Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Best burgers and Manhattans in a diner atmosphere. Great wine list and whiskey list.
109 locals recommend
Nouveau Palais
281 Rue Bernard OBest burgers and Manhattans in a diner atmosphere. Great wine list and whiskey list.
Pot De Luzy
A cultural experience! Kosher pizza, sushi and fries. VERY yummy.
It's the closest coffee place to the apartment, and has good coffee and a family-friendly scene with internet.
Caffè della Pace
1002 Av. Van HorneIt's the closest coffee place to the apartment, and has good coffee and a family-friendly scene with internet.
This is the BEST pizza I have ever had. There's usually a lineup but it doesn't take too long to get in. Family-friendly, Italian servers. Just VERY italian!
150 locals recommend
Pizzeria Napoletana
189 Rue DanteThis is the BEST pizza I have ever had. There's usually a lineup but it doesn't take too long to get in. Family-friendly, Italian servers. Just VERY italian!
Omma Restaurant
177 Rue Bernard OThis is the BEST Korean food in the city.
Anarchist vegan cafe with internet. Kitschy vibe, it's where all the queers go to work on their computers and look at each other. I love it. AMAZING gluten-free brownies. Cash only.
They also have live music and events at night.
84 locals recommend
Coop Le Cagibi
6596 Boul. Saint-LaurentAnarchist vegan cafe with internet. Kitschy vibe, it's where all the queers go to work on their computers and look at each other. I love it. AMAZING gluten-free brownies. Cash only.
They also have live music and events at night.
L'Gros Luxe Mile End
150 Rue Bernard Ocheap and greasy + bar
Le Dépanneur Café
206 Rue Bernard Ocoffee and sandwiches, bohemian décor, live music, patio
Club Social
180 Rue Saint- Viateur OItalian social club; cappuccinos and iced coffees; soccer; patio
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OA must!; open 24 hours; ask for them hot
Boulangerie Cheskie
359 Rue Bernard OJewish kosher pastries
Pizzeria Magpie Mile End
16 Rue Maguirewood-fired pizza, oysters, cocktails
Pub Bishop & Bagg
52 Rue Saint- Viateur OBritish fare and weekend brunch/patio
Dépanneur Le Pick Up
7032 Rue WaverlyVeg-friendly store & lunch counter
Dinette Triple Crown
6704 Rue ClarkSouthern comfort food and charming picnic baskets for park
Locally-sourced Montreal and Quebec-inspired small plates and outstanding cocktails
45 locals recommend
Hotel Herman
5171 Boulevard Saint-LaurentLocally-sourced Montreal and Quebec-inspired small plates and outstanding cocktails
Lawrence
9 Av. Fairmount ELocally-sourced Montreal cuisine, great brunch on weekends
Manitoba
271 Rue Saint-Zotique OLocally- sourced, new Canadian cuisine
Restaurant Saison
Pizza delivery until 6am
Shopping
Cozy bookstore with a lot of local content, including zines made in the neighborhood.
134 locals recommend
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
211 Rue Bernard OCozy bookstore with a lot of local content, including zines made in the neighborhood.
Spend a Saturday here - take in the colourful fruits and vegetables, live music, and local Quebec goods.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienSpend a Saturday here - take in the colourful fruits and vegetables, live music, and local Quebec goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-LaurentIt has a wonderful back patio and a good beer selection.
Hipster bar in a warehouse that opens onto the street, they also have picnic tables so you can sit outside. GREAT cocktails. They usually have someone barbecuing some hip street food and sometimes there are street food festivals next to the bar. Wonderful place.
200 locals recommend
Bar Alexandraplatz
6731 Av. de l'EsplanadeHipster bar in a warehouse that opens onto the street, they also have picnic tables so you can sit outside. GREAT cocktails. They usually have someone barbecuing some hip street food and sometimes there are street food festivals next to the bar. Wonderful place.
They have ping pong tables and a great patio. The scene is pretty "downtown."
109 locals recommend
Ping Pong Club
5788 Boul. Saint-LaurentThey have ping pong tables and a great patio. The scene is pretty "downtown."
They serve drinks, coffee, and vegan food, and there's always live music at night - usually jazz, classical, improvisation, songwriters.... all local Montreal musicians.
95 locals recommend
Café Résonance
5175A Av du ParcThey serve drinks, coffee, and vegan food, and there's always live music at night - usually jazz, classical, improvisation, songwriters.... all local Montreal musicians.
Parks & Nature
On Sundays, the city flocks here to hear drumming, see circus performers playing in the trees, and picnic.
300 locals recommend
Jeanne-Mance Park
4422 Av. de l'EsplanadeOn Sundays, the city flocks here to hear drumming, see circus performers playing in the trees, and picnic.
Jarry Swimming Pool
205 Rue Gary-CarterFree outdoor pool with grassy area to lounge
Essentials
Cheap local grocer with a good variety and quality of produce.
248 locals recommend
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcCheap local grocer with a good variety and quality of produce.
Epicerie Mile-End
5710 Av du ParcOrganic local grocer.
Grocery store with a VERY large produce selection and specialty items.
70 locals recommend
Fruiterie Mile-End - Kosher Market - Grocery Delivery - Bulk Food - Tea Coffee Organic Foods
5600 Av du ParcGrocery store with a VERY large produce selection and specialty items.
Depanneur 7 Jours
1200, av Van HorneFor beer or other small conveniences.
This kosher grocery store is right on the corner. It has basics, albeit on the more expensive side. There is no signage and they are not open on Saturdays.
Weiss Grocery
1051 Av Van HorneThis kosher grocery store is right on the corner. It has basics, albeit on the more expensive side. There is no signage and they are not open on Saturdays.
"Lavoir Outremont" is a cozy little clean coin-op laundry place. $2 in loonies for a large load in the washer. It's the closest place to the apartment. There's a change machine on site, that will change $5 bills, loonies and twoonies.
1225 Avenue Lajoie
1225 Avenue Lajoie"Lavoir Outremont" is a cozy little clean coin-op laundry place. $2 in loonies for a large load in the washer. It's the closest place to the apartment. There's a change machine on site, that will change $5 bills, loonies and twoonies.
PJC Jean Coutu
6500 Rue St-HubertPharmacy
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier ELiquor Store
Young's Bros Fruit Store
1345 Av. Van HorneVery good quality produce and other supplies
Getting Around
Station Outremont (Van Horne / Wiseman)
Closest metro station to the apartment.
The service here is terrible, but it's the closest place to rent a car.
14 locals recommend
Budget Car Rental
1145 Av. Van HorneThe service here is terrible, but it's the closest place to rent a car.
Diamond Taxi
514-273-6331