Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Great organic and fair trade coffee! Buy a bag of the Montreal Blend to take home
171 abantu bendawo batusa
Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainGreat organic and fair trade coffee! Buy a bag of the Montreal Blend to take home
Patisserie La Ruche
4500 Avenue du ParcKazaMaza
4629 Av du ParcAmaaazing gourmet middle eastern food!
Live music on Mondays.
Cocoa Locale
4807 Av du ParcRrrrreally delicious cakes!
You can't leave MTL without having a bagel.
Open 24/7.
630 abantu bendawo batusa
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OYou can't leave MTL without having a bagel.
Open 24/7.
Vertu
125 Rue Saint-Viateur OuestHealthy & yummy eats!
The quintessential italian cafe experience. You risk bumping into half of Mtl there....hehehe
455 abantu bendawo batusa
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OThe quintessential italian cafe experience. You risk bumping into half of Mtl there....hehehe
Best Indian food in the city!
They make the best malai kofta I've ever had - that includes looking for a comparable match during a month-long stay in India.
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Punjab Palace
920 Rue Jean-Talon OBest Indian food in the city!
They make the best malai kofta I've ever had - that includes looking for a comparable match during a month-long stay in India.
Best samosas in the city!
** Make sure you get the red AND the green sauce... drool...
12 abantu bendawo batusa
India Beau Village
640 Rue Jarry OBest samosas in the city!
** Make sure you get the red AND the green sauce... drool...
Pasticceria Alati-Caserta
277 Rue DanteSome of the best Italian pastries in town!
Delicious authentic Mexican food.
Family resto ambiance.
72 abantu bendawo batusa
El Rey del Taco - Resto Mexicain - Vegetarian - Catering - Market - Terrasse
232 Rue Jean-Talon EDelicious authentic Mexican food.
Family resto ambiance.
Le Dépanneur Café
206 Rue Bernard OLive music performances. Closes early.
Most incredible vegetarian sushi you could ever imagine! - Location moved to 4669 Rue Saint-Denis
66 abantu bendawo batusa
Sushi Momo Végétalien
3609 R. Saint-DenisMost incredible vegetarian sushi you could ever imagine! - Location moved to 4669 Rue Saint-Denis
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OTea house with stunning decor. Gorgeous spot for brunch. Scones were good last time I went.
54 abantu bendawo batusa
Cardinal Tearoom
5326 Boul. Saint-LaurentTea house with stunning decor. Gorgeous spot for brunch. Scones were good last time I went.
Delicious, seasonal menu, mexican-inspired food. Upscale pub ambiance. Area with communal seating can be good for meeting people.
76 abantu bendawo batusa
RESTAURANT MAÏS
5439 Boul. Saint-LaurentDelicious, seasonal menu, mexican-inspired food. Upscale pub ambiance. Area with communal seating can be good for meeting people.
Upscale Greek pastry shop. Delicious, but on the pricier side.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Pâtisserie Afroditi
756 Rue Saint-RochUpscale Greek pastry shop. Delicious, but on the pricier side.
Greek bakery with traditional Greek pastries.
Good quality and prices.
Picadilly Bakery & Pastry Shop
542 Av. OgilvyGreek bakery with traditional Greek pastries.
Good quality and prices.
Open til 4am, this is the spot for the best late night eats downtown.
** Best veggie pita in the city!
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Boustan Sainte-Catherine - Nouvelle Administration
19 Rue Sainte-Catherine EOpen til 4am, this is the spot for the best late night eats downtown.
** Best veggie pita in the city!
Best falafal pitas in the city....Fresh. Tasty. And super super cheap.
Friendly service; if Nilufar herself is behind the counter, you get to meet the legend that keeps this place going! She's on a first name basis with half the city and will somehow even remember your order if you're a regular :)
Make sure you share to share the garlic potatoes with your significant other or else one of you is doomed...lol
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Nilufar
1923 Rue Sainte-Catherine OBest falafal pitas in the city....Fresh. Tasty. And super super cheap.
Friendly service; if Nilufar herself is behind the counter, you get to meet the legend that keeps this place going! She's on a first name basis with half the city and will somehow even remember your order if you're a regular :)
Make sure you share to share the garlic potatoes with your significant other or else one of you is doomed...lol
Authentic japanese izakaya experience. Place is tiny, so the line ups are long, but the food is great.
246 abantu bendawo batusa
Kazu
1844 Rue Sainte-Catherine OAuthentic japanese izakaya experience. Place is tiny, so the line ups are long, but the food is great.
Delicieux Cafe Veg Fusion
5718 Av du ParcHealthy. Tasty! Vegetarian & vegan. Generous portions.
Because you have to try POUTINE at least once before you go, so you might as well try the best! Open 24/7.
** They have vegetarian version available with a meatless gravy & vegan cheese that is surprisingly amazing!
** Line-ups are long if you show up past 3am
** Local trick: Order to go if you want to skip the line ;)
1037 abantu bendawo batusa
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstBecause you have to try POUTINE at least once before you go, so you might as well try the best! Open 24/7.
** They have vegetarian version available with a meatless gravy & vegan cheese that is surprisingly amazing!
** Line-ups are long if you show up past 3am
** Local trick: Order to go if you want to skip the line ;)
Sightseeing
Drink coffee with the locals - the old men know best; Club Social may just make the best coffee in the whole hood!
102 abantu bendawo batusa
Club Social
180 Rue Saint- Viateur ODrink coffee with the locals - the old men know best; Club Social may just make the best coffee in the whole hood!
A must on sunny Sundays as thousands of people flood the foot of the mountain to picnic by the tam tams
69 abantu bendawo batusa
Isivivinyo seSir George-Étienne Cartier
Avenue du ParcA must on sunny Sundays as thousands of people flood the foot of the mountain to picnic by the tam tams
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe where you can get work done by day. Vegetarian-friendly food. Live music at night.
95 abantu bendawo batusa
Café Résonance
5175A Av du Parc Cafe where you can get work done by day. Vegetarian-friendly food. Live music at night.
Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal EDifferent theme nights. Fun. Loud.
Best pub food ever; gourmet, not greasy, seasonal menu, fresh ingredients, super tasty, inspired menu
73 abantu bendawo batusa
Pub Bishop & Bagg
52 Rue Saint- Viateur ODifferent theme nights. Fun. Loud.
Best pub food ever; gourmet, not greasy, seasonal menu, fresh ingredients, super tasty, inspired menu
Might make for a strangely fun night; authentic Greek dining experience complete with live music, people dancing, shots, kids running around... OPAAA!
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Mythos Ouzeri Estiatorio Restaurant
5318 Av du ParcMight make for a strangely fun night; authentic Greek dining experience complete with live music, people dancing, shots, kids running around... OPAAA!
Helm Microbrasserie
273 Bernard Street westMicrobrewery
Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles
32 Rue Beaubien ELive music. Special events. Queer friendly.
Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-LaurentMicrobrewery
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OMicrobrewery
Lounge meets pub ambiance. Good Cocktails.
Open for brunch on weekends.
240 abantu bendawo batusa
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentLounge meets pub ambiance. Good Cocktails.
Open for brunch on weekends.
Benelux
245 Rue Sherbrooke OMicrobrewery
Bar on one side. Live concert space next door. Indie/rock/eclectic/new wave music. Cheap prices for whisky & wine.
281 abantu bendawo batusa
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentBar on one side. Live concert space next door. Indie/rock/eclectic/new wave music. Cheap prices for whisky & wine.
Good weekend spot to check out live music, special events, rotating monthly theme party nights.
164 abantu bendawo batusa
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentGood weekend spot to check out live music, special events, rotating monthly theme party nights.
Hidden in a Chinatown basement, you'd never stumble upon this place... This tiki themed bar makes for a good date spot for fancy cocktails.
** On the pricey side.
** Don't order the food; it's delivered from nearby and it's underwhelming . Drink mixology is really their specialty.
84 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
1106B Boul. Saint-LaurentHidden in a Chinatown basement, you'd never stumble upon this place... This tiki themed bar makes for a good date spot for fancy cocktails.
** On the pricey side.
** Don't order the food; it's delivered from nearby and it's underwhelming . Drink mixology is really their specialty.
Also known as the No Name Bar, this beautiful speakeasy has no sign on the outside. Staff in fancy tuxes (no worries, there's dress code for customers), but the atmosphere is laid-back. Cocktails are pricey so you might want to order something simple off the menu if you don't want to blow the bank. Ambiance: something out of a modern remake of Casablanca...
26 abantu bendawo batusa
The Emerald
5295 Av du ParcAlso known as the No Name Bar, this beautiful speakeasy has no sign on the outside. Staff in fancy tuxes (no worries, there's dress code for customers), but the atmosphere is laid-back. Cocktails are pricey so you might want to order something simple off the menu if you don't want to blow the bank. Ambiance: something out of a modern remake of Casablanca...
Best known for its outdoor communal, German-style seating, lil' hidden gem opened up in the middle of an industrial sector. Only open in the summer, it's mostly frequented by locals from the Mile-End & Villeray. Closes early. Busy on wknds. Quiet on weekdays. Microbrewery next door features their brews on tap here.
* They host an outdoor market event with live music, locally-made stuff for sale, and foodtrucks. Once a month. On weekends.
200 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar Alexandraplatz
6731 Av. de l'EsplanadeBest known for its outdoor communal, German-style seating, lil' hidden gem opened up in the middle of an industrial sector. Only open in the summer, it's mostly frequented by locals from the Mile-End & Villeray. Closes early. Busy on wknds. Quiet on weekdays. Microbrewery next door features their brews on tap here.
* They host an outdoor market event with live music, locally-made stuff for sale, and foodtrucks. Once a month. On weekends.
Essentials
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du Parcorganic everything you'll ever need
Fruits & veg!
70 abantu bendawo batusa
Fruiterie Mile-End - Kosher Market - Grocery Delivery - Bulk Food - Tea Coffee Organic Foods
5600 Av du ParcFruits & veg!
Cheese section is heavenly. Best fresh ricotta in the city!
188 abantu bendawo batusa
Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentCheese section is heavenly. Best fresh ricotta in the city!
La Buvanderie
248 Rue Villeneuve OLaunder-mat meets coffee shop.
Super affordable groceries. Good selection & variety. Ethnic food ingredients galore....
248 abantu bendawo batusa
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcSuper affordable groceries. Good selection & variety. Ethnic food ingredients galore....
Getting Around
Mont-Royal station
470 Avenue du Mont-Royal EPlace-des-Arts station
Jeanne-Mance StreetMontreal Bus Terminal station
1717 Rue BerriBus station to leave the city!
Happy trails :)
Parks & Nature
Iphakamisa yaseLa Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeBeautiful park!
Shopping
Yummy, locally made everything from apple butter, to whiskey-caramel spread, to blueberry loose-leaf tea.
Biggest selection of local ciders and wines outside of the SAQ government-controlled retailers.
Great selection of craft beer
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Marché Des Saveurs Du Québec
280 Pl. du Marché-du-NordYummy, locally made everything from apple butter, to whiskey-caramel spread, to blueberry loose-leaf tea.
Biggest selection of local ciders and wines outside of the SAQ government-controlled retailers.
Great selection of craft beer
From farm to plate! Local & organic produce... Quebec-made wine, microbrewery beers, honey, pastries, breads, artisanal goods etc
1744 abantu bendawo batusa
Isakhiwo se-Jean-Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienFrom farm to plate! Local & organic produce... Quebec-made wine, microbrewery beers, honey, pastries, breads, artisanal goods etc
Le Pourvoyeur
184 Rue Jean-Talon EGreat selection of Quebec-made artisanal beers to bring home!