Guidebook for Montreal
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little bar with good food, people, and beer. Great live music venue as well.
281 abantu bendawo batusa
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat little bar with good food, people, and beer. Great live music venue as well.
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OAmazing beer! Best known microbrewery in Montreal.
Bar Plan-B
327 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat patio in the back.
Food Scene
Bagel Etc
4320 Boul. Saint-LaurentAmazing brunch! Leonard Cohen hangout.
Great vegan food. Try the Coconut sandwich, it's like a BLT with coconut instead of bacon.
365 abantu bendawo batusa
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat vegan food. Try the Coconut sandwich, it's like a BLT with coconut instead of bacon.
La Panthère Verte
160 R. St Viateur EstYum Yum! Best vegan food - ever.
Best sushi in Montreal. Great atmosphere, very cozy, arrive early to get a seat.
236 abantu bendawo batusa
Tri Express
1650 Avenue Laurier EBest sushi in Montreal. Great atmosphere, very cozy, arrive early to get a seat.
Interesting Persian restaurant. Great place for a unique Iranian style brunch. If you are a fan of Quebec cinema you may recognize this place from films such as 'Les Invasions Barbares' (2004).
201 abantu bendawo batusa
Byblos Le Petit Cafe
1499 Avenue Laurier EInteresting Persian restaurant. Great place for a unique Iranian style brunch. If you are a fan of Quebec cinema you may recognize this place from films such as 'Les Invasions Barbares' (2004).
Great coffee and very nice owners. Really great decor and creative grilled cheese sandwiches. Such a great part of town as well - worth a visit.
103 abantu bendawo batusa
Lapin Pressé
1309 Avenue Laurier EGreat coffee and very nice owners. Really great decor and creative grilled cheese sandwiches. Such a great part of town as well - worth a visit.
Most famous smoked meat in town. Always a line. Worth the wait.
836 abantu bendawo batusa
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentMost famous smoked meat in town. Always a line. Worth the wait.
Great for a quick brunch or pastry. A staple in the Plateau. Great, youthful vibe.
76 abantu bendawo batusa
Chez José Café
173 Av. Duluth EGreat for a quick brunch or pastry. A staple in the Plateau. Great, youthful vibe.
Some of the best coffee in the city. Mouthwatering! And the cookies are great too. Actually everything is great there. You'll love it. Hipster alert.
178 abantu bendawo batusa
Café Névé
151 Rue Rachel ESome of the best coffee in the city. Mouthwatering! And the cookies are great too. Actually everything is great there. You'll love it. Hipster alert.
Shopping
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OGet your famous Montreal bagels, 24/7
Fabulous little Japonese paper shop. Very interesting stuff.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Au Papier Japonais
24 Av. Fairmount OFabulous little Japonese paper shop. Very interesting stuff.
The other famous Montreal bagel shop - Open 24/7. A true neighbourhood classic. Only black or white (poppy or sesame - pavot ou sésame).
630 abantu bendawo batusa
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OThe other famous Montreal bagel shop - Open 24/7. A true neighbourhood classic. Only black or white (poppy or sesame - pavot ou sésame).