Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Best Poutine in Montreal. Open until 2am, 10-15 min walk from my place.
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Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentBest Poutine in Montreal. Open until 2am, 10-15 min walk from my place.
Tommy
200 Notre-Dame St WVery nice cofee shop in old port.
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OBest Bagel in Montreal. Open 24h/7.
Buzzy seafood spot, oyster house & cocktail lounge in snazzy surrounds open till the wee hours. Kitchen open until 2am.
15 min walk from my place.
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Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-LaurentBuzzy seafood spot, oyster house & cocktail lounge in snazzy surrounds open till the wee hours. Kitchen open until 2am.
15 min walk from my place.
My favorite brunch place!
about 15 min walk from my place.
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Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal OMy favorite brunch place!
about 15 min walk from my place.
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EVery good brunch.
15 min walk
Buzzing gathering place with a wide selection of sharing plates all under $5, beer & cocktails.
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L’Entrepôt Mont-Royal
1019 Avenue du Mont-Royal EBuzzing gathering place with a wide selection of sharing plates all under $5, beer & cocktails.
Small, contemporary eatery with lots of exposed brick & a creative Southeast Asian fusion menu.
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HÀ Mont-Royal
243 Avenue du Mont-Royal OSmall, contemporary eatery with lots of exposed brick & a creative Southeast Asian fusion menu.
Ice cream shop featuring dip flavors such as Oreo & ginger, plus unique toppings.
10 min walk from my place
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La Diperie
68 Ave des Pins EIce cream shop featuring dip flavors such as Oreo & ginger, plus unique toppings.
10 min walk from my place
Vegetarian and vegan restaurant.
2 locations: downtown and old port.
Super good and very nice decor!
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LOV
464 Rue McGillVegetarian and vegan restaurant.
2 locations: downtown and old port.
Super good and very nice decor!
Amazing gourmet salads!
Various locations, but my favorite one is the one in old port on Saint-Nicolas street, followed by the location Downtown on Crescent street (close to museum of fine arts).
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Mandy's
425 Rue Saint-NicolasAmazing gourmet salads!
Various locations, but my favorite one is the one in old port on Saint-Nicolas street, followed by the location Downtown on Crescent street (close to museum of fine arts).
Italian cafe in a 1970s pool-hall setting with TV sports & a patio (popular even in winter).
** I strongly recommend having a Crema di Caffe which is cofe soft serve, only available during summer. It's like between ice cream and coffe and it's delicious!!
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Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OItalian cafe in a 1970s pool-hall setting with TV sports & a patio (popular even in winter).
** I strongly recommend having a Crema di Caffe which is cofe soft serve, only available during summer. It's like between ice cream and coffe and it's delicious!!
Casual counter-serve Portuguese grill known for its chicken & other meat sandwiches.
Less than 10 min walk from my place.
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Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St ECasual counter-serve Portuguese grill known for its chicken & other meat sandwiches.
Less than 10 min walk from my place.
Bringht hangout with a patio, turning out creative ethnic VEGAN dishes & desserts, plus juice bar.
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Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentBringht hangout with a patio, turning out creative ethnic VEGAN dishes & desserts, plus juice bar.
Quirky local institution specializing in piled-high sandwiches served in a bright venue.
Very nice outside patio in the summer.
Close to the Mount-Royal Mountain.
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Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainQuirky local institution specializing in piled-high sandwiches served in a bright venue.
Very nice outside patio in the summer.
Close to the Mount-Royal Mountain.
Iconic Parisian-style bistro serving refined standards in a chic room with checkered floors & a bar.
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L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisIconic Parisian-style bistro serving refined standards in a chic room with checkered floors & a bar.
Peruvian cuisine, with ceviches & tasting menus, in a sleek, traditionally decorated space.
Restaurant Mochica
3863 R. Saint-DenisPeruvian cuisine, with ceviches & tasting menus, in a sleek, traditionally decorated space.
Pizzeria Bros
410 R. Saint-VincentGood pizza place in old port.
Pizzeria NO.900 - Peel, Montréal
2049 Rue PeelGood pizza place downtown.
Refined, modern eatery serving Asian-influenced dishes, including steak & seafood, with a full bar.
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Jatoba
1184 Pl. PhillipsRefined, modern eatery serving Asian-influenced dishes, including steak & seafood, with a full bar.
Imarike ye-Jean-Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienLively brick-walled stop serving ample plates of falafel, kebabs & other Middle Eastern fare. - in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
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Sumac
3618 Rue Notre Dame OLively brick-walled stop serving ample plates of falafel, kebabs & other Middle Eastern fare. - in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
Arthurs Nosh Bar
4621 Rue Notre Dame OBrunch place in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
Foiegwa
3001 Rue Notre Dame OBrunch and lunch spot in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
Best pizza place in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
Far from my place but if you happen to go in saint-henri, it's worth it!
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Pizzeria Adamo
4629 Rue Notre Dame OBest pizza place in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
Far from my place but if you happen to go in saint-henri, it's worth it!
Traditional ramen with various broth & topping options served in a pint-sized, relaxed dining room.
12 min walk from my place.
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Yokato Yokabai Ramen
4185 Rue DroletTraditional ramen with various broth & topping options served in a pint-sized, relaxed dining room.
12 min walk from my place.
Arts & Culture
I-Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OI-Museum of Contemporary Art Montreal
1 Place Ville MarieSightseeing
If you walk on top of the mountain you'll have the best view of the city. It takes about 1 hour to get to the top.
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Ukubuka kwaseMount Royal
1576 Voie Camillien-HoudeIf you walk on top of the mountain you'll have the best view of the city. It takes about 1 hour to get to the top.
Drinks & Nightlife
4175 St Laurent Blvd. (Black door with Japanese sign right next to Patati Patate, corner Rachel - very easy to miss).
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BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-Laurent4175 St Laurent Blvd. (Black door with Japanese sign right next to Patati Patate, corner Rachel - very easy to miss).
Terrasse Nelligan
106 Rue Saint-Paul ORest/ bar. Rooftop terrace in Old Port.
Convivial wine bar with a rotating list of vintages & tapas in urban digs with moody lighting.
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Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcConvivial wine bar with a rotating list of vintages & tapas in urban digs with moody lighting.
Trendy bar. Great place to grab a drink and play some classic arcade games, then turning into a loft party atmosphere as the night progresses.
Music genre: Hip Hop, R&B, Rap. (Might varies depending if there is a special event).
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Apt. 200
3643 Boul. Saint-LaurentTrendy bar. Great place to grab a drink and play some classic arcade games, then turning into a loft party atmosphere as the night progresses.
Music genre: Hip Hop, R&B, Rap. (Might varies depending if there is a special event).
Posh lounge with a Victorian-era vibe featuring fancy drinks & teas.
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Mayfair Cocktail Bar
451 Rue Rachel EPosh lounge with a Victorian-era vibe featuring fancy drinks & teas.
Fitzroy
551 Avenue du Mont-Royal EPool tables, cocktails, music.
Japanese fusion izakaya with 2 dinner sittings that turns into a trendy after-hours club with DJs.
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Café Balance
417 Rue Saint-PierreJapanese fusion izakaya with 2 dinner sittings that turns into a trendy after-hours club with DJs.
Kampai Garden
1225 Rue Sainte-Catherine OParks & Nature
2 min walk from my place. Good spot to take a walk or picnic :)
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Iphakamisa yaseLa Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée2 min walk from my place. Good spot to take a walk or picnic :)
Essentials
Fruiterie Plateau
515 Rue Roy EMarché Tradition - The Main
3695 Boul. Saint-LaurentGetting Around
Metro (subway) station.
5 min walk from my place.
On the orange line.
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Sherbrooke station
Metro (subway) station.
5 min walk from my place.
On the orange line.