Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
My next door neighbour's and former colleague's classic neighbourhood bistro is a gem hidden in the residential streets of the Plateau
160 locals recommend
Le Quartier Général
1251 Rue GilfordMy next door neighbour's and former colleague's classic neighbourhood bistro is a gem hidden in the residential streets of the Plateau
Tucked away from the commercial streets means that it is a place to be found. Locally sourced foods, rustic cuisine in a British pub-style space. Their brunches are seriously good.
111 locals recommend
Maison Publique
4720 Rue MarquetteTucked away from the commercial streets means that it is a place to be found. Locally sourced foods, rustic cuisine in a British pub-style space. Their brunches are seriously good.
Lapin Pressé
1309 Avenue Laurier EFor espresso aficionados, this place will not disappoint
A little closer to the apartment, this place makes a good coffee and has great sidewalk seating.
26 locals recommend
Montréal Café
1546 Avenue Laurier EstA little closer to the apartment, this place makes a good coffee and has great sidewalk seating.
Responsibly sourced and grown coffee, a Plateau institution by now, in their new location!
78 locals recommend
Café Rico
1207 Avenue du Mont-Royal EResponsibly sourced and grown coffee, a Plateau institution by now, in their new location!
An excellent brunch spot--if you can get a seat. Light Persian fare at it's best. A must!
201 locals recommend
Byblos Le Petit Cafe
1499 Avenue Laurier EAn excellent brunch spot--if you can get a seat. Light Persian fare at it's best. A must!
Essentials
This place is renown for consistent and high-quality service and cuts. Go for the meat.
165 locals recommend
La Maison du Rôti
1969 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThis place is renown for consistent and high-quality service and cuts. Go for the meat.
Everything Else
The liquor store closest to the apartment. A large selection but not open late.
380 locals recommend
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThe liquor store closest to the apartment. A large selection but not open late.
The other liquor store near my place, not the closest, but conveniently located nonetheless (think Laurier Park) and open everyday until 10pm
778 locals recommend
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EThe other liquor store near my place, not the closest, but conveniently located nonetheless (think Laurier Park) and open everyday until 10pm
Great place for picnics and people-watching. The pool is, needless to say, a refreshing break to hot summer days.
622 locals recommend
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
5200 Rue de BrébeufGreat place for picnics and people-watching. The pool is, needless to say, a refreshing break to hot summer days.
Shopping
Le Bilboquet Laurier
1600 Avenue Laurier ESome of the best ice cream in the city! So close!