Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
They have a fantastic variety of pastries, breads & croissants to make you insane and obese all at once.
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Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThey have a fantastic variety of pastries, breads & croissants to make you insane and obese all at once.
Start your day of with Cafe aux Lait and a Croque Monsieur while you sit at one of tables and get your dose of people watching.
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Boulangerie Première Moisson
860 Avenue du Mont-Royal EStart your day of with Cafe aux Lait and a Croque Monsieur while you sit at one of tables and get your dose of people watching.
If you're going out in Montreal you have to end your night here ordering Quebec's classic nosh - poutine. La Banquise specializes in the dish, and serves over thirty different kinds of poutine, plus is open 24 hours. Grab your poutine at 3 a.m. then head across the street to Lafontaine park and wolf it down while watching the sun rise.
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La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstIf you're going out in Montreal you have to end your night here ordering Quebec's classic nosh - poutine. La Banquise specializes in the dish, and serves over thirty different kinds of poutine, plus is open 24 hours. Grab your poutine at 3 a.m. then head across the street to Lafontaine park and wolf it down while watching the sun rise.
There are few things in life as good as a damn fine burger.
Which brings us to L'Anecdote. It's a smallish diner, with diner-style booths. Cool spot. Cool staff. But most of all, the burgers are AWESOME.
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L'Anecdote
801 Rue Rachel EThere are few things in life as good as a damn fine burger.
Which brings us to L'Anecdote. It's a smallish diner, with diner-style booths. Cool spot. Cool staff. But most of all, the burgers are AWESOME.
Landry & Filles
4764 Avenue PapineauGo for the meat loaf sandwich, which is a thing of joy.
If you love portuguese chicken this place will make you soooo happy! It's usually crowded and finding a seat is nearly impossible at peak hours, so head to Parc Lafontaine to down your grub.
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Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St EIf you love portuguese chicken this place will make you soooo happy! It's usually crowded and finding a seat is nearly impossible at peak hours, so head to Parc Lafontaine to down your grub.
Super chill, relaxed staff and patrons where you can get your coffee fix.
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Café Névé
151 Rue Rachel ESuper chill, relaxed staff and patrons where you can get your coffee fix.
It's a real pleasure to walking through one of Montreal’s two biggest outdoor markets. The fruits are extra-ripe and you get access to the best FREE FOOD IN MONTREAL! Yummy!
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marché atwater
It's a real pleasure to walking through one of Montreal’s two biggest outdoor markets. The fruits are extra-ripe and you get access to the best FREE FOOD IN MONTREAL! Yummy!
In the heart of Little Italy, you won’t just find fruits and vegetables, but also flowers, spices, oils, cheese, meat, fish and artisanal bakery goods, in addition to a wide selection of regional products from all over Québec! Plus there's indoor and outdoor parking.
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Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienIn the heart of Little Italy, you won’t just find fruits and vegetables, but also flowers, spices, oils, cheese, meat, fish and artisanal bakery goods, in addition to a wide selection of regional products from all over Québec! Plus there's indoor and outdoor parking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Come for the taxidermied ostrich heads, stay for the drinks. Or perhaps a round of absinthe is more your style. During the 5-a-7 hours, there’s live jazz and classical music, then as the bar darkens, some of Montréal’s best DJs take over. A short walk from St-Denis, Bily Kun’s clientele is made up of all sorts, but often skews a bit older than some of Montréal’s other popular destinations.
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Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal ECome for the taxidermied ostrich heads, stay for the drinks. Or perhaps a round of absinthe is more your style. During the 5-a-7 hours, there’s live jazz and classical music, then as the bar darkens, some of Montréal’s best DJs take over. A short walk from St-Denis, Bily Kun’s clientele is made up of all sorts, but often skews a bit older than some of Montréal’s other popular destinations.
One of the better bars in the hood. It features indoor seating as well as great back outdoor terrace with overhead heating lamps for when it gets chilly. Rain or shine, this is a good choice for a night with friends.
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Bar Plan-B
327 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOne of the better bars in the hood. It features indoor seating as well as great back outdoor terrace with overhead heating lamps for when it gets chilly. Rain or shine, this is a good choice for a night with friends.
The Big in Japan restaurant is located on St. Laurent at the corner of Pine. The bar of the same name screams elegance and class with its low music, respectfully quiet clients and eclectic ambiance. The restaurant is more spicy and upbeat. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very casual – mismatched chairs, counter seating and fun tables fill the dining area. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations unless you’re a group of 8 or more, so go big or go home!
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Big in Japan
3723 Boulevard Saint-LaurentThe Big in Japan restaurant is located on St. Laurent at the corner of Pine. The bar of the same name screams elegance and class with its low music, respectfully quiet clients and eclectic ambiance. The restaurant is more spicy and upbeat. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very casual – mismatched chairs, counter seating and fun tables fill the dining area. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations unless you’re a group of 8 or more, so go big or go home!
Parks & Nature
Think Central Park, only smaller. With french squirrels ; ) Great spot for picnicking, cycling, skate boarding, walking, jogging, petanque, tennis, dog walking, or you can just sit and watch the whole marvellous scene go by.
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La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeThink Central Park, only smaller. With french squirrels ; ) Great spot for picnicking, cycling, skate boarding, walking, jogging, petanque, tennis, dog walking, or you can just sit and watch the whole marvellous scene go by.
Arts & Culture
La Centrale is an artist-run gallery in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, founded in 1973. For decades, it was known as the city's only feminist art gallery. So there.
La Centrale
4296 Boul. Saint-LaurentLa Centrale is an artist-run gallery in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, founded in 1973. For decades, it was known as the city's only feminist art gallery. So there.
If you’re an indie music lover, you will have a blast at POP MONTREAL, an annual musical festival that presents more than 400 acts at more than 50 venues around the city. Many art and film events are also linked to Pop Montreal. So if emerging and indie culture is your thing, you won’t want to miss this! September 30 to October 4.
POP Montreal
5585 Av du ParcIf you’re an indie music lover, you will have a blast at POP MONTREAL, an annual musical festival that presents more than 400 acts at more than 50 venues around the city. Many art and film events are also linked to Pop Montreal. So if emerging and indie culture is your thing, you won’t want to miss this! September 30 to October 4.
Yet another Film Festival! If you like independent films, cinema d’auteur and digital production, FESTIVAL DU NOUVEAU CINEMA is where you’ll be able to see original and largely unseen works. Also features film from Quebecois, Canadian and international artists. October 7 to 18.
Festival Nouveau Cinéma de Montréal
3805 Boul. Saint-LaurentYet another Film Festival! If you like independent films, cinema d’auteur and digital production, FESTIVAL DU NOUVEAU CINEMA is where you’ll be able to see original and largely unseen works. Also features film from Quebecois, Canadian and international artists. October 7 to 18.
Essentials
Organic and bio grocery store. Super nice spot.
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Rachelle-Béry boutiques santé
4201 R. Saint-DenisOrganic and bio grocery store. Super nice spot.
Another organic grocery store. This one has the added benefit of being just around the corner.
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Marché 3 Piliers
750 Rue GilfordAnother organic grocery store. This one has the added benefit of being just around the corner.
The drugstore around the corner where you can buy toothpaste or Advil.
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PJC Jean Coutu
1370 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThe drugstore around the corner where you can buy toothpaste or Advil.
Getting Around
The closet metro spot. The windiest wind tunnel. Great little market in the summer where you can buy fruits and vegetables and plants and flowers.
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Mont-Royal station
470 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThe closet metro spot. The windiest wind tunnel. Great little market in the summer where you can buy fruits and vegetables and plants and flowers.
Everything Else
When it's sweater and scarf season it's time to stroll over to St. Laurent for the perfect hot chocolate found at JULIETTE & CHOCOLAT. They even serve serve some very sinful “vintage chocolate.”
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Juliette & Chocolat
3600 Boul. Saint-LaurentWhen it's sweater and scarf season it's time to stroll over to St. Laurent for the perfect hot chocolate found at JULIETTE & CHOCOLAT. They even serve serve some very sinful “vintage chocolate.”