Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Aside from hundreds of excellent reviews from various critics, Anthony Bourdain has also given it his thumbs up. Try the calamari!
34 locals recommend
Restaurant Marven's
880 Av. BallAside from hundreds of excellent reviews from various critics, Anthony Bourdain has also given it his thumbs up. Try the calamari!
The lunch Thali Special (11-15h) is excellent, and under $10 for naan, rice, tandoori chicken, and two small curries! After lunch the price goes up a tiny bit but still definitely worth it :) Also, it's bring your own alcohol so don't hesitate to stop at the dep across the street and pick up a few beers or a bottle of wine before you go in!
21 locals recommend
Chand Palace
989 Rue Jean-Talon OThe lunch Thali Special (11-15h) is excellent, and under $10 for naan, rice, tandoori chicken, and two small curries! After lunch the price goes up a tiny bit but still definitely worth it :) Also, it's bring your own alcohol so don't hesitate to stop at the dep across the street and pick up a few beers or a bottle of wine before you go in!
Honestly I still haven't had the chance to visit this place but it looks adorable and I have a soft spot for coops :)
12 locals recommend
Café La Place Commune
7669 Av. QuerbesHonestly I still haven't had the chance to visit this place but it looks adorable and I have a soft spot for coops :)
It's been around since the 70's, the ceiling is lovely, and the treats are delightful.
26 locals recommend
Pâtisserie Afroditi
756 Rue Saint-RochIt's been around since the 70's, the ceiling is lovely, and the treats are delightful.
Efes Pastry
689 Rue Saint-RochLovely pastries right around the corner!
Parks & Nature
The fountain is lovely, there are many places to picnic, it's one of my favourite places to go for a run.
596 locals recommend
Jarry Park
205 Rue Gary-CarterThe fountain is lovely, there are many places to picnic, it's one of my favourite places to go for a run.
Essentials
Just your average supermarket! Except that their bakery is a lot fancier than most.
75 locals recommend
Provigo Le Marché
1150 Rue King-GeorgeJust your average supermarket! Except that their bakery is a lot fancier than most.
Haven't had a chance to go to this cleaner yet, but it's conveniently located around the corner and offers tailoring as well.
Faros Cleaners
Haven't had a chance to go to this cleaner yet, but it's conveniently located around the corner and offers tailoring as well.
Pretty standard laundromat, open 8h-20h 7 days a week, parking in back, offers dollar washes. Note: the machines only take loonies, toonies, and quarters.
Gestion Esposito et Freres
688 Rue Saint-RochPretty standard laundromat, open 8h-20h 7 days a week, parking in back, offers dollar washes. Note: the machines only take loonies, toonies, and quarters.
My favourite grocery store in the city, everything is en vrac, so bring your own containers! Mostly organic ingredients, all fair trade and there's even an aquaponic system in the window! :D
23 locals recommend
Épicerie LOCO Villeray
422 Rue Jarry EMy favourite grocery store in the city, everything is en vrac, so bring your own containers! Mostly organic ingredients, all fair trade and there's even an aquaponic system in the window! :D
Getting Around
Tickets are $3,25 and you can take multiple trains on the same ticket as long as you don't exit the turnstiles, you can also take a bus on the same fare.
31 locals recommend
Parc station
7245 Rue HutchisonTickets are $3,25 and you can take multiple trains on the same ticket as long as you don't exit the turnstiles, you can also take a bus on the same fare.
Everything Else
My favourite market in the city, it's filled with beautiful fresh produce, flowers, and friendly vendors, as well as a few little local shops and restaurants. This is definitely a must-visit for the summertime.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienMy favourite market in the city, it's filled with beautiful fresh produce, flowers, and friendly vendors, as well as a few little local shops and restaurants. This is definitely a must-visit for the summertime.