Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Closest coffee shop around, also happens to serve the best coffee in the city. They take coffee seriously.
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Pourquoi Pas espresso bar
1447 R. AtatekenClosest coffee shop around, also happens to serve the best coffee in the city. They take coffee seriously.
Nice looking café and serves a nice Lebanese brunch on the weekend.
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Café Sfouf
1250 Rue Ontario ENice looking café and serves a nice Lebanese brunch on the weekend.
Café Saint-Henri (Quartier Latin)
301 Rue ÉmeryGood coffee and very friendly.
Lovely spot with delicious teas and pastries, they also have the best cakes this side of town.
Pro tip: this is where I buy my birthday cakes.
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De Farine Et D'Eau Fraiche
1701 Rue AtatekenLovely spot with delicious teas and pastries, they also have the best cakes this side of town.
Pro tip: this is where I buy my birthday cakes.
It's the closest restaurant a 30 second walk, they serve Québécois bistro classics. Don't miss brunch on weekends.
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O-Thym
1112 Boul. de Maisonneuve EIt's the closest restaurant a 30 second walk, they serve Québécois bistro classics. Don't miss brunch on weekends.
Ma'tine
1310 Boul. de Maisonneuve EGood Brunch
Restaurant Alejandro
Sometimes I feel like getting huevos rancheros.
Pataterie Chez Philippe
1877 R. AtatekenOld School Family run burger joint.
En Couleur - Crêpes Européennes + Donairs d'Halifax
1212 Boul. de Maisonneuve EClosest place to get something to eat.
Comptoir Lyonnais
1393 Boulevard René-Lévesque EstOrder in French cooking and it's cheap, what's not to like.
Le Mousso/Le Petit Mousso
1025 Rue Ontario EA very nice prix fixe and it's an 8 minute walk.
BOUILLON BILK
1595 Boul. Saint-LaurentModern eclectic food, I love this place.
Restaurant Les 400 Coups
400 Rue Notre-Dame EstProbably my favorite restaurant at the moment.
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstAn establishment in Montreal, great poutine.
Poutineville
1365 Rue Ontario EWide selection and closer
Essentials
Good for Quick bites / Gourmet Sandwiches + soups. They make artisanal cured meats.
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La Réserve du Comptoir
2000 R. AtatekenGood for Quick bites / Gourmet Sandwiches + soups. They make artisanal cured meats.
Rachelle-Béry épiceries santé
1150 Rue Sainte-Catherine EOrganic Grocer.
Independent market with lot's of variety.
Pro tip: That's where I buy my meat.
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Marché St-Jacques
2035 Rue AtatekenIndependent market with lot's of variety.
Pro tip: That's where I buy my meat.
IGA Louise Ménard - Complexe Desjardins
5 Place DesjardinsBig box grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very fun Vietnamese Pub, it's a 30 second walk.
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Le Red Tiger - Pub Vietnamien
1201 Boul. de Maisonneuve EVery fun Vietnamese Pub, it's a 30 second walk.
Le Date Karaoke
1218 Rue Sainte-Catherine Estit's a Karaoke bar and it's 30 seconds away.
Everything Else
One of my two spots for a run. The other is following the old port.
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Iphakamisa yaseLa Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeOne of my two spots for a run. The other is following the old port.
Beautiful and only a 20 minute walk. Pro tip: In the summer, Rent a Bixi bike and go down the hill you'll be there in 10 minutes without breaking a sweat.
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Old Montreal
Beautiful and only a 20 minute walk. Pro tip: In the summer, Rent a Bixi bike and go down the hill you'll be there in 10 minutes without breaking a sweat.