Guidebook for Montreal

Jennifer&Steeve
Jennifer&Steeve
Guidebook for Montreal

Food Scene

7-day-a-week, year-round farmers' market with everything you could ask for. The ambiance is friendly and the produce is fantastic. Restaurants and cafés, butchers, bakeries and cheese shops, fresh produce. 20-25 minute walk from the house.
852 residents recomanen
marché atwater
852 residents recomanen
7-day-a-week, year-round farmers' market with everything you could ask for. The ambiance is friendly and the produce is fantastic. Restaurants and cafés, butchers, bakeries and cheese shops, fresh produce. 20-25 minute walk from the house.
One of the best restaurants in Montreal, world-renown. Reservations a must. The atmosphere is incomparable. 25-minute walk from the house or 5-minute drive.
383 residents recomanen
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame O
383 residents recomanen
One of the best restaurants in Montreal, world-renown. Reservations a must. The atmosphere is incomparable. 25-minute walk from the house or 5-minute drive.
Same owners as Joe Beef, but not as pricey. Obama and Trudeau had their bromance dinner here in June 2017.
118 residents recomanen
Liverpool House
2501 Rue Notre Dame O
118 residents recomanen
Same owners as Joe Beef, but not as pricey. Obama and Trudeau had their bromance dinner here in June 2017.
Our favorite French bistro. Noisy, always crowded, impeccable service.
72 residents recomanen
Holder
407 Rue McGill
72 residents recomanen
Our favorite French bistro. Noisy, always crowded, impeccable service.
Brunch and lunch, communal tables, trendy.
141 residents recomanen
Bistro Le Balmoral
Rue Balmoral
141 residents recomanen
Brunch and lunch, communal tables, trendy.
Where all the celebrities go when they're in town. Breakfast and lunch. Closed Mondays.
254 residents recomanen
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul O
254 residents recomanen
Where all the celebrities go when they're in town. Breakfast and lunch. Closed Mondays.
This is THE hot restaurant for Grand Prix weekend. Delish Portugese cuisine.
37 residents recomanen
Ferreira Café
1446 Rue Peel
37 residents recomanen
This is THE hot restaurant for Grand Prix weekend. Delish Portugese cuisine.
Friendly British-style pub, good pub food
323 residents recomanen
Burgundy Lion
2496 Rue Notre Dame O
323 residents recomanen
Friendly British-style pub, good pub food
Best summer terrace in Montreal.
29 residents recomanen
Boris Bistro
465 Rue McGill
29 residents recomanen
Best summer terrace in Montreal.
Good affordable tapas
26 residents recomanen
Le Bureau Bar Tapas
1642 Rue Notre Dame O
26 residents recomanen
Good affordable tapas
Best Thai food ever! At Atwater market for lunch.
187 residents recomanen
Satay Brothers
3721 Rue Notre Dame O
187 residents recomanen
Best Thai food ever! At Atwater market for lunch.
If you really want to impress
85 residents recomanen
Toqué!
900 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle
85 residents recomanen
If you really want to impress
A Montreal institution
220 residents recomanen
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-Denis
220 residents recomanen
A Montreal institution
Old-time diner. Great shakes and fries.
73 residents recomanen
Greenspot
3041 Rue Notre Dame O
73 residents recomanen
Old-time diner. Great shakes and fries.
Chic Italian restaurant with incredible terrace. Hot crowds.
55 residents recomanen
Restaurant Le Richmond
377 Rue Richmond
55 residents recomanen
Chic Italian restaurant with incredible terrace. Hot crowds.
Excellent bistro in St-Henri.
93 residents recomanen
Tuck Shop
4662 Rue Notre Dame O
93 residents recomanen
Excellent bistro in St-Henri.
Good family-style pizzeria.
46 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Geppetto Notre-Dame
2504 Rue Notre Dame O
46 residents recomanen
Good family-style pizzeria.
Just like being in Paris.
89 residents recomanen
Le Petit Dep
179 Rue Saint-Paul O
89 residents recomanen
Just like being in Paris.
Lobster truck in the Old Port. Quebec lobster is the sweetest on earth.
9 residents recomanen
Muvbox Restos
Rue de la Commune Est
9 residents recomanen
Lobster truck in the Old Port. Quebec lobster is the sweetest on earth.
Hip resto serving gourmet fried chicken and Champagne -- need we say more? With a hidden speakeasy below.
26 residents recomanen
Bird Bar
1800 Rue Notre Dame O
26 residents recomanen
Hip resto serving gourmet fried chicken and Champagne -- need we say more? With a hidden speakeasy below.
Superb coffee
68 residents recomanen
Lili & Oli
2713 Rue Notre Dame O
68 residents recomanen
Superb coffee
Trendy, light-filled café where they make surfboards in the back.
40 residents recomanen
September Cafe
2471 Rue Notre Dame O
40 residents recomanen
Trendy, light-filled café where they make surfboards in the back.
Hip restaurant in an renovated diner--reservations necessary. Brunch. Check out its popular speakeasy
94 residents recomanen
Foiegwa
3001 Rue Notre Dame O
94 residents recomanen
Hip restaurant in an renovated diner--reservations necessary. Brunch. Check out its popular speakeasy
Cannot beat the breads here! Nice place for a coffee or lunch too.
34 residents recomanen
La Bête à Pain
195 Rue Young
34 residents recomanen
Cannot beat the breads here! Nice place for a coffee or lunch too.
Wonderful wine bar with delicious tapas. Très French.
154 residents recomanen
Le Rouge Gorge
1234 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
154 residents recomanen
Wonderful wine bar with delicious tapas. Très French.
Chic, beautiful café-terrace and bar
20 residents recomanen
Perles et Paddock
403 Rue des Seigneurs
20 residents recomanen
Chic, beautiful café-terrace and bar
So popular, there's always a line-up. This is not sushi, it's Japanese BBQ.
246 residents recomanen
Kazu
1844 Rue Sainte-Catherine O
246 residents recomanen
So popular, there's always a line-up. This is not sushi, it's Japanese BBQ.
World-reknown by chef Martin Picard. Order the small bites of hot fois gras.
341 residents recomanen
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth E
341 residents recomanen
World-reknown by chef Martin Picard. Order the small bites of hot fois gras.
Rooftop terrace with wonderful, original menu.
13 residents recomanen
Labo culinaire - Foodlab
1201 Boul. Saint-Laurent
13 residents recomanen
Rooftop terrace with wonderful, original menu.
Delicious French/Asian tapas fusion restaurant.
28 residents recomanen
Le Bon Vivant
2705 Rue Notre Dame O
28 residents recomanen
Delicious French/Asian tapas fusion restaurant.
Excellent Parisian-style bistro in the Outremont neighborhood. Reduced prix fixe menu after 9:30 p.m.
132 residents recomanen
Leméac
1045 Av. Laurier O
132 residents recomanen
Excellent Parisian-style bistro in the Outremont neighborhood. Reduced prix fixe menu after 9:30 p.m.
Very good Indian in a chic space in Old Montreal
15 residents recomanen
Restaurant Gandhi
230 Rue Saint-Paul O
15 residents recomanen
Very good Indian in a chic space in Old Montreal
Charming, down-to-earth breakfast, brunch and lunch spot on the Plateau
76 residents recomanen
Chez José Café
173 Av. Duluth E
76 residents recomanen
Charming, down-to-earth breakfast, brunch and lunch spot on the Plateau
Delicious crêpes with outdoor garden terrace. Gets busy on weekends, so best to make reservations.
29 residents recomanen
Spanel Crêpes & Gourmets
1960 Rue Notre Dame O
29 residents recomanen
Delicious crêpes with outdoor garden terrace. Gets busy on weekends, so best to make reservations.
Prix fixe steak dinners and à la carte tapas. Delish and a 20-min walk from the house.
Mignon Steak
2523 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest
Prix fixe steak dinners and à la carte tapas. Delish and a 20-min walk from the house.
Our neighbourhood gourment café 1.5 blocks away.
Mollo
2069 Rue Wellington
Our neighbourhood gourment café 1.5 blocks away.
Baguettes, croissants, patisseries--yum! Right down the block.
Mollo Boulangerie & Lab
2001 Rue Wellington
Baguettes, croissants, patisseries--yum! Right down the block.
Super café, gelato, ice cream and snacks, 5 mins away.
8 residents recomanen
Florence Cafe
2425 Rue Centre
8 residents recomanen
Super café, gelato, ice cream and snacks, 5 mins away.
Yummy, hip sandwiches
18 residents recomanen
Clarke Café
1207 Rue Centre
18 residents recomanen
Yummy, hip sandwiches
One of our fave restaurants. They don't take reservations, but the wait is so worth it! Same owners as world famous Joe Beef.
125 residents recomanen
Le Vin Papillon
2519 Rue Notre Dame O
125 residents recomanen
One of our fave restaurants. They don't take reservations, but the wait is so worth it! Same owners as world famous Joe Beef.
Eat in or order-out pizza in the hood. Very popular.
21 residents recomanen
Fugazzi pizza
1886 Rue Centre
21 residents recomanen
Eat in or order-out pizza in the hood. Very popular.
Neighbourhood resto-bar with great eats.
19 residents recomanen
Knox
1871 Rue Centre
19 residents recomanen
Neighbourhood resto-bar with great eats.
Neigbourhood Thai food for take-out or eat in.
7 residents recomanen
Le Petit Sao PSC (Pointe-Saint-Charles)
1870 Rue Centre
7 residents recomanen
Neigbourhood Thai food for take-out or eat in.
BYOB Laotian restaurant in the hood. Delish.
Sep Lai
2601 Rue Centre
BYOB Laotian restaurant in the hood. Delish.
Get your local micro-brewskis here. 1 block away
Boutique Cheers Sud-Ouest
Get your local micro-brewskis here. 1 block away

Arts & Culture

Historic home of Les Filles de Roi, from the late 1600s, now a museum. Great place to visit with kids for a bit of Quebec history. On summer Saturday mornings, their horse-drawn cart delivers fresh homemade bread around the neighborhood. Listen for the bell between 9 and 9:30 a.m. and join the neighbors on the street for a taste of the 1600s.
34 residents recomanen
Maison Saint-Gabriel, Museum and Historic Site
2146 Pl. Dublin
34 residents recomanen
Historic home of Les Filles de Roi, from the late 1600s, now a museum. Great place to visit with kids for a bit of Quebec history. On summer Saturday mornings, their horse-drawn cart delivers fresh homemade bread around the neighborhood. Listen for the bell between 9 and 9:30 a.m. and join the neighbors on the street for a taste of the 1600s.
This place IS art and culture. Films, expositions, experiences--it's always at the forefront.
162 residents recomanen
Phi Centre
407 Rue Saint-Paul O
162 residents recomanen
This place IS art and culture. Films, expositions, experiences--it's always at the forefront.
If you love architecture, this is the place. Developed by Montreal's Phyllis Lambert of the Bronfman family, who was close with Mise Van der Roh and other greats.
108 residents recomanen
Canadian Centre for Architecture (Centre Canadien d'Architecture)
1920 Rue Baile
108 residents recomanen
If you love architecture, this is the place. Developed by Montreal's Phyllis Lambert of the Bronfman family, who was close with Mise Van der Roh and other greats.
If you love archeology, this is the place. Wonderful views of Old Montreal from the restaurant at the top.
157 residents recomanen
Musée Pointe-à-Callière
157 residents recomanen
If you love archeology, this is the place. Wonderful views of Old Montreal from the restaurant at the top.
Excellent exhibits. Wednesdays are free.
1504 residents recomanen
Museu de Belles Arts de Montreal
1380 Rue Sherbrooke O
1504 residents recomanen
Excellent exhibits. Wednesdays are free.

Parks & Nature

Biking, running, blading, picnicking, boating. A national park just blocks from the house.
20 residents recomanen
Lachine Canal Nautical Centre / Centre Nautique du Canal
2985 B Rue Saint-Patrick
20 residents recomanen
Biking, running, blading, picnicking, boating. A national park just blocks from the house.
Best view of the city. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the same planner who designed Central Park in NYC.
995 residents recomanen
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. Remembrance
995 residents recomanen
Best view of the city. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the same planner who designed Central Park in NYC.
Where Expo 67 took place and where the big music festivals like Osheaga happen. Lots to do: hikes, biking, museums, restaurants, pools, amusement park. A 25-min bike ride from our house or take the metro (45 mins). You can even take the little boat from the Old Port if you want a nice outing.
115 residents recomanen
Saint Helen's Island
115 residents recomanen
Where Expo 67 took place and where the big music festivals like Osheaga happen. Lots to do: hikes, biking, museums, restaurants, pools, amusement park. A 25-min bike ride from our house or take the metro (45 mins). You can even take the little boat from the Old Port if you want a nice outing.
An extension of Ile St-Hélène. Gardens, the famous F1 race track, casino, boating
17 residents recomanen
Île Notre-Dame
17 residents recomanen
An extension of Ile St-Hélène. Gardens, the famous F1 race track, casino, boating

Entertainment & Activities

Bike rentals right on the Lachine Canal bike path. Repairs.
29 residents recomanen
Ma Bicyclette
2985 Rue Saint-Patrick
29 residents recomanen
Bike rentals right on the Lachine Canal bike path. Repairs.
Fantastic climbing gym for those who like a challenge. Kid friendly.
40 residents recomanen
Allez Up centre d'escalade
1555 Rue Saint-Patrick
40 residents recomanen
Fantastic climbing gym for those who like a challenge. Kid friendly.
You can drive or take the bus to the outdoor nordic spa right around the corner. Beautiful design in a natural setting. You won't believe you're only 10 minutes from downtown.
61 residents recomanen
Strøm Spa Nordique
1001 Bd de la Forêt
61 residents recomanen
You can drive or take the bus to the outdoor nordic spa right around the corner. Beautiful design in a natural setting. You won't believe you're only 10 minutes from downtown.
If you love nordic spas, this is the one to check out. Totally cool design on a renovated boat in the Old Port with hot/cold dips, pool, sauna, restaurant, drinks, massages and spa treatments. We're members.
309 residents recomanen
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune Ouest
309 residents recomanen
If you love nordic spas, this is the one to check out. Totally cool design on a renovated boat in the Old Port with hot/cold dips, pool, sauna, restaurant, drinks, massages and spa treatments. We're members.
Bike, run, blade, kayak, or just walk along the canal. It's where we ride to get around town.
391 residents recomanen
Lachine Canal
391 residents recomanen
Bike, run, blade, kayak, or just walk along the canal. It's where we ride to get around town.
Beautiful indoor pool for training and for children
Sports Center in Little Burgundy
1825 Rue Notre Dame O
Beautiful indoor pool for training and for children
So much fun! And easy to ride your bike to (or take the metro). Owned by Six Flags.
345 residents recomanen
La Ronde station
345 residents recomanen
So much fun! And easy to ride your bike to (or take the metro). Owned by Six Flags.
Believe it or not, superb whitewater rafting is only a 20-minute drive from our house. So much fun! The super large rafts make it perfectly safe for ages 7 and over. You get to swim too, so perfect for a hot summer day.
25 residents recomanen
Rafting Montréal
8912 Bd LaSalle
25 residents recomanen
Believe it or not, superb whitewater rafting is only a 20-minute drive from our house. So much fun! The super large rafts make it perfectly safe for ages 7 and over. You get to swim too, so perfect for a hot summer day.
The top comedy fest in North America--all the big names come to perform. Lots of freebie shows outside. Runs over 10 days in July. www.hahaha.com
57 residents recomanen
Just For Laughs
2101 Boul. Saint-Laurent
57 residents recomanen
The top comedy fest in North America--all the big names come to perform. Lots of freebie shows outside. Runs over 10 days in July. www.hahaha.com
Wonderful headquarters for Cirque du Soleil. Lots of shows all year round by different circuses from around the world. The National Circus School is also based here.
50 residents recomanen
Circus Arts City TOHU
2345 Rue Jarry E
50 residents recomanen
Wonderful headquarters for Cirque du Soleil. Lots of shows all year round by different circuses from around the world. The National Circus School is also based here.
Over 300 free shows, wonderful ambiance, plus all the great jazz artists. If you're in town late June/early July, it's a must-see. www.montrealjazzfest.com
60 residents recomanen
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
400 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O
60 residents recomanen
Over 300 free shows, wonderful ambiance, plus all the great jazz artists. If you're in town late June/early July, it's a must-see. www.montrealjazzfest.com
Montreal is a circus town, so of course we have a circus festival. Free outdoor shows take place on in the Latin Quarter (ignore the map to the right). https://montrealcompletementcirque.com
MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE
2345 Rue Jarry E
Montreal is a circus town, so of course we have a circus festival. Free outdoor shows take place on in the Latin Quarter (ignore the map to the right). https://montrealcompletementcirque.com
Yoga studio for zenning out.
Akasha Yoga Montreal
3413 Rue Notre Dame O
Yoga studio for zenning out.

Essentials

Supermarket 15-minute walk from house
51 residents recomanen
IGA - Supermarché Étop
2600 Rue Mullins
51 residents recomanen
Supermarket 15-minute walk from house
Supermarket 15-minute walk from house.
172 residents recomanen
Maxi
2535 Rue Masson
172 residents recomanen
Supermarket 15-minute walk from house.
Wine and liquor store. You can get beer and cheap wine at the local corner store, but this is where the province requires you to buy other alcoholic beverages.
778 residents recomanen
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier E
778 residents recomanen
Wine and liquor store. You can get beer and cheap wine at the local corner store, but this is where the province requires you to buy other alcoholic beverages.
Neighborhood pharmacy
Pharmacie Heon Claude
Neighborhood pharmacy
Supermarket at Atwater Market
129 residents recomanen
Super C
147 Av. Atwater
129 residents recomanen
Supermarket at Atwater Market
Excellent supermarket specializing in mideastern foods, but with everything else. Great prices. We get a lot of marinated meat and fish here.
76 residents recomanen
Adonis
2425 Bd du Curé-Labelle
76 residents recomanen
Excellent supermarket specializing in mideastern foods, but with everything else. Great prices. We get a lot of marinated meat and fish here.
Small co-op grocery with local products. Everything from local veggies to fresh baguettes to delicious Quebec strawberries in the summer. Volunteers work here, so the prices are very affordable.
Epicerie Le Detour
1900 Rue le Ber
Small co-op grocery with local products. Everything from local veggies to fresh baguettes to delicious Quebec strawberries in the summer. Volunteers work here, so the prices are very affordable.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lounge downstairs, rooftop terrace bar in the summer.
44 residents recomanen
Brasserie 701
701 Côte de la Place d'Armes
44 residents recomanen
Lounge downstairs, rooftop terrace bar in the summer.
Fun bar for just drinks
169 residents recomanen
Drinkerie Ste.Cunégonde
2661 Rue Notre Dame O
169 residents recomanen
Fun bar for just drinks
Nice bar in Old Montreal with live music a couple times a week.
38 residents recomanen
Bar Le Confessionnal
431 Rue McGill
38 residents recomanen
Nice bar in Old Montreal with live music a couple times a week.
Friendly bar in Old Montreal
161 residents recomanen
Philemon Bar
111 Rue Saint-Paul O
161 residents recomanen
Friendly bar in Old Montreal
The totally cool sake and Japanese whiskey bar at 4175 St-Laurent (not the restaurant at 3723). Don't be dissuaded by the almost hidden entrance. Romantic too.
109 residents recomanen
Big in Japan
3723 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
109 residents recomanen
The totally cool sake and Japanese whiskey bar at 4175 St-Laurent (not the restaurant at 3723). Don't be dissuaded by the almost hidden entrance. Romantic too.
Good food, good wine and beer and a very hip crowd. In an old fur factory.
125 residents recomanen
Bar Furco
425 Rue Mayor
125 residents recomanen
Good food, good wine and beer and a very hip crowd. In an old fur factory.
Hip bar for all ages. Great selection of beers and wines. Outdoor patio out back.
94 residents recomanen
Bar Plan-B
327 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
94 residents recomanen
Hip bar for all ages. Great selection of beers and wines. Outdoor patio out back.
Great bar for hanging out with the guys. Lots of beer choices, as well as other drinks. Across from Bar Plan B.
198 residents recomanen
Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
198 residents recomanen
Great bar for hanging out with the guys. Lots of beer choices, as well as other drinks. Across from Bar Plan B.
Cool hangout in Old Montreal.
28 residents recomanen
Bistro-Brasserie Les Soeurs Grises
32 Rue McGill
28 residents recomanen
Cool hangout in Old Montreal.
One of Montreal's best-known breweries. Large outdoor terrace right on the canal bike path. Excellent beers!
112 residents recomanen
Terrasse St-Ambroise
5080 Rue Saint-Ambroise
112 residents recomanen
One of Montreal's best-known breweries. Large outdoor terrace right on the canal bike path. Excellent beers!

Getting Around

Our metro stop, about a 20-min walk.
42 residents recomanen
Charlevoix Metro Station
2600 Rue Centre
42 residents recomanen
Our metro stop, about a 20-min walk.
Bixi is the city's bike share program. Very affordable. We have 2 stations near the house: Bourgeoys/Favard and Dublin/Wellington. Go to bixi.com to see all stations and download the free app for easy use.
25 residents recomanen
BIXI Station
25 residents recomanen
Bixi is the city's bike share program. Very affordable. We have 2 stations near the house: Bourgeoys/Favard and Dublin/Wellington. Go to bixi.com to see all stations and download the free app for easy use.