Guidebook for Montreal
Food scene
Best Sushi in the Area if not Montreal - few tables - has take-out - no cc, cash only
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Tri Express
1650 Avenue Laurier EBest Sushi in the Area if not Montreal - few tables - has take-out - no cc, cash only
Noisy but great dishes - bring your own wine place.
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Restaurant les Héritiers
1915 Avenue du Mont-Royal ENoisy but great dishes - bring your own wine place.
One of the pizza joints in the neighbourhood - thin crust, friendly service. 6 minute walk
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Pizzédélic Mont-Royal
1250 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOne of the pizza joints in the neighbourhood - thin crust, friendly service. 6 minute walk
Iconic bistro on St Denis St. - reservations a must - a little bit Paris in Montreal - great for foodiies - noisy but worth it.
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L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisIconic bistro on St Denis St. - reservations a must - a little bit Paris in Montreal - great for foodiies - noisy but worth it.
L'Anecdote
801 Rue Rachel EGreat burger joint bar none - 8 minute walk
Another place people love to line up for - breakfast or brunch - locals love it
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L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAnother place people love to line up for - breakfast or brunch - locals love it
Restaurant smack in the middle of Park Lafontaine - the fare is acceptable - great location - 7 minute walk
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Espace La Fontaine
3933 Av. du Parc-La FontaineRestaurant smack in the middle of Park Lafontaine - the fare is acceptable - great location - 7 minute walk
THE place for smoked meat (pastrami) - has been around for eons, looks and feels like it as well - be prepared to share table - the place looks like a dive but is a Montréal Institution
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentTHE place for smoked meat (pastrami) - has been around for eons, looks and feels like it as well - be prepared to share table - the place looks like a dive but is a Montréal Institution
I guarantee that Montréal bagels are Superior to NY bagels - you can test it here - 7 min walk -eat in or take out
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St-Viateur Bagel & Café Mont-Royal
1127 Avenue du Mont-Royal EI guarantee that Montréal bagels are Superior to NY bagels - you can test it here - 7 min walk -eat in or take out
There is a slew of coffee places on Mount Royal ave, Starbucks, Café dépôt, Second Cup and some that are smaller and independent - my favourite is Brulerie St Denis, 3967 Saint Denis St, 20 min walk
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Second Cup
6000 Ch. de la Côte-des-NeigesThere is a slew of coffee places on Mount Royal ave, Starbucks, Café dépôt, Second Cup and some that are smaller and independent - my favourite is Brulerie St Denis, 3967 Saint Denis St, 20 min walk
Small little cozy seafood place - BYOB- only a short skip away on Rachel in front of the park -reservations recommended - only about a dozen tables
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Le Poisson Rouge
1201 Rue Rachel ESmall little cozy seafood place - BYOB- only a short skip away on Rachel in front of the park -reservations recommended - only about a dozen tables
Great Portugese place with accent on seafood - less snotty than most St Laurent establishments - a bit pricey - but most seafood places in Montréal are - has now moved downtown - it's a revolving restaurant with great views.
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Portus 360
777 Bd Robert-BourassaGreat Portugese place with accent on seafood - less snotty than most St Laurent establishments - a bit pricey - but most seafood places in Montréal are - has now moved downtown - it's a revolving restaurant with great views.
Considered one of Canada's top 100 restos according to recent guide at # 11- 15 minute walk.
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Maison Publique
4720 Rue MarquetteConsidered one of Canada's top 100 restos according to recent guide at # 11- 15 minute walk.
If you're a bacon fanatic, and everything pork, this is the place for you - chef Martin Picard has build up quite a reputation - 15 minute walk - piéce de résistance - poutine au foie gras.
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Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EIf you're a bacon fanatic, and everything pork, this is the place for you - chef Martin Picard has build up quite a reputation - 15 minute walk - piéce de résistance - poutine au foie gras.
If you like rice and potatoes on the same plate and like greek fare, this is the place - has a great garden terrasse - great prices - packed on weekends - 15 minute walk
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Le Jardin de Panos
521 Av. Duluth EIf you like rice and potatoes on the same plate and like greek fare, this is the place - has a great garden terrasse - great prices - packed on weekends - 15 minute walk
Legendary sandwich joint/deli -salami, cheese, - only lunch hours - has been in the same spot since 1932 - fixed menu, don't even try to tell them about substitutes - about a 40 minute walk
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Wilensky's Light Lunch Inc
34 Av. Fairmount OLegendary sandwich joint/deli -salami, cheese, - only lunch hours - has been in the same spot since 1932 - fixed menu, don't even try to tell them about substitutes - about a 40 minute walk
Breakfast and lunch and weekend brunch all things eggs and also sandwiches, burgers - has a loyal clientele from neighbourhood companies.
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Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OBreakfast and lunch and weekend brunch all things eggs and also sandwiches, burgers - has a loyal clientele from neighbourhood companies.
Great new local Pizza place with authentic wood burning oven. 6 minute walk
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Bacaro Pizzeria
5950 Av de MonklandGreat new local Pizza place with authentic wood burning oven. 6 minute walk
Popular poutine place, often line ups - 5 minute walk. If busy, try the charcoal broiled chicken place across the street
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La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstPopular poutine place, often line ups - 5 minute walk. If busy, try the charcoal broiled chicken place across the street
Excellent Portuguese style chicken cooked over charcaol - eat in or take out - always busy
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Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St EExcellent Portuguese style chicken cooked over charcaol - eat in or take out - always busy
Local crepe place has been around for decades - also offers other fare besides crepes.
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Creperie bretonne Ty-Breiz inc.
933 Rue Rachel ELocal crepe place has been around for decades - also offers other fare besides crepes.
Great local restaurant with innovative cuisine. 6 minutes from apt
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Chez Victoire
1453 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat local restaurant with innovative cuisine. 6 minutes from apt
A casual portugese chicken place - mostly take out with a few stools - 20 minute walk
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Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EA casual portugese chicken place - mostly take out with a few stools - 20 minute walk
Great downtown resto - reasonably priced - can get noisy but manageable
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Holder
407 Rue McGillGreat downtown resto - reasonably priced - can get noisy but manageable
Local breakfast and brunch place. It's a chain but the servings are quite delicious. 4 minutes from apt
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Cora
2113 Boulevard le CarrefourLocal breakfast and brunch place. It's a chain but the servings are quite delicious. 4 minutes from apt
Shopping
Les Hauts & Les Bas
4487 Rue FabreLocal lingerie boutique (ladies only) - highly recommended by significant other
PJC Jean Coutu
1370 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOur local Duane Reade
If you're in the market for winter apparel, locally manufactured winter coats - pricey but ohhh so warm
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Kanuk
485 Rue Rachel EIf you're in the market for winter apparel, locally manufactured winter coats - pricey but ohhh so warm
If you're a carnivore - great butcher shop if cooking up a meal
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La Maison du Rôti
1969 Avenue du Mont-Royal EIf you're a carnivore - great butcher shop if cooking up a meal
Cheese shop - the varieties will make your head spin - they also have baguettes to go with the cheese
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Fromagerie Hamel (Plateau Mont-Royal)
2129 Avenue du Mont-Royal ECheese shop - the varieties will make your head spin - they also have baguettes to go with the cheese
Health food store - has been around longer than the term "biologique" - vast selection
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Rachelle-Béry boutiques santé
4201 R. Saint-DenisHealth food store - has been around longer than the term "biologique" - vast selection
Couche-Tard
2015 Rue Rachel E24 hour corner store- 10 minute walk
Craft beer store - has a vast selection of local microbrews - 5 minute walk
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La Maison des Bières / The House of Beers
4485 Rue de LanaudièreCraft beer store - has a vast selection of local microbrews - 5 minute walk
Beautiful cheese shop with friendly service. 5 minutes from apt.
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Bleu & Persillé
1475 Avenue du Mont-Royal EBeautiful cheese shop with friendly service. 5 minutes from apt.
Our government run liquor store. Great selection from around the world - wine and sprits.
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SAQ Sélection
155 Av. AtwaterOur government run liquor store. Great selection from around the world - wine and sprits.
Great local handmade chocolate shop - beats anything commercial you'll find - 5 minutes from apt
Ernestine
1827 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat local handmade chocolate shop - beats anything commercial you'll find - 5 minutes from apt
Sightseeing
If you're a skater, there is a great skating pond in the Park in the winter season - music and all - way bigger than Rockefeller Centre - For pet lovers, there is an exercise area in the park for dogs
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Парк Ла-Фонтен
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeIf you're a skater, there is a great skating pond in the Park in the winter season - music and all - way bigger than Rockefeller Centre - For pet lovers, there is an exercise area in the park for dogs
Sightseeing
Look out on Mont Royal next to the Chalet. Great views of the city
Great views - bring your camera. Drive up or take the #11 bus from Mont Royal metro station. Or climb the 400 or so stairs via Peel street stairs.
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Mount Royal Chalet
1196 Voie Camillien-HoudeGreat views - bring your camera. Drive up or take the #11 bus from Mont Royal metro station. Or climb the 400 or so stairs via Peel street stairs.
Bakeries/cafés
Great local bakery and café. Another location at 1965 Mont Royal.
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Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat local bakery and café. Another location at 1965 Mont Royal.
Great bakery and small café. Sell bread weight. Try the one stuffed with gouda cheese.
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Le Pétrin Fou
1592 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat bakery and small café. Sell bread weight. Try the one stuffed with gouda cheese.
Great local bakery with extensive selection and has a few tables. On the way to the mètro station. 12 minute walk
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Boulangerie Première Moisson
860 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat local bakery with extensive selection and has a few tables. On the way to the mètro station. 12 minute walk
My favourite place for coffee - they roast the beans on site - also has a terrasse in summer with a menu - about 20 minutes by foot
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Brulerie St Denis
3039 Rue MassonMy favourite place for coffee - they roast the beans on site - also has a terrasse in summer with a menu - about 20 minutes by foot
For those with pets, a café that allows you to bring in your dog - about 20-25 minute walk
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Le Doggy Café
4701 R. Saint-DenisFor those with pets, a café that allows you to bring in your dog - about 20-25 minute walk
Bars & nightlife
PUB WEST SHEFFORD
1562 Avenue du Mont-Royal EstLocal pub only 5 minutes walk
Great local bar with extensive wine list and a small menu open from 3 to 3. About a 5 minute walk
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Le Rouge Gorge
1234 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat local bar with extensive wine list and a small menu open from 3 to 3. About a 5 minute walk
Great place to try out some scotch and also has a cigar lounge. 8-10 minutes by car
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Whisky Cafe
5800 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat place to try out some scotch and also has a cigar lounge. 8-10 minutes by car
Another local pub style bar. 10 minute walk going east on Mont Royal ave
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La Distillerie
2047 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAnother local pub style bar. 10 minute walk going east on Mont Royal ave
Le Verre Bouteille
2112 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELocal pub bar with music on certain days.
Local pub and cruising bar just west of St Denis st. 18 minute walk. Upstairs has music
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Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELocal pub and cruising bar just west of St Denis st. 18 minute walk. Upstairs has music
Local hangout for the French community - bar with weekend music. Place gets busy on weekends. 15 minute walk
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Bar L'Barouf
4171 R. Saint-DenisLocal hangout for the French community - bar with weekend music. Place gets busy on weekends. 15 minute walk
Another local bar with religious decor. 12 minute walk
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Taverne Saint-Sacrement
775 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAnother local bar with religious decor. 12 minute walk
Take Out
Local and regional homemade cuisine - reasonably priced, quite good. Only drawback, they close at 7 pm. 4 minutes from apt
La Mise en Place
4492 Rue GarnierLocal and regional homemade cuisine - reasonably priced, quite good. Only drawback, they close at 7 pm. 4 minutes from apt
Local butcher shop that has prepared hot and cold take out dishes. Busy on weekends. Their dishes are great.
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La Maison du Rôti
1969 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELocal butcher shop that has prepared hot and cold take out dishes. Busy on weekends. Their dishes are great.
Local pasta place with prepared take out dishes - homemade pasta. Another location on Rachel st - both about an 8 minute walk.
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La Maison des Pâtes Fraîches
865 Rue Rachel ELocal pasta place with prepared take out dishes - homemade pasta. Another location on Rachel st - both about an 8 minute walk.