Guidebook for Montreal

Charles
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.
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La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel Est
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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.
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Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel E
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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.
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Chez José Café
173 Av. Duluth E
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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.
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent
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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.
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Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal O
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Classic brunch spot. Great lox & smear with bagels.
Famous French dining - walkable from the apartment.
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Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth E
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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.
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Atlas Pizza
4051 Rue Saint-André
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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.
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Bagel Etc
4320 Boul. Saint-Laurent
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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.
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Toi moi et cafe
244 Av. Laurier O
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Translation - You, Me, & Coffee. That's bliss to my ears! Great spot for brunch, lunch or coffee.
Breakfast & Lunch done right.
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Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount O
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Breakfast & Lunch done right.
When you're feeling a little fancy breakfast or brunch is in order.
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Le Passé Composé
1310 Boul. de Maisonneuve E
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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!
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Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-Laurent
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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.
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Lawrence
9 Av. Fairmount E
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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.
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CACAO 70 Eatery
2087 Rue Sainte-Catherine
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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.
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Pamika
4902 Rue Sherbrooke E
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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!
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Les Chocolats de Chloé
546 Av. Duluth E
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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!
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Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St E
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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?
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Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount O
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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?
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St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur O
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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.
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Grenade
1603 Rue Ontario E
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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!
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La Fontaine-parken
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée
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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.
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Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. Remembrance
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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.
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Montreal botaniske hage
4101 Rue Sherbrooke E
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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!
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La Fontaine-parken
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée
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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.
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Gym du Plateau
1688 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
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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.
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Mont-Royal station
470 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
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METRO STATION within walking distance.
METRO STATION within walking distance.
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Sherbrooke station
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METRO STATION within walking distance.

Drinks & Nightlife

Quaint spot with lots of board games.
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Bar La Quincaillerie
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Quaint spot with lots of board games.
Dance club/Restaurant/great rooftop terrace for drinks and meeting new friends.
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Complexe Sky
1478 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
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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.
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L'Gros Luxe Plateau
451 Av. Duluth E
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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.
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Bar Renard
1272 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
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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.
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Cinema du Parc
3575 Av du Parc
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Old school movie theater that plays a dynamic selection of curated films from around the world.
World famous Drag shows in the gay village.
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Cabaret Mado
1115 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
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World famous Drag shows in the gay village.
Fantastic touring shows and excellent collection of domestic and international art.
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke O
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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?
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Stock Bar
1171 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
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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.
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Biosphere Environmental Museum
160 Chem. du Tour de l'isle
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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.
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Old Port of Montreal
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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!
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La Ronde
22 Chem. Macdonald
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Immense amusement park with lots of rides for thrill seekers!
Where the Montreal Canadians play! Also a great spot for world class concerts.
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Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal
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Where the Montreal Canadians play! Also a great spot for world class concerts.