. Loved it. On the side, instead of white or a brown bread we went for a rye bread. The servers don't always spell out that option but you can ask for it. The staff was nice. Parking isn't a problem as it's a shared parking with other businesses in the plaza. Definitely recommended!

I've been looking forward to eating at this establishment since the last time in Montreal/Laval…read morearea. My previous experiences had been stellar, however this time it was quite subpar. We ordered the poulet frit and the bacon Benedicts. The eggs were almost hard boiled not poached and runny as they're supposed be and that pretty much ruins the plate. The waitress was not interested in our party adding poor service to an already poor meal. Disappointing.

Love this family owned italian gem! It is an institution in Ville Saint Laurent and the go to…read morerestaurant for sit down or take out. The owners are hard at work, never skipping a beat and always welcoming.

Great family restaurant great food great service great prices owned by a family outdated, but it…read moredoesn't matter. Food is excellent.!