Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
Niu Kee
1163 Rue ClarkPrice winning Chinese restaurant, its food is authentic, delicious, and affordable.
Opened from noon till dusk, this middle-eastern restaurant offers the best shawarmas in town, cooked on wood fires.
12 locals recommend
Boustan Sainte-Catherine - Nouvelle Administration
19 Rue Sainte-Catherine EOpened from noon till dusk, this middle-eastern restaurant offers the best shawarmas in town, cooked on wood fires.
A century old snack bar, they offer classic working class food and ambiance, and make a delicious poutine.
9 locals recommend
Montreal Pool Room
1217 Boul. Saint-LaurentA century old snack bar, they offer classic working class food and ambiance, and make a delicious poutine.
Schwartz's is one of Montréal's culinary foundation, any trip is incomplete without enjoying their Smoked meat sandwich.
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentSchwartz's is one of Montréal's culinary foundation, any trip is incomplete without enjoying their Smoked meat sandwich.
Great all-you-can-eat sushis are only a 5 minutes walk away. Their lunch prices are simply a steal.
37 locals recommend
SUSHI ST-DENIS
1669 R. Saint-DenisGreat all-you-can-eat sushis are only a 5 minutes walk away. Their lunch prices are simply a steal.
Uniburger
2001 R. Saint-DenisThe classic American burger, perfected.
Classic brunch restaurant, to get your fill of caffeine and eggs in the morning.
24 locals recommend
Eggspectation Complexe Desjardins
190 Rue Sainte-Catherine OClassic brunch restaurant, to get your fill of caffeine and eggs in the morning.
All-you-can-eat Chinese hot pot, the ingredients are delicious and fresh. Go there in the evening for all-you-can-drink beer!
10 locals recommend
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Montréal 快乐小羊
50 Rue De La Gauchetière OAll-you-can-eat Chinese hot pot, the ingredients are delicious and fresh. Go there in the evening for all-you-can-drink beer!
Sightseeing
Easily the most beautiful church in town, and probably in all Canada!
819 locals recommend
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame OEasily the most beautiful church in town, and probably in all Canada!
Olympic Stadium
4545 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinEverything Else
The hub of Montréal's transit system, it's only three blocks away, and your first step if you want to explore the rest of the city.
Station Berri-UQAM (Berri / Ste-Catherine)
The hub of Montréal's transit system, it's only three blocks away, and your first step if you want to explore the rest of the city.
This thrift shop/library/café/restaurant is impossible to describe, and also impossible not to like. Just drop in, buy a homemade cookie, and enjoy the friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
91 locals recommend
Eva B.
2015 Boul. Saint-LaurentThis thrift shop/library/café/restaurant is impossible to describe, and also impossible not to like. Just drop in, buy a homemade cookie, and enjoy the friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
The best parking in the area, it is secure, open 24h, and affordable.
177 locals recommend
Complexe Desjardins
150 Rue Sainte-Catherine OThe best parking in the area, it is secure, open 24h, and affordable.
Drinks & Nightlife
In summer, their ivy-covered terrace is one of Montréal's best kept secret, and a fantastic place for a refreshing drink.
103 locals recommend
Le Sainte-Élisabeth
1412 Rue Sainte-ElisabethIn summer, their ivy-covered terrace is one of Montréal's best kept secret, and a fantastic place for a refreshing drink.
Dozens of original and affordable cocktails, next to one of the best burger joint in town. One of the best and most calorific evening possible in Montreal.
145 locals recommend
Distillery no.1
300 Rue Ontario EDozens of original and affordable cocktails, next to one of the best burger joint in town. One of the best and most calorific evening possible in Montreal.
Arts & Culture
Redpath Museum
859 Rue Sherbrooke OParks & Nature
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeSaint Helen's Island