Essentials
You HAVE to try them. They're open 24h, also perfect for late night munchies.
630 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OYou HAVE to try them. They're open 24h, also perfect for late night munchies.
Food Scene
Chez Boris
5151 Avenue du ParcAWESOME homemade donuts, really close by.
Great coffee. They also do dinner, but I've never tried. I only go there to grab a latte and a donut to go.
30 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cafe Sardine
9 Av. Fairmount EGreat coffee. They also do dinner, but I've never tried. I only go there to grab a latte and a donut to go.
If you're on your way downtown, stop for a great cup of latte.
115 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pikolo Espresso Bar
1635 Av du ParcIf you're on your way downtown, stop for a great cup of latte.
BRUNCH / DINNER
Gets pretty crowded, great for people watching.
I love the light there.
175 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lawrence
9 Av. Fairmount EBRUNCH / DINNER
Gets pretty crowded, great for people watching.
I love the light there.
BRUNCH
Mediterrean food. I'm addicted to their feta omelette. And the homemade jams are to die for.
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Byblos Le Petit Cafe
1499 Avenue Laurier EBRUNCH
Mediterrean food. I'm addicted to their feta omelette. And the homemade jams are to die for.
BRUNCH / LUNCH
Montreal's most famous luncheonette, tourists' favourite, fun if you're not scared of long week ends line ups.
131 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal OBRUNCH / LUNCH
Montreal's most famous luncheonette, tourists' favourite, fun if you're not scared of long week ends line ups.
LUNCH / DINNER
Delicious vegan restaurant. Dragon bowl is a must.
364 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentLUNCH / DINNER
Delicious vegan restaurant. Dragon bowl is a must.
5054 Av du Parc
5054 Avenue du ParcLUNCH
Friendly staff, perfect to grab a sandwich or a quick homemade lunch.
DINNER
Chef is a friend, and she cooks authentic italian food from her Sicilian grandmother's cooking books. Sit at the bar and let the staff decide what you'll have, you can't go wrong…
37 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Nora Gray
1391 Rue Saint-JacquesDINNER
Chef is a friend, and she cooks authentic italian food from her Sicilian grandmother's cooking books. Sit at the bar and let the staff decide what you'll have, you can't go wrong…
DINNER
Trendy and probably the best food in town at the moment.
Must go if you're a "foodie".
67 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Le Filet
219 Avenue du Mont-Royal ODINNER
Trendy and probably the best food in town at the moment.
Must go if you're a "foodie".
DINNER
Fun and casual japanese tavern. Delicious food.
109 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Big in Japan
3723 Boulevard Saint-LaurentDINNER
Fun and casual japanese tavern. Delicious food.
DINNER
Currently my favourite place to eat in the city. Korean casual restaurant. You have to try the spicy salmon. And the chicken wings are to die for.
95 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Omma Restaurant
177 Rue Bernard ODINNER
Currently my favourite place to eat in the city. Korean casual restaurant. You have to try the spicy salmon. And the chicken wings are to die for.
BRUNCH / DINNER
Small and warm wine bar. They also do brunch on week ends.
66 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Le Comptoir
4807 Boulevard Saint-LaurentBRUNCH / DINNER
Small and warm wine bar. They also do brunch on week ends.
LATE NIGHT MUNCHIES
Open 24h on Fridays and Saturdays. In my books, best place to get a poutine.
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Restaurant Chez Claudette
351 Avenue Laurier ELATE NIGHT MUNCHIES
Open 24h on Fridays and Saturdays. In my books, best place to get a poutine.
LATE NIGHT MUNCHIES
Kitchen opened late, fun crowd, great burgers
109 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Nouveau Palais
281 Rue Bernard OLATE NIGHT MUNCHIES
Kitchen opened late, fun crowd, great burgers
Drinks & Nightlife
BRUNCH / DINNER / DRINKS
Feel good food often made local ingredients. Wicked week end brunch. Great place for beers at night too.
140 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Réservoir
9 Av. Duluth EBRUNCH / DINNER / DRINKS
Feel good food often made local ingredients. Wicked week end brunch. Great place for beers at night too.
DRINKS / DINNER
Literally in front of my place. Great wine bar with decent food. The roasted chicken is good. Gets really really crowded from wednesday to saturday. Sunday - Tuesday are relaxed.
293 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcDRINKS / DINNER
Literally in front of my place. Great wine bar with decent food. The roasted chicken is good. Gets really really crowded from wednesday to saturday. Sunday - Tuesday are relaxed.
Fun and professional crowd for happy hours. Laid back nights. I go there for Negronis and cocktails.
155 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bar Waverly
5550 Boul. Saint-LaurentFun and professional crowd for happy hours. Laid back nights. I go there for Negronis and cocktails.
Divan Orange
4234 Boulevard Saint-LaurentGreat for a beer, hipster crowds, live music.
Short walk from my place, smaller venue, awesome live music line ups, DJ nights sometimes.
281 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentShort walk from my place, smaller venue, awesome live music line ups, DJ nights sometimes.
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OLocal brewery!
Great selection of local beers. Go there later if you want more ambiance.
68 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Helm Microbrasserie
273 Bernard Street westGreat selection of local beers. Go there later if you want more ambiance.
Aka "The Secret Bar" or "The Bar with no name". It literally has no names. My favourite speakeasy. Feels like old Casablanca, cool staff, great music, awesome cocktails.
5295 Avenue du Parc
Aka "The Secret Bar" or "The Bar with no name". It literally has no names. My favourite speakeasy. Feels like old Casablanca, cool staff, great music, awesome cocktails.
if you're in the mood to dance. Eclectic, rock and roll at times, mixed crowds, sweaty and fun.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bar Korova
3908 Boulevard Saint-Laurentif you're in the mood to dance. Eclectic, rock and roll at times, mixed crowds, sweaty and fun.
Arts & Culture
The best place to catch indie shows. Check out their line ups!
43 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Théâtre Fairmount
5240 Av du ParcThe best place to catch indie shows. Check out their line ups!
Everything Else
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune OuestMy favorite spa. It's on a boat!