Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OBest ice-cream in town
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OClassic Montreal bagels.
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OThe other classic Montreal bagels.
Ta Chido Snack-bar
5611 Av du ParcDelicious Mexican sandwiches.
A corner store / diner style with an amazing Vegetarian Pulled Pork BBQ sandwich.
150 locals recommend
Dépanneur Le Pick Up
7032 Rue WaverlyA corner store / diner style with an amazing Vegetarian Pulled Pork BBQ sandwich.
Small cafe that's great for breakfast but even better for croissants to go.
32 locals recommend
Paltoquet (Le)
1464 Av. Van HorneSmall cafe that's great for breakfast but even better for croissants to go.
Mamie Clafoutis Van Horne
1291 Av. Van HorneClassic French bakery.
Les Enfants Terribles — Outremont
1257 Av. BernardBrasserie Bernard
Pizzéria NO.900 - Bernard, Montréal
1248 Av. BernardParks & Nature
Mount Royal
This park is less than a block away, and features a small pond / moat with a charming bridge. In the winter in turns into a skating rink that is typically filled with local families on the weekend.
41 locals recommend
Saint-Viateur Park
This park is less than a block away, and features a small pond / moat with a charming bridge. In the winter in turns into a skating rink that is typically filled with local families on the weekend.
Probably my favourite small park in the city. Hard to put a finger on why, the monument, the fountain, the trees or location. In any case it's stunning in all four seasons and just two blocks away from our place.
61 locals recommend
Outremont Park
Avenue OutremontProbably my favourite small park in the city. Hard to put a finger on why, the monument, the fountain, the trees or location. In any case it's stunning in all four seasons and just two blocks away from our place.
Essentials
Not cheap compared to the shops on Parc Avenue but it's RIGHT THERE. Quality stuff, and a huge selection of local beers.
39 locals recommend
Les 5 saisons
1180 Av. BernardNot cheap compared to the shops on Parc Avenue but it's RIGHT THERE. Quality stuff, and a huge selection of local beers.
Great affordable produce.
70 locals recommend
Fruiterie Mile-End - Kosher Market - Grocery Delivery - Bulk Food - Tea Coffee Organic Foods
5600 Av du ParcGreat affordable produce.
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcGreat place for groceries.
Shopping
Best independent bookstore in the city for new books, graphic novels, etc. Often has readings. Has a great kids corner too.
134 locals recommend
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
211 Rue Bernard OBest independent bookstore in the city for new books, graphic novels, etc. Often has readings. Has a great kids corner too.
My favourite record store in the city. New and used vinyl mostly, but lots of CDs and some cassettes too.
46 locals recommend
Phonopolis Record Store
207 Rue Bernard OMy favourite record store in the city. New and used vinyl mostly, but lots of CDs and some cassettes too.