Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
Fresh, hand-made famous Montreal bagels just steps away!
195 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel & Café Mont-Royal
1127 Avenue du Mont-Royal EFresh, hand-made famous Montreal bagels just steps away!
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentDelicious vegan food! Try the faux-bacon! Yum!
Club Social
180 Rue Saint- Viateur OArguably, the best coffee in town. Great for people-watching.
Because you have to have 4-am poutine at least once during your trip, and this is the place to go. Open 24/7
1037 locals recommend
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstBecause you have to have 4-am poutine at least once during your trip, and this is the place to go. Open 24/7
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentBest poutine in town. Love the veggie burger.
A Montreal smoke-meat institution, if you're into that kind of thing. Expect a line-up.
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentA Montreal smoke-meat institution, if you're into that kind of thing. Expect a line-up.
Le Bilboquet
1311 Av. BernardIce cream!!!
Avenue Duluth Est
Avenue Duluth Estthe spot for bring-your-own-wine restaurants.
Coop Le Cagibi
6596 Boul. Saint-LaurentCatch a live show, eat veggie food.
Juliette & Chocolat
3600 Boul. Saint-LaurentYou have never had hot chocolate like this, ever!
La Binerie Mont-Royal
4167 R. Saint-Denishome-style, traditional Quebec cuisine.
Essentials
Intermarché Boyer
1000 Avenue du Mont-Royal EClosest grocery store
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienFresh, organic farmer's market, open all year.
Sightseeing
Parc Lafontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeMy favorite place for summer lounging and winter ice-skating.
Climb on top of the mountain for a great view of the city, or check out the "tam-tams" gathering every sunday of the summer.
995 locals recommend
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. RemembranceClimb on top of the mountain for a great view of the city, or check out the "tam-tams" gathering every sunday of the summer.
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
711 Boulevard Saint-Joseph EstBixi it! it's a great bike ride!
Vieux-Port de Montréal
333 Rue de la Commune Obike down, get a beaver tail, climb the clock tower!
Arts & Culture
Rent a bixi and bike down on Sundays for the Piknik Electronique, a weekly eletronic music fest.
603 locals recommend
Parc Jean-Drapeau
Rent a bixi and bike down on Sundays for the Piknik Electronique, a weekly eletronic music fest.
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OFree permanent exhibit.
Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal
1 Place Ville MarieFree Wednesdays, 6-9
Drinks & Nightlife
A great place to catch live shows and fresh vegetarian snacks and sandwiches. The outdoor terrace is my favorite place to grab a pint in the summer.
281 locals recommend
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentA great place to catch live shows and fresh vegetarian snacks and sandwiches. The outdoor terrace is my favorite place to grab a pint in the summer.
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OGreat micro-brewery. Try the pepper beer, it's my favorite!
Nice place to chill or start your evening. The only place in town serving 'real' absinthe.
198 locals recommend
Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal ENice place to chill or start your evening. The only place in town serving 'real' absinthe.
Quai Des Brumes
4481 R. Saint-DenisLive gigs.
Nice to catch live shows or chill on the terrace in the summer.
36 locals recommend
L'Escogriffe Cafe Bar
4461 R. Saint-DenisNice to catch live shows or chill on the terrace in the summer.
Bar Bifteck St-Laurent
3702 Boul. Saint-LaurentCheap beer, nice little watering hole to start an evening.
Le Salon Daomé
4465 Boul. Saint-LaurentUsually electronic music, dancing.
Bar Korova
3908 Boulevard Saint-LaurentCheap beer, nice crowd!
Brutopia
Rue CrescentGood micro-brewery beer and amazing tapas from the restaurant.