Guidebook for Montreal
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little bar for drinks and a greasy nosh. Our go-to bar in the area.
133 locals recommend
Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles
32 Rue Beaubien EGreat little bar for drinks and a greasy nosh. Our go-to bar in the area.
Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-LaurentBeer heaven. The list is extensive and the atmosphere is great.
Bar Alexandraplatz
6731 Av. de l'EsplanadeVery hip bar in Parc Extension with a happening scene.
Food Scene
Best pizza in Montreal, bar none. My favourite is the caprina. Bring your own wine, with a depanneur conveniently situated right across from the restaurant.
150 locals recommend
Pizzeria Napoletana
189 Rue DanteBest pizza in Montreal, bar none. My favourite is the caprina. Bring your own wine, with a depanneur conveniently situated right across from the restaurant.
Le Vieux Velo
59 Rue Beaubien EGreat brunch! I fall in love with this cute place every time I go.
This place is far out, but if that doesn't daunt you, you'll be blown away. The menu changes consistently: cuisine from a different country every week. The decor is absolutely nuts. A unique Mtl gem.
6568 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
This place is far out, but if that doesn't daunt you, you'll be blown away. The menu changes consistently: cuisine from a different country every week. The decor is absolutely nuts. A unique Mtl gem.
Great Central American food. I love the breakfast and the pupusas.
62 locals recommend
Restaurant La Carreta
350 Rue Saint-Zotique EstGreat Central American food. I love the breakfast and the pupusas.
Best pho in Montreal, but all the food there is spectacular. Try the raw beef salad if you're adventurous. Also, it's ridiculously cheap for such good food.
79 locals recommend
Pho Tay Ho
6414 R. Saint-DenisBest pho in Montreal, but all the food there is spectacular. Try the raw beef salad if you're adventurous. Also, it's ridiculously cheap for such good food.
200 Rue Beaubien Est
A beautiful French restaurant if you're looking for finer dining.
Uber hipster breakfast + sandwich place and convenience store. Solid food and fun ambiance.
150 locals recommend
Dépanneur Le Pick Up
7032 Rue WaverlyUber hipster breakfast + sandwich place and convenience store. Solid food and fun ambiance.
Caffe San Simeon
39 Rue DanteMike's favourite Italian coffee joint these days.
Caffè Italia
6840 Boul. Saint-LaurentSofia's favourite Italian coffee joint these days.
Essentials
The famous Jean-Talon Market is a must see for anyone who loves food. Whether you're looking for local produce, organics, seafood, meat, cheese, or a place to have a meal, the JTM's got you covered.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienThe famous Jean-Talon Market is a must see for anyone who loves food. Whether you're looking for local produce, organics, seafood, meat, cheese, or a place to have a meal, the JTM's got you covered.
An Italian grocery store that does Little Italy proud. If you're jonesing for panettone, fresh pasta, prosciutto, as well as any staples, you know where to go
188 locals recommend
Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentAn Italian grocery store that does Little Italy proud. If you're jonesing for panettone, fresh pasta, prosciutto, as well as any staples, you know where to go
Along with Thai Hour across the street, this is our go-to place for Asian groceries.
20 locals recommend
Oriental Market St-Denis
7101 R. Saint-DenisAlong with Thai Hour across the street, this is our go-to place for Asian groceries.
Italian bakery with the best cannoli Montreal has to offer.
32 locals recommend
Pasticceria Alati-Caserta
277 Rue DanteItalian bakery with the best cannoli Montreal has to offer.
Everything Else
Jarry Park
205 Rue Gary-CarterAwesome park for picnics, jogs, or soaking up the sun.
Quaint little park across the street. In the evenings people come to play bocce.
22 locals recommend
Parc Dante
Quaint little park across the street. In the evenings people come to play bocce.
Closest metro (subway) station: on the orange line and will take you downtown and to the west part of the city.
155 locals recommend
Station Beaubien
6530 Av. De ChateaubriandClosest metro (subway) station: on the orange line and will take you downtown and to the west part of the city.