Guidebook for Montreal
Essentials
Metro Bigras
2008 Rue GauthierGood produce.
Food Scene
Le Caractère Chinois
1870 Rue GauthierVery affordable and very very close.
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel Est24h restaurant and THE place for late night poutine!
Restaurant Le Flambard
851 Rue Rachel EstGood french cuisine. Do the Table d'Hote and have fun.
Leo le glacier
916 Avenue Duluth EstBest ice cream/gelato in the neighborhood.
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EMeat eaters heaven. Everything is amazing.
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisCrazy good french cuisine.
Avenue du Mont-Royal Est
One of the three best cafés in the city.
Café Névé
151 Rue Rachel EAnother one of the three best cafés in the city.
Rôtisserie Portugalia
34 Rue Rachel OReal authentic Portuguese chicken.
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentSliders and the best poutine in Montreal.
Ramen Ya Restaurant
4274 Boul. Saint-LaurentI love the Gyozas here!
Bagel Etc
4320 Boul. Saint-LaurentBreakfast joint. Really good and affordable.
My favorite restaurant in the city. A bit more pricey but worth every freaking penny.
5201 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
5201 Boulevard Saint-LaurentMy favorite restaurant in the city. A bit more pricey but worth every freaking penny.
Everything Else
Couche-Tard
2015 Rue Rachel E24h convenience store. Practical.
Beer and some groceries but mostly, cheap sandwiches.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Depanneur Proprio Concorde
1847 Rue GauthierBeer and some groceries but mostly, cheap sandwiches.
Shopping
SAQ Sélection
155 Av. AtwaterWine wine wine!!!
Rue Rachel Est
Rue Rachel EstAwesome streetwear store run by a friend.
Amazing women's wear, jewelry and bags. Run by a friend who is the designer. She's awesome.
183 abantu bendawo batusa
Saint Laurent Boulevard
Boulevard Saint-LaurentAmazing women's wear, jewelry and bags. Run by a friend who is the designer. She's awesome.
Boutique Unicorn
5135 Boul. Saint-LaurentWomen's wear. Very very nice stuff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good bar/nightclub. Go on Thursdays and make friends with Mikey. ;)
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar Salon Officiel
351 Rue Roy EstGood bar/nightclub. Go on Thursdays and make friends with Mikey. ;)
Nice watering hole with live music most nights. Bluegrass, french-canadian rap... weird stuff but always nice.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Taverne L'Inspecteur Epingle
4051 Rue St-HubertNice watering hole with live music most nights. Bluegrass, french-canadian rap... weird stuff but always nice.
Rockette Bar
4479 R. Saint-DenisRock & Roll bar that's pretty fun on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat bar with pretty good bar food and amazing beers on tap.
Great place, great vibe. Mod Club on saturdays for really good soul and rock and dancing.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar Blizzarts
3956 A Boulevard Saint-LaurentGreat place, great vibe. Mod Club on saturdays for really good soul and rock and dancing.
Bar Korova
3908 Boulevard Saint-LaurentA younger crowd but still really fun, especially on Thursdays.
Amazing place for drinks and some of the best bands have graced that crappy stage.
281 abantu bendawo batusa
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentAmazing place for drinks and some of the best bands have graced that crappy stage.
Another great venue for shows. Bonus is that on the second floor they serve fantastic Spanish tapas.
164 abantu bendawo batusa
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentAnother great venue for shows. Bonus is that on the second floor they serve fantastic Spanish tapas.
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentMy favorite watering hole.
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcNice vibe and really good wine list!