Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Great artisanal bakery. I recommend their excellent almond croissant, as well as the french loaf called "Bâtard" (yes, translation: Bastard).
125 locals recommend
Boulangerie Le Pain dans les Voiles
357 Rue de Castelnau EGreat artisanal bakery. I recommend their excellent almond croissant, as well as the french loaf called "Bâtard" (yes, translation: Bastard).
Fantastic coffee and sunny little spot. Kind of the neighborhood office for independent workers
152 locals recommend
Cafe Larue & Fils
244 Rue de Castelnau EFantastic coffee and sunny little spot. Kind of the neighborhood office for independent workers
Tapeo
511 Rue VillerayGreat Tapas, a little fancy
MIA Tapas Indonésiens
350 Rue de Castelnau EIndonesian tapas and excellent brunch
Le Pourvoyeur
184 Rue Jean-Talon EPub-style place, great poutine
Essentials
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienFamous outdoor market. Produce and artisanal things
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun but a little trashy neighbourhood watering-hole, very conscious of their neighborhood watering-hole status
159 locals recommend
Miss Villeray
220 Rue VillerayFun but a little trashy neighbourhood watering-hole, very conscious of their neighborhood watering-hole status
Stylish little hipster cocktail bar, have had many memorable night-caps here
118 locals recommend
Huis Clos
7659 R. Saint-DenisStylish little hipster cocktail bar, have had many memorable night-caps here
Awesome micro-brewery, worth the walk. Huge selection of ales, stouts, IPA's and various and sundry. Food is great too.
243 locals recommend
Isle de Garde Brasserie
1039 Rue Beaubien EAwesome micro-brewery, worth the walk. Huge selection of ales, stouts, IPA's and various and sundry. Food is great too.