Guidebook for Montréal

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Guidebook for Montréal

Food Scene

All the coffee you need + sandwiches + light breakfast fare Cosy place to work at your laptop
178 místní doporučují
Café Névé
151 Rue Rachel E
178 místní doporučují
All the coffee you need + sandwiches + light breakfast fare Cosy place to work at your laptop
Takes its third-wave coffee very seriously.
75 místní doporučují
Dispatch Coffee
267 Rue Saint-Zotique O
75 místní doporučují
Takes its third-wave coffee very seriously.
The classic French bistro. Unchanged for decades. Impeccable service. Great for solo dining at the bar.
220 místní doporučují
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-Denis
220 místní doporučují
The classic French bistro. Unchanged for decades. Impeccable service. Great for solo dining at the bar.
Great breads and sweet treats
400 místní doporučují
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
400 místní doporučují
Great breads and sweet treats
the best croissants on the Plateau; try the Kouign Amann ("queen A-mahn")--a pure butter pastry
126 místní doporučují
Pâtisserie Au Kouign Amann
316 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
126 místní doporučují
the 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 místní doporučují
Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal O
131 místní doporučují
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.
Great artisanal, hip bakery specializing in French and Jewish baked goods. Fantastic brunch plates on the weekends. Good sandwiches and soups on weekdays.
74 místní doporučují
Hof Kelsten
4524 Boul. Saint-Laurent
74 místní doporučují
Great 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 místní doporučují
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-Laurent
365 místní doporučují
100% 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 místní doporučují
Bagel Etc
4320 Boul. Saint-Laurent
89 místní doporučují
Leonard Cohen's local breakfast joint; all classic breakfasts served with Montreal bagels
Great ramen + izakaya; come early to avoid the long lines
27 místní doporučují
Ichigo Ichie Izakaya
360 Rue Rachel E
27 místní doporučují
Great 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 místní doporučují
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-Julien
1744 místní doporučují
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.
Montreal-style classic bagels--CASH only.
630 místní doporučují
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur O
630 místní doporučují
Montreal-style classic bagels--CASH only.
Montreal-style classic bagel
521 místní doporučují
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount O
521 místní doporučují
Montreal-style classic bagel
Family-run Italian butcher shop. All about good meat and an anchor of the neighbourhood.
27 místní doporučují
Boucherie Chez Vito
5180 Rue Saint-Urbain
27 místní doporučují
Family-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 místní doporučují
larrys
5201 Boul. Saint-Laurent
90 místní doporučují
cosy 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 místní doporučují
Épicerie Pumpui
83 Rue Saint-Zotique E
25 místní doporučují
Delicious, 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 místní doporučují
Boulangerie Le Toledo
351 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
16 místní doporučují
Classic French Boulangerie: perfect baguette, pastries and sandwiches.
High-end Japanese bistro. Excellent Ramen and Chirashi (Sashimi).
6 místní doporučují
Otto Bistro
143 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
6 místní doporučují
High-end Japanese bistro. Excellent Ramen and Chirashi (Sashimi).
Best falafel in town.
20 místní doporučují
Falafel Yoni
54 Rue Saint- Viateur O
20 místní doporučují
Best falafel in town.
Great sandwiches!
6 místní doporučují
Capitaine Sandwich
Rue De Bullion
6 místní doporučují
Great sandwiches!
Organic meat, artisanal charcuterie and sausages. Best ham in town.
Aliments Viens
4556b Boul. Saint-Laurent
Organic 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 místní doporučují
Le Darling
4328 Boul. Saint-Laurent
130 místní doporučují
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).
Great cocktails + small plates + foot-long hot dog + oysters; campy Quebec decor; good ambiance and wine list.
123 místní doporučují
Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-Laurent
123 místní doporučují
Great cocktails + small plates + foot-long hot dog + oysters; campy Quebec decor; good ambiance and wine list.
Secret bar with great cocktails + decor.
207 místní doporučují
BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-Laurent
207 místní doporučují
Secret bar with great cocktails + decor.
Intimate, cosy bar--a cross between a dive bar and your friend's living room.
10 místní doporučují
Bar A
213 Rue Rachel E
10 místní doporučují
Intimate, 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 místní doporučují
Barfly
4062 Boul. Saint-Laurent
30 místní doporučují
The 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 místní doporučují
Brasserie Harricana
95 Rue Jean-Talon O
134 místní doporučují
Great selection of microbrews, all beers brewed in-house; food is delicious as well.
Great micro-brewery/bar.
442 místní doporučují
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier O
442 místní doporučují
Great micro-brewery/bar.
great indie bands and local acts
281 místní doporučují
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-Laurent
281 místní doporučují
great indie bands and local acts
164 místní doporučují
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-Laurent
164 místní doporučují

Essentials

The only place to buy wine; open late.
380 místní doporučují
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
380 místní doporučují
The only place to buy wine; open late.
The only place to buy wine
778 místní doporučují
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier E
778 místní doporučují
The 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 místní doporučují
Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-Laurent
150 místní doporučují
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!
Clean, bright and cheerful--this place has everything you need to prepare a weeknight meal, etc.
26 místní doporučují
InterMarche Universel
89 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
26 místní doporučují
Clean, bright and cheerful--this place has everything you need to prepare a weeknight meal, etc.
the largest supermarket on the Plateau--free underground parking
608 místní doporučují
Provigo
5595 Av de Monkland
608 místní doporučují
the largest supermarket on the Plateau--free underground parking
Pharmacy & drugstore
377 místní doporučují
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario E
377 místní doporučují
Pharmacy & drugstore
pharmacy and drugstore
377 místní doporučují
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario E
377 místní doporučují
pharmacy and drugstore
Unbelievable craft beer selection!
Épicerie Unique
4109 Boul. Saint-Laurent
Unbelievable 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 místní doporučují
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. Remembrance
995 místní doporučují
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.
classic urban park--tennis courts, artificial lake (skating in the winter), lots of people having a picnic or jogging or cycling through.
1637 místní doporučují
Park La Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée
1637 místní doporučují
classic urban park--tennis courts, artificial lake (skating in the winter), lots of people having a picnic or jogging or cycling through.
great (free) outdoor pool in the summer
622 místní doporučují
Park Sir Wilfrid Laurier
5200 Rue de Brébeuf
622 místní doporučují
great (free) outdoor pool in the summer

Getting Around

closest subway stop (on the Orange line)
323 místní doporučují
Mont-Royal station
470 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
323 místní doporučují
closest subway stop (on the Orange line)

Sightseeing

the view of downtown Montreal; the St-Lawrence river; the mountains beyond
90 místní doporučují
Mount Royal Chalet
1196 Voie Camillien-Houde
90 místní doporučují
the 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.
275 místní doporučují
Beaver Lake
275 místní doporučují
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

hot yoga--many different classes and durations throughout the day
64 místní doporučují
Modo Yoga
3863 St Laurent Blvd
64 místní doporučují
hot 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 Blvd
hardcore cross-training workout led by a trainer in private, semi-private or group sessions.