Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
All the coffee you need + sandwiches + light breakfast fare
Cosy place to work at your laptop
178 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Névé
151 Rue Rachel EAll the coffee you need + sandwiches + light breakfast fare
Cosy place to work at your laptop
Dispatch Coffee
267 Rue Saint-Zotique OTakes its third-wave coffee very seriously.
The classic French bistro. Unchanged for decades. Impeccable service. Great for solo dining at the bar.
220 Einheimische empfehlen
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisThe classic French bistro. Unchanged for decades. Impeccable service. Great for solo dining at the bar.
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat breads and sweet treats
the best croissants on the Plateau; try the Kouign Amann ("queen A-mahn")--a pure butter pastry
126 Einheimische empfehlen
Pâtisserie Au Kouign Amann
316 Avenue du Mont-Royal Ethe best croissants on the Plateau; try the Kouign Amann ("queen A-mahn")--a pure butter pastry
Iconic Jewish breakfast/lunch diner, run by the same family since 1942. Great smoothies, classic breakfast fare, + the Beauty's Special: smoked salmon on cream cheese on bagel with tomato and onion.
131 Einheimische empfehlen
Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal OIconic Jewish breakfast/lunch diner, run by the same family since 1942. Great smoothies, classic breakfast fare, + the Beauty's Special: smoked salmon on cream cheese on bagel with tomato and onion.
Great artisanal, hip bakery specializing in French and Jewish baked goods. Fantastic brunch plates on the weekends. Good sandwiches and soups on weekdays.
74 Einheimische empfehlen
Hof Kelsten
4524 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat artisanal, hip bakery specializing in French and Jewish baked goods. Fantastic brunch plates on the weekends. Good sandwiches and soups on weekdays.
100% vegan and delicious: bowls, salads, chapati wrap sandwiches, mezzes, decadent desserts, unbeatable smoothies
365 Einheimische empfehlen
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-Laurent100% vegan and delicious: bowls, salads, chapati wrap sandwiches, mezzes, decadent desserts, unbeatable smoothies
Leonard Cohen's local breakfast joint; all classic breakfasts served with Montreal bagels
89 Einheimische empfehlen
Bagel Etc
4320 Boul. Saint-LaurentLeonard Cohen's local breakfast joint; all classic breakfasts served with Montreal bagels
Great ramen + izakaya; come early to avoid the long lines
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Ichigo Ichie Izakaya
360 Rue Rachel EGreat ramen + izakaya; come early to avoid the long lines
the greatest, largest outdoor and indoor market--everything you could possibly need you will find here: speciality spices, oils, cheeses, teas, health foods, PRODUCE, local produce, exotic produce, fish & seafood, meat & game, foraged mushrooms, artisanal popsicles, baked goods, oysters, wine, breads, tacos, sausages, etc. etc.
1744 Einheimische empfehlen
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-Julienthe greatest, largest outdoor and indoor market--everything you could possibly need you will find here: speciality spices, oils, cheeses, teas, health foods, PRODUCE, local produce, exotic produce, fish & seafood, meat & game, foraged mushrooms, artisanal popsicles, baked goods, oysters, wine, breads, tacos, sausages, etc. etc.
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OMontreal-style classic bagels--CASH only.
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OMontreal-style classic bagel
Family-run Italian butcher shop. All about good meat and an anchor of the neighbourhood.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Boucherie Chez Vito
5180 Rue Saint-UrbainFamily-run Italian butcher shop. All about good meat and an anchor of the neighbourhood.
cosy hip coffee shop during the day/wine bar and small plates by night
90 Einheimische empfehlen
larrys
5201 Boul. Saint-Laurentcosy hip coffee shop during the day/wine bar and small plates by night
Delicious, authentic Thai food.... from hipster white guys ;-)
It's a tiny grocer with a few booths for eating in.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Épicerie Pumpui
83 Rue Saint-Zotique EDelicious, authentic Thai food.... from hipster white guys ;-)
It's a tiny grocer with a few booths for eating in.
Classic French Boulangerie: perfect baguette, pastries and sandwiches.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Boulangerie Le Toledo
351 Avenue du Mont-Royal EClassic French Boulangerie: perfect baguette, pastries and sandwiches.
High-end Japanese bistro. Excellent Ramen and Chirashi (Sashimi).
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Otto Bistro
143 Avenue du Mont-Royal EHigh-end Japanese bistro. Excellent Ramen and Chirashi (Sashimi).
Falafel Yoni
54 Rue Saint- Viateur OBest falafel in town.
Capitaine Sandwich
Rue De BullionGreat sandwiches!
Aliments Viens
4556b Boul. Saint-LaurentOrganic meat, artisanal charcuterie and sausages. Best ham in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
A café during the day, and bar at night. Spacious and cosy; fun for a date night. Drinks are better than the food (small plates).
130 Einheimische empfehlen
Le Darling
4328 Boul. Saint-LaurentA café during the day, and bar at night. Spacious and cosy; fun for a date night. Drinks are better than the food (small plates).
Great cocktails + small plates + foot-long hot dog + oysters; campy Quebec decor; good ambiance and wine list.
123 Einheimische empfehlen
Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat cocktails + small plates + foot-long hot dog + oysters; campy Quebec decor; good ambiance and wine list.
BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentSecret bar with great cocktails + decor.
Intimate, cosy bar--a cross between a dive bar and your friend's living room.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Bar A
213 Rue Rachel EIntimate, cosy bar--a cross between a dive bar and your friend's living room.
The Plateau's best and diviest dive bar (+ one pool table). Tons of friendly locals here.
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Barfly
4062 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe Plateau's best and diviest dive bar (+ one pool table). Tons of friendly locals here.
Great selection of microbrews, all beers brewed in-house; food is delicious as well.
134 Einheimische empfehlen
Brasserie Harricana
95 Rue Jean-Talon OGreat selection of microbrews, all beers brewed in-house; food is delicious as well.
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OGreat micro-brewery/bar.
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-Laurentgreat indie bands and local acts
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentEssentials
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThe only place to buy wine; open late.
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EThe only place to buy wine
the cheapest place for groceries in town; go at off-peak hours only. Don't be alarmed by the large smelly bins of bacalao or the general run-down look of the place!
150 Einheimische empfehlen
Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-Laurentthe cheapest place for groceries in town; go at off-peak hours only. Don't be alarmed by the large smelly bins of bacalao or the general run-down look of the place!
Clean, bright and cheerful--this place has everything you need to prepare a weeknight meal, etc.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
InterMarche Universel
89 Avenue du Mont-Royal EClean, bright and cheerful--this place has everything you need to prepare a weeknight meal, etc.
Provigo
5595 Av de Monklandthe largest supermarket on the Plateau--free underground parking
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EPharmacy & drugstore
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario Epharmacy and drugstore
Épicerie Unique
4109 Boul. Saint-LaurentUnbelievable craft beer selection!
Parks & Nature
Best place for running in all of Montreal--be prepared to climb (gradual and steady) to the lookout and the iconic cross; the run back down is hard to beat. Great for hiking trails off the main carriage path. Wonderful park to wander around and get lost.
995 Einheimische empfehlen
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. RemembranceBest place for running in all of Montreal--be prepared to climb (gradual and steady) to the lookout and the iconic cross; the run back down is hard to beat. Great for hiking trails off the main carriage path. Wonderful park to wander around and get lost.
classic urban park--tennis courts, artificial lake (skating in the winter), lots of people having a picnic or jogging or cycling through.
1637 Einheimische empfehlen
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavalléeclassic urban park--tennis courts, artificial lake (skating in the winter), lots of people having a picnic or jogging or cycling through.
Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier
5200 Rue de Brébeufgreat (free) outdoor pool in the summer
Getting Around
Mont-Royal station
470 Avenue du Mont-Royal Eclosest subway stop (on the Orange line)
Sightseeing
the view of downtown Montreal; the St-Lawrence river; the mountains beyond
90 Einheimische empfehlen
Mount Royal Chalet
1196 Voie Camillien-Houdethe view of downtown Montreal; the St-Lawrence river; the mountains beyond
Pedalo and picnic spot; bring your wine/beer, a portable BBQ grill or just cheese and crackers for an improvised picnic. Ice skating on Beaver Lake in the winter months.
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Beaver Lake
Pedalo and picnic spot; bring your wine/beer, a portable BBQ grill or just cheese and crackers for an improvised picnic. Ice skating on Beaver Lake in the winter months.
Entertainment & Activities
Modo Yoga
3863 St Laurent Blvdhot yoga--many different classes and durations throughout the day
hardcore cross-training workout led by a trainer in private, semi-private or group sessions.
Entraînement X-Fit Saint-Laurent
3863 St Laurent Blvdhardcore cross-training workout led by a trainer in private, semi-private or group sessions.