Guidebook for Montréal
Essentials
Marché Laurier
377 Avenue Laurier EPharmacy, essentials and a post office
37 locals recommend
Uniprix Mariane Gagnon - Pharmacie affiliée
5101 R. Saint-DenisPharmacy, essentials and a post office
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier ELiquor store
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier ELiquor store open until 10 PM
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier ELiquor Store open until 10 PM
Drinks & Nightlife
BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-Laurent Speakeasy (no sign above the door)
Bar Waverly
5550 Boul. Saint-LaurentClébard
4557 R. Saint-DenisGreat bar to have a drink, a bite, or dance!
Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal EFunky vibe, always busy!
Bar le Lab
1351 Rue Rachel EstEver-changing cocktail menu
Quai Des Brumes
4481 R. Saint-DenisLive music event every night
No Name Bar
5295 Av du ParcGreat cocktails
Fabuleux Chez Serge
4281 Boul. Saint-LaurentParty bar. Try the mechanical bull!
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcBusy with good wines and bites
Le Belmont
4483 Boul. Saint-LaurentHigh-energy hub for live acts, DJs & dancing & events.
Laid-back nightclub with a roster of international DJs spinning electronic music, plus theme nights.
123 locals recommend
Le Salon Daomé
4465 Boul. Saint-LaurentLaid-back nightclub with a roster of international DJs spinning electronic music, plus theme nights.
Stylish cafe & lounge with housemade sweets, bites, cocktails & an in-house radio station.
Maison Sociale
5386 Boul. Saint-LaurentStylish cafe & lounge with housemade sweets, bites, cocktails & an in-house radio station.
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentClassy pub vibe with good cocktails. They also serve brunch on weekends!
Food Scene
Noble Café
430 Avenue Laurier EGreat coffee
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OGreat brunch spot. Go for the Chicken & Waffles!
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OBest Latte in Montreal
Yokato Yokabai Ramen
4185 Rue DroletBest Ramen in the city
Barista-made fair-trade coffee beverages & gluten-free goodies in a slick locale with free WiFi.
61 locals recommend
Café Myriade - Le Plateau
4627 Rue Saint-DenisBarista-made fair-trade coffee beverages & gluten-free goodies in a slick locale with free WiFi.
Starbucks
4200 Rue Saint-DenisRustic-chic eatery plating sophisticated spins on Turkish cuisine made with local ingredients.
14 locals recommend
Barbounya
Rustic-chic eatery plating sophisticated spins on Turkish cuisine made with local ingredients.
Glam decor & creative seafood-focused dishes along with a seasonal terrace.
67 locals recommend
Le Filet
219 Avenue du Mont-Royal OGlam decor & creative seafood-focused dishes along with a seasonal terrace.
Small, contemporary eatery with a creative Southeast Asian fusion menu.
124 locals recommend
HÀ Mont-Royal
243 Avenue du Mont-Royal OSmall, contemporary eatery with a creative Southeast Asian fusion menu.
Hearty upmarket brunch & diner dishes (like chèvre-topped burgers) in hip digs.
371 locals recommend
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EHearty upmarket brunch & diner dishes (like chèvre-topped burgers) in hip digs.
Vegetarian & vegan-friendly place specializing in Thai dishes made with mock meats & seafood.
62 locals recommend
Chuchai
4088 R. Saint-DenisVegetarian & vegan-friendly place specializing in Thai dishes made with mock meats & seafood.
Simple, refined cuisine from British expat Marc Cohen in unpretentious environs. Great brunch. Go for the scone!
175 locals recommend
Lawrence
9 Av. Fairmount ESimple, refined cuisine from British expat Marc Cohen in unpretentious environs. Great brunch. Go for the scone!
Renowned deli, one of the oldest in Canada, offering huge sandwiches, smoked meats & more
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentRenowned deli, one of the oldest in Canada, offering huge sandwiches, smoked meats & more
Stylish eatery offering creative Peruvian cuisine plus wines & pisco cocktails in sleek surrounds.
CALLAO
114 Av. Laurier OStylish eatery offering creative Peruvian cuisine plus wines & pisco cocktails in sleek surrounds.
Comfort food like burgers, poutine & beer served in a casual space open 24 hours Thursday-Saturday.
109 locals recommend
Restaurant Chez Claudette
351 Avenue Laurier EComfort food like burgers, poutine & beer served in a casual space open 24 hours Thursday-Saturday.
Vasconia Boulangerie
4800 R. Saint-DenisColombian bakery with great selection of breads and pastries
Maestro Café
80 Rue Saint- Viateur ODelicious coffee in a quiet space. Tell Ramsey I sent you!
Cafelike restaurant for Chilean fare, plus a bakery for goods such as breads & empanadas. Go for a churrasco sandwich!
Barros Luco - Empanadas - Pastries - Sandwiches - Chilean Food
5201 Rue Saint-UrbainCafelike restaurant for Chilean fare, plus a bakery for goods such as breads & empanadas. Go for a churrasco sandwich!
Getting Around
Saint-Denis / Laurier station
Subway station
(corner of Laurier & Rivard)
Parks & Nature
Mount Royal
Take the trail all the way up for fantastic views of the city!
Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier
5200 Rue de BrébeufLarge urban park with free wifi!
Shopping
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount O24-hour Famous Montreal bagel shop
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-Julien