Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
Chill cafe, great to sit and sip fair-trade coffee or tea, read one of the many books on the shelf or use the free WiFi, indulge in some sandwiches or baked goods, or just people-watch.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Café Expressions
5885 Avenue du Mont-Royal EChill cafe, great to sit and sip fair-trade coffee or tea, read one of the many books on the shelf or use the free WiFi, indulge in some sandwiches or baked goods, or just people-watch.
Restaurant La Fonderie
964 Rue Rachel EstDelicious French three-course fondue dinners.
Great terrace in the summer, nice menu of delicious foods, and terrific cocktails and sangria.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Les Folies
371 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat terrace in the summer, nice menu of delicious foods, and terrific cocktails and sangria.
Gastronomical heaven. A huge open-air market with fresh local produce, specialty shops, food stands, and every flavour you could imagine. Right in the heart of Little Italy.
1744 recommandé par les habitants
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienGastronomical heaven. A huge open-air market with fresh local produce, specialty shops, food stands, and every flavour you could imagine. Right in the heart of Little Italy.
You can't go to Montreal without sampling our famous bagels. On the St-Viateur vs. Fairmount debate, I'm firmly in the St-Viateur camp. Open 24 hours, best fresh and hot.
630 recommandé par les habitants
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OYou can't go to Montreal without sampling our famous bagels. On the St-Viateur vs. Fairmount debate, I'm firmly in the St-Viateur camp. Open 24 hours, best fresh and hot.
Delicious Bretonne-style crepe restaurant.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Creperie bretonne Ty-Breiz inc.
933 Rue Rachel EDelicious Bretonne-style crepe restaurant.
The all-you-can-eat mussels are what draw the crowds, but this place is worth it for the beer selection alone.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Brasserie Saint-Denis
4350 R. Saint-DenisThe all-you-can-eat mussels are what draw the crowds, but this place is worth it for the beer selection alone.
Giant sandwiches, vegetarian-friendly, giant terrace, and very chill student-y vibe.
171 recommandé par les habitants
Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainGiant sandwiches, vegetarian-friendly, giant terrace, and very chill student-y vibe.
A favourite among vegans and vegetarians for their diverse and delicious menu and laid-back vibe. Try the smoothies.
365 recommandé par les habitants
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentA favourite among vegans and vegetarians for their diverse and delicious menu and laid-back vibe. Try the smoothies.
In every guide book, so I figured I'd better include it here even though I don't eat meat. If the lineups out the door bug you, try The Main across the street.
836 recommandé par les habitants
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentIn every guide book, so I figured I'd better include it here even though I don't eat meat. If the lineups out the door bug you, try The Main across the street.
A Montreal institution. Visit for breakfast or brunch for a unique and utterly authentic experience.
131 recommandé par les habitants
Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal OA Montreal institution. Visit for breakfast or brunch for a unique and utterly authentic experience.
Chao Phraya Restaurant
50 Av. Laurier OSome of the best Thai food in the city.
Restaurant Phayathai
107 Av. Laurier OMore of the best Thai food in the city.
If you're looking for sushi in Montreal, this is about as good as it gets.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Mikado
399 Av. Laurier OIf you're looking for sushi in Montreal, this is about as good as it gets.
Deservedly famous Portuguese chicken. Doesn't look like much from the outside (it's just a counter), but a taste will win you over. Order extra spicy sauce.
229 recommandé par les habitants
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EDeservedly famous Portuguese chicken. Doesn't look like much from the outside (it's just a counter), but a taste will win you over. Order extra spicy sauce.
If you're anywhere near Vieux-Montreal, don't miss the opportunity to have lunch at this sinfully delicious bakery and restaurant. Well worth the lineups and crowds. Try the espresso brownies.
254 recommandé par les habitants
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OIf you're anywhere near Vieux-Montreal, don't miss the opportunity to have lunch at this sinfully delicious bakery and restaurant. Well worth the lineups and crowds. Try the espresso brownies.
Le Bilboquet
1311 Av. BernardHome-grown ice cream chain.
Pedestrian cobblestone street full of bring-your-own-wine restaurants. In the summer, get an outdoor table on the terrace and people-watch while you eat.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Rue Prince Arthur Est
Rue Prince-Arthur EstPedestrian cobblestone street full of bring-your-own-wine restaurants. In the summer, get an outdoor table on the terrace and people-watch while you eat.
Mmm, chocolate. This is the ultimate chocoholic's paradise. From crepes to fondue, from brownies to sinfully delicious vintages, bring your sweet tooth.
304 recommandé par les habitants
Juliette & Chocolat
3600 Boul. Saint-LaurentMmm, chocolate. This is the ultimate chocoholic's paradise. From crepes to fondue, from brownies to sinfully delicious vintages, bring your sweet tooth.
Everything Else
Montreal's most famous poutine restaurant. Open 24 hours. Poutine is french fries smothered in gravy and topped with melted cheese curds, and is a delicious heart attack on a plate.
1037 recommandé par les habitants
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstMontreal's most famous poutine restaurant. Open 24 hours. Poutine is french fries smothered in gravy and topped with melted cheese curds, and is a delicious heart attack on a plate.
The Plateau's unofficial backyard. Free concerts and events at Theatre de Verdure all summer, skating all winter, cycling and jogging paths, people-watching, picnics and yoga and circus performers.
1637 recommandé par les habitants
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeThe Plateau's unofficial backyard. Free concerts and events at Theatre de Verdure all summer, skating all winter, cycling and jogging paths, people-watching, picnics and yoga and circus performers.
Closest metro station. About a 10-minute walk. Open-air market in the summer and fall, Christmas trees for sale in the winter, and a Cabane à Sucre in the spring.
323 recommandé par les habitants
Mont-Royal station
470 Avenue du Mont-Royal EClosest metro station. About a 10-minute walk. Open-air market in the summer and fall, Christmas trees for sale in the winter, and a Cabane à Sucre in the spring.
Center of the action for Montreal's dizzying array of festivals, including the Jazz Fest, the Comedy Fest and many more.
485 recommandé par les habitants
Quartier des spectacles
1435 Rue St-AlexandreCenter of the action for Montreal's dizzying array of festivals, including the Jazz Fest, the Comedy Fest and many more.
Essentials
Intermarché Boyer
1000 Avenue du Mont-Royal ENearest supermarket, two blocks from my apartment.
Sightseeing
Montreal's outdoor playground, right in the heart of the city. Snowshoe, skate, toboggan or cross-country ski in the winter; hike, bike, picnic and tam-tam in the summer.
995 recommandé par les habitants
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. RemembranceMontreal's outdoor playground, right in the heart of the city. Snowshoe, skate, toboggan or cross-country ski in the winter; hike, bike, picnic and tam-tam in the summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly neighbourhood pub. Live music multiple nights a week.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Pas Sages
951 Rue Rachel EFriendly neighbourhood pub. Live music multiple nights a week.
One of the best brunch spots in the Plateau. Expect lineups.
140 recommandé par les habitants
Réservoir
9 Av. Duluth EOne of the best brunch spots in the Plateau. Expect lineups.
The best microbrewery in Montreal. Try their unique and creative beers, and enjoy the terrace in the summer.
442 recommandé par les habitants
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OThe best microbrewery in Montreal. Try their unique and creative beers, and enjoy the terrace in the summer.
Montreal's main English-style pub. Useful if you're looking for a good curry or full English fry-up, or if you're trying to find a place to watch the footy.
323 recommandé par les habitants
Burgundy Lion
2496 Rue Notre Dame OMontreal's main English-style pub. Useful if you're looking for a good curry or full English fry-up, or if you're trying to find a place to watch the footy.
Great spot for dancing, DJs, live music and album launches. Saturday nights are 80s nights; Friday nights are 90s to today.
110 recommandé par les habitants
La Tulipe
4530 Av. PapineauGreat spot for dancing, DJs, live music and album launches. Saturday nights are 80s nights; Friday nights are 90s to today.
Live music 7 nights a week, and one of the best spots to see local indie talent. A hosting venue for the annual POP Montreal festival.
89 recommandé par les habitants
Divan Orange
4234 Boulevard Saint-LaurentLive music 7 nights a week, and one of the best spots to see local indie talent. A hosting venue for the annual POP Montreal festival.
Non-pretentious down-to-earth bar. Great for watching the hockey games.
81 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Chez Baptiste
1045 Avenue du Mont-Royal ENon-pretentious down-to-earth bar. Great for watching the hockey games.
Arts & Culture
Series of free summer concerts and arts events at this open-air amphitheatre in Parc Lafontaine. Check out the program online.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Verdure Theater
3939 Av. du Parc-La FontaineSeries of free summer concerts and arts events at this open-air amphitheatre in Parc Lafontaine. Check out the program online.
Shopping
One of Montreal's primary shopping streets, rue St-Denis has an eclectic mix of independent boutiques, chain flagship stores, and loads in between.
148 recommandé par les habitants
Saint Denis Street
Rue Saint-DenisOne of Montreal's primary shopping streets, rue St-Denis has an eclectic mix of independent boutiques, chain flagship stores, and loads in between.