Olivier & Jade’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Hip, trendy and artsy, the Plateau is known for its iconic spiral staircases and historical three-storey buildings. It is home to casual cafes, laid-back eateries, busy bars, and contemporary galleries and theatres.
401 locals recommend
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
Hip, trendy and artsy, the Plateau is known for its iconic spiral staircases and historical three-storey buildings. It is home to casual cafes, laid-back eateries, busy bars, and contemporary galleries and theatres.
Artsy and hipster neighborhood. Lots of local shops, bohemian bars, cool coffee places. Makes for a nice walk on a weekend.
258 locals recommend
Mile-End
Artsy and hipster neighborhood. Lots of local shops, bohemian bars, cool coffee places. Makes for a nice walk on a weekend.
Brunch in MTL
One of our favorite MTL brunches! It has a british pub vibe to it, which combined with its delicious market-fresh dishes, makes it for a memorable way to start the day.
111 locals recommend
Maison Publique
4720 Rue MarquetteOne of our favorite MTL brunches! It has a british pub vibe to it, which combined with its delicious market-fresh dishes, makes it for a memorable way to start the day.
Byblos Le Petit Cafe
1499 Avenue Laurier EIranian brunch with the most delicious food!
Foiegwa
3001 Rue Notre Dame OAwesome brunch spot just next to the Atwater market.
Really famous brunch spot literally 3min away from the apartment. The portions are quite generous, the vibe is hip, the food is great, but do expect a line up!
371 locals recommend
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EReally famous brunch spot literally 3min away from the apartment. The portions are quite generous, the vibe is hip, the food is great, but do expect a line up!
Charming place at the heart of the artsy Mile End neighbourhood. Really good food and a great spot for a food stop while visiting the area.
150 locals recommend
Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount OCharming place at the heart of the artsy Mile End neighbourhood. Really good food and a great spot for a food stop while visiting the area.
First things first: $25/per person for bottomless Mimosas during brunch. Then there's also the nice 2-storey decor, the great menu and the awesome location. This place is the perfect way to begin a stroll on the Old Montreal neighbo
9 locals recommend
Rosewood
60 Rue Saint-JacquesFirst things first: $25/per person for bottomless Mimosas during brunch. Then there's also the nice 2-storey decor, the great menu and the awesome location. This place is the perfect way to begin a stroll on the Old Montreal neighbo
Sightseeing in MTL
Our favorite Montreal park, less than a 10min walk away from our place. Great place for a picnic during summertime and an awesome (and free) ice skating during the winter months!
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeOur favorite Montreal park, less than a 10min walk away from our place. Great place for a picnic during summertime and an awesome (and free) ice skating during the winter months!
The classic MTL skyline view. Even though it's quite a bit touristy, it's still worth coming up there and also exploring this huge park with the beautiful Beaver Lake.
70 locals recommend
Mount Royal Park
101 Rue du Mont-RoyalThe classic MTL skyline view. Even though it's quite a bit touristy, it's still worth coming up there and also exploring this huge park with the beautiful Beaver Lake.
Foodie Life in MTL
Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St EOur favorite poutine!
Stella Pizzeria
1327 Avenue Laurier EOur favorite pizza in town!
For us, this is the best tapas style restaurant in MTL. Great wine selection and an awesome modern menu. For us is a must do.
125 locals recommend
Le Vin Papillon
2519 Rue Notre Dame OFor us, this is the best tapas style restaurant in MTL. Great wine selection and an awesome modern menu. For us is a must do.
A classic french bistro, BYOB (bring your own wine). Need to book in advance.
160 locals recommend
Le Quartier Général
1251 Rue GilfordA classic french bistro, BYOB (bring your own wine). Need to book in advance.
Bistro Lustucru
5159 Av du ParcBest tartares and tatakis in town!
Unknown gem. Revisited french food in a small restaurant with great service. Private import wine selection. No reservation. One of our favorites places!
37 locals recommend
Restaurant Mile-Ex
6631 Rue Jeanne-ManceUnknown gem. Revisited french food in a small restaurant with great service. Private import wine selection. No reservation. One of our favorites places!
Vegan restaurant that has a great great menu that will please both those who do and don't adopt this lifestyle.
205 locals recommend
LOV
464 Rue McGillVegan restaurant that has a great great menu that will please both those who do and don't adopt this lifestyle.
Typical french brasserie. Really good ambience, for a nice night out close to the Old Montreal area.
72 locals recommend
Holder
407 Rue McGillTypical french brasserie. Really good ambience, for a nice night out close to the Old Montreal area.
Best upscale food court in MTL downtown area. Recently opened, it's a great place to grab a bite to eat while walking around that area.
24 locals recommend
Time Out Market
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine OBest upscale food court in MTL downtown area. Recently opened, it's a great place to grab a bite to eat while walking around that area.
Our favorite vietnamise place in MTL. Right by the Mont Royal park, awesome food, great vibe.
124 locals recommend
HÀ Mont-Royal
243 Avenue du Mont-Royal OOur favorite vietnamise place in MTL. Right by the Mont Royal park, awesome food, great vibe.
Restaurant Orange Rouge
106 Rue De La Gauchetière OGreat asian revisited food place in MTL chinatown.
Seoul Chako
1824 Rue Sainte-Catherine OBest corean barbacue in town!
Chill Bars in MTL
Bar Suzanne
20 Avenue Duluth EstGreat cocktail place! Specially nice for its garden ceiling.
One of the most famous Plateau Bar is literally across the street from our place.
137 locals recommend
Barraca Rhumerie
1134 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOne of the most famous Plateau Bar is literally across the street from our place.
Café Parvis
433 Rue MayorCasual café with a cool vibe during the night shift.
Cool bar right next to the water in Old Port. Only open during the warmer months.
21 locals recommend
Marché des Éclusiers
400 Rue de la Commune OCool bar right next to the water in Old Port. Only open during the warmer months.
Huge cocktail selection at a reasonable price. Three different locations. Usually a younger crowd.
La Distillerie
2047 Avenue du Mont-Royal EstHuge cocktail selection at a reasonable price. Three different locations. Usually a younger crowd.
Activities in MTL
Comedy club (all in french) that will guarantee you a great night!
23 locals recommend
Le Bordel Comedy Club
312 Rue Ontario EComedy club (all in french) that will guarantee you a great night!
Great escape game place for those looking for a different activity!
7 locals recommend
EZKAPAZ : Escape Game à Montréal
3955 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat escape game place for those looking for a different activity!
Go catch a Montreal Canadians hockey game to experience the favorite local sport!
9 locals recommend
Centre Bell
1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-MontréalGo catch a Montreal Canadians hockey game to experience the favorite local sport!
Spa located water at the Old Montreal area with a great view of the Montreal skyline in any season.
309 locals recommend
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune OuestSpa located water at the Old Montreal area with a great view of the Montreal skyline in any season.