Guidebook for Montréal
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Possibly one of Montreal's most photographed places! Tamey and her bird-caged flower shop is a neighbourhood icon.
8 locals recommend
Dragon Flowers
173 Rue Bernard OPossibly one of Montreal's most photographed places! Tamey and her bird-caged flower shop is a neighbourhood icon.
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier ELiquor store just north of us in Little Italy
Food Scene
Lux La Lumière
214 Rue Bernard ONice little terrasse out back.
Le Dépanneur Café
206 Rue Bernard OL'Gros Luxe Mile End
150 Rue Bernard OGood casual place to eat at the end of the block.
Open 24 hrs. 1 1/2 blocks away. Just because you have to have a famous Montreal bagel :) Take-out only
630 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OOpen 24 hrs. 1 1/2 blocks away. Just because you have to have a famous Montreal bagel :) Take-out only
World famous Fairmount & St. Viateur bagels are 'rival' Montreal bagel shops. Both are delish! (Take-out only)
522 locals recommend
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OWorld famous Fairmount & St. Viateur bagels are 'rival' Montreal bagel shops. Both are delish! (Take-out only)
Boulangerie Cheskie
359 Rue Bernard OKosher goodies for everyone :)
Wilensky's - hasn't changed in decades; one of the last old original places left... Order the special - $4.09 - and only the special, lol
http://top2000.ca/wilenskys/index.htm
62 locals recommend
Wilensky's Light Lunch Inc
34 Av. Fairmount OWilensky's - hasn't changed in decades; one of the last old original places left... Order the special - $4.09 - and only the special, lol
http://top2000.ca/wilenskys/index.htm
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstPoutine! Considered by many to be Montreal's best.
Classic Montreal - probably the best know resto in the City. You need to go once (then cross the street to The Main next time you crave smoked meat)
www.schwartzsdeli.com/
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentClassic Montreal - probably the best know resto in the City. You need to go once (then cross the street to The Main next time you crave smoked meat)
www.schwartzsdeli.com/
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienFabulous outdoor market! A must-see.
Cafe... depanneur... great hang-out. Nestled in Mile Ex (the 'up & coming' neighbourhood, just on the west side of Little Italy)
150 locals recommend
Dépanneur Le Pick Up
7032 Rue WaverlyCafe... depanneur... great hang-out. Nestled in Mile Ex (the 'up & coming' neighbourhood, just on the west side of Little Italy)
Opens 7am. Considered to be one of the best *real* lattes ($3) in the city. Large terrasse.
455 locals recommend
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OOpens 7am. Considered to be one of the best *real* lattes ($3) in the city. Large terrasse.
Don't want to hoof it down to the touristy Schwartz's? Try Lester's smoked meat. Since 1951. Great original interior.
39 locals recommend
Lester's Deli
1057 Av. BernardDon't want to hoof it down to the touristy Schwartz's? Try Lester's smoked meat. Since 1951. Great original interior.
Le Butterblume
5836 Boul. Saint-LaurentPopular neighbourhood restaurant. Great food, nice terrasse.
Brooklyn-mtl
71 R. St Viateur EstLarry's is the casual little brother bistro around the corner from big brother Lawrence (their higher end restaurant) and Boucherie Lawrence (their Quebec-product butcher shop). Good a la carte breakfasts.
90 locals recommend
larrys
5201 Boul. Saint-LaurentLarry's is the casual little brother bistro around the corner from big brother Lawrence (their higher end restaurant) and Boucherie Lawrence (their Quebec-product butcher shop). Good a la carte breakfasts.
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentGo to Schwartz's for the iconic experience, but cross the street to the Main for arguably better smoked meat, a liquor license, no line-ups, and no bums-rush!
25 locals recommend
MAIN DELI - Smoked Meat - Grillades Charbon De Bois - Burgers / Poutine / Steak / Sandwiches / Salades - Delivery Livraison
3864 Boul. Saint-LaurentGo to Schwartz's for the iconic experience, but cross the street to the Main for arguably better smoked meat, a liquor license, no line-ups, and no bums-rush!
Guillaume
5170 Boul. Saint-LaurentBakery & cafe (seating upstairs). Lovely treats. Several other local locations.
64 locals recommend
Mamie Clafoutis Van Horne
1291 Av. Van HorneBakery & cafe (seating upstairs). Lovely treats. Several other local locations.
Love the atmosphere - they specialize in croissant dishes.
97 locals recommend
La Croissanterie Figaro
5200 Rue HutchisonLove the atmosphere - they specialize in croissant dishes.
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OOlive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OCrew Collective & Cafe
360 Rue Saint-Jacquesmarché atwater
Nouveau Système Beaubien
323 Rue Beaubien E Old-school "casse croute"-style diner
Caffè Italia
6840 Boul. Saint-LaurentPeanut butter & (thick Italian bread) toast and real lattes :)
Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainBeauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal OGet your food to go in a picnic basket and eat across the street in the park!
140 locals recommend
Dinette Triple Crown
6704 Rue ClarkGet your food to go in a picnic basket and eat across the street in the park!
The iconic big orange! Wednesday nights in the summer are classic cars in the parking lot.
81 locals recommend
Gibeau Orange Julep
7700 Bd DécarieThe iconic big orange! Wednesday nights in the summer are classic cars in the parking lot.
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat poutine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Helm Microbrasserie
273 Bernard Street westMicrobrewery around the corner
"Spacious outdoor hangout, open seasonally for craft beer, wine & creative cocktails." Nestled in Mile Ex (the 'up & coming' neighbourhood, just on the west side of Little Italy)
200 locals recommend
Bar Alexandraplatz
6731 Av. de l'Esplanade"Spacious outdoor hangout, open seasonally for craft beer, wine & creative cocktails." Nestled in Mile Ex (the 'up & coming' neighbourhood, just on the west side of Little Italy)
Bar Waverly
5550 Boul. Saint-Laurent"A cozy bistro that focusses on craft beers". Large terrasse out back.
281 locals recommend
Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-Laurent"A cozy bistro that focusses on craft beers". Large terrasse out back.
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OGreat daily menu of artisanal beers.
Because...? How many bars do you know that have a bowling lane down the middle?! Pretty funky place. Comedy night 1x mth. Note: Notre Dame des Quilles translates to "Our Lady of the Pins".
133 locals recommend
Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles
32 Rue Beaubien EBecause...? How many bars do you know that have a bowling lane down the middle?! Pretty funky place. Comedy night 1x mth. Note: Notre Dame des Quilles translates to "Our Lady of the Pins".
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentEssentials
Everything you need - light groceries, organic products, beer & wine - at the end of the block
8 locals recommend
Fruiterie YM
186 Rue Bernard OEverything you need - light groceries, organic products, beer & wine - at the end of the block
Fruiterie Mile-End - Kosher Market - Grocery Delivery - Bulk Food - Tea Coffee Organic Foods
5600 Av du ParcPA Nature
5029 Av du Parc http://pa-nature.supermarchepa.com/
The neighbourhood's main grocery store
https://www.supermarchepa.com/
248 locals recommend
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcThe neighbourhood's main grocery store
https://www.supermarchepa.com/
Pharmacy
(There's also a Jean Coutu pharmacy across the street.)
Uniprix Laurent Tétreault et associé - Pharmacie affiliée
5647 Av du ParcPharmacy
(There's also a Jean Coutu pharmacy across the street.)
Family-owned small printing, photocopying, faxing, and office supplies shop
Papeterie & Photocopie Zoubris Inc
5678 Av du ParcFamily-owned small printing, photocopying, faxing, and office supplies shop
Butcherie & sandwiches. The go-to place for local Quebec meats and other products, sourced directly from farms.
https://lawrencemtl.com/boucherie/
36 locals recommend
Boucherie Lawrence
5237 Boul. Saint-LaurentButcherie & sandwiches. The go-to place for local Quebec meats and other products, sourced directly from farms.
https://lawrencemtl.com/boucherie/
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EClosest liquor store
Entertainment & Activities
Swimming pool is free :)
https://www.ymcaquebec.org/en/Trouver-un-Y/YMCA-du-Parc
49 locals recommend
Les YMCA Du Québec - Du Parc
5550 Av du Parc Swimming pool is free :)
https://www.ymcaquebec.org/en/Trouver-un-Y/YMCA-du-Parc
Site for Montreal Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs Festival, and many more.
https://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/en/discover-the-quartier/festivals-and-events/
485 locals recommend
Quartier des spectacles
1435 Rue St-AlexandreSite for Montreal Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs Festival, and many more.
https://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/en/discover-the-quartier/festivals-and-events/
Getting Around
https://www.enterprise.ca/en/car-rental/locations/canada/qc/outremont-c723.html?mcid=yext:245709
95 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5403 Boul. Saint-Laurenthttps://www.enterprise.ca/en/car-rental/locations/canada/qc/outremont-c723.html?mcid=yext:245709
Communauto
Carsharing
https://www.communauto.com/index_en.html
Closest metro station - hop on the #161 bus at Waverly/Van Horne. One stop (across the viaduct). Orange line. Or walk: about 12-15 minutes over the viaduct (nice views)
To go downtown, board on the Cote Vertu side/ to come home, board on the Montmorency side.
http://www.stm.info/en/info/networks/metro
114 locals recommend
Rosemont Station
Closest metro station - hop on the #161 bus at Waverly/Van Horne. One stop (across the viaduct). Orange line. Or walk: about 12-15 minutes over the viaduct (nice views)
To go downtown, board on the Cote Vertu side/ to come home, board on the Montmorency side.
http://www.stm.info/en/info/networks/metro
The Blue Line metro takes you primarily east-west and has a stop at the University of Montreal. Hop on the #161 Van Horne Ouest at the end of the block, or walk (10-15 minutes). To go west board on the Snowdon side; to go east (come home), board on the Sain Michel side.
http://www.stm.info/en/info/networks/metro
17 locals recommend
Station Outremont (Van Horne / Wiseman)
The Blue Line metro takes you primarily east-west and has a stop at the University of Montreal. Hop on the #161 Van Horne Ouest at the end of the block, or walk (10-15 minutes). To go west board on the Snowdon side; to go east (come home), board on the Sain Michel side.
http://www.stm.info/en/info/networks/metro
Arts & Culture
The Rialto Theatre is a former movie palace located on Park Avenue. It is designated as a National Historic Site of Canada. Check out the exterior when you are on rue Parc. Lots of events.
70 locals recommend
Theatre Rialto
5723 Av du ParcThe Rialto Theatre is a former movie palace located on Park Avenue. It is designated as a National Historic Site of Canada. Check out the exterior when you are on rue Parc. Lots of events.
"Montreal-based publisher of the world's most brilliant cartoonists and their comics, graphic novels and art." Lots of events held in their storefront.
134 locals recommend
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
211 Rue Bernard O"Montreal-based publisher of the world's most brilliant cartoonists and their comics, graphic novels and art." Lots of events held in their storefront.