Montreal Treasures
hangouts
This is a gem, especially if you want to meet new friends. Many locals hang out here to socialize, and it's very easy to find yourself in a fascinating conversation.
455 locals recommend
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OThis is a gem, especially if you want to meet new friends. Many locals hang out here to socialize, and it's very easy to find yourself in a fascinating conversation.
Local cafe very close to Parthenon that's great for working. Laptop plugs are under the table! Excellent coffee that's not too expensive.
61 locals recommend
Café Myriade - Le Plateau
4627 Rue Saint-DenisLocal cafe very close to Parthenon that's great for working. Laptop plugs are under the table! Excellent coffee that's not too expensive.
Highly aesthetic atmosphere, with delicious bougie small plates, great to go to any time day or night.
130 locals recommend
Le Darling
4328 Boul. Saint-LaurentHighly aesthetic atmosphere, with delicious bougie small plates, great to go to any time day or night.
Live music every day, plus sandwiches and giant salads. A creative zone.
113 locals recommend
Le Dépanneur Café
206 Rue Bernard OLive music every day, plus sandwiches and giant salads. A creative zone.
Dispatch Coffee
267 Rue Saint-Zotique OCool minimal modern vibe and excellent drinks.
Noble Café
430 Avenue Laurier EPremium hipster coffee to go with outdoor seating.
Cute casual café with a delicious lunch menu and smoothies. Lots of big tables so many people bring laptops.
56 locals recommend
Café Replika
252 Rue Rachel ECute casual café with a delicious lunch menu and smoothies. Lots of big tables so many people bring laptops.
Beautiful tearoom with delicious pastries, great tea selection and cocktails.
54 locals recommend
Cardinal Tearoom
5326 Boul. Saint-LaurentBeautiful tearoom with delicious pastries, great tea selection and cocktails.
shopping
An eclectic collection of artwork and small found objects, a truly unique example of retail.
18 locals recommend
Monastiraki
5478 Boul. Saint-LaurentAn eclectic collection of artwork and small found objects, a truly unique example of retail.
Iconic, multi-floor vintage experience. Affordable and they have it all, even juice.
91 locals recommend
Eva B.
2015 Boul. Saint-LaurentIconic, multi-floor vintage experience. Affordable and they have it all, even juice.
Antique store with many small treasures, a place where I found several lovely things that furnish Parthenon.
La Boutique du Collectionneur
4569 Boul. Saint-LaurentAntique store with many small treasures, a place where I found several lovely things that furnish Parthenon.
Qui Dort Dîne
4391 R. Saint-DenisBeautiful linens, bedding and home decor using only the best quality materials.
The local art supply co-operative, affordable prices and a typically relaxed style of service.
La Cohop Saint-Laurent des Arts
10 Rue Villeneuve EThe local art supply co-operative, affordable prices and a typically relaxed style of service.
Good selection of high end, used designer clothing at reasonable prices.
11 locals recommend
RUSE Boutique
5141 Boul. Saint-LaurentGood selection of high end, used designer clothing at reasonable prices.
Fauchois Fleurs
4683 R. Saint-DenisBougie bouquets and great service... if you want to get something for Parthenon ;)
eating
Delicious middle-eastern menu, affordable, good for vegetarians, carnivores, and omnivores.
69 locals recommend
Omnivore St Laurent
4306 Boul. Saint-LaurentDelicious middle-eastern menu, affordable, good for vegetarians, carnivores, and omnivores.
Serrano Bar-B-Q
161 Rue Saint- Viateur OYummy Portuguese roast chicken sandwiches to go.
Super delicious Italian cafe and takeout with awesome grilled sandwiches. Best super-fresh cannoli ever!
6 locals recommend
Caffè Grazie Mille Fairmount
58 Av. Fairmount OSuper delicious Italian cafe and takeout with awesome grilled sandwiches. Best super-fresh cannoli ever!
Cute hipster diner, great hamburgers and entrées in an old-school atmosphere.
109 locals recommend
Nouveau Palais
281 Rue Bernard OCute hipster diner, great hamburgers and entrées in an old-school atmosphere.
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstThe very best poutine, available any time night or day!
Busy little counter on the corner with all the classics, burgers, poutine, salads, all day breakfast.
224 locals recommend
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentBusy little counter on the corner with all the classics, burgers, poutine, salads, all day breakfast.
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EIntense, colourfully decorated diner with massive brunches.
Iconic Montreal bagels! Get the sesame seed ones hot out of the oven for the ultimate textural experience.
521 locals recommend
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OIconic Montreal bagels! Get the sesame seed ones hot out of the oven for the ultimate textural experience.
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentMontreal's oldest and best-loved vegan restaurant.
Guillaume
5170 Boul. Saint-LaurentDelicious, yummy, fresh! Bakery with lots of everything that's good.
Ouzeri
4690 R. Saint-DenisExcellent, authentic Greek food.
Delicious traditional Iranian breakfast, lunch and dinner in a warm and pleasant atmosphere.
201 locals recommend
Byblos Le Petit Cafe
1499 Avenue Laurier EDelicious traditional Iranian breakfast, lunch and dinner in a warm and pleasant atmosphere.
culture
Centre Never Apart
7049 Rue Saint-UrbainExcellent free programming, exhibitions and events.
Gorgeous fine art museum with a splendid permanent collection and fascinating special exhibitions.
1504 locals recommend
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OGorgeous fine art museum with a splendid permanent collection and fascinating special exhibitions.
Society for Arts and Technology
1201 Boul. Saint-LaurentElectronic music ;)
landmarks
The highest point of the city to which everything aligns. Benevolent big daddy energy. Come to the angel monument on fair weather Sundays to witness Tam-Tam, when multiple drum circles draw in representatives of every subculture in town.
1477 locals recommend
Mount Royal
The highest point of the city to which everything aligns. Benevolent big daddy energy. Come to the angel monument on fair weather Sundays to witness Tam-Tam, when multiple drum circles draw in representatives of every subculture in town.
The park in front of Baby Jesus, as I call it, is what I consider my own front yard. The beautiful fountain is always surrounded by all kinds of people of all ages. There's just a great vibe here to sit and enjoy.
Église Saint-Enfant-Jésus du Mile End
5039 Rue Saint-DominiqueThe park in front of Baby Jesus, as I call it, is what I consider my own front yard. The beautiful fountain is always surrounded by all kinds of people of all ages. There's just a great vibe here to sit and enjoy.
groceries
The local farmer's market is open on Thursdays and Sundays, with delicious local produce and fresh baked goods.
Marche Fermier
454 Avenue Laurier EThe local farmer's market is open on Thursdays and Sundays, with delicious local produce and fresh baked goods.
Marché Laurier
377 Avenue Laurier ELocal small grocery store that has all the necessities.
Conveniently right on the corner, this épicerie has a wonderful variety of gourmet food and drinks, and also surprisingly reasonable prices for produce.
41 locals recommend
Fruiterie Muscat Inc
5000 R. Saint-DenisConveniently right on the corner, this épicerie has a wonderful variety of gourmet food and drinks, and also surprisingly reasonable prices for produce.
The biggest high end grocery store that has everything! Come here for the President's Choice products.
608 locals recommend
Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandThe biggest high end grocery store that has everything! Come here for the President's Choice products.
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcLarge local grocery store with great prices on produce.