Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Great neighborhood coffee shop right next door. Pick up a cappuccino and a bite to eat before heading out to explore!
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Café 8 oz.
7240 Rue St-HubertGreat neighborhood coffee shop right next door. Pick up a cappuccino and a bite to eat before heading out to explore!
Enjoy some of Montreal's best and most authentic dumplings at this tiny local joint. Only a few tables and as a plus, you get to watch staff hard at work preparing dumplings at the front window.
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La Maison de Mademoiselle Dumpling
6381 Rue St-HubertEnjoy some of Montreal's best and most authentic dumplings at this tiny local joint. Only a few tables and as a plus, you get to watch staff hard at work preparing dumplings at the front window.
Our favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood. If you're a fan of interior design and local art, you'll enjoy stopping by on your way to the subway station.
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Café Pista
500 Rue Beaubien EOur favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood. If you're a fan of interior design and local art, you'll enjoy stopping by on your way to the subway station.
L'Armoire à glaces
6220 Rue St-HubertYummy ice cream stop.
TROU DE BEIGNE
156 Rue Saint-Zotique EArtisan donut shop. Need we say more?
Automne Boulangerie
1470 Ave Christophe-ColombOur all time favorite brunch-lunch place! Not your traditional Canadian breakfast (see Instagram and google maps for mouth-watering visual incentive).
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Le Butterblume
5836 Boul. Saint-LaurentOur all time favorite brunch-lunch place! Not your traditional Canadian breakfast (see Instagram and google maps for mouth-watering visual incentive).
Part convenience store and part deli, this little eccentric tucked-away gem is a local fave. Grab a pulled pork or halloumi sandwich on your way to explore Little Italy.
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Dépanneur Le Pick Up
7032 Rue WaverlyPart convenience store and part deli, this little eccentric tucked-away gem is a local fave. Grab a pulled pork or halloumi sandwich on your way to explore Little Italy.
Cozy fast-food joint for your upcoming poutine craving.
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Chez Tousignant
6956 Rue DroletCozy fast-food joint for your upcoming poutine craving.
Small beer store with local brews and gourmet goodies.
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Les Délires du Terroir
6406 Rue St-HubertSmall beer store with local brews and gourmet goodies.
Lovely gourmet grocery store. Everything here is homemade (pasta, sauces, preserved goods) and they also serve food during the day.
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Épicerie Conserva
6604 Rue St-HubertLovely gourmet grocery store. Everything here is homemade (pasta, sauces, preserved goods) and they also serve food during the day.
Le Vieux Velo
59 Rue Beaubien EEggs Benedict, eggs Benedict, and more eggs Benedict.
Fortune
6448 Boul. Saint-LaurentTaco cravings satisfied here.
One of the best restaurants in Montreal! Top-notch Syrian cuisine. (Note: reservations usually required, even during the week)
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Damas
1209 Av. Van HorneOne of the best restaurants in Montreal! Top-notch Syrian cuisine. (Note: reservations usually required, even during the week)
Not a personal favorite, but still a well-loved and trendy restaurant worth being mentioned (a little on the pricey side).
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Montréal Plaza
6230 Rue St-HubertNot a personal favorite, but still a well-loved and trendy restaurant worth being mentioned (a little on the pricey side).
A little off the beaten path in Mile-Ex you'll find Denise, a quirky little asian-inspired eatery with a killer wine list.
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Denise
386 Av. BeaumontA little off the beaten path in Mile-Ex you'll find Denise, a quirky little asian-inspired eatery with a killer wine list.
Cute interior alert - The whole interior of this café/wine bar is pastel pink (explains the name).
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Pastel Rita
5761 Boul. Saint-LaurentCute interior alert - The whole interior of this café/wine bar is pastel pink (explains the name).
Drinks & Nightlife
Eat, drink and play Ping Pong.
Who doesn't enjoy a good IPA after a long day of sightseeing? Isle de Garde has a nice variety of beer on tap and a changing snack/meal menu. PS: the fact that is is always packed is a testament to how much locals love this spot.
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Isle de Garde Brasserie
1039 Rue Beaubien EWho doesn't enjoy a good IPA after a long day of sightseeing? Isle de Garde has a nice variety of beer on tap and a changing snack/meal menu. PS: the fact that is is always packed is a testament to how much locals love this spot.
Part bar and resto (lovely interior is a plus) with a nice variety of brews and food. If you enjoy it as much as we do, you can stock up at the brewery if it's open when you drop by (look for a pink door on the side of the building or ask staff at the bar for help).
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Brasserie Harricana
95 Rue Jean-Talon OPart bar and resto (lovely interior is a plus) with a nice variety of brews and food. If you enjoy it as much as we do, you can stock up at the brewery if it's open when you drop by (look for a pink door on the side of the building or ask staff at the bar for help).
TIny wine bar serving natural wines and small plates.
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Cul-sec cave et cantine
29 Rue Beaubien ETIny wine bar serving natural wines and small plates.
Ping Pong Club
5788 Boul. Saint-LaurentEat, drink and play ping pong.
Parks & Nature
Père Marquette Park
1602 Rue de BellechasseParc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier
5200 Rue de BrébeufDog Park
Parc à chiens Père Marquette
5760 Rue GarnierDog park for your pup(s).
Mont-Royal is a historic and iconic park in Montreal. It's obviously packed with tourists year-round, but sooo loved by locals as well. Several look-outs (Chalet du Mont Royal being the main one), a lake, and little trails if you want to take a stroll and enjoy views of our beloved city.
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Mount Royal Chalet
1196 Voie Camillien-HoudeMont-Royal is a historic and iconic park in Montreal. It's obviously packed with tourists year-round, but sooo loved by locals as well. Several look-outs (Chalet du Mont Royal being the main one), a lake, and little trails if you want to take a stroll and enjoy views of our beloved city.
Essentials
Drugstore slash pharmacy for essentials, toiletries, etc.
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PJC Jean Coutu
6500 Rue St-HubertDrugstore slash pharmacy for essentials, toiletries, etc.
Small neighborhood grocery store for fruits and veggies and essentials for when you feel like cooking at home.
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Pousse L'ananas
5835 Rue St-HubertSmall neighborhood grocery store for fruits and veggies and essentials for when you feel like cooking at home.
Getting Around
Station Beaubien
6530 Av. De ChateaubriandBeaubien Subway station (Orange Line)
Rosemont Station
Rosemont Subway station (Orange line)
Shopping
Beer lover? This place will = heaven to you. Vast selection of beers and some artisan wines as well.
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Peluso Beaubien : Bières Micro-Brasserie
251 Rue Beaubien EBeer lover? This place will = heaven to you. Vast selection of beers and some artisan wines as well.
Alcohol/wine/liquor needs resolved here (our equivalent of LCBO for our Ontarian friends).
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SAQ Sélection
155 Av. AtwaterAlcohol/wine/liquor needs resolved here (our equivalent of LCBO for our Ontarian friends).
Taking a stroll through Montreal's most popular market during the fall or summer is a must. Lots of food and gourmet grocery options as well.
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Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienTaking a stroll through Montreal's most popular market during the fall or summer is a must. Lots of food and gourmet grocery options as well.
Little shop (mainly clothing, jewelry and small home-decor accessories) with funny/weird t-shirts and clothing designed by local artists. Patches, pins, ceramics, small plants, etc.
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Ex-Voto
6534 Boul. Saint-LaurentLittle shop (mainly clothing, jewelry and small home-decor accessories) with funny/weird t-shirts and clothing designed by local artists. Patches, pins, ceramics, small plants, etc.
Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentLong-running and well known Italian grocery store.
Everything Else
Little shop (mainly clothing, jewelry and small home-decor accessories) with funny/weird t-shirts and clothing designed by local artists. Patches, pins, ceramics, small plants, etc.
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Ex-Voto
6534 Boul. Saint-LaurentLittle shop (mainly clothing, jewelry and small home-decor accessories) with funny/weird t-shirts and clothing designed by local artists. Patches, pins, ceramics, small plants, etc.
Supermarket chain (Other "popular" supermarket chains include: Metro, Maxi, Intermarché, etc.)
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IGA
900 Rue Saint-Zotique ESupermarket chain (Other "popular" supermarket chains include: Metro, Maxi, Intermarché, etc.)