Guidebook for Montreal
Essentials
Bakery, patisserie, deli, this place is open super early and they have a variety of excellent bread, fresh croissants, desserts, sandwiches, coffee, preserves etc.
349 locals recommend
Boulangerie Première Moisson
860 Avenue du Mont-Royal EBakery, patisserie, deli, this place is open super early and they have a variety of excellent bread, fresh croissants, desserts, sandwiches, coffee, preserves etc.
Excellent place to shop for local fruit and veggies and artisan cheese-makers, organic butchers, crêpes, fresh oysters, calamari, corn on the cob, and tons of maple syrup and local honey etc.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienExcellent place to shop for local fruit and veggies and artisan cheese-makers, organic butchers, crêpes, fresh oysters, calamari, corn on the cob, and tons of maple syrup and local honey etc.
Great corner store features amaaaaazing homemade soups and sandwiches. Open late/convenience store as well with some groceries
17 locals recommend
Marché Soupson
80 Rue Jean-Talon OGreat corner store features amaaaaazing homemade soups and sandwiches. Open late/convenience store as well with some groceries
Great place for marinated meat, grain-fed chicken, cheeses, sausages, and all-round foodie fun.
8 locals recommend
Boucherie du Marché
224 Pl. du Marché-du-NordGreat place for marinated meat, grain-fed chicken, cheeses, sausages, and all-round foodie fun.
HUGE Italian grocery store with all the fresh pasta, cheeses, sauces, olives, olive oils and Italian products that you can imagine.
188 locals recommend
Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentHUGE Italian grocery store with all the fresh pasta, cheeses, sauces, olives, olive oils and Italian products that you can imagine.
Food Scene
Cafe Larue & Fils
244 Rue de Castelnau EGreat coffee! Cool hang-out spot. Villeray's social hub.
Amazing Syrian food -I especially recommend the Filet-Mignon Brochette Tirbiali at the "Petit Alep" next door to the larger restaurant.
119 locals recommend
Restaurant Alep
199 Rue Jean-Talon EAmazing Syrian food -I especially recommend the Filet-Mignon Brochette Tirbiali at the "Petit Alep" next door to the larger restaurant.
Beaufort - Bistro
414 Rue Saint-Zotique Eexcellent food, great deserts, great atmosphere
Fun, crazy atmosphere, long tables where everyone sits together and yummy pizzas -especially the tuna/garlic one. There is always a big line so be prepared to wait.
150 locals recommend
Pizzeria Napoletana
189 Rue DanteFun, crazy atmosphere, long tables where everyone sits together and yummy pizzas -especially the tuna/garlic one. There is always a big line so be prepared to wait.
Caffè Italia
6840 Boul. Saint-LaurentClassic Italian café with hipsters and old Italian men.
Entertainment & Activities
Jarry Park
205 Rue Gary-Cartera lovely park for walks, running etc.
Havre aux Glaces Marché Jean Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienBEST ice cream in town!!!!!!
Everything Else
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EBig pharmacy