Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
My favorite! café / breakfast / brunch / lunch - organic, simple and ingredient-centred
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Le Butterblume
5836 Boul. Saint-LaurentMy favorite! café / breakfast / brunch / lunch - organic, simple and ingredient-centred
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OMy other favorite! French toast are amazing
It's a BEAUTIFUL tearoom. Peaceful, and tasteful. Perfect to eat and relax in a peaceful atmosphere
54 abantu bendawo batusa
Cardinal Tearoom
5326 Boul. Saint-LaurentIt's a BEAUTIFUL tearoom. Peaceful, and tasteful. Perfect to eat and relax in a peaceful atmosphere
Excellent and original brunch. Past the mile-end border, Jewish and Eastern European twist.
74 abantu bendawo batusa
Hof Kelsten
4524 Boul. Saint-LaurentExcellent and original brunch. Past the mile-end border, Jewish and Eastern European twist.
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentBest Bagels in Montreal!!! (and the world:) - Try it with cream cheese and then go grab a coffee at Olimpico café
630 abantu bendawo batusa
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OBest Bagels in Montreal!!! (and the world:) - Try it with cream cheese and then go grab a coffee at Olimpico café
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OItaian legendary coffe - very local
BEST bakery in MTL
Try the :
- champignon au chocolat blanc
- Boule de crottes de fromages aux fines herbes
- Pain fesse cheddar & patates
- Petit écolier
217 abantu bendawo batusa
Guillaume
5170 Boul. Saint-LaurentBEST bakery in MTL
Try the :
- champignon au chocolat blanc
- Boule de crottes de fromages aux fines herbes
- Pain fesse cheddar & patates
- Petit écolier
***Take-out***Tiny Italian store - for 5 dollars you can get the a box of the best homemade gnocchi.
21 abantu bendawo batusa
Drogheria Fine
68 Av. Fairmount O***Take-out***Tiny Italian store - for 5 dollars you can get the a box of the best homemade gnocchi.
Ca Du For
Tiny italian snackbar - the eggplant & parmesan pizza is amazing
Artisanal soft ice cream with rotating new flavours - the best in Montreal (only open in summer)
223 abantu bendawo batusa
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OArtisanal soft ice cream with rotating new flavours - the best in Montreal (only open in summer)
Serrano Bar-B-Q
161 Rue Saint- Viateur ORoasted chicken sandwich for take out is amazing
Vegetarian & vegan, organic and local. Spacious and cozy- Try the Falafel sandwich!!
263 abantu bendawo batusa
La Panthère Verte
160 R. St Viateur EstVegetarian & vegan, organic and local. Spacious and cozy- Try the Falafel sandwich!!
Part bohemian, part hip café vibe - Rustic decor and neighbourhood vibes
150 abantu bendawo batusa
Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount OPart bohemian, part hip café vibe - Rustic decor and neighbourhood vibes
Le Dépanneur Café
206 Rue Bernard OFriendly cafe - Local artists play live music
Dispatch Coffee
267 Rue Saint-Zotique OGourmet coffee
Establish in 1950 - cheap old school diner with a foodie twist. Resident DJ
109 abantu bendawo batusa
Nouveau Palais
281 Rue Bernard OEstablish in 1950 - cheap old school diner with a foodie twist. Resident DJ
Lester's Deli
1057 Av. BernardLegendary Montreal’s smoked meat house
Pizzeria Magpie Mile End
16 Rue MaguireCharming pizzeria - thin crust pizza and hip vibe
Tiny excellent restaurant with an industrial decor dishing up elevated street fare, seafood dishes & cocktails
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Restaurant Mile-Ex
6631 Rue Jeanne-ManceTiny excellent restaurant with an industrial decor dishing up elevated street fare, seafood dishes & cocktails
Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-LaurentWine bar, urban and friendly - tapas and good selection of wine - there is a nice terrace
294 abantu bendawo batusa
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcWine bar, urban and friendly - tapas and good selection of wine - there is a nice terrace
Bar Henrietta
115 Av. Laurier Ococktails, good wine & excellent Portuguese tapas
Agrikol
1844 R. AtatekenSuper nice vibe and excellent cocktails!
Poissonnerie Falero
5726A Av du ParcPoissonnerie
Yannick Fromagerie d’Exception
1218 Av. BernardFromagerie
Boxermans
1041 Av. Van HorneDrinks & Nightlife
Also known as "the no name bar"
Nice 1920s Speakeasy Cocktails -no food-
26 abantu bendawo batusa
The Emerald
5295 Av du ParcAlso known as "the no name bar"
Nice 1920s Speakeasy Cocktails -no food-
Japanese speakeasy cosy and romantic. Fabulous cocktails.
207 abantu bendawo batusa
BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentJapanese speakeasy cosy and romantic. Fabulous cocktails.
Secret speakeasy cocktail bar - you have to find the door. No menu - barman will create a cocktail based on your own taste
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Maison Cloakroom
2175 Rue de la MontagneSecret speakeasy cocktail bar - you have to find the door. No menu - barman will create a cocktail based on your own taste
Ping Pong Club
5788 Boul. Saint-LaurentFun bar where you can play ping pong
Bar Waverly
5550 Boul. Saint-LaurentGood local vibes - neighbourhood bar
Bar Datcha
98 Av. Laurier OCool club in mile-end - Djs and event happening all the time
Shopping
Local authors, graphic novel and indie comic books
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Drawn & Quarterly Publishing Headquarters (not our bookstore)
7030 Av. de l'EsplanadeLocal authors, graphic novel and indie comic books
Hip women's boutique showcasing clothing, shoes & jewellery by indie labels & local designers
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Boutique Unicorn
5135 Boul. Saint-LaurentHip women's boutique showcasing clothing, shoes & jewellery by indie labels & local designers
Contemporary decor boutique boasting furniture, accessories & bedding with a retro, industrial vibe.
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VdeV
5042 Boul. Saint-LaurentContemporary decor boutique boasting furniture, accessories & bedding with a retro, industrial vibe.
Boucle & Papier
5183 Boul. Saint-LaurentSmall stationery shop
Bustling denim specialist known for a huge inventory of designer jeans in many styles & colors. Just ask what you want!!
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Jeans Jeans Jeans
5575 Av. CasgrainBustling denim specialist known for a huge inventory of designer jeans in many styles & colors. Just ask what you want!!
Essentials
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EPharmacie
PJC Jean Coutu
1224 Rue Notre Dame OPharmacie
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcPA Nature
5029 Av du ParcYoung's Bros Fruit Store
1345 Av. Van HorneFruits & Legumes
Latina
185 Rue Saint- Viateur O Fine grocery
Les 5 saisons
1180 Av. Bernard Fine grocery