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

Essentials

The only place to buy wine; open late.
380 residents recomanen
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
380 residents recomanen
The only place to buy wine; open late.
The only place to buy wine
778 residents recomanen
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier E
778 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-Laurent
150 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
InterMarche Universel
89 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
26 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Provigo
5595 Av de Monkland
608 residents recomanen
the largest supermarket on the Plateau--free underground parking
Pharmacy & drugstore
377 residents recomanen
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario E
377 residents recomanen
Pharmacy & drugstore
pharmacy and drugstore
377 residents recomanen
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario E
377 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. Remembrance
995 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Parc La Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée
1637 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Parc Sir Wilfrid Laurier
5200 Rue de Brébeuf
622 residents recomanen
great (free) outdoor pool in the summer

Getting Around

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

Sightseeing

the view of downtown Montreal; the St-Lawrence river; the mountains beyond
90 residents recomanen
Mount Royal Chalet
1196 Voie Camillien-Houde
90 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Beaver Lake
275 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Modo Yoga
3863 St Laurent Blvd
64 residents recomanen
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.