Our Montréal
Food Scene
There are endless food options close to home. We encourage you to go out and discover for yourself. Walking north on St-Laurent street provides lots of quick/fast food/pub-type options. St-Denis street north of Sherbrooke has more sit-down restaurants.
South of Sherbrooke, you enter the latin-quarter, which has a huge variety of bars and restaurants to try. Duluth street is packed with restaurants, many of which are very established and very good! For tried and tested spots, here are some of our favourites.
Amazing French Patisserie (bakery)! Try 'Oh Mon Dieu' (Oh my God!), an incredible explosion of chocolate, caramel and other goodness in a croissant form.
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Mamie Clafoutis
3660 R. Saint-DenisAmazing French Patisserie (bakery)! Try 'Oh Mon Dieu' (Oh my God!), an incredible explosion of chocolate, caramel and other goodness in a croissant form.
Classic French Bistro. Good brunch on the weekends. Amazing outdoor terrace. Close to home.
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Café Cherrier
3635 R. Saint-DenisClassic French Bistro. Good brunch on the weekends. Amazing outdoor terrace. Close to home.
Famous Montreal smoked meat. A Montreal classic. Watch out for lineups in the summer months. Open late.
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentFamous Montreal smoked meat. A Montreal classic. Watch out for lineups in the summer months. Open late.
Wonderful, authentic Afghan food. Family-run. Kind owners.
Delicious. Bring your own wine!
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Fenêtre Sur Kaboul
901 Rue Rachel EWonderful, authentic Afghan food. Family-run. Kind owners.
Delicious. Bring your own wine!
Japanese Izakaya (pub/restaurant). Fantastic Ramen soup! Try the eggplant with Miso sauce.
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Ramen Ya Restaurant
4274 Boul. Saint-LaurentJapanese Izakaya (pub/restaurant). Fantastic Ramen soup! Try the eggplant with Miso sauce.
SUSHI. Mid/High-end sushi in gorgeous ambiance. Amazing attention to detail. Sit at the bar and watch the masters at work.
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Restaurant Mikado
399 Av. Laurier OSUSHI. Mid/High-end sushi in gorgeous ambiance. Amazing attention to detail. Sit at the bar and watch the masters at work.
SUSHI. Fantastic sushi. High quality/attention to detail. Both locations are nice, this one being to home. However, for a special dinner, the location on Laurier is our vote.
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Mikado Restaurant
1731 Rue Saint-DenisSUSHI. Fantastic sushi. High quality/attention to detail. Both locations are nice, this one being to home. However, for a special dinner, the location on Laurier is our vote.
Sandwiches and Salads in the Old Port. Good quality, tasty, consistent.
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Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OSandwiches and Salads in the Old Port. Good quality, tasty, consistent.
VEGETARIAN- Mexican and comfort food. Always tasty. They also have a location in the mile-end and another on St-Catherine's street in front of Place des Arts.
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Lola Rosa Café
545 Rue MiltonVEGETARIAN- Mexican and comfort food. Always tasty. They also have a location in the mile-end and another on St-Catherine's street in front of Place des Arts.
SPANISH FOOD: This Spanish Social club serves authentic tapas. We recommend going on Thursday nights when there is a free Flamenco show as of 9pm.
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La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentSPANISH FOOD: This Spanish Social club serves authentic tapas. We recommend going on Thursday nights when there is a free Flamenco show as of 9pm.
SANDWICHES/SOUPS/SALADS: Close to home and high quality ingredients. Recommended in the summer time as their garden may be one of the best hidden terraces in the city.
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Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainSANDWICHES/SOUPS/SALADS: Close to home and high quality ingredients. Recommended in the summer time as their garden may be one of the best hidden terraces in the city.
Boulangerie/Patisserie (Bakery): French-style with high quality croissants, breads and pastries. Close to home.
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Brioche Dorée
3611 Boul. Saint-LaurentBoulangerie/Patisserie (Bakery): French-style with high quality croissants, breads and pastries. Close to home.
Venezuelan sandwiches close to home. Yummy and always tasty. Pretty affordable too.
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Arepera
73 Rue Prince-Arthur EVenezuelan sandwiches close to home. Yummy and always tasty. Pretty affordable too.
Burgers, fries, poutines and beer on tap at this neighbourhood favourite. It's small and cozy (maybe seats about 15-20), but always delivers.
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Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentBurgers, fries, poutines and beer on tap at this neighbourhood favourite. It's small and cozy (maybe seats about 15-20), but always delivers.
Fine french cuisine is a beautiful bistro-like setting. Close to home. An established Montreal favourite.
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L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisFine french cuisine is a beautiful bistro-like setting. Close to home. An established Montreal favourite.
Amazing decor and casual dining for meals anytime, including breakfasts. Also a happening spot for drinks in the evenings. They have a few different locations around town.
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L'Gros Luxe Plateau
451 Av. Duluth EAmazing decor and casual dining for meals anytime, including breakfasts. Also a happening spot for drinks in the evenings. They have a few different locations around town.
Delicious stone-pizza in a hip setting-- they have two locations, one in the mile-end and another in the gay Village.
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Pizzeria Magpie Mile End
16 Rue MaguireDelicious stone-pizza in a hip setting-- they have two locations, one in the mile-end and another in the gay Village.
We love going here for brunch. Generous portions and great potatoes. They also have a spot on St-Catherine's street close to Place des arts.
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Universel Déjeuners et Grillades
2055 Rue PeelWe love going here for brunch. Generous portions and great potatoes. They also have a spot on St-Catherine's street close to Place des arts.
Universel Déjeuners et Grillades
2055 Rue PeelGreat brunch. Generous portions.
Montreal has killer brunches. Lawrence is one of the best weekend spots in the mile end for a British-inspired palate... Be prepared to wait.
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Lawrence
9 Av. Fairmount EMontreal has killer brunches. Lawrence is one of the best weekend spots in the mile end for a British-inspired palate... Be prepared to wait.
Another amazing spot in the mile end for brunch. Usually a line up, especially on the weekends.
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Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OAnother amazing spot in the mile end for brunch. Usually a line up, especially on the weekends.
Everything Else
Rue Prince Arthur East
Pedestrian-only street half a block from home. Full of restaurants and cafes
Saint-Laurent station
METRO: Green line. 5 mins from home.
Sherbrooke station
METRO- Orange Line. 5 mins from home.
Beautiful park for picnics and relaxation. Their outdoor theatre (Theatre de la Verdure) has free programming during summer months, including dance, film...etc.
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Parcul La Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeBeautiful park for picnics and relaxation. Their outdoor theatre (Theatre de la Verdure) has free programming during summer months, including dance, film...etc.
Lawrence
9 Av. Fairmount EAmazing weekend brunch. Expect a line up.
Classic Italian coffee with a happening terrace. Amazing spot for people watching, and bumping into some of Montreal's most creative types.
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Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OClassic Italian coffee with a happening terrace. Amazing spot for people watching, and bumping into some of Montreal's most creative types.
Great brunch spot. Vintage-chic. Also a classic spot for drinks in the evening.
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Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat brunch spot. Vintage-chic. Also a classic spot for drinks in the evening.
Pizzeria Magpie Mile End
16 Rue MaguireFantastic and very hip pizza spot. Always great.
Another great brunch/breakfast joint. Great food, generous portions, usually busy. Expect a line-up, especially on weekends.
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Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OAnother great brunch/breakfast joint. Great food, generous portions, usually busy. Expect a line-up, especially on weekends.
Amazing ice cream joint... Blow your mind flavours. Expect a line up on weekends and evenings. Totally worth the wait!
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Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OAmazing ice cream joint... Blow your mind flavours. Expect a line up on weekends and evenings. Totally worth the wait!
Walk-up window for homemade Italian Gnocchi with Nona's traditional sauce. A great take-out bite-- and next door to Kem Coba, so you can do gnocchi and ice cream together. A neighbourhood favourite!
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Drogheria Fine
68 Av. Fairmount OWalk-up window for homemade Italian Gnocchi with Nona's traditional sauce. A great take-out bite-- and next door to Kem Coba, so you can do gnocchi and ice cream together. A neighbourhood favourite!
Groceries/ Épicerie
Here are some grocery stores in walking distance from home.
A neighbourhood favourite and very budget friendly- especially for organic/health foods. Warning: It's not a beautiful place to shop, but it's definitely the best value for your $. Also, can be very crowded. Always a cultural experience. And they deliver!
About a 15 minute walk from home.
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Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-LaurentA neighbourhood favourite and very budget friendly- especially for organic/health foods. Warning: It's not a beautiful place to shop, but it's definitely the best value for your $. Also, can be very crowded. Always a cultural experience. And they deliver!
About a 15 minute walk from home.
Health food and organics in this neighbourhood staple.
15 mins from home.
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Frenco
4072 Boul. Saint-LaurentHealth food and organics in this neighbourhood staple.
15 mins from home.
For European specialties (cheese, sausages, sweets...etc.). The best spot for cheese in the area!
~12 minute walk from home.
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La Vieille Europe
3855 Boul. Saint-LaurentFor European specialties (cheese, sausages, sweets...etc.). The best spot for cheese in the area!
~12 minute walk from home.
Large chain. Everything you could want, including home delivery!
~ 10 minute walk.
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Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandLarge chain. Everything you could want, including home delivery!
~ 10 minute walk.
A small fruiterie for basic fruit/ veg/ and other basics. More affordable and friendly than Provigo/Metro.
~10-12 minutes on foot.
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Marche Lobo
3509 Av du ParcA small fruiterie for basic fruit/ veg/ and other basics. More affordable and friendly than Provigo/Metro.
~10-12 minutes on foot.
Another large chain for everything you desire. They have delivery. You can also catch a movie at the amazing Cinema du Parc- a revue theatre in the same building.
~10-12 mins on foot
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Metro Avenue du Parc
3575 Park AveAnother large chain for everything you desire. They have delivery. You can also catch a movie at the amazing Cinema du Parc- a revue theatre in the same building.
~10-12 mins on foot
Lots of organics and Asian specialties. A nice shopping experience. Same building at the Metro.
~10-12 mins on foot
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Marché Eden
3575 Av du ParcLots of organics and Asian specialties. A nice shopping experience. Same building at the Metro.
~10-12 mins on foot
The biggest health/organic chain in the city. A bit more of a walk, but worth popping in.
~ 15-20 mins on foot
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Rachelle-Béry boutiques santé
4201 R. Saint-DenisThe biggest health/organic chain in the city. A bit more of a walk, but worth popping in.
~ 15-20 mins on foot
Closest SAQ (to buy wine/ alcohol) is at 3730 St Laurent Blvd.
~ 5 minute walk
The location at St-Denis/Duluth has longer hours: 4008 St Denis St
~ 15 minute walk
Also one on Parc Av, in the same building at the Metro and Eden grocery stores. 3575 Parc.
~ 10-12 minute walk
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SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EClosest SAQ (to buy wine/ alcohol) is at 3730 St Laurent Blvd.
~ 5 minute walk
The location at St-Denis/Duluth has longer hours: 4008 St Denis St
~ 15 minute walk
Also one on Parc Av, in the same building at the Metro and Eden grocery stores. 3575 Parc.
~ 10-12 minute walk
Bakeries/ Boulangeries
Being a french town, Montreal has INCREDIBLE bakeries. Drown yourself in a sea of butter as you indulge in croissants, chocolatines, patisseries, clafoutis, baguettes, madeleines and macarons. Or, you can just point. You won't go wrong!
Incredible French sweets from authentic croissants to French brioche. Try something called "Oh mon dieu" ("Oh my G-D) for your sugar and richness for the day. You won't be disappointed. They also have a seating area.
~ 5-7 minutes walk
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Mamie Clafoutis
3660 R. Saint-DenisIncredible French sweets from authentic croissants to French brioche. Try something called "Oh mon dieu" ("Oh my G-D) for your sugar and richness for the day. You won't be disappointed. They also have a seating area.
~ 5-7 minutes walk
A classic chain with all of the French staples and sandwiches. More suited to take out place.
~4-5 minute walk
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Brioche Dorée
3611 Boul. Saint-LaurentA classic chain with all of the French staples and sandwiches. More suited to take out place.
~4-5 minute walk
Maybe the best croissant in town! Everything here is wonderful. Delicious quiche, pasteries and kouign amann (another buttery treat worth the calories)! Small eat in section.
~20-25 min walk (but well paired with exploring Mt-Royal street's action!)
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Pâtisserie Au Kouign Amann
316 Avenue du Mont-Royal EMaybe the best croissant in town! Everything here is wonderful. Delicious quiche, pasteries and kouign amann (another buttery treat worth the calories)! Small eat in section.
~20-25 min walk (but well paired with exploring Mt-Royal street's action!)
A bit farther, but if you're on your way to the Mile End, Guillaume won't disappoint. The only problem is choosing what to eat. Lots of creative takes on classics. The breads and things with cheese are my weakness!
~25-30 min walk
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Guillaume
5170 Boul. Saint-LaurentA bit farther, but if you're on your way to the Mile End, Guillaume won't disappoint. The only problem is choosing what to eat. Lots of creative takes on classics. The breads and things with cheese are my weakness!
~25-30 min walk
Montreal Bagels are a must do. There is much debate between St-Viateur and Fairmont for who does the best bagel. I have my preference. Also part of an exploration of the Mile End, an area that has more good food than you can eat!
~ 35-40 minute walk
~ 20-25 minutes on the bus (55N up St-Laurent)
~15-20 minutes on a Bixi (shared bike)
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St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OMontreal Bagels are a must do. There is much debate between St-Viateur and Fairmont for who does the best bagel. I have my preference. Also part of an exploration of the Mile End, an area that has more good food than you can eat!
~ 35-40 minute walk
~ 20-25 minutes on the bus (55N up St-Laurent)
~15-20 minutes on a Bixi (shared bike)
The other contender, with St-Viateur, for best bagel in the city. Maybe try both?
~35 minute walk
~ 20-25 minutes on the bus (55N up St-Laurent)
~15-20 minute Bixi (shared bike service)
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Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OThe other contender, with St-Viateur, for best bagel in the city. Maybe try both?
~35 minute walk
~ 20-25 minutes on the bus (55N up St-Laurent)
~15-20 minute Bixi (shared bike service)
Banks
There are two major banks on the corner of St-Laurent and Av des Pins
TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
6930 Rue St-HubertFull service banking
Scotiabank
3595 Boul. Saint-LaurentFull service bank
Pubs/ Bars/ Nightlife
Montreal is a city of nightlife. Here are a few of our favourites, all walking distance from home... That being said, we are in the heart of nightlife district, so explore St-Laurent street north of us, St-Denis south of us, old port...etc. So much to do.
Local microbrewer. Clean atmosphere, great wine/beer, nice terrace! A neighbourhood favourite for pints and good company.
~15 mins from home.
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Réservoir
9 Av. Duluth ELocal microbrewer. Clean atmosphere, great wine/beer, nice terrace! A neighbourhood favourite for pints and good company.
~15 mins from home.
A classic, hip spot. Fun crowd and good music. Watch out for the ostriches.
~20-25 minute walk
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Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal EA classic, hip spot. Fun crowd and good music. Watch out for the ostriches.
~20-25 minute walk
Laid-back nightclub for electronic music. Usually cool... However, depends the night and DJ. Cool to check out if you're on Mt-Royal.
~20-25 min walk.
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Le Salon Daomé
4465 Boul. Saint-LaurentLaid-back nightclub for electronic music. Usually cool... However, depends the night and DJ. Cool to check out if you're on Mt-Royal.
~20-25 min walk.
Small neighbourhood bistro. Warm, cozy and very local crowd. Must take a snack when drinking. Always a nice experience.
~8-10 minutes walk
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Else's
156 Rue Roy ESmall neighbourhood bistro. Warm, cozy and very local crowd. Must take a snack when drinking. Always a nice experience.
~8-10 minutes walk
Classy, rich feeling, historic jazz bar & restaurant. For a special night. Expect to pay cover.
~ 10-12 minute walk
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House of Jazz
2060 Rue AylmerClassy, rich feeling, historic jazz bar & restaurant. For a special night. Expect to pay cover.
~ 10-12 minute walk
Small, cozy jazz spot. Expect to pay cover.
~15-20 min walk
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Diese Onze Live Jazz Bar
4115 R. Saint-DenisSmall, cozy jazz spot. Expect to pay cover.
~15-20 min walk
A food, brunch and drinks spot. Great decor and tasty cocktails.
~15-20 minute walk
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L'Gros Luxe Plateau
451 Av. Duluth EA food, brunch and drinks spot. Great decor and tasty cocktails.
~15-20 minute walk
A cool experience in a great cocktail bar close to home.
~ 8-10 minute walk
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BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentA cool experience in a great cocktail bar close to home.
~ 8-10 minute walk
This old-port spot turns pretty clubby at night. Crowd varies based on DJ and season. Can be a slightly older crowd.
~ 25 mins walk
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Philemon Bar
111 Rue Saint-Paul OThis old-port spot turns pretty clubby at night. Crowd varies based on DJ and season. Can be a slightly older crowd.
~ 25 mins walk
A very happening old-port spot. Can be a bit more $$, crazy-busy in the summer.
~25 minute walk
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Piața Bonsecours
350 Rue Saint-Paul EA very happening old-port spot. Can be a bit more $$, crazy-busy in the summer.
~25 minute walk
A beautiful roof-top terrace in the old port. Nice place for a drink and a view.
~25 minute walk
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Hotel Nelligan
106 Rue Saint-Paul OA beautiful roof-top terrace in the old port. Nice place for a drink and a view.
~25 minute walk
Great terrace in the summertime. In the heart of the Latin Quarter.
~15 minute walk.
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Quartier Latin
1763 R. Saint-DenisGreat terrace in the summertime. In the heart of the Latin Quarter.
~15 minute walk.
Maybe the BEST Terrace in the city! A hidden oasis for those in the know. Very busy in the summer months, but worth checking out! Very close to the Quartier des Spectacles so a great spot to go after checking out the festivals at Places des Festivals.
~12-15 minute walk from home
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Le Sainte-Élisabeth
1412 Rue Sainte-ElisabethMaybe the BEST Terrace in the city! A hidden oasis for those in the know. Very busy in the summer months, but worth checking out! Very close to the Quartier des Spectacles so a great spot to go after checking out the festivals at Places des Festivals.
~12-15 minute walk from home