Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
This is my favourite restaurant in the city, the vibe is a bougie diner with a fresh spin on French classics. The food is always delicious, service is friendly and personal, and I love their late hours. Everything on the menu is great, would highly recommend adding extra foie gras to your dish! Also a great brunch spot, get there early so you can skip the line.
94 locals recommend
Foiegwa
3001 Rue Notre Dame OThis is my favourite restaurant in the city, the vibe is a bougie diner with a fresh spin on French classics. The food is always delicious, service is friendly and personal, and I love their late hours. Everything on the menu is great, would highly recommend adding extra foie gras to your dish! Also a great brunch spot, get there early so you can skip the line.
THE best brunch place in Montréal, possibly the world. The dishes are inventive and so delicious, would definitely skip the basic breakfast and try one of their creations.
150 locals recommend
Le Passé Composé
1310 Boul. de Maisonneuve ETHE best brunch place in Montréal, possibly the world. The dishes are inventive and so delicious, would definitely skip the basic breakfast and try one of their creations.
If you're looking for iconic Montreal bagels, this is the place! For breakfast stop by and eat a fresh warm bagel straight out of the oven
521 locals recommend
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OIf you're looking for iconic Montreal bagels, this is the place! For breakfast stop by and eat a fresh warm bagel straight out of the oven
My favourite cafe in Montreal, it is cozy and lovely and in the summer, the garden is simply magical. Sandwiches are delicious and you can probably save half for dinner.
171 locals recommend
Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainMy favourite cafe in Montreal, it is cozy and lovely and in the summer, the garden is simply magical. Sandwiches are delicious and you can probably save half for dinner.
It's a refurbished 1927 tavern with a British flair, the food is always perfectly made and the place has a glitzy romantic vibe. They also have some of the best cocktails in town, their bartenders are very talented and I like how professional and friendly the wait staff is
58 locals recommend
Dominion Square Tavern
1243 Rue MetcalfeIt's a refurbished 1927 tavern with a British flair, the food is always perfectly made and the place has a glitzy romantic vibe. They also have some of the best cocktails in town, their bartenders are very talented and I like how professional and friendly the wait staff is
A cafe in an old beautiful bank, you will enjoy your coffee under artistic high ceilings they have private rooms available to book for studying or work meetings. A great place to get away from the rain
200 locals recommend
Crew Collective & Cafe
360 Rue Saint-JacquesA cafe in an old beautiful bank, you will enjoy your coffee under artistic high ceilings they have private rooms available to book for studying or work meetings. A great place to get away from the rain
One of the best ice cream places in the city, they have interesting flavours and a house-made soft serve flavour that changes every two weeks. Cash only
223 locals recommend
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OOne of the best ice cream places in the city, they have interesting flavours and a house-made soft serve flavour that changes every two weeks. Cash only
Located in an old train station, this market has local food, and in the summer delicious food vendors. They also have a beautiful garden centre that is full of flowers
852 locals recommend
marché atwater
Located in an old train station, this market has local food, and in the summer delicious food vendors. They also have a beautiful garden centre that is full of flowers
This is not a healthy place but the food is unreal. Think bacon-topped foie gras with a side of cheese, and duck in a can. The ultimate cheat day experience, and a great look into quebecois food.
341 locals recommend
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EThis is not a healthy place but the food is unreal. Think bacon-topped foie gras with a side of cheese, and duck in a can. The ultimate cheat day experience, and a great look into quebecois food.
LOV- local, organic, vegan, is the most instagrammable restaurant in the city, serving delicious and nutritious food and cocktails.
205 locals recommend
LOV
464 Rue McGillLOV- local, organic, vegan, is the most instagrammable restaurant in the city, serving delicious and nutritious food and cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
A very beautiful speakeasy bar, look for a discrete black door with a gold Japanese character in the centre. Great for a romantic date or a classy evening. Cocktails are delicious and staff are very professional. Love the ambiance here
207 locals recommend
BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentA very beautiful speakeasy bar, look for a discrete black door with a gold Japanese character in the centre. Great for a romantic date or a classy evening. Cocktails are delicious and staff are very professional. Love the ambiance here
I love coming here for classy drinks and tapas. Staff is friendly and helpful. The wine is delicious and they have a great selection, and the food menu is always inventive. Would definitely recommend getting 3oz tasting glasses and trying a couple different types.
137 locals recommend
Pullman
3424 Av du ParcI love coming here for classy drinks and tapas. Staff is friendly and helpful. The wine is delicious and they have a great selection, and the food menu is always inventive. Would definitely recommend getting 3oz tasting glasses and trying a couple different types.
A speakeasy bar where there is no menu! Just tell the bartenders what kind of drinks you like and flavours your into and they will craft you an amazing personalized cocktail.
116 locals recommend
Cloakroom Bar
2175 Rue de la MontagneA speakeasy bar where there is no menu! Just tell the bartenders what kind of drinks you like and flavours your into and they will craft you an amazing personalized cocktail.
Parks & Nature
One of the best ways to spend an afternoon in the summer is to pack a picnic basket and relax at beaver lake. Head up the trail for Mount Royal and on your way to watch the sunset over the city, stop by the lake for a late lunch and a nap
275 locals recommend
Beaver Lake
One of the best ways to spend an afternoon in the summer is to pack a picnic basket and relax at beaver lake. Head up the trail for Mount Royal and on your way to watch the sunset over the city, stop by the lake for a late lunch and a nap
This iconic landmark gave this city its name. The apartment is located very close by, just continue up Peel street until you get to the stair case, then you can walk the trail or take the large staircase straight up. Head to the lookout for an amazing view of the city at sunset, even better (if you can handle the challenge) is to come for the sunrise! Pair this with a trip to Beaver lake for a relaxing day in nature
1477 locals recommend
Mount Royal
This iconic landmark gave this city its name. The apartment is located very close by, just continue up Peel street until you get to the stair case, then you can walk the trail or take the large staircase straight up. Head to the lookout for an amazing view of the city at sunset, even better (if you can handle the challenge) is to come for the sunrise! Pair this with a trip to Beaver lake for a relaxing day in nature
Essentials
A unique scandinavian style spa on a renovated ferry boat. Amazing treatments and a water circuit with many different hot tubs, pools, and relaxing areas a great way to relax while in the city. If you're looking for a deal then go in the mornings or evenings
309 locals recommend
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune OuestA unique scandinavian style spa on a renovated ferry boat. Amazing treatments and a water circuit with many different hot tubs, pools, and relaxing areas a great way to relax while in the city. If you're looking for a deal then go in the mornings or evenings
Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandClosest grocery store to the apartment
Couche-Tard
350 Rue Notre Dame O24/7 convenience store accessible from inside the building
A great hot yoga and hot barre studio nearby if you want to take a class while your in town
49 locals recommend
ensō yoga
1470 Peel StA great hot yoga and hot barre studio nearby if you want to take a class while your in town
Getting Around
Station Peel
The closest metro station to the apartment
Arts & Culture
A fun place to spend a rainy day, the touring exhibits are well curated and the permanent collection is free
1504 locals recommend
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OA fun place to spend a rainy day, the touring exhibits are well curated and the permanent collection is free
A cultural hub in Montreal where many festivals take place (Jazz Festival, Francofolie, Just for Laughs), In the summer you'll find this place buzzing with gourmet food trucks and free live music. The Montreal Ballet, Opera, Symphony, and the Modern art museum are also located here
654 locals recommend
Place des Arts
A cultural hub in Montreal where many festivals take place (Jazz Festival, Francofolie, Just for Laughs), In the summer you'll find this place buzzing with gourmet food trucks and free live music. The Montreal Ballet, Opera, Symphony, and the Modern art museum are also located here
Sightseeing
A beautiful part of the city, there are so many events, restaurants, and activities, but I think the best thing to do is wander these streets and explore
1148 locals recommend
Old Port of Montreal
A beautiful part of the city, there are so many events, restaurants, and activities, but I think the best thing to do is wander these streets and explore
I recommend coming here for sunset view of the city. I would skip the paid observatory for the lower terrace on the same level as the restaurant (which you can access for free!)
42 locals recommend
Observatoire Place Ville Marie
01 Place Ville Marie I recommend coming here for sunset view of the city. I would skip the paid observatory for the lower terrace on the same level as the restaurant (which you can access for free!)