Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
Fine dining, right across the street from us.
www.leclubchasseetpeche.com
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Le Club Chasse et Pêche
423 Rue Saint-ClaudeFine dining, right across the street from us.
www.leclubchasseetpeche.com
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My favorite restaurant from the charismatic chef Chuck Hughes.
Amazing seafood.
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Le Bremner
361 Rue Saint-Paul EMy favorite restaurant from the charismatic chef Chuck Hughes.
Amazing seafood.
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The best place for lunch or a coffee. A great bakery, it's one of my favorite spots in Old Montreal. Charming rustic decor.
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Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OThe best place for lunch or a coffee. A great bakery, it's one of my favorite spots in Old Montreal. Charming rustic decor.
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Lobster lunch on the waterfront!
This is an outdoor pop-up restaurant that serves lobster rolls.
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Muvbox Restos
Rue de la Commune EstLobster lunch on the waterfront!
This is an outdoor pop-up restaurant that serves lobster rolls.
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Bistro Le Balmoral
Rue BalmoralAmazing brunch, it's in cool settting.
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Le Gros Jambon Diner
286 Rue Notre Dame OClassic Diner, Montreal-style!
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Hambar
355 Rue McGillDecadent brunch.
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Café Luna d'Oro
469 R. Saint-François-XavierAmazing muffins! Great place for coffee.
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Sésame
141 Av. AtwaterCasual Asian food with take-out option.
We do take-out pizza from this place right around the corner from our place.
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Pizzeria Bros
410 R. Saint-VincentWe do take-out pizza from this place right around the corner from our place.
Another restaurant from Chuck Hughes!
It's decadent food, full of calories.
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Garde Manger
408 R. Saint-François-XavierAnother restaurant from Chuck Hughes!
It's decadent food, full of calories.
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Super casual place where they hand-make noodles and dumplings. Take out is available. 8 minute walk from our place. $
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Noodle Factory
1018 Rue Saint-UrbainSuper casual place where they hand-make noodles and dumplings. Take out is available. 8 minute walk from our place. $
Pho Bang New York
1001 Boul. Saint-LaurentA good place for Vietnamese Pho.
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Pastry shop and school owned by French pastry chef (Premier Ouvrier de France).
It's fancy, delicious...
http://maisonchristianfaure.ca/en/
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MAISON CHRISTIAN FAURE
355 Pl. RoyalePastry shop and school owned by French pastry chef (Premier Ouvrier de France).
It's fancy, delicious...
http://maisonchristianfaure.ca/en/
Nora Gray
1391 Rue Saint-JacquesA great restaurant. Reserve first!
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Venti Osteria
372 Rue Saint-Paul OuestGreat italian fare, best in winter (no terrace!)
Cookie Stéfanie
272 Rue Saint-JacquesGluten free bakery! The best GF grilled cheeses.
Where the 'who's who' of the Montreal business scene gather for lunch. The restaurant is recognized for its seafood dishes.
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Chez Delmo
275 Rue Notre Dame OWhere the 'who's who' of the Montreal business scene gather for lunch. The restaurant is recognized for its seafood dishes.
Five Guys
468 Rue McGillFor a late night fast food/burger craving...
Amazing dining experience. It's has great lunch specials. It's not the most romantic atmosphere (it's a little corporate) but the food is innovative. $$$$
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Toqué!
900 Pl. Jean-Paul-RiopelleAmazing dining experience. It's has great lunch specials. It's not the most romantic atmosphere (it's a little corporate) but the food is innovative. $$$$
Everything Else
Luna Yoga
231 Rue Saint-Paul ODrop-in yoga classes.
PJC Jean Coutu Santé-Beauté
614 Rue Saint-JacquesClosest full drugstore in Old Montreal
Complexe Chaussegros-De-Léry
Closest drycleaner
Hopital Saint-Luc
1051 Rue SanguinetClosest hospital with 24h Emergency Room.
Drinks & Nightlife
Terrasse Nelligan
106 Rue Saint-Paul OGreat rooftop terrace.
Terrasse Sur L'Auberge
97 Rue de la Commune EAnother great rooftop terrace!
Joverse
52 Rue Saint-JacquesA very happening place...
Café Balance
417 Rue Saint-PierreA supper club that turns into a full-on club. It's very cool.
Bar de 'chansonnier', where classic Quebecois songs are played. It's very popular with the 18-24 crowd.
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2 Pierrots
407 Rue Saint-Paul EBar de 'chansonnier', where classic Quebecois songs are played. It's very popular with the 18-24 crowd.
One of my favorite places for a drink when it's not terrace weather! It turns into more of a club-atmosphere after 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Otherwise, it's casual and great decor.
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Philemon Bar
111 Rue Saint-Paul OOne of my favorite places for a drink when it's not terrace weather! It turns into more of a club-atmosphere after 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Otherwise, it's casual and great decor.
Good brunch, good terrace for an afternoon drink. Service can be extremely slow and the food pricey, but the location is amazing.
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Communion Restaurant + Bar
135 Rue de la Commune OGood brunch, good terrace for an afternoon drink. Service can be extremely slow and the food pricey, but the location is amazing.
Great microbrewerie with a terrace. Relaxed atmosphere, great space.
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Bistro-Brasserie Les Soeurs Grises
32 Rue McGillGreat microbrewerie with a terrace. Relaxed atmosphere, great space.
Essentials
Full convenience store with all the necessities (food, toileteries, etc). It also sells beer.
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Dépanneur Le Quartier - Lottery - Sandwiches Salads Poké Smoked Meat - Wine Beer Cafe - ATM
Full convenience store with all the necessities (food, toileteries, etc). It also sells beer.
Follow the bike path West along the water to get to Atwater Market. A great place to grab lunch or groceries.
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marché atwater
Follow the bike path West along the water to get to Atwater Market. A great place to grab lunch or groceries.
IGA Louise Ménard - Complexe Desjardins
5 Place DesjardinsFull supermarket with free parking.
Metro Plus ETS
1230 Rue Notre Dame OFull grocery store with free indoor parking.
Alexis Le Gourmand
1407 Rue Saint-JacquesFor fancy grocery items...
Arts & Culture
Bota Bota
A spa on a boat! Great design, great relaxing experience.
Shopping
À Table Tout le Monde
361 Rue Saint-Paul OFor delicate japanese ceramic and tableware...
Maison Pepin
378 Rue Saint-Paul OTrendy house décor items
SSENSE Montréal
418 Rue Saint-SulpiceDesigner clothes for men & women
This women's clothing store is run by 2 French sisters, both stylists. It's great to let them suggest clothing items to get out of your comfort zone...
Delano Design Inc
70 Rue Saint-Paul OThis women's clothing store is run by 2 French sisters, both stylists. It's great to let them suggest clothing items to get out of your comfort zone...
Bonaldo
2 Rue le Royer ODesigner furniture.
Espace Pepin
350 Rue Saint-Paul ODesigner clothing and art.
Michel Brisson St-Paul
Rue Saint-Paul OuestDesigner men's clothing.
Rooney
395 Rue Notre Dame OHipster clothing for men and women.
In Quebec, all wine and spirits are sold through Government-owned SAQ stores. This branch is the closest, and has a great selection. Beer can also be found in convenience stores and grocery stores.
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SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EIn Quebec, all wine and spirits are sold through Government-owned SAQ stores. This branch is the closest, and has a great selection. Beer can also be found in convenience stores and grocery stores.