Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Restaurant 5000 ans
Good food, not very expensive.
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat Bread & Pastries.
Café Rico
1207 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat Coffee.
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstGreat poutine.
Pâtisserie Au Kouign Amann
316 Avenue du Mont-Royal EBest croissants.
Kantapia
364 Rue Sherbrooke OGood food, not expensive.
Korean.
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OGood Bagels.
8$/dozen
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OGood bagels.
~8$/12
Dudley & Dudley
1254 Rue GilfordFromagerie Hamel (Plateau Mont-Royal)
2129 Avenue du Mont-Royal ECheese.
Nouilles de Lan Zhou - Noodle Shop
1006 Boulevard Saint-LaurentGreat Soup & Noodles.
Chinatown.
Great Food, Nice ambiance.
Suitable for a date, but a rather high-energy. environment.
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Yokato Yokabai Ramen
4185 Rue DroletGreat Food, Nice ambiance.
Suitable for a date, but a rather high-energy. environment.
L'Oeufrier
2017 Avenue du Mont-Royal EstBreakfast.
La Maison des Pâtes Fraîches
865 Rue Rachel EGreat Pasta + Antipasti.
Trip de bouffe
277 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat, quick, Lebanese/Mediterranean Food. Reasonable prices.
Great Bread, Pastries, Pies etc.
Somewhat expensive.
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Boulangerie Premiere Moisson
5500 Av de MonklandGreat Bread, Pastries, Pies etc.
Somewhat expensive.
Organic, Vegan Sandwiches, Smoothies, Coffee, & Beer.
Somewhat Expensive.
Recommended: Traditional Falafel, Vege Burger, Tempehtation
Many locations.
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La Panthère Verte
160 R. St Viateur EstOrganic, Vegan Sandwiches, Smoothies, Coffee, & Beer.
Somewhat Expensive.
Recommended: Traditional Falafel, Vege Burger, Tempehtation
Many locations.
Organic, Vegan Sandwiches, Smoothies, Coffee, & Beer.
Somewhat Expensive.
Recommended: Traditional Falafel, Vege Burger, Tempehtation
Many locations.
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La Panthère Verte
160 R. St Viateur EstOrganic, Vegan Sandwiches, Smoothies, Coffee, & Beer.
Somewhat Expensive.
Recommended: Traditional Falafel, Vege Burger, Tempehtation
Many locations.
Vegan Restaurant.
Somewhat expensive for what it is.
Bowls + Sandwiches + several Takeout options.
Great Brunch on weekends.
I recommend the sandwiches, potato wedges and cornbread in particular.
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Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentVegan Restaurant.
Somewhat expensive for what it is.
Bowls + Sandwiches + several Takeout options.
Great Brunch on weekends.
I recommend the sandwiches, potato wedges and cornbread in particular.
Fine Vegan Dining.
Haven't actually eaten here yet, but I intend to.
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Invitation V
201 Rue Saint-JacquesFine Vegan Dining.
Haven't actually eaten here yet, but I intend to.
Crudessence
105 Rue Rachel OuestOrganic Raw Vegan.
Relatively expensive.
Many Locations.
Café Résonance
5175A Av du ParcVegan Café + Jazz Nights.
Parks & Nature
One of the largest green spaces in town. Nice place to spend some time day or night.
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Iphakamisa yaseLa Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeOne of the largest green spaces in town. Nice place to spend some time day or night.
De Lorimier Park
Beautiful/Romantic parc just a few blocks away.
Baldwin Park
4355 Rue FullumAnother nice small parc.
The Largest green space in the city. Two pretty great lookouts. Tam Tams on Sundays.
The cemeteries are worth passing through as well if you enjoy walks and have time.
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I-Mount Royal
The Largest green space in the city. Two pretty great lookouts. Tam Tams on Sundays.
The cemeteries are worth passing through as well if you enjoy walks and have time.
Essentials
Fruiterie Val-Mont
2147 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOffers a variety of good quality food.
Fruit/Vege quality is variable, but definitely the most economic choice near us.
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Passion des Fruits
2018 Avenue du Mont-Royal EFruit/Vege quality is variable, but definitely the most economic choice near us.
PJC Jean Coutu
1351 Avenue Laurier EPharmacy.
Marché 3 Piliers
750 Rue GilfordClosest All-Organic Grocery Store.
Shopping
The Local, Second-hand, Independent 'University' Bookstore. Specializes in Literature.
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Word (The)
469 Rue MiltonThe Local, Second-hand, Independent 'University' Bookstore. Specializes in Literature.
S.W.Welch Bookseller
225 Rue Saint- Viateur OClosest English-language Bookshop.
Encore Books & Records
5670 Rue Sherbrooke OWorth the trip if you like books.
Librairie l'Échange
713 Avenue du Mont-Royal EFrench-language Bookstore.
Librairie Bonheur D'Occasion Inc
High-quality French-language Book Store.
Bouquinerie Du Plateau (La)
799 Avenue du Mont-Royal EFrench-language Book Store
Trendy shops & cafés.
More shops on the east side, though the west side is nicer, and perhaps more suitable for a date, with ice-cream and a park towards the west-end.
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Bernard Avenue
Avenue BernardTrendy shops & cafés.
More shops on the east side, though the west side is nicer, and perhaps more suitable for a date, with ice-cream and a park towards the west-end.
Saint Viateur Street East
Trendy Shops & Cafés.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice looking place, and a pretty decent brew.
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Brasserie Artisanale L'Amère a Boire Inc
2049 R. Saint-DenisNice looking place, and a pretty decent brew.
Variety of mixed drinks.
May be suitable for a date.
Somewhat more expensive than your average bar.
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La Distillerie
2047 Avenue du Mont-Royal EVariety of mixed drinks.
May be suitable for a date.
Somewhat more expensive than your average bar.
SAQ Sélection
155 Av. AtwaterWine, Imported Beer, and Spirits.
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal EWine & Spirits. Smaller selection, but stays open later.
Nice place, decent beer. Had a live duo playing jazz music for a Thursday 5-7, and some pretty good minimal-techno (ish) edm playing on a Friday (Dj Claire). Not sure how it varies otherwise.
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Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal ENice place, decent beer. Had a live duo playing jazz music for a Thursday 5-7, and some pretty good minimal-techno (ish) edm playing on a Friday (Dj Claire). Not sure how it varies otherwise.
Closest great looking bar with a variety of local brews and great food. 12pm-3am. Good day & night.
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Le Terminal
1875 Avenue du Mont-Royal EstClosest great looking bar with a variety of local brews and great food. 12pm-3am. Good day & night.
Offers a handful of its own brews w/ a variety of others. Was a pretty decent hip-hop dj when I went on a Friday night.
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PUB WEST SHEFFORD
1562 Avenue du Mont-Royal EstOffers a handful of its own brews w/ a variety of others. Was a pretty decent hip-hop dj when I went on a Friday night.