Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
RESTAURANT MAÏS
5439 Boul. Saint-LaurentTacos!
Great southern-US comfort food with to-go picnic baskets for the park across the street.
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Dinette Triple Crown
6704 Rue ClarkGreat southern-US comfort food with to-go picnic baskets for the park across the street.
Pizzeria Magpie Mile End
16 Rue MaguireBest pizza in the hood.
Dispatch Coffee
267 Rue Saint-Zotique OThird wave coffee shop with chill vibes.
Very cool contemporary Haitian restaurant. Amazing food and drinks. No reservations so plan ahead because there's often a wait for a table.
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Agrikol
1844 R. AtatekenVery cool contemporary Haitian restaurant. Amazing food and drinks. No reservations so plan ahead because there's often a wait for a table.
Very popular local gelato shop. Long lines during peak hours.
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Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OVery popular local gelato shop. Long lines during peak hours.
My favourite brunch spot. Contemporary menu with slight mediterranean leanings. Not the cheapest but the vibes are perfect. Great patio.
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Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount OMy favourite brunch spot. Contemporary menu with slight mediterranean leanings. Not the cheapest but the vibes are perfect. Great patio.
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OOne of the famous 24h bagel shops.
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OThe other famous 24h bagel shop.
Classic Italian coffee shop. Essential if you're into people-watching.
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Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OClassic Italian coffee shop. Essential if you're into people-watching.
Drinks & Nightlife
No Name Bar
5295 Av du ParcGreat cocktails though the service can be a bit slow.
Wine bar with tapas menu. Bubbles by the glass and nice patio. Great date spot.
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Bar Henrietta
115 Av. Laurier OWine bar with tapas menu. Bubbles by the glass and nice patio. Great date spot.
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OWorld-famous craft-beer brew pub. 20+ taps.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic place for a jog/hike/walk. Some of the best views of the city are seen from the mountain's lookouts.
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I-Mount Royal
Fantastic place for a jog/hike/walk. Some of the best views of the city are seen from the mountain's lookouts.
Shopping
One of the coolest shops in Montreal, carrying modern designer brands like Won Hundred, Our Legacy, etc.
Also has great magazines and small home-wares.
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ibiki
4357 Boulevard Saint-LaurentOne of the coolest shops in Montreal, carrying modern designer brands like Won Hundred, Our Legacy, etc.
Also has great magazines and small home-wares.
Arts & Culture
Montreal's largest fine arts museum. Rotating exhibitions and extensive permanent collection.
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I-Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OMontreal's largest fine arts museum. Rotating exhibitions and extensive permanent collection.
The preeminent local modern art museum. Check their calendar for special events.
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I-Museum of Contemporary Art Montreal
1 Place Ville MarieThe preeminent local modern art museum. Check their calendar for special events.
Essentials
Smaller, organics-focused location of popular local supermarket chain. We shop here all the time.
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PA Nature
5029 Av du ParcSmaller, organics-focused location of popular local supermarket chain. We shop here all the time.
Entertainment & Activities
Our favourite independent movie theatre. New releases and rare screenings.
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Cinema du Parc
3575 Av du ParcOur favourite independent movie theatre. New releases and rare screenings.