Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
This is THE spot to indulge in POUTINE in Montreal. It's world famous, is open 24 hours and is the 'de rigueur' cure for a night of drinks. Poutine is to Montreal as a slice is to NYC.
1037 locals recommend
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstThis is THE spot to indulge in POUTINE in Montreal. It's world famous, is open 24 hours and is the 'de rigueur' cure for a night of drinks. Poutine is to Montreal as a slice is to NYC.
Famous Portuguese restaurant. Chicken plates are classic as well as traditional desserts.
229 locals recommend
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EFamous Portuguese restaurant. Chicken plates are classic as well as traditional desserts.
AMAZING vegetarian and vegan restaurant. I recommend the Dragon Bowls and the BLT. Replace bacon with coconut? Sounds crazy but it's awesome!
365 locals recommend
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentAMAZING vegetarian and vegan restaurant. I recommend the Dragon Bowls and the BLT. Replace bacon with coconut? Sounds crazy but it's awesome!
Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal OClassic brunch spot. Great lox & smear with bagels.
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EFamous French dining - walkable from the apartment.
Translation - You, Me, & Coffee. That's bliss to my ears! Great spot for brunch, lunch or coffee.
54 locals recommend
Toi moi et cafe
244 Av. Laurier OTranslation - You, Me, & Coffee. That's bliss to my ears! Great spot for brunch, lunch or coffee.
A favorite brunch spot. Often a line on weekends but great classic brunch in a comfy old school diner setting.
89 locals recommend
Bagel Etc
4320 Boul. Saint-LaurentA favorite brunch spot. Often a line on weekends but great classic brunch in a comfy old school diner setting.
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OBreakfast & Lunch done right.
Line ups down the block for this classic smoked meat Montreal sandwich. Not fancy, communal tables but one of those 'check off the list' experiences.
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentLine ups down the block for this classic smoked meat Montreal sandwich. Not fancy, communal tables but one of those 'check off the list' experiences.
If late night poutine isn't your thing - Atlas Pizza around the corner is open late and has a myriad of pizza (whole or by the slice), Greek and other options when you want to get your snack on.
11 locals recommend
Atlas Pizza
4051 Rue Saint-AndréIf late night poutine isn't your thing - Atlas Pizza around the corner is open late and has a myriad of pizza (whole or by the slice), Greek and other options when you want to get your snack on.
VEGETARIAN Laid back prohibition era vibe. Cozy neighborhood hot-spot. Great Caesars and awesome menu where everything is $6 or $7 and you won't go away hungry. One of our favorite walkable spot... read more
129 locals recommend
L'Gros Luxe Plateau
451 Av. Duluth EVEGETARIAN Laid back prohibition era vibe. Cozy neighborhood hot-spot. Great Caesars and awesome menu where everything is $6 or $7 and you won't go away hungry. One of our favorite walkable spot... read more
Alexandre Restaurant
518 Av. Duluth ENice Greek restaurant with classics plus steaks, seafood and chicken.
Just down the street -Our walkable, favorite Portuguese chicken spot. Worth the wait! Also worth trying their poutine but suggest you share one -
223 locals recommend
Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St EJust down the street -Our walkable, favorite Portuguese chicken spot. Worth the wait! Also worth trying their poutine but suggest you share one -
All of our products are made on the premises; we use only top quality spices, herbs, and fruit purées. The chocolates are dipped, decorated and packaged with love and care… freshness you can count on!
17 locals recommend
Les Chocolats de Chloé
546 Av. Duluth EAll of our products are made on the premises; we use only top quality spices, herbs, and fruit purées. The chocolates are dipped, decorated and packaged with love and care… freshness you can count on!
My favorite café! only 2-3 tables Great to go there to write a out your états d'âme and future change of direction.
They serve quiches and all kind of pastries.
126 locals recommend
Pâtisserie Au Kouign Amann
316 Avenue du Mont-Royal EMy favorite café! only 2-3 tables Great to go there to write a out your états d'âme and future change of direction.
They serve quiches and all kind of pastries.
Intermarché Boyer
1000 Avenue du Mont-Royal EClosest supermarket (down the street) -Open until 10pm
Best Pâtisserie around! Great bread (i.e.Nut and honey)
349 locals recommend
Boulangerie Première Moisson
860 Avenue du Mont-Royal EBest Pâtisserie around! Great bread (i.e.Nut and honey)
Open market - Great selection - possibility to eat there too .
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienOpen market - Great selection - possibility to eat there too .
Everything Else
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAlcohol is sold in Gt-own stores in Quebec.
Entertainment & Activities
Closest gym to my house. Super friendly, great equipment, clean and with lots of classes from yoga to Insanity to trapeze.
29 locals recommend
Gym du Plateau
1688 Avenue du Mont-Royal EClosest gym to my house. Super friendly, great equipment, clean and with lots of classes from yoga to Insanity to trapeze.
La Ronde station
Immense amusement park with lots of rides for thrill seekers!
Offers beautiful views back to the city and is a great adventure to this close by island.
134 locals recommend
Biosphere Environmental Museum
160 Chem. du Tour de l'isleOffers beautiful views back to the city and is a great adventure to this close by island.
Studio Bizz Mount Royal
551 Mont-Royal Ave EZumba,flamenco, all kind of dances classes
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar La Quincaillerie
Quaint spot with lots of board games.
Cabaret Mado
1115 Rue Sainte-Catherine EWorld famous Drag shows in the gay village.
Getting Around
Mont-Royal station
470 Avenue du Mont-Royal EMETRO STATION within walking distance.
Sightseeing
A must visit on your trip to Montreal - wandering the cobblestone streets is akin to a visit to Europe.
330 locals recommend
Vieux-Port de Montréal
333 Rue de la Commune OA must visit on your trip to Montreal - wandering the cobblestone streets is akin to a visit to Europe.
Parks & Nature
Tennis, lawn bowling, cycling, jogging, baseball, ponds - this park is my favorite in the city after Mont-Royal, ad only 5 min from the apt!
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeTennis, lawn bowling, cycling, jogging, baseball, ponds - this park is my favorite in the city after Mont-Royal, ad only 5 min from the apt!