Guidebook for Montréal

Tiffany & Craig
Tiffany & Craig
Guidebook for Montréal

Food Scene

Amazing pastries and coffee, literally steps from the front door!
40 locals recommend
Duc de Lorraine
5002 Ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges
40 locals recommend
Amazing pastries and coffee, literally steps from the front door!
A fantastic cafe with great coffee, pastries and bread. Can't go wrong!
349 locals recommend
Boulangerie Première Moisson
860 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
349 locals recommend
A fantastic cafe with great coffee, pastries and bread. Can't go wrong!
A Montreal institution. Make sure you get a smoked meat sandwich with fries and a black cherry soda (plus a pickle if you're so inclined). Owned by Celine Dion!
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent
836 locals recommend
A Montreal institution. Make sure you get a smoked meat sandwich with fries and a black cherry soda (plus a pickle if you're so inclined). Owned by Celine Dion!
The only place for BBQ chicken in the city. Expect lines. Closes at 8pm most nights, sells out much earlier.
229 locals recommend
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel E
229 locals recommend
The only place for BBQ chicken in the city. Expect lines. Closes at 8pm most nights, sells out much earlier.
One of the secrets of Mile End!
42 locals recommend
Caffè In Gamba
5263 Av du Parc
42 locals recommend
One of the secrets of Mile End!
Owned by a local musician, this place is an essential visit while you're in Le Plateau.
55 locals recommend
Paquebot Mont-Royal
123 Avenue du Mont-Royal O
55 locals recommend
Owned by a local musician, this place is an essential visit while you're in Le Plateau.
Get the smashed potatoes, and build your own poutine!
370 locals recommend
Poutineville
1365 Rue Ontario E
370 locals recommend
Get the smashed potatoes, and build your own poutine!
If you had too much to drink at Benelux, swing by Pikolo for a great pour over or cold brew!
115 locals recommend
Pikolo Espresso Bar
1635 Av du Parc
115 locals recommend
If you had too much to drink at Benelux, swing by Pikolo for a great pour over or cold brew!
One of the only places that regularly serves Intelligentsia coffee. Try the Maple Latte!
27 locals recommend
Café Humble Lion (Sherbrooke)
904 Rue Sherbrooke O
27 locals recommend
One of the only places that regularly serves Intelligentsia coffee. Try the Maple Latte!
Great brunch and coffee!
150 locals recommend
Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount O
150 locals recommend
Great brunch and coffee!
The biggest of the four locations, get there early to avoid the wait! Cheap tapas-style comfort food. Try the avocado fries (if they have them)!
59 locals recommend
L'Gros Luxe Mile End
150 Rue Bernard O
59 locals recommend
The biggest of the four locations, get there early to avoid the wait! Cheap tapas-style comfort food. Try the avocado fries (if they have them)!
Awesome brewpub (owned by Brasserie Dunham) on St. Laurent right in Little Italy. Try everything! Great patio, too.
281 locals recommend
Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-Laurent
281 locals recommend
Awesome brewpub (owned by Brasserie Dunham) on St. Laurent right in Little Italy. Try everything! Great patio, too.
Another Italian institution, you'll likely wait in line but it's worth it :)
455 locals recommend
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur O
455 locals recommend
Another Italian institution, you'll likely wait in line but it's worth it :)
If you're vegan (or just a vegan enthusiast) - look no further.
365 locals recommend
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-Laurent
365 locals recommend
If you're vegan (or just a vegan enthusiast) - look no further.
As Craig is Australian, this place has a special place in our hearts :) The most authentic Aussie pies in North America. Try the pavlova!
Tourtiere Australienne
4520 Avenue du Parc
As Craig is Australian, this place has a special place in our hearts :) The most authentic Aussie pies in North America. Try the pavlova!
The original - closing down next year so get in while you can!
70 locals recommend
Café Saint-Henri (Saint-Henri)
3632 Rue Notre Dame O
70 locals recommend
The original - closing down next year so get in while you can!

Essentials

Best value and best variety of fresh, local, organic produce in the city.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-Julien
1744 locals recommend
Best value and best variety of fresh, local, organic produce in the city.
It's not a visit to Montreal without bagels! This place is open 24 hours too!
630 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur O
630 locals recommend
It's not a visit to Montreal without bagels! This place is open 24 hours too!
The bagel rivalry between St. Viateur and Fairmount continues...you decide which is best!
521 locals recommend
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount O
521 locals recommend
The bagel rivalry between St. Viateur and Fairmount continues...you decide which is best!
The hippest place in Mile End to buy your groceries. Great produce, reasonable prices, and even though there's always a line, it moves fast.
248 locals recommend
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du Parc
248 locals recommend
The hippest place in Mile End to buy your groceries. Great produce, reasonable prices, and even though there's always a line, it moves fast.
For everything Italian, Milano's is the place! Try the Arancini and the fresh squid ink pasta!
188 locals recommend
Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-Laurent
188 locals recommend
For everything Italian, Milano's is the place! Try the Arancini and the fresh squid ink pasta!

Sightseeing

An imposing piece of architecture, this gorgeous church is a must-see. Check out Brother Andre's heart!
636 locals recommend
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen Mary
636 locals recommend
An imposing piece of architecture, this gorgeous church is a must-see. Check out Brother Andre's heart!
By far the most gorgeous and intricate church in the city, and perhaps North America.
819 locals recommend
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame O
819 locals recommend
By far the most gorgeous and intricate church in the city, and perhaps North America.
Definitely check out the Tower lookout. Awesome view! The stadium tour is cool, too.
823 locals recommend
Olympic Stadium
4545 Av. Pierre-De Coubertin
823 locals recommend
Definitely check out the Tower lookout. Awesome view! The stadium tour is cool, too.
Fantastic panorama of the Old Port, the Jacques Cartier bridge, Île St. Helene and the St. Laurent river.
73 locals recommend
Plage de l'Horloge
1 Clock Tower Quay St
73 locals recommend
Fantastic panorama of the Old Port, the Jacques Cartier bridge, Île St. Helene and the St. Laurent river.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the best brewpubs in the city. The list is always changing so go twice if you can!
81 locals recommend
Benelux
245 Rue Sherbrooke O
81 locals recommend
One of the best brewpubs in the city. The list is always changing so go twice if you can!
In the heart of the Mile End, this is a hipster paradise with amazing beers. Get there early to snatch a seat on the patio!
442 locals recommend
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier O
442 locals recommend
In the heart of the Mile End, this is a hipster paradise with amazing beers. Get there early to snatch a seat on the patio!
Can't get into L'Gros Luxe? Try HELM! Food is decent, beers are fantastic!
68 locals recommend
Helm Microbrasserie
273 Bernard Street west
68 locals recommend
Can't get into L'Gros Luxe? Try HELM! Food is decent, beers are fantastic!
A little out of the way, this bar is well worth spending your whole night at! With an awesome variety of Quebecois brews, you're set! Ask for Dan - tell him we sent you!
107 locals recommend
Broue Pub Brouhaha
5860 Av. De Lorimier
107 locals recommend
A little out of the way, this bar is well worth spending your whole night at! With an awesome variety of Quebecois brews, you're set! Ask for Dan - tell him we sent you!
Amazing fish n chips - great service with a cute bar if you eat in!
82 locals recommend
Comptoir21 fish and chips
21 Rue Saint- Viateur O
82 locals recommend
Amazing fish n chips - great service with a cute bar if you eat in!
An amazing brewery with a huge terrasse right by the canal. Just call ahead to make sure they're open!
112 locals recommend
Terrasse St-Ambroise
5080 Rue Saint-Ambroise
112 locals recommend
An amazing brewery with a huge terrasse right by the canal. Just call ahead to make sure they're open!
Amazing wine bar. Super high ceilings, great vibe.
137 locals recommend
Pullman
3424 Av du Parc
137 locals recommend
Amazing wine bar. Super high ceilings, great vibe.
Get there early; patio fills up before 6pm!
294 locals recommend
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du Parc
294 locals recommend
Get there early; patio fills up before 6pm!

Shopping

There's ALWAYS a line - but you can follow @kemcobaline on Twitter to get the update before you go :)
223 locals recommend
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount O
223 locals recommend
There's ALWAYS a line - but you can follow @kemcobaline on Twitter to get the update before you go :)

Everything Else

If you're in town a little longer, this 24 hour gym is awesome. Cheaper rates if you pay cash :)
7 locals recommend
Fit for Life Gym
7503 Boul. Saint-Laurent
7 locals recommend
If you're in town a little longer, this 24 hour gym is awesome. Cheaper rates if you pay cash :)
The ONLY depanneur you need to visit in Montreal. A little out of the way, if you have a car you'll be fine (coz the trunk will be full). Or just take the 29 bus down Rachel.
24 locals recommend
Boni-Soir - Dépanneur Peluso inc.
2500 Rue Rachel E
24 locals recommend
The ONLY depanneur you need to visit in Montreal. A little out of the way, if you have a car you'll be fine (coz the trunk will be full). Or just take the 29 bus down Rachel.
An awesome place to sit and watch the world go by.
300 locals recommend
Jeanne-Mance Park
4422 Av. de l'Esplanade
300 locals recommend
An awesome place to sit and watch the world go by.