Guidebook for Montréal

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Guidebook for Montréal

Food Scene

Delicious local shop serving amazing homemade soup and other fare. Great vegan and vegetarian options.
17 locals recommend
Marché Soupson
80 Rue Jean-Talon O
17 locals recommend
Delicious local shop serving amazing homemade soup and other fare. Great vegan and vegetarian options.
grab a gyro to go. open until midnight.
Restaurant Village Grecque
654 Rue Jean-Talon O
grab a gyro to go. open until midnight.
adorable local breakfast and brunch joint, get here early on the weekends!
202 locals recommend
Le Vieux Velo
59 Rue Beaubien E
202 locals recommend
adorable local breakfast and brunch joint, get here early on the weekends!
try the (in)famous smoked meat sandwich and find out for yourself what all the hype is about
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent
836 locals recommend
try the (in)famous smoked meat sandwich and find out for yourself what all the hype is about
The other original with a wider selection of bagel flavours. Try BOTH this one and St. Viateur and decide for yourself which is actually better!
522 locals recommend
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount O
522 locals recommend
The other original with a wider selection of bagel flavours. Try BOTH this one and St. Viateur and decide for yourself which is actually better!
the famous bagel shop, ask for a warm bagel and eat it fresh on the spot with cream cheese! Edit
630 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur O
630 locals recommend
the famous bagel shop, ask for a warm bagel and eat it fresh on the spot with cream cheese! Edit
The famous Montreal coffee shop with roomy outdoor terrace, great place to sit and take in the personalities of the Mile End. I also recommend the competition, Club Social, just one short block West
455 locals recommend
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur O
455 locals recommend
The famous Montreal coffee shop with roomy outdoor terrace, great place to sit and take in the personalities of the Mile End. I also recommend the competition, Club Social, just one short block West
authentic Mile End coffee joint full of hipsters and yummy vegetarian snacks
84 locals recommend
Coop Le Cagibi
6596 Boul. Saint-Laurent
84 locals recommend
authentic Mile End coffee joint full of hipsters and yummy vegetarian snacks
quiet and sleek vegan cafe great for getting work done of a catch up with an old friend. Live jazz after 9pm!
95 locals recommend
Café Résonance
5175A Av du Parc
95 locals recommend
quiet and sleek vegan cafe great for getting work done of a catch up with an old friend. Live jazz after 9pm!
great place to grab a late night beer and an exceptional burger in a cool scene
109 locals recommend
Nouveau Palais
281 Rue Bernard O
109 locals recommend
great place to grab a late night beer and an exceptional burger in a cool scene
homey greek food open late with outdoor patio and reasonable pricing
11 locals recommend
Tripolis
679 Rue Saint-Roch
11 locals recommend
homey greek food open late with outdoor patio and reasonable pricing
best homemade ice cream in Montreal (expect to wait in line!). This place is unfortunately closed during the winter.
223 locals recommend
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount O
223 locals recommend
best homemade ice cream in Montreal (expect to wait in line!). This place is unfortunately closed during the winter.
homey woodfire pizzas (voted best in Montreal for the past 3 years). Also, your host works here, pop by and say hello :)
117 locals recommend
Pizzeria Magpie Mile End
16 Rue Maguire
117 locals recommend
homey woodfire pizzas (voted best in Montreal for the past 3 years). Also, your host works here, pop by and say hello :)
amazing local bakery
218 locals recommend
Guillaume
5170 Boul. Saint-Laurent
218 locals recommend
amazing local bakery
If you haven't tried dosa you need to try it here. This place is one of your hosts favourites.
Dosa Pointe
895 Rue Jean-Talon O
If you haven't tried dosa you need to try it here. This place is one of your hosts favourites.
late night poutine and classic diner open until 5am
Miss Jean Talon Restaurant
901 Rue Jean-Talon O
late night poutine and classic diner open until 5am
hip 3rd wave coffee shop. This is by far the best coffee is the vicinity.
75 locals recommend
Dispatch Coffee
267 Rue Saint-Zotique O
75 locals recommend
hip 3rd wave coffee shop. This is by far the best coffee is the vicinity.
Trendy dep with fantastic sandwiches, outdoor patio, and lots of cool kids. Try the classic pulled pork or the surprisingly good vegetarian pulled pork
150 locals recommend
Dépanneur Le Pick Up
7032 Rue Waverly
150 locals recommend
Trendy dep with fantastic sandwiches, outdoor patio, and lots of cool kids. Try the classic pulled pork or the surprisingly good vegetarian pulled pork
Affordable Indian food at great price. Hugely popular. Liquor license.
25 locals recommend
Maison Indian Curry
996 Rue Jean-Talon O
25 locals recommend
Affordable Indian food at great price. Hugely popular. Liquor license.
Your host's favourite spot to get Indian food. No alcohol served.
7 locals recommend
Sana Restaurant
655 Rue Jarry Ouest
7 locals recommend
Your host's favourite spot to get Indian food. No alcohol served.
Fantastic Haitian food in a cool atmosphere. Win Butler is an owner.
92 locals recommend
Agrikol
1844 R. Atateken
92 locals recommend
Fantastic Haitian food in a cool atmosphere. Win Butler is an owner.
Awesome Korean with cool atmosphere.
95 locals recommend
Omma Restaurant
177 Rue Bernard O
95 locals recommend
Awesome Korean with cool atmosphere.
Hip local taco joint. Great place to grab a cocktail as well.
76 locals recommend
RESTAURANT MAÏS
5439 Boul. Saint-Laurent
76 locals recommend
Hip local taco joint. Great place to grab a cocktail as well.

Drinks & Nightlife

queer friendly local bar with 10 pin bowling
133 locals recommend
Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles
32 Rue Beaubien E
133 locals recommend
queer friendly local bar with 10 pin bowling
outdoor patio and huge selection of local beers
281 locals recommend
Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-Laurent
281 locals recommend
outdoor patio and huge selection of local beers
Outdoor bar and brew pub open until midnight. Only open during the summer.
200 locals recommend
Bar Alexandraplatz
6731 Av. de l'Esplanade
200 locals recommend
Outdoor bar and brew pub open until midnight. Only open during the summer.
great local bar/venue
The Ritz
6630 Rue Jarry E
great local bar/venue
For those looking for a more upscale scene.
109 locals recommend
Ping Pong Club
5788 Boul. Saint-Laurent
109 locals recommend
For those looking for a more upscale scene.
Famous local brewery.
442 locals recommend
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier O
442 locals recommend
Famous local brewery.
The Mile End hipster classic and a great place to grab a cocktail or beer. Sister establishment to the Magpie, where your host works.
241 locals recommend
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-Laurent
241 locals recommend
The Mile End hipster classic and a great place to grab a cocktail or beer. Sister establishment to the Magpie, where your host works.
This is a local dive that has been open for 27 years. Free snacks are everywhere. Great place to go to shoot some pool. PS your host works here.
58 locals recommend
Snack'n Blues
5260 Boul. Saint-Laurent
58 locals recommend
This is a local dive that has been open for 27 years. Free snacks are everywhere. Great place to go to shoot some pool. PS your host works here.

Parks & Nature

Rent a bike and ride down the Lachine canal. Stop in the historic and trendy St. Herni/Atwater area for lunch and grab a beer and the St. Ambroise brewery which is located right on the path.
47 locals recommend
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
711 Boulevard Saint-Joseph Est
47 locals recommend
Rent a bike and ride down the Lachine canal. Stop in the historic and trendy St. Herni/Atwater area for lunch and grab a beer and the St. Ambroise brewery which is located right on the path.
Entrance point to the mountain, climb to the top and enjoy a stroll around Beaver Lake
300 locals recommend
Jeanne-Mance Park
4422 Av. de l'Esplanade
300 locals recommend
Entrance point to the mountain, climb to the top and enjoy a stroll around Beaver Lake
Huge park home to Rogers Cup as well as a gorgeous fountain.
596 locals recommend
Jarry Park
205 Rue Gary-Carter
596 locals recommend
Huge park home to Rogers Cup as well as a gorgeous fountain.

Sightseeing

the famous old port is a great place to check out on a sunny day!
1148 locals recommend
Old Port of Montreal
1148 locals recommend
the famous old port is a great place to check out on a sunny day!
Hip neighbourhood within walking distance with great vintage shopping, pubs, cafe's and restaurants, bookstores and record shops.
258 locals recommend
Mile-End
258 locals recommend
Hip neighbourhood within walking distance with great vintage shopping, pubs, cafe's and restaurants, bookstores and record shops.
This is Montreal's largest outdoor market, packed with fantastic food and more. It is within walking distance.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-Julien
1744 locals recommend
This is Montreal's largest outdoor market, packed with fantastic food and more. It is within walking distance.

Arts & Culture

Site of the famous Jazz and Just for Laughs festivals and well as the MAC Contemporary Art Museum.
227 locals recommend
Place-des-Arts station
Jeanne-Mance Street
227 locals recommend
Site of the famous Jazz and Just for Laughs festivals and well as the MAC Contemporary Art Museum.
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke O
1504 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Montreal
1 Place Ville Marie
651 locals recommend
Canadian Centre for Architecture (Centre Canadien d'Architecture)
1920 Rue Baile
108 locals recommend
This local theatre shows off cool off the radar movies.
189 locals recommend
Cinema du Parc
3575 Av du Parc
189 locals recommend
This local theatre shows off cool off the radar movies.

Shopping

famous bookstore specializing in comics
134 locals recommend
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
211 Rue Bernard O
134 locals recommend
famous bookstore specializing in comics
famous record store carrying an obscure collection of new and used records
46 locals recommend
Phonopolis Record Store
207 Rue Bernard O
46 locals recommend
famous record store carrying an obscure collection of new and used records
Great local vintage shop
52 locals recommend
Annex Vintage
5364 Boul. Saint-Laurent
52 locals recommend
Great local vintage shop

Essentials

open until 11pm with great selection of beer
922 Rue Jean-Talon Ouest
922 Rue Jean-Talon Ouest
open until 11pm with great selection of beer
local grocery hot spot with great prices and amazing deli just around the corner
BK Supermarché
local grocery hot spot with great prices and amazing deli just around the corner
609 locals recommend
Provigo
5595 Av de Monkland
609 locals recommend
the nearest pharmacy is just around the corner
162 locals recommend
PJC Jean Coutu
1370 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
162 locals recommend
the nearest pharmacy is just around the corner