Guidebook for Montreal

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Guidebook for Montreal

Food Scene

This is THE spot to indulge in POUTINE in Montreal. It's world famous, is open 24 hours and is the 'de rigueur' cure for a night of drinks. Poutine is to Montreal as a slice is to NYC.
1037 locals recommend
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel Est
1037 locals recommend
This is THE spot to indulge in POUTINE in Montreal. It's world famous, is open 24 hours and is the 'de rigueur' cure for a night of drinks. Poutine is to Montreal as a slice is to NYC.
Nice Greek restaurant with classics plus steaks, seafood and chicken.
Alexandre Restaurant
518 Av. Duluth E
Nice Greek restaurant with classics plus steaks, seafood and chicken.
Famous Portuguese restaurant. Chicken plates are classic as well as traditional desserts.
229 locals recommend
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel E
229 locals recommend
Famous Portuguese restaurant. Chicken plates are classic as well as traditional desserts.
Good vegetarian options. Easy lunch spot for good smoothies, coffee and sandwich options.
76 locals recommend
Chez José Café
173 Av. Duluth E
76 locals recommend
Good vegetarian options. Easy lunch spot for good smoothies, coffee and sandwich options.
Line ups down the block for this classic smoked meat Montreal sandwich. Not fancy, communal tables but one of those 'check off the list' experiences.
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent
836 locals recommend
Line ups down the block for this classic smoked meat Montreal sandwich. Not fancy, communal tables but one of those 'check off the list' experiences.
Classic brunch spot. Great lox & smear with bagels.
131 locals recommend
Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal O
131 locals recommend
Classic brunch spot. Great lox & smear with bagels.
Famous French dining - walkable from the apartment.
341 locals recommend
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth E
341 locals recommend
Famous French dining - walkable from the apartment.
If late night poutine isn't your thing - Atlas Pizza around the corner is open late and has a myriad of pizza (whole or by the slice), Greek and other options when you want to get your snack on.
11 locals recommend
Atlas Pizza
4051 Rue Saint-André
11 locals recommend
If late night poutine isn't your thing - Atlas Pizza around the corner is open late and has a myriad of pizza (whole or by the slice), Greek and other options when you want to get your snack on.
My favorite brunch spot. Often a line on weekends but great classic brunch in a comfy old school diner setting.
89 locals recommend
Bagel Etc
4320 Boul. Saint-Laurent
89 locals recommend
My favorite brunch spot. Often a line on weekends but great classic brunch in a comfy old school diner setting.
Translation - You, Me, & Coffee. That's bliss to my ears! Great spot for brunch, lunch or coffee.
54 locals recommend
Toi moi et cafe
244 Av. Laurier O
54 locals recommend
Translation - You, Me, & Coffee. That's bliss to my ears! Great spot for brunch, lunch or coffee.
Breakfast & Lunch done right.
133 locals recommend
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount O
133 locals recommend
Breakfast & Lunch done right.
When you're feeling a little fancy breakfast or brunch is in order.
150 locals recommend
Le Passé Composé
1310 Boul. de Maisonneuve E
150 locals recommend
When you're feeling a little fancy breakfast or brunch is in order.
AMAZING vegetarian and vegan restaurant. I recommend the Dragon Bowls and the BLT. Replace bacon with coconut? Sounds crazy but it's awesome!
365 locals recommend
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-Laurent
365 locals recommend
AMAZING vegetarian and vegan restaurant. I recommend the Dragon Bowls and the BLT. Replace bacon with coconut? Sounds crazy but it's awesome!
Excellent menu which changes regularly based on the owners access to local ingredients. They also own the butcher shop next door and will offer unique cuts and 'whole use' of animal recipes.
175 locals recommend
Lawrence
9 Av. Fairmount E
175 locals recommend
Excellent menu which changes regularly based on the owners access to local ingredients. They also own the butcher shop next door and will offer unique cuts and 'whole use' of animal recipes.
Reliable service and food. Montreal brunch plates for those with a sweet tooth.
172 locals recommend
CACAO 70 Eatery
2087 Rue Sainte-Catherine
172 locals recommend
Reliable service and food. Montreal brunch plates for those with a sweet tooth.
Good coffee and great breakfasts. Stumbling distance from the apartment. Opens at 8am.
Gonzo Café
919 Avenue Duluth Est
Good coffee and great breakfasts. Stumbling distance from the apartment. Opens at 8am.
Great Thai food in a beautiful old home on Sherbrooke. A ten minute walk from the apartment.
20 locals recommend
Pamika
4902 Rue Sherbrooke E
20 locals recommend
Great Thai food in a beautiful old home on Sherbrooke. A ten minute walk from the apartment.
All of our products are made on the premises; we use only top quality spices, herbs, and fruit purées. The chocolates are dipped, decorated and packaged with love and care… freshness you can count on!
17 locals recommend
Les Chocolats de Chloé
546 Av. Duluth E
17 locals recommend
All of our products are made on the premises; we use only top quality spices, herbs, and fruit purées. The chocolates are dipped, decorated and packaged with love and care… freshness you can count on!
Our walkable, favorite Portuguese chicken spot. Worth the wait! Also worth trying their poutine but suggest you share one!
223 locals recommend
Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St E
223 locals recommend
Our walkable, favorite Portuguese chicken spot. Worth the wait! Also worth trying their poutine but suggest you share one!
Just bagels - but done the traditional way. Taste-test between the decades old rivalry between Fairmount Bagels and St. Viateur Bagels. Which do you prefer?
521 locals recommend
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount O
521 locals recommend
Just bagels - but done the traditional way. Taste-test between the decades old rivalry between Fairmount Bagels and St. Viateur Bagels. Which do you prefer?
Just bagels - but done the traditional way. Taste-test between the decades old rivalry between Fairmount Bagels and St. Viateur Bagels. Which do you prefer?
630 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur O
630 locals recommend
Just bagels - but done the traditional way. Taste-test between the decades old rivalry between Fairmount Bagels and St. Viateur Bagels. Which do you prefer?
Chill ambiance. Walkable from apartment (if you don't mind a 20 minute walk). Good food, drinks & atmosphere. The terrace is great in summer.
118 locals recommend
Grenade
1603 Rue Ontario E
118 locals recommend
Chill ambiance. Walkable from apartment (if you don't mind a 20 minute walk). Good food, drinks & atmosphere. The terrace is great in summer.

Parks & Nature

Our favorite spot and 'front yard' - this park boasts tennis courts, dog runs, volleyball, skating (in winter), running trails and great people watching!
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée
1637 locals recommend
Our favorite spot and 'front yard' - this park boasts tennis courts, dog runs, volleyball, skating (in winter), running trails and great people watching!
One of the most beautiful cemeteries I've seen. A peaceful expanse taking up nearly half of the mountain.
995 locals recommend
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. Remembrance
995 locals recommend
One of the most beautiful cemeteries I've seen. A peaceful expanse taking up nearly half of the mountain.
Definitely worth a visit! And don't miss the Biodome! If you're visiting September/October be sure to visit the lantern festival through the gardens.
970 locals recommend
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke E
970 locals recommend
Definitely worth a visit! And don't miss the Biodome! If you're visiting September/October be sure to visit the lantern festival through the gardens.
Tennis, lawn bowling, cycling, jogging, baseball, ponds - this park is my favorite in the city!
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée
1637 locals recommend
Tennis, lawn bowling, cycling, jogging, baseball, ponds - this park is my favorite in the city!

Everything Else

Closest gym to my house. Super friendly, great equipment, clean and with lots of classes from yoga to Insanity to trapeze.
29 locals recommend
Gym du Plateau
1688 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
29 locals recommend
Closest gym to my house. Super friendly, great equipment, clean and with lots of classes from yoga to Insanity to trapeze.
METRO STATION within walking distance.
323 locals recommend
Mont-Royal station
470 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
323 locals recommend
METRO STATION within walking distance.
METRO STATION within walking distance.
178 locals recommend
Sherbrooke station
178 locals recommend
METRO STATION within walking distance.

Drinks & Nightlife

Quaint spot with lots of board games.
23 locals recommend
Bar La Quincaillerie
23 locals recommend
Quaint spot with lots of board games.
Dance club/Restaurant/great rooftop terrace for drinks and meeting new friends.
60 locals recommend
Complexe Sky
1478 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
60 locals recommend
Dance club/Restaurant/great rooftop terrace for drinks and meeting new friends.
Laid back prohibition era vibe. Cozy neighborhood hot-spot. Great Caesars and awesome menu - this location has meat on the menu. If you prefer vegetarian, visit the location on St. Andre. One of our favorite walkable spots in the area.
129 locals recommend
L'Gros Luxe Plateau
451 Av. Duluth E
129 locals recommend
Laid back prohibition era vibe. Cozy neighborhood hot-spot. Great Caesars and awesome menu - this location has meat on the menu. If you prefer vegetarian, visit the location on St. Andre. One of our favorite walkable spots in the area.
Good vibe, relaxed atmosphere during the week, generally busy on weekend nights.
43 locals recommend
Bar Renard
1272 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
43 locals recommend
Good vibe, relaxed atmosphere during the week, generally busy on weekend nights.

Arts & Culture

Old school movie theater that plays a dynamic selection of curated films from around the world.
189 locals recommend
Cinema du Parc
3575 Av du Parc
189 locals recommend
Old school movie theater that plays a dynamic selection of curated films from around the world.
World famous Drag shows in the gay village.
111 locals recommend
Cabaret Mado
1115 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
111 locals recommend
World famous Drag shows in the gay village.
Fantastic touring shows and excellent collection of domestic and international art.
1504 locals recommend
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke O
1504 locals recommend
Fantastic touring shows and excellent collection of domestic and international art.

Sightseeing

Male exotic dancers in the Gay Village. Stock Bar and close by Campus are the go-to strip clubs for male entertainment. Magic Mike anyone?
11 locals recommend
Stock Bar
1171 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
11 locals recommend
Male exotic dancers in the Gay Village. Stock Bar and close by Campus are the go-to strip clubs for male entertainment. Magic Mike anyone?
Offers beautiful views back to the city and is a great adventure to this close by island.
134 locals recommend
Biosphere Environmental Museum
160 Chem. du Tour de l'isle
134 locals recommend
Offers beautiful views back to the city and is a great adventure to this close by island.
A must visit on your trip to Montreal - wandering the cobblestone streets is akin to a visit to Europe.
1148 locals recommend
Old Port of Montreal
1148 locals recommend
A must visit on your trip to Montreal - wandering the cobblestone streets is akin to a visit to Europe.

Entertainment & Activities

Immense amusement park with lots of rides for thrill seekers!
445 locals recommend
La Ronde
22 Chem. Macdonald
445 locals recommend
Immense amusement park with lots of rides for thrill seekers!
Where the Montreal Canadians play! Also a great spot for world class concerts.
511 locals recommend
Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal
511 locals recommend
Where the Montreal Canadians play! Also a great spot for world class concerts.