Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
The walls are splashed with graffiti and the menu is splashed with tons of options. The biggest challenge will be getting a table. Best to arrive early (i.e. before 11 am).
133 locals recommend
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OThe walls are splashed with graffiti and the menu is splashed with tons of options. The biggest challenge will be getting a table. Best to arrive early (i.e. before 11 am).
A simple, but sinful menu. For something savoury, try the Shakshuka (poached eggs in stewed tomatoes). For something sweet, the French toast with apple chutney.
150 locals recommend
Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount OA simple, but sinful menu. For something savoury, try the Shakshuka (poached eggs in stewed tomatoes). For something sweet, the French toast with apple chutney.
The short story: it’s a greasy spoon that hipsters made cool again. The Omelette du jour is usually vegetarian. Carnivorous gluten eaters will love the Lumberjack sandwich.
109 locals recommend
Nouveau Palais
281 Rue Bernard OThe short story: it’s a greasy spoon that hipsters made cool again. The Omelette du jour is usually vegetarian. Carnivorous gluten eaters will love the Lumberjack sandwich.
A socially-responsible bistro (title translates as “Robin Hood”) where the servers are volunteers and the profits go to local community organizations.
23 locals recommend
Robin des Bois
3933 Avenue du Parc-La FontaineA socially-responsible bistro (title translates as “Robin Hood”) where the servers are volunteers and the profits go to local community organizations.
If your hypothetical Korean grandmother opened a restaurant, this is what it would be: a stylish and attentive bistro serving classic Korean comfort food, but without any cheesy Korean elements.
95 locals recommend
Omma Restaurant
177 Rue Bernard OIf your hypothetical Korean grandmother opened a restaurant, this is what it would be: a stylish and attentive bistro serving classic Korean comfort food, but without any cheesy Korean elements.
Arguably the trendiest restaurant in Mile End — but with good reason. The British-inspired menu features local flair and the ambience always jubilant.
175 locals recommend
Lawrence
9 Av. Fairmount EArguably the trendiest restaurant in Mile End — but with good reason. The British-inspired menu features local flair and the ambience always jubilant.
A Montréal mainstay for classic French cuisine. Food quality is top notch and the prices reflect it. If you’re willing to eat late, however, the bistro offers an entrée/main dish combo for only $25.
132 locals recommend
Leméac
1045 Av. Laurier OA Montréal mainstay for classic French cuisine. Food quality is top notch and the prices reflect it. If you’re willing to eat late, however, the bistro offers an entrée/main dish combo for only $25.
Considered “ground zero” of Mile End, this Italian café is the meeting place for both soccer-obsessed old men and tattoo-drenched hipsters.
455 locals recommend
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OConsidered “ground zero” of Mile End, this Italian café is the meeting place for both soccer-obsessed old men and tattoo-drenched hipsters.
Café Melbourne
4615 Boul. Saint-LaurentGood coffee from an Aussie expat.
Located inside a men’s retail store (the trend these days), Café Myriade uses premium beans from coffee companies that form direct relations with growers from around the world.
32 locals recommend
THE STANDARD MILE END
251 Rue Saint- Viateur OLocated inside a men’s retail store (the trend these days), Café Myriade uses premium beans from coffee companies that form direct relations with growers from around the world.
Drinks & Nightlife
The dainty cocktail bar is a huge hit with Mile End hipsters. Nab a place on the couch or tuck yourself along the bar, and then order a basil gimlet. They also serve a mighty fine hangover brunch.
240 locals recommend
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe dainty cocktail bar is a huge hit with Mile End hipsters. Nab a place on the couch or tuck yourself along the bar, and then order a basil gimlet. They also serve a mighty fine hangover brunch.
Bustling microbrew pub with homemade specialties and exotic imports, plus a popular patio and share-friendly nibbles.
442 locals recommend
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OBustling microbrew pub with homemade specialties and exotic imports, plus a popular patio and share-friendly nibbles.
Shopping
The preeminent Montréal retailer for denim — with surprisingly affordable prices. You tell the staff what you want, they'll bring items to the change room. Best customer service. Ever.
24 locals recommend
Jeans Jeans Jeans
5575 Av. CasgrainThe preeminent Montréal retailer for denim — with surprisingly affordable prices. You tell the staff what you want, they'll bring items to the change room. Best customer service. Ever.
Great footwear boutique for casual shoes and boots. Think Toms, Blundstone, Vans and more. For the best deals, peruse the sale shelves in the back.
9 locals recommend
Mile End Kicks (MEK-Parc-Avenue)
5403 Av du ParcGreat footwear boutique for casual shoes and boots. Think Toms, Blundstone, Vans and more. For the best deals, peruse the sale shelves in the back.
Montreal’s celebrated graphic novel shop offers more than just comic books. The bookstore features a small but impressive selection.
134 locals recommend
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
211 Rue Bernard OMontreal’s celebrated graphic novel shop offers more than just comic books. The bookstore features a small but impressive selection.
Sophisticated menswear designed here in Mile End — but stuff that handsome-dressed women can wear it too. Get your haircut at the in-store barbershop or nab an Americano at the espresso bar.
52 locals recommend
Frank And Oak
160 R. St Viateur EstSophisticated menswear designed here in Mile End — but stuff that handsome-dressed women can wear it too. Get your haircut at the in-store barbershop or nab an Americano at the espresso bar.
Essentials
The favourite grocer of Mile Enders. Relatively cheap prices and plenty of cheese varieties
248 locals recommend
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcThe favourite grocer of Mile Enders. Relatively cheap prices and plenty of cheese varieties
Boucherie Chez Vito
5180 Rue Saint-UrbainThe neighbourhood butcher.
The liquor stores are state-owned. As such, the SAQ (various locations) is the only place to get spirits and quality wines.
778 locals recommend
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EThe liquor stores are state-owned. As such, the SAQ (various locations) is the only place to get spirits and quality wines.
The famed Montreal bagel is first boiled in honey-infused water and then baked in a wood-burning oven.
521 locals recommend
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OThe famed Montreal bagel is first boiled in honey-infused water and then baked in a wood-burning oven.
Everything Else
Great little studio with a selection of classes, from beginner to master level.
26 locals recommend
Naada Yoga
5540 Av. CasgrainGreat little studio with a selection of classes, from beginner to master level.