Guidebook for Montréal
Essentials
Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandVery affordable fresh produce without losing quality
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Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcVery affordable fresh produce without losing quality
Affordable organic groceries & products (but has regular groceries too)
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Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcAffordable organic groceries & products (but has regular groceries too)
C.H.U.M
3840 Rue Saint-UrbainClosest hospital
Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-LaurentVery cheap groceries
Modo Yoga
3863 St Laurent Blvd$5 community classes
RONA Bois Idéal
4100 Boul. Saint-LaurentHardware store
Quincaillerie Azores Inc.
4299 Boul. Saint-LaurentHardware store
Supermarche Rahman Inc
151 Av. Laurier OMassive craft beer selection
Les YMCA Du Québec - Du Parc
5550 Av du ParcFish S Miguel
4804 Rue Saint-UrbainFish store
Marché SA et Fils
4701 Rue Saint-UrbainSmall grocery store, not great hours
shoppers drug mart
3861 Boul. Saint-LaurentClosest pharmacy
Food Scene
HÀ Mont-Royal
243 Avenue du Mont-Royal OCafé Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur ODiscerning coffee drinker's favourite
Café Névé
151 Rue Rachel EDelicious peanut butter cookies
Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainAmazing terrasse, delicious original sandwiches
Robin des Bois
3933 Avenue du Parc-La FontaineProceeds go to charity, delicious food
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentSliders & poutine
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount ODelicious brunch, with a quiet back patio
La Petite Marche
5035 R. Saint-DenisDelicious, large portions, warm noisy atmosphere
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EDelicious portuguese rotisserie
Montreal's famous smoked meat. The Main across the street is a good alternative if the line is too long
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentMontreal's famous smoked meat. The Main across the street is a good alternative if the line is too long
Moishes
1001 Boul. Saint-LaurentSteak
cafe Pi
4127 Boul. Saint-LaurentChess tables
Good mexican. There's a bar, too
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Tacos Et Tortas - Mexican resto-bar
51 Rue Rachel OGood mexican. There's a bar, too
Arepera
73 Rue Prince-Arthur EDelicious arepas and other Venezuelan fare
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentVegan/Vegetarian
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OAmazing ice cream, worth the lineup
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OMontreal's famous bagels, open 24h
Montreal's other famous bagel shop. Open 24h
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St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OMontreal's other famous bagel shop. Open 24h
Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount OCozy, good brunch
Mandy's
425 Rue Saint-NicolasAmazing salads
Chez Boris
5151 Avenue du ParcMontreal famous donuts
THE STANDARD MILE END
251 Rue Saint- Viateur ORestaurant, cafe - delicious, and great atmosphere with a small terrasse
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La Croissanterie Figaro
5200 Rue HutchisonRestaurant, cafe - delicious, and great atmosphere with a small terrasse
Restaurant Rumi
5198 Rue HutchisonDelicious Turkish & middle eastern
Hot chocolate, and soo many delicious desserts. Service can be slow
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Juliette & Chocolat
3600 Boul. Saint-LaurentHot chocolate, and soo many delicious desserts. Service can be slow
Pizza Il Focolaio
1223 Pl. PhillipsKazaMaza
4629 Av du ParcDelicious Middle Eastern tapas
Lola Rosa Parc
4581 Av du ParcDelicious vegetarian/vegan
La Panthère Verte
160 R. St Viateur EstFavourite of vegans
Coop Le Cagibi
6596 Boul. Saint-LaurentCafe restaurant with live music
Pagaille Café
Delicious food, great owner & atmosphere
Khyber Pass Restaurant
506 Av. Duluth EDelicious Afghani food
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EFamous Quebecois fare
Nil Bleu (Le)
3706 R. Saint-DenisEthiopian
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstMontreal's famous poutine - open 24h
Chez Gatsé Restaurant Tibétain
317 Rue Ontario ETibetan
Bistro Isakaya
8178 Bd ChamplainDelicious sushi & japanese
Best shwarma - frequented by Trudeau (father & son), and members of Les Canadiens and Alouettes
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Restaurant Boustan
2020A Rue CrescentBest shwarma - frequented by Trudeau (father & son), and members of Les Canadiens and Alouettes
Pikolo Espresso Bar
1635 Av du ParcCoffee lovers recommend
Drinks & Nightlife
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier O Great microbrewery
Fabuleux Chez Serge
4281 Boul. Saint-LaurentMechanical bull
Barfly
4062 Boul. Saint-LaurentLive music
Good beer, some microbrews, delicious appetizers, nice rooftop terrasse
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Réservoir
9 Av. Duluth EGood beer, some microbrews, delicious appetizers, nice rooftop terrasse
Laika
4040 Boulevard Saint-LaurentRestaurant/cafe by day, bar by night - hipster
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentBily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal EBar with live music
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentBar with live music
Pub Bishop & Bagg
52 Rue Saint- Viateur ODelicious weekend brunch
Diese Onze Live Jazz Bar
4115 R. Saint-DenisJazz club
Café Gitana
2080 R. Saint-DenisHookah bar
Le Saint Bock
1749 R. Saint-DenisRestaurant and microbrewery
Benelux
245 Rue Sherbrooke OGreat microbrewery, with front terrasse
St Ambroise brewery, great large terrasse with food overlooking the canal
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Terrasse St-Ambroise
5080 Rue Saint-AmbroiseSt Ambroise brewery, great large terrasse with food overlooking the canal
Arts & Culture
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
211 Rue Bernard OMordecai-Richler Library
5434 Av du ParcConverted church
Old Port of Montreal
European feel
I-Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OParks & Nature
Summer: tennis, soccer, baseball, slacklining
Winter: skating, hockey, xc skiing, tobogganing (across the street)
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Jeanne-Mance Park
4422 Av. de l'EsplanadeSummer: tennis, soccer, baseball, slacklining
Winter: skating, hockey, xc skiing, tobogganing (across the street)
East side of Parc Mont Royal. Tam Tams is here, and it's next to toboggan hill, and marks the beginning of the walking trail to the top of Mont Royal, and a bunch of running/biking/skiing trails
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Isibhengezo seSir George-Étienne Cartier
Avenue du ParcEast side of Parc Mont Royal. Tam Tams is here, and it's next to toboggan hill, and marks the beginning of the walking trail to the top of Mont Royal, and a bunch of running/biking/skiing trails
Bike paths, the Biosphere, and beautiful views of downtown Montreal from here. Access to the F1 racetrack (open to public usually) on Ile Notre Dame
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Parc Jean-Drapeau
Bike paths, the Biosphere, and beautiful views of downtown Montreal from here. Access to the F1 racetrack (open to public usually) on Ile Notre Dame
Almost accessible by public transit, can be seen from the lookout on Mont Royal. Free hiking
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Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Almost accessible by public transit, can be seen from the lookout on Mont Royal. Free hiking
Getting Around
Laurier station
Closest metro (subway) station
Bifana Express
4808 Rue Saint-UrbainClosest bus stop for #55 going downtown
Tapis H. Lalonde & Frère
4800 Av du Parc2nd closest bus stop for #80 going downtown (more frequent than #55)
Shopping
Outdoors store (rents fat bikes, XC and AT skis)
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La Cordée Boutique
5190 Boul. Saint-LaurentOutdoors store (rents fat bikes, XC and AT skis)
Au Papier Japonais
24 Av. Fairmount OBeautiful stationary and paper
Imarike ye-Jean-Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienBeautiful dresses
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Boutique 1861 Robes De Bal Montréal | Graduation | Party
3670 Boul. Saint-LaurentBeautiful dresses