Guidebook for Montréal
Drinks & Nightlife
Great assortment of house and electro dj's; good vibe; good for dancing or just hanging out. It gets shaking around 11pm.
123 residents recomanen
Le Salon Daomé
4465 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat assortment of house and electro dj's; good vibe; good for dancing or just hanging out. It gets shaking around 11pm.
Best cocktails in Montreal. An amazing selection, and very friendly staff. You can tell them what you feel like in lay language and they will create something amazing for you. Or pick from the menu. You can't go wrong.
90 residents recomanen
Bar le Lab
1351 Rue Rachel EstBest cocktails in Montreal. An amazing selection, and very friendly staff. You can tell them what you feel like in lay language and they will create something amazing for you. Or pick from the menu. You can't go wrong.
Food Scene
A Montreal fixture. A few years back rated #8 in the world (yes, world) by Zagat. The focus is pork and gamey stuff, and the food is uber heavy, but equally delicious, and not expensive. If you don't have reservations, you can likely get a spot at the bar at 10pm.
341 residents recomanen
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EA Montreal fixture. A few years back rated #8 in the world (yes, world) by Zagat. The focus is pork and gamey stuff, and the food is uber heavy, but equally delicious, and not expensive. If you don't have reservations, you can likely get a spot at the bar at 10pm.
The renowned Schwartz's has killer smoked meat sandwiches. Order the "medium," and a pickle or slaw on the side, to cut the yummy grease from the meat.
836 residents recomanen
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe renowned Schwartz's has killer smoked meat sandwiches. Order the "medium," and a pickle or slaw on the side, to cut the yummy grease from the meat.
Awesome croissant, chocolatine, danoise, and cappuccino.
400 residents recomanen
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAwesome croissant, chocolatine, danoise, and cappuccino.
The classic Montreal bakery with delicious everything, but especially deserts and specialty breads.
349 residents recomanen
Boulangerie Première Moisson
860 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThe classic Montreal bakery with delicious everything, but especially deserts and specialty breads.
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstBest poutine in Montreal AND open 24/7.
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OTerrific bagel shop -- a Montreal tradition in the Mile-End.
Super cool and trendy resto (the restroom/washroom alone is worth the price of admission), but go on a weekday if possible, or early, to avoid lines.
371 residents recomanen
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal ESuper cool and trendy resto (the restroom/washroom alone is worth the price of admission), but go on a weekday if possible, or early, to avoid lines.
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentAmazing, amazing fries. Get the gravy.
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EKiller BBQ chicken. Get the hot sauce.
Café supplied by the famous St-Viateur Bagel shop in Mile-End.
195 residents recomanen
St-Viateur Bagel & Café Mont-Royal
1127 Avenue du Mont-Royal ECafé supplied by the famous St-Viateur Bagel shop in Mile-End.
Terrific open air and under cover market with veggies, meats, baked goods, seafoods, and everything in between. A must visit! Try the oysters at the north east corner of the market, and go early, before the crowds.
1744 residents recomanen
Mercat Jean-Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienTerrific open air and under cover market with veggies, meats, baked goods, seafoods, and everything in between. A must visit! Try the oysters at the north east corner of the market, and go early, before the crowds.
Fabulous market on the west side of town, with baked goods, veg, meats, seafood and oodles of specialty stuff.
852 residents recomanen
marché atwater
Fabulous market on the west side of town, with baked goods, veg, meats, seafood and oodles of specialty stuff.
Yummy bakery a stone's throw to the south on St-Denis, right beside a laundry. Try the olive bread!
171 residents recomanen
Mamie Clafoutis
3660 R. Saint-DenisYummy bakery a stone's throw to the south on St-Denis, right beside a laundry. Try the olive bread!
Essentials
Great fresh fruit, veggies, dairy, cheese, and specialty stuff.
94 residents recomanen
Fruiterie Plateau
515 Rue Roy EGreat fresh fruit, veggies, dairy, cheese, and specialty stuff.
Small-scale grocery store where you can get all the basics.
88 residents recomanen
Marché Tradition - The Main
3695 Boul. Saint-LaurentSmall-scale grocery store where you can get all the basics.
Your local liquor mart. Good for hard stuff and wine, and some more specialty beer.
778 residents recomanen
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EYour local liquor mart. Good for hard stuff and wine, and some more specialty beer.
A big, has-everything grocery store with parking, but you don't need to take the car if you don't have or don't wish, since they will deliver to your door!
608 residents recomanen
Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandA big, has-everything grocery store with parking, but you don't need to take the car if you don't have or don't wish, since they will deliver to your door!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with a large pond, well treed, and great for a jog, an afternoon with the kids, or a game of tennis (weather permitting!).
1637 residents recomanen
Parc La Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeBeautiful park with a large pond, well treed, and great for a jog, an afternoon with the kids, or a game of tennis (weather permitting!).
The biggest and arguably most interesting park in Montreal. Hike to the top for a glittering view of the city from on high.
1477 residents recomanen
Muntanya Royal
The biggest and arguably most interesting park in Montreal. Hike to the top for a glittering view of the city from on high.
Getting Around
Sherbrooke station
Closest subway/metro station