Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Amazing pastries and coffee, literally steps from the front door!
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Duc de Lorraine
5002 Ch. de la Côte-des-NeigesAmazing pastries and coffee, literally steps from the front door!
A fantastic cafe with great coffee, pastries and bread. Can't go wrong!
349 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Boulangerie Première Moisson
860 Avenue du Mont-Royal EA fantastic cafe with great coffee, pastries and bread. Can't go wrong!
A Montreal institution. Make sure you get a smoked meat sandwich with fries and a black cherry soda (plus a pickle if you're so inclined). Owned by Celine Dion!
836 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentA Montreal institution. Make sure you get a smoked meat sandwich with fries and a black cherry soda (plus a pickle if you're so inclined). Owned by Celine Dion!
The only place for BBQ chicken in the city. Expect lines. Closes at 8pm most nights, sells out much earlier.
229 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EThe only place for BBQ chicken in the city. Expect lines. Closes at 8pm most nights, sells out much earlier.
Caffè In Gamba
5263 Av du ParcOne of the secrets of Mile End!
Owned by a local musician, this place is an essential visit while you're in Le Plateau.
55 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Paquebot Mont-Royal
123 Avenue du Mont-Royal OOwned by a local musician, this place is an essential visit while you're in Le Plateau.
Get the smashed potatoes, and build your own poutine!
370 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Poutineville
1365 Rue Ontario EGet the smashed potatoes, and build your own poutine!
If you had too much to drink at Benelux, swing by Pikolo for a great pour over or cold brew!
115 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pikolo Espresso Bar
1635 Av du ParcIf you had too much to drink at Benelux, swing by Pikolo for a great pour over or cold brew!
One of the only places that regularly serves Intelligentsia coffee. Try the Maple Latte!
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Café Humble Lion (Sherbrooke)
904 Rue Sherbrooke OOne of the only places that regularly serves Intelligentsia coffee. Try the Maple Latte!
Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount OGreat brunch and coffee!
The biggest of the four locations, get there early to avoid the wait! Cheap tapas-style comfort food. Try the avocado fries (if they have them)!
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
L'Gros Luxe Mile End
150 Rue Bernard OThe biggest of the four locations, get there early to avoid the wait! Cheap tapas-style comfort food. Try the avocado fries (if they have them)!
Awesome brewpub (owned by Brasserie Dunham) on St. Laurent right in Little Italy. Try everything! Great patio, too.
281 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-LaurentAwesome brewpub (owned by Brasserie Dunham) on St. Laurent right in Little Italy. Try everything! Great patio, too.
Another Italian institution, you'll likely wait in line but it's worth it :)
455 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OAnother Italian institution, you'll likely wait in line but it's worth it :)
If you're vegan (or just a vegan enthusiast) - look no further.
365 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentIf you're vegan (or just a vegan enthusiast) - look no further.
As Craig is Australian, this place has a special place in our hearts :) The most authentic Aussie pies in North America. Try the pavlova!
Tourtiere Australienne
4520 Avenue du ParcAs Craig is Australian, this place has a special place in our hearts :) The most authentic Aussie pies in North America. Try the pavlova!
The original - closing down next year so get in while you can!
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Café Saint-Henri (Saint-Henri)
3632 Rue Notre Dame OThe original - closing down next year so get in while you can!
Essentials
Best value and best variety of fresh, local, organic produce in the city.
1744 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienBest value and best variety of fresh, local, organic produce in the city.
It's not a visit to Montreal without bagels! This place is open 24 hours too!
630 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OIt's not a visit to Montreal without bagels! This place is open 24 hours too!
The bagel rivalry between St. Viateur and Fairmount continues...you decide which is best!
521 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OThe bagel rivalry between St. Viateur and Fairmount continues...you decide which is best!
The hippest place in Mile End to buy your groceries. Great produce, reasonable prices, and even though there's always a line, it moves fast.
248 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcThe hippest place in Mile End to buy your groceries. Great produce, reasonable prices, and even though there's always a line, it moves fast.
For everything Italian, Milano's is the place! Try the Arancini and the fresh squid ink pasta!
188 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentFor everything Italian, Milano's is the place! Try the Arancini and the fresh squid ink pasta!
Sightseeing
An imposing piece of architecture, this gorgeous church is a must-see. Check out Brother Andre's heart!
636 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen MaryAn imposing piece of architecture, this gorgeous church is a must-see. Check out Brother Andre's heart!
By far the most gorgeous and intricate church in the city, and perhaps North America.
819 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Basílica de Notre-Dame
110 Rue Notre Dame OBy far the most gorgeous and intricate church in the city, and perhaps North America.
Definitely check out the Tower lookout. Awesome view! The stadium tour is cool, too.
823 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Olympic Stadium
4545 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinDefinitely check out the Tower lookout. Awesome view! The stadium tour is cool, too.
Fantastic panorama of the Old Port, the Jacques Cartier bridge, Île St. Helene and the St. Laurent river.
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plage de l'Horloge
1 Clock Tower Quay StFantastic panorama of the Old Port, the Jacques Cartier bridge, Île St. Helene and the St. Laurent river.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best brewpubs in the city. The list is always changing so go twice if you can!
81 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Benelux
245 Rue Sherbrooke OOne of the best brewpubs in the city. The list is always changing so go twice if you can!
In the heart of the Mile End, this is a hipster paradise with amazing beers. Get there early to snatch a seat on the patio!
442 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OIn the heart of the Mile End, this is a hipster paradise with amazing beers. Get there early to snatch a seat on the patio!
Can't get into L'Gros Luxe? Try HELM! Food is decent, beers are fantastic!
68 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Helm Microbrasserie
273 Bernard Street westCan't get into L'Gros Luxe? Try HELM! Food is decent, beers are fantastic!
A little out of the way, this bar is well worth spending your whole night at! With an awesome variety of Quebecois brews, you're set! Ask for Dan - tell him we sent you!
107 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Broue Pub Brouhaha
5860 Av. De LorimierA little out of the way, this bar is well worth spending your whole night at! With an awesome variety of Quebecois brews, you're set! Ask for Dan - tell him we sent you!
Amazing fish n chips - great service with a cute bar if you eat in!
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Comptoir21 fish and chips
21 Rue Saint- Viateur OAmazing fish n chips - great service with a cute bar if you eat in!
An amazing brewery with a huge terrasse right by the canal. Just call ahead to make sure they're open!
112 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Terrasse St-Ambroise
5080 Rue Saint-AmbroiseAn amazing brewery with a huge terrasse right by the canal. Just call ahead to make sure they're open!
Pullman
3424 Av du ParcAmazing wine bar. Super high ceilings, great vibe.
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcGet there early; patio fills up before 6pm!
Shopping
There's ALWAYS a line - but you can follow @kemcobaline on Twitter to get the update before you go :)
223 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OThere's ALWAYS a line - but you can follow @kemcobaline on Twitter to get the update before you go :)
Everything Else
If you're in town a little longer, this 24 hour gym is awesome. Cheaper rates if you pay cash :)
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fit for Life Gym
7503 Boul. Saint-LaurentIf you're in town a little longer, this 24 hour gym is awesome. Cheaper rates if you pay cash :)
The ONLY depanneur you need to visit in Montreal. A little out of the way, if you have a car you'll be fine (coz the trunk will be full). Or just take the 29 bus down Rachel.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Boni-Soir - Dépanneur Peluso inc.
2500 Rue Rachel EThe ONLY depanneur you need to visit in Montreal. A little out of the way, if you have a car you'll be fine (coz the trunk will be full). Or just take the 29 bus down Rachel.
An awesome place to sit and watch the world go by.
300 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Jeanne-Mance
4422 Av. de l'EsplanadeAn awesome place to sit and watch the world go by.