Guidebook for Montréal
Essentials
Fruiterie Val-Mont
2147 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELovely fruit and veg shop + basic staples
La Maison du Rôti
1969 Avenue du Mont-Royal EExcellent butcher shop + prepared meals
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EBakery + great sandwiches to go
Fromagerie Hamel (Plateau Mont-Royal)
2129 Avenue du Mont-Royal EBest cheese shop around.
Poissonnerie Dorade Rose
1963 Avenue du Mont-Royal EExcellent fish monger
Drinks & Nightlife
La Distillerie
2047 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat place for drinks... Doubles are served in Mason jars.
OK... It's a dive. But it's been around for 70+ years and often has live French-Canadian musicians/bands.
79 locals recommend
Le Verre Bouteille
2112 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOK... It's a dive. But it's been around for 70+ years and often has live French-Canadian musicians/bands.
My fave place for "5 à 7" (Happy Hour): Great drinks + wine and wonderful cheese/charcuterie/+++ platters. Make sure you have "Accras de morrue" or Cod fish cakes... Yummy!
294 locals recommend
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcMy fave place for "5 à 7" (Happy Hour): Great drinks + wine and wonderful cheese/charcuterie/+++ platters. Make sure you have "Accras de morrue" or Cod fish cakes... Yummy!
Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat bar... very Montreal!
Food Scene
Le Placard - Cafe Bistro
2129 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat place for coffee + free Wifi
Restaurant les Héritiers
1915 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat food + bring your own wine
I don't drink coffee, however, my cousin who is a world traveler says it's his favorite in the world... no joke!
59 locals recommend
Café Névé (Flocon)
781 Avenue du Mont-Royal EI don't drink coffee, however, my cousin who is a world traveler says it's his favorite in the world... no joke!
Restaurant Les Infideles
771 Rue Rachel EFantastic French food + bring your own wine
A Montreal institution and a must for poutine. Open 24 hours and best after a night out... but be ready to stand in line at 3AM! :)
1037 locals recommend
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstA Montreal institution and a must for poutine. Open 24 hours and best after a night out... but be ready to stand in line at 3AM! :)
Café Balance
417 Rue Saint-PierreAnd bar. Gets better later in the evening... great atmosphere.
Chez Victoire
1453 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAlways good food to be had.
A Montreal landmark since 1942... Try the MishMash or anything with their lox. Love.
131 locals recommend
Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal OA Montreal landmark since 1942... Try the MishMash or anything with their lox. Love.
I've only eaten there once for dinner, but apparently their breakfasts and brunches are great.
82 locals recommend
Maamm Bolduc
4351 Av. De LorimierI've only eaten there once for dinner, but apparently their breakfasts and brunches are great.
Pizza Mega
1856 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat pizza by the slice... but looks a little sketchy.
Wok Du Chef
Great Szechuan take out. Delivery is usually less than 30 minutes.
Jaipur Tandoori
1227a Avenue du Mont-Royal EBest Indian take out. Garlic naan bread is the best!
Simply the best steak frites in Montreal. Only 2 things on the menu:
- Steak frites and bib salad
- Steak frites, bib salad, soupe and profiteroles.
14 locals recommend
L'Entrecôte Saint-Jean
2022 Rue PeelSimply the best steak frites in Montreal. Only 2 things on the menu:
- Steak frites and bib salad
- Steak frites, bib salad, soupe and profiteroles.
Great food, great atmosphere. Casual dining. Best pizzas but everything is delicious.
104 locals recommend
Café Parvis
433 Rue MayorGreat food, great atmosphere. Casual dining. Best pizzas but everything is delicious.
Pizza Il Focolaio
1223 Pl. PhillipsGreat pizzas, bar none!
Le Quartier Général
1251 Rue GilfordExcellent food + bring your own wine
Le Filet
219 Avenue du Mont-Royal OExpensive but a fantastic treat.
Great atmosphere and the best $22 hot-dog ever created! A must.
123 locals recommend
Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat atmosphere and the best $22 hot-dog ever created! A must.
Tri Express
1650 Avenue Laurier EProbably the best sushi in Montreal. BEWARE: Cash only!
I would not usually recommend a chain sushi place but this place is great. Made to order and they deliver for a small fee.
Sushi-Shop Mont-Royal Est
2113 Avenue du Mont-Royal EI would not usually recommend a chain sushi place but this place is great. Made to order and they deliver for a small fee.
Shopping
PJC Jean Coutu
1370 Avenue du Mont-Royal EPharmacy with great selection of products on 2 floors
Wine shop. Great place to stock-up. Do not buy wine at Dépaneurs (convenience stores) those are for beer only!
380 locals recommend
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal EWine shop. Great place to stock-up. Do not buy wine at Dépaneurs (convenience stores) those are for beer only!
Point G ''Plaisirs Gourmands''
1255 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELove, love their "macarons"
Awesome "macarons"... make sure you try "mangue poivrée", or peppered mango!
À la Folie – Pâtisseries audacieuses
1126 Avenue du Mont-Royal EstAwesome "macarons"... make sure you try "mangue poivrée", or peppered mango!
Not the best ice-cream or frozen yogurt but great location and nice atmosphere on a hot sunny day.
9 locals recommend
Crèmerie Le Patio
836 Avenue du Mont-Royal ENot the best ice-cream or frozen yogurt but great location and nice atmosphere on a hot sunny day.
Sightseeing
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeA must. Bring a picnic, a bottle of wine and a blanket. Enjoy.
Old Montreal
A must. Take your time and walk around.