Guidebook for Montréal
Drinks & Nightlife
Pete works here! Pop over on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night and have him fix you up a Trinidad Sour, or drop by from 10am-3pm on weekends for some Mimosas and a ridiculously satisfying brunch.
240 yerel halk öneriyor
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentPete works here! Pop over on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night and have him fix you up a Trinidad Sour, or drop by from 10am-3pm on weekends for some Mimosas and a ridiculously satisfying brunch.
Awesome venue for live music or just some drinks! Check out their website for show listings. https://casadelpopolo.com/en/
281 yerel halk öneriyor
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentAwesome venue for live music or just some drinks! Check out their website for show listings. https://casadelpopolo.com/en/
Great nightclub in the neighbourhood-- go there to scuff up your shoes to the wild sounds of an always changing cast of touring DJs and incredibly talented locals.
141 yerel halk öneriyor
Bar Datcha
98 Av. Laurier OGreat nightclub in the neighbourhood-- go there to scuff up your shoes to the wild sounds of an always changing cast of touring DJs and incredibly talented locals.
Divey spot with pool tables, jukebox and plenty of zesty Québecois flavour. Clientele is equal parts salt of the earth and bearded hipsters- it's like a meeting of two worlds. Ask for a "grande cinquante" and quickly find yourself treated to a massive bottle of what I can only assume is the best bad beer in the whole country.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
La Petite Idée Fixe
4857 Av du ParcDivey spot with pool tables, jukebox and plenty of zesty Québecois flavour. Clientele is equal parts salt of the earth and bearded hipsters- it's like a meeting of two worlds. Ask for a "grande cinquante" and quickly find yourself treated to a massive bottle of what I can only assume is the best bad beer in the whole country.
A touch divey-- with free snacks, amazing music, and super cool people. Where folks of all generations meet for free popcorn.
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Snack'n Blues
5260 Boul. Saint-LaurentA touch divey-- with free snacks, amazing music, and super cool people. Where folks of all generations meet for free popcorn.
You know those ski-in ski-out bars they have in quaint snowy resort towns? This is sort of like a bike-in bike-out bar, if that's a thing. Great place for a drink outdoors, always full of interesting locals.
200 yerel halk öneriyor
Bar Alexandraplatz
6731 Av. de l'EsplanadeYou know those ski-in ski-out bars they have in quaint snowy resort towns? This is sort of like a bike-in bike-out bar, if that's a thing. Great place for a drink outdoors, always full of interesting locals.
Food Scene
Join the children of the corn down at Maïs for some unbelievable tacos and a great selection of tequila and mezcal. If you're there in the fall, try the squash with queso fundido and thank me later.
76 yerel halk öneriyor
RESTAURANT MAÏS
5439 Boul. Saint-LaurentJoin the children of the corn down at Maïs for some unbelievable tacos and a great selection of tequila and mezcal. If you're there in the fall, try the squash with queso fundido and thank me later.
Not only 3 seconds from the front door, but also cheap and delicious. Great little rotisserie chicken spot-- grab their Sandwich Cuisse to fuel you up before you head out to adventure. Don't forget the spicy sauce.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Serrano Bar-B-Q
161 Rue Saint- Viateur ONot only 3 seconds from the front door, but also cheap and delicious. Great little rotisserie chicken spot-- grab their Sandwich Cuisse to fuel you up before you head out to adventure. Don't forget the spicy sauce.
Newcomer to the neighbourhood, and probably here forever- since Yoni came along I've never been able to look at other falafels the same way again. They only do a couple of things but they do them very, very right.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Falafel Yoni
54 Rue Saint- Viateur ONewcomer to the neighbourhood, and probably here forever- since Yoni came along I've never been able to look at other falafels the same way again. They only do a couple of things but they do them very, very right.
Little hole in the wall spot owned by a friendly Guyanese couple. Their rotis totally crush it-- whatever flavour you get (I love chicken, everyone else in the world says to go for the goat), make sure to ask for pumpkin!! So delicious.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Le Jardin Du Cari
5554 Boul. Saint-LaurentLittle hole in the wall spot owned by a friendly Guyanese couple. Their rotis totally crush it-- whatever flavour you get (I love chicken, everyone else in the world says to go for the goat), make sure to ask for pumpkin!! So delicious.
Great staff and unbelievable wood-fired napolitan style pizza. Fantastic wine list to go along with it. They've got all manner of za to choose from but I always go for the classic margherita because I'm clinically addicted to basil. I'm getting really hungry typing this.
117 yerel halk öneriyor
Pizzeria Magpie Mile End
16 Rue MaguireGreat staff and unbelievable wood-fired napolitan style pizza. Fantastic wine list to go along with it. They've got all manner of za to choose from but I always go for the classic margherita because I'm clinically addicted to basil. I'm getting really hungry typing this.
Cheskie's is a kosher bakery filled with pastries that will make you feel perfectly content to line your arteries cholesterol. From the chocolate babka to the rugelach... it's a good way to die. Just go, you're on vacation, right?
72 yerel halk öneriyor
Boulangerie Cheskie
359 Rue Bernard OCheskie's is a kosher bakery filled with pastries that will make you feel perfectly content to line your arteries cholesterol. From the chocolate babka to the rugelach... it's a good way to die. Just go, you're on vacation, right?
À la carte tea service in a charming turn-of-the-century (not this century, mind you) styled room with a gorgeous chandelier and mezzanine with seats overlooking Blvd St-Laurent. Has a quiet little terrasse in the back for those sunny days-- and live piano on weekends! Bring a book, or bring your grandma.
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Cardinal Tearoom
5326 Boul. Saint-LaurentÀ la carte tea service in a charming turn-of-the-century (not this century, mind you) styled room with a gorgeous chandelier and mezzanine with seats overlooking Blvd St-Laurent. Has a quiet little terrasse in the back for those sunny days-- and live piano on weekends! Bring a book, or bring your grandma.
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OLegendary ice cream if you can survive the lineup.
Great burgers on your doorstep. Always good music, friendly staff, and weird decor. Open fairly late.
109 yerel halk öneriyor
Nouveau Palais
281 Rue Bernard OGreat burgers on your doorstep. Always good music, friendly staff, and weird decor. Open fairly late.
Amazing cakes, big and small. Owned and operated solely by one lady who's about twice as sweet as all the goodies in the shop combined. Treat yo self.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Cocoa Locale
4807 Av du ParcAmazing cakes, big and small. Owned and operated solely by one lady who's about twice as sweet as all the goodies in the shop combined. Treat yo self.
Awesome, authentic Korean spot just up the road. Their dolsot bibimbap will have you bibbidy boppin' all night. Great ambiance and staff.
95 yerel halk öneriyor
Omma Restaurant
177 Rue Bernard OAwesome, authentic Korean spot just up the road. Their dolsot bibimbap will have you bibbidy boppin' all night. Great ambiance and staff.
Best bánh mì in the city hands down. Just a few minutes away from Marché Jean-Talon, so if you're in that area and feeling peckish, don't miss it.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Marché Hung Phat
7099 R. Saint-DenisBest bánh mì in the city hands down. Just a few minutes away from Marché Jean-Talon, so if you're in that area and feeling peckish, don't miss it.
I ducked in here out of the torrential rain on a bike ride one day and immediately found myself neck deep in majestic heaps of curds and gravy. It was a good experience. Truly hedonistic poutine spot. A bit out of the way, but if you see it, stop in. Don't tell your doctor.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurant Paulo & Suzanne
5501 Boul Gouin OI ducked in here out of the torrential rain on a bike ride one day and immediately found myself neck deep in majestic heaps of curds and gravy. It was a good experience. Truly hedonistic poutine spot. A bit out of the way, but if you see it, stop in. Don't tell your doctor.
Grab some fried chicken and hush puppies here and they'll serve them to you in a picnic basket to eat in the park across the street. Grab some drinks from a nearby depanneur (drinking alcohol is legal in parks as long as you have food!) and you're set for a quaint little evening. Just bring the basket back when you're done! Magic!
140 yerel halk öneriyor
Dinette Triple Crown
6704 Rue ClarkGrab some fried chicken and hush puppies here and they'll serve them to you in a picnic basket to eat in the park across the street. Grab some drinks from a nearby depanneur (drinking alcohol is legal in parks as long as you have food!) and you're set for a quaint little evening. Just bring the basket back when you're done! Magic!
Up way past your bedtime? So is Claudette. Satisfying comfort food for those especially blurry nights. When you're in need, Claudette is there for you.
109 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurant Chez Claudette
351 Avenue Laurier EUp way past your bedtime? So is Claudette. Satisfying comfort food for those especially blurry nights. When you're in need, Claudette is there for you.
Unassuming little spot in NDG, pretty far away from the house, but with the best Korean gochujang fried chicken in the city (I reckon). Don't forget the sauce. You need the sauce. I walked all the way here in -30c February weather once just because I couldn't resist the sweet siren song of that beautiful breading. Trust me!!!
Dawa Chicken Restaurant
6135 Rue Sherbrooke OUnassuming little spot in NDG, pretty far away from the house, but with the best Korean gochujang fried chicken in the city (I reckon). Don't forget the sauce. You need the sauce. I walked all the way here in -30c February weather once just because I couldn't resist the sweet siren song of that beautiful breading. Trust me!!!
Another weird little out of the way spot-- this place has long made a name for itself with its submarine sandwiches made of pizza dough. If you're this far out you're probably hungry and you sure as heck wouldn't do wrong to stop into Manzo.
Manzo Pizzeria
1033 90e AvAnother weird little out of the way spot-- this place has long made a name for itself with its submarine sandwiches made of pizza dough. If you're this far out you're probably hungry and you sure as heck wouldn't do wrong to stop into Manzo.
If you've chosen the Mile End as a destination, you've probably already heard of this place. Come by to check out their famous coffee and handsome baristas and watch the locals yell at sports on the TV.
455 yerel halk öneriyor
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OIf you've chosen the Mile End as a destination, you've probably already heard of this place. Come by to check out their famous coffee and handsome baristas and watch the locals yell at sports on the TV.
Wee little Latinx grocery store on St-Laurent with awesome, cheap tacos, tamales, and of course, churros.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Sabor Latino St-Laurent
4387 Boul. Saint-LaurentWee little Latinx grocery store on St-Laurent with awesome, cheap tacos, tamales, and of course, churros.
Awesome burger spot for a healthy dose of grease. Their 'Uniburger' is sort of like a Big Mac clone, only it's made with actual food.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Uniburger
2001 R. Saint-DenisAwesome burger spot for a healthy dose of grease. Their 'Uniburger' is sort of like a Big Mac clone, only it's made with actual food.
Le Vieux Velo
59 Rue Beaubien EGreat affordable brunch available 7 days a week.
The best dang pulled pork sandwich in town, but more surprisingly, also the best dang fake pulled pork sandwich in town. It's made with jackfruit! Who woulda thunk.
150 yerel halk öneriyor
Dépanneur Le Pick Up
7032 Rue WaverlyThe best dang pulled pork sandwich in town, but more surprisingly, also the best dang fake pulled pork sandwich in town. It's made with jackfruit! Who woulda thunk.
Vegans!!! Hello! This place is for you. Awesome sandwiches and local beers. Try the tempeh-tation or their classic falafel pita.
263 yerel halk öneriyor
La Panthère Verte
160 R. St Viateur EstVegans!!! Hello! This place is for you. Awesome sandwiches and local beers. Try the tempeh-tation or their classic falafel pita.
Absolutely killer Thai curry counter- but not just curry, all the good Thai stuff. Phenomenal fried chicken. No liquor license, so you can't 'thai' one on (sorry), but they do sell beer to take home.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Épicerie Pumpui
83 Rue Saint-Zotique EAbsolutely killer Thai curry counter- but not just curry, all the good Thai stuff. Phenomenal fried chicken. No liquor license, so you can't 'thai' one on (sorry), but they do sell beer to take home.
My go-to choice for Indian delivery (and eat in!). I'm a philistine, so I get the butter chicken, maybe the channa samosa if I'm feeling risky, but everything's amazing.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Bombay Mahal Express
3681 Boul. Saint-LaurentMy go-to choice for Indian delivery (and eat in!). I'm a philistine, so I get the butter chicken, maybe the channa samosa if I'm feeling risky, but everything's amazing.
Parks & Nature
Just gorgeous. I was here for two years before I came across this spot on a bike ride. It's a sprawling linear park with amazing views (of Laval.. would you believe it?), some beautiful old ruins, intense rapids, and beautiful spots to set up for a picnic in the sun. Everytime you think it's over, it just keeps going. Love it.
74 yerel halk öneriyor
Île-de-la-Visitation Doğa Parkı
2425 Boul. Gouin EJust gorgeous. I was here for two years before I came across this spot on a bike ride. It's a sprawling linear park with amazing views (of Laval.. would you believe it?), some beautiful old ruins, intense rapids, and beautiful spots to set up for a picnic in the sun. Everytime you think it's over, it just keeps going. Love it.
Okay, so I'm not actually recommending the Natatorium here. I'm recommending you set your GPS for the Natatorium and then walk directly past it to the dock at the water's edge where you can swim in the cool St-Laurent on a hot day. Pretty much anything goes here, as long as you're pleasant, and nobody will give you trouble for lounging in the water with a drink on a beautiful day. One of my absolute favourite places in town.
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Natatorium
Okay, so I'm not actually recommending the Natatorium here. I'm recommending you set your GPS for the Natatorium and then walk directly past it to the dock at the water's edge where you can swim in the cool St-Laurent on a hot day. Pretty much anything goes here, as long as you're pleasant, and nobody will give you trouble for lounging in the water with a drink on a beautiful day. One of my absolute favourite places in town.
Not really a park in any official capacity, more of an undeveloped island in the middle of the Mille-Îles region of Laval. Wander down any path you find and you'll end up in secluded little beach areas populated with bonfire spots and locals falling asleep with their fishing rods in hand. Near the entrance you can also rent canoes, etc to explore the waterway.
Île Locas
Not really a park in any official capacity, more of an undeveloped island in the middle of the Mille-Îles region of Laval. Wander down any path you find and you'll end up in secluded little beach areas populated with bonfire spots and locals falling asleep with their fishing rods in hand. Near the entrance you can also rent canoes, etc to explore the waterway.
Park tucked away near the famed Habitat 67. It's on the way to the casino and racetrack, and it's completely unlike either of those things. Rarely see tourists here, but you won't get a better view of the city skyline anywhere.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Parc de Dieppe
3400 Av Pierre-DupuyPark tucked away near the famed Habitat 67. It's on the way to the casino and racetrack, and it's completely unlike either of those things. Rarely see tourists here, but you won't get a better view of the city skyline anywhere.
Giiiiiinormous park just north of the apartment. Contains a beautiful lake and 8 million places to have a picnic. There's also a free swimming pool. Don't miss the little island in the lake-- circle around it until you find a trail of large rocks passing through the reeds and pop in for an extremely chill picnic.
596 yerel halk öneriyor
Jarry Park
205 Rue Gary-CarterGiiiiiinormous park just north of the apartment. Contains a beautiful lake and 8 million places to have a picnic. There's also a free swimming pool. Don't miss the little island in the lake-- circle around it until you find a trail of large rocks passing through the reeds and pop in for an extremely chill picnic.
Nearby park that's always bubbling with life-- you never know what you'll see here. Barbeques, parties, strangers salsa dancing with each other.. It's a gift.
622 yerel halk öneriyor
Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier
5200 Rue de BrébeufNearby park that's always bubbling with life-- you never know what you'll see here. Barbeques, parties, strangers salsa dancing with each other.. It's a gift.
No trip to Montreal is complete without a lil La Fontaine. Breathtaking park full of families and weirdos and everything that makes life beautiful.
1637 yerel halk öneriyor
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeNo trip to Montreal is complete without a lil La Fontaine. Breathtaking park full of families and weirdos and everything that makes life beautiful.
At the tippy tip of the Lachine canal you'll find this peculiarly pretty peninsular park full of interesting statues. It's worth exploring Lachine as well if you're in the area, it's a real looker!
33 yerel halk öneriyor
René Lévesque Park
398 Chem. du CanalAt the tippy tip of the Lachine canal you'll find this peculiarly pretty peninsular park full of interesting statues. It's worth exploring Lachine as well if you're in the area, it's a real looker!
When I first moved to Montreal, I always used to ask the Lavalois I met if there was anything pretty up there. Nobody ever had a straight answer for me so I went up and scoped out the scene for myself. I found this beach, and so should you-- this whole area is just beautiful.
Berge aux Quatre-Vents
925 Rue RivieraWhen I first moved to Montreal, I always used to ask the Lavalois I met if there was anything pretty up there. Nobody ever had a straight answer for me so I went up and scoped out the scene for myself. I found this beach, and so should you-- this whole area is just beautiful.
Usually packed with families and ruled over with an iron fist by heavy-handed lifeguards, but very pretty. Nice cycling destination.
Plage Saint Jacques
21115 Boul Gouin OUsually packed with families and ruled over with an iron fist by heavy-handed lifeguards, but very pretty. Nice cycling destination.
Beautiful spot up on Mont-Royal. Great for a stroll, day or night.
275 yerel halk öneriyor
Beaver Lake
Beautiful spot up on Mont-Royal. Great for a stroll, day or night.
Sightseeing
This is a bit of a gimme, but you shouldn't miss it. Mount-Royal is the city's namesake and it overlooks everything that matters to Montrealers. Go exploring everywhere else then come up here and point to the places you've been. Try not to get poked in the eye by anyone's selfie stick.
90 yerel halk öneriyor
Mount Royal Chalet
1196 Voie Camillien-HoudeThis is a bit of a gimme, but you shouldn't miss it. Mount-Royal is the city's namesake and it overlooks everything that matters to Montrealers. Go exploring everywhere else then come up here and point to the places you've been. Try not to get poked in the eye by anyone's selfie stick.
Seems to be a lesser known spot-- weave up the hills past all the fancy houses and Teslas and you'll find yourself staring at a different side of Montreal. There's also a wooded park at the top that's quite lovely.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Summit Circle Look Out
36 Summit CirSeems to be a lesser known spot-- weave up the hills past all the fancy houses and Teslas and you'll find yourself staring at a different side of Montreal. There's also a wooded park at the top that's quite lovely.
Must see for cyclists. This is a bike-only bridge that crosses from Ile Des Soeurs to Brossard. Great little adventure. When you hit the end, hang a left and it'll take you to the Gilles Villeneuve racetrack, then to you can either follow the signs to the Vieux-Port, or go on to Ile Notre-Dame and come back to town over the Jacques Cartier bridge.
Ice Control Structure
EstacadeMust see for cyclists. This is a bike-only bridge that crosses from Ile Des Soeurs to Brossard. Great little adventure. When you hit the end, hang a left and it'll take you to the Gilles Villeneuve racetrack, then to you can either follow the signs to the Vieux-Port, or go on to Ile Notre-Dame and come back to town over the Jacques Cartier bridge.
Compared to the rest of the Old Port, a quiet, relaxing spot to take a look at the city lights and contemplate how awesome your vacation is going.
155 yerel halk öneriyor
Saat Kulesi
1 Rue Quai de l'HorlogeCompared to the rest of the Old Port, a quiet, relaxing spot to take a look at the city lights and contemplate how awesome your vacation is going.
Essentials
Great little dépanneur just minutes from the house with fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, and big plump kitty that waddles around the shop all day. The folks that run this place are lovely.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Fruiterie YM
186 Rue Bernard OGreat little dépanneur just minutes from the house with fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, and big plump kitty that waddles around the shop all day. The folks that run this place are lovely.
Awesome grocery store minutes from the house. Almost always packed with people, and always packed with deeeeals. Recommended for all your foodly needs.
248 yerel halk öneriyor
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcAwesome grocery store minutes from the house. Almost always packed with people, and always packed with deeeeals. Recommended for all your foodly needs.
Maybe you're wondering where a pharmacy is? Well, it's right here.
195 yerel halk öneriyor
PJC Jean Coutu
1224 Rue Notre Dame OMaybe you're wondering where a pharmacy is? Well, it's right here.
Voted best fruiterie in the city. Big outdoor stands full of fresh produce and even more inside. Good selection of middle eastern items. Super cheap Jamaican patties and samosas at the cash.
70 yerel halk öneriyor
Fruiterie Mile-End - Kosher Market - Grocery Delivery - Bulk Food - Tea Coffee Organic Foods
5600 Av du ParcVoted best fruiterie in the city. Big outdoor stands full of fresh produce and even more inside. Good selection of middle eastern items. Super cheap Jamaican patties and samosas at the cash.
Massive Asian grocery store in Cote Des Neiges, amazing selection of oddities. For the average westerner, it's as much of a museum as it is a cornucopia.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Marché Fu Tai
6700 Ch. de la Côte-des-NeigesMassive Asian grocery store in Cote Des Neiges, amazing selection of oddities. For the average westerner, it's as much of a museum as it is a cornucopia.
Operated, as far as I can tell, by a salty Polish lady that leaves lit cigarettes perched on the counter while she works the register. I took my mom there. She was disgusted but due to their RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING BEER SELECTION, she fought the good fight and stuck it out while we searched through the Library of Alexandria of Beer to make a selection. Worth it.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Depanneur 1
1501 Rue Marie-AnneOperated, as far as I can tell, by a salty Polish lady that leaves lit cigarettes perched on the counter while she works the register. I took my mom there. She was disgusted but due to their RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING BEER SELECTION, she fought the good fight and stuck it out while we searched through the Library of Alexandria of Beer to make a selection. Worth it.
Everything Else
Pete's bike shop of choice. Friendly, honest, unpretentious staff who will never sell you anything you don't need. The mechanics here are extremely experienced and I'd trust them with my baby, as long as my baby was a bike.
Cycles Régis
1150 Av. Van HornePete's bike shop of choice. Friendly, honest, unpretentious staff who will never sell you anything you don't need. The mechanics here are extremely experienced and I'd trust them with my baby, as long as my baby was a bike.
Great bike shop for classic bicycle components and service. Purveyors of gorgeous objects and vendors of the locally produced Bassi bikes line.
C&L cycle Villeneuve
75 Rue Villeneuve OGreat bike shop for classic bicycle components and service. Purveyors of gorgeous objects and vendors of the locally produced Bassi bikes line.
Getting Around
Metro station a reasonably short walk from the house. You can also catch the 46 bus east on the corner of Esplanade/Bernard and wind up here in a few minutes.
253 yerel halk öneriyor
Laurier station
Metro station a reasonably short walk from the house. You can also catch the 46 bus east on the corner of Esplanade/Bernard and wind up here in a few minutes.
The de facto nearest metro station to the house. From the front door, take a left on St-Viateur until you hit St-Laurent, then another left, and when you see a set of stairs heading up to the overpass, go on up there, take a right and keep going straight until you wind up at the metro.
114 yerel halk öneriyor
Rosemont Station
The de facto nearest metro station to the house. From the front door, take a left on St-Viateur until you hit St-Laurent, then another left, and when you see a set of stairs heading up to the overpass, go on up there, take a right and keep going straight until you wind up at the metro.
Another nearby metro stop. This one travels east-west, so if that's your vector, set your sights for Station Outremont.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Station Outremont (Van Horne / Wiseman)
Another nearby metro stop. This one travels east-west, so if that's your vector, set your sights for Station Outremont.