Thomas's Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
Hof Kelsten is a new style Jewish bakery with a bright and cool stripped down decor. They have great bread, pastries and serve good coffee. They also do lunch/brunch that are worth trying.
74 locals recommend
Hof Kelsten
4524 Boul. Saint-LaurentHof Kelsten is a new style Jewish bakery with a bright and cool stripped down decor. They have great bread, pastries and serve good coffee. They also do lunch/brunch that are worth trying.
Restaurant Hà is a hip southeast Asian restaurant with a casual vibe and a nice terrace in season. Think pork buns, pad thais, laksa soups, tatakis, rolls, etc.
124 locals recommend
HÀ Mont-Royal
243 Avenue du Mont-Royal ORestaurant Hà is a hip southeast Asian restaurant with a casual vibe and a nice terrace in season. Think pork buns, pad thais, laksa soups, tatakis, rolls, etc.
Philinos has been around for quite a while. It has all the Greek classics. It might look expensive when you first glance at the menu but that's because the plates are huge and can easily be shared between two people. More of a family vibe with friendly service.
16 locals recommend
Philinos Restaurant
4806 Av du ParcPhilinos has been around for quite a while. It has all the Greek classics. It might look expensive when you first glance at the menu but that's because the plates are huge and can easily be shared between two people. More of a family vibe with friendly service.
Arts Café is a cute coffee shop with a cool decor that also serves brunch and lunch. In the summer, it has a small terrace on the side. I believe they have wifi too.
150 locals recommend
Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount OArts Café is a cute coffee shop with a cool decor that also serves brunch and lunch. In the summer, it has a small terrace on the side. I believe they have wifi too.
Café Olimpico is a somewhat of a Mile End institution. It has been around for years. It's a typical Italian café. The coffee is good and strong, they show soccer games on the TV's and they have old pictures of the Italian soccer team on the wall. They have a terrace on the side too.
455 locals recommend
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OCafé Olimpico is a somewhat of a Mile End institution. It has been around for years. It's a typical Italian café. The coffee is good and strong, they show soccer games on the TV's and they have old pictures of the Italian soccer team on the wall. They have a terrace on the side too.
Café Myriade is yet another coffee shop, this one connected to a men's clothing store called Savoie Fils. It is small but very bright with large bay windows. You can sit on a stool inside or on a bench outside and watch people walk by.
32 locals recommend
THE STANDARD MILE END
251 Rue Saint- Viateur OCafé Myriade is yet another coffee shop, this one connected to a men's clothing store called Savoie Fils. It is small but very bright with large bay windows. You can sit on a stool inside or on a bench outside and watch people walk by.
Le Falco is a beautiful Japanese coffee shop and eatery set in a sunny warehouse space with an industrial feel. It has communal table and couches. They serve fair-trade coffee, rice bowls and sandwiches. They have wifi but they shut it down during lunch hour.
42 locals recommend
Le Falco
5605 Av. de GaspéLe Falco is a beautiful Japanese coffee shop and eatery set in a sunny warehouse space with an industrial feel. It has communal table and couches. They serve fair-trade coffee, rice bowls and sandwiches. They have wifi but they shut it down during lunch hour.
Pikolo is a tiny coffee shop set in a retro-industrial space. Great place to grab a coffee on your way to downtown.
115 locals recommend
Pikolo Espresso Bar
1635 Av du ParcPikolo is a tiny coffee shop set in a retro-industrial space. Great place to grab a coffee on your way to downtown.
Ramen Ya (a.k.a. Kurobuta Isakaya) is a Japanese gastropub. They have pretty much every type of Japanese food you can think of, from ramen soup, to sashimis, to grilled meats and noodles. It's reasonably priced.
21 locals recommend
Ramen Ya Restaurant
4274 Boul. Saint-LaurentRamen Ya (a.k.a. Kurobuta Isakaya) is a Japanese gastropub. They have pretty much every type of Japanese food you can think of, from ramen soup, to sashimis, to grilled meats and noodles. It's reasonably priced.
OMMA is one of my favourites. It's a Korean restaurant set in a subtle white brick interior. Pretty much everything on the menu is delicious but my personal favourite is the sesame rice, which is really a salmon sashimi dish with sweet and spicy sauce on top of lettuce and sesame rice. So good!
95 locals recommend
Omma Restaurant
177 Rue Bernard OOMMA is one of my favourites. It's a Korean restaurant set in a subtle white brick interior. Pretty much everything on the menu is delicious but my personal favourite is the sesame rice, which is really a salmon sashimi dish with sweet and spicy sauce on top of lettuce and sesame rice. So good!
Maïs is a festive Mexican restaurant that put a lot of thought and attention into creating very tasty small tacos on soft corn shells. You'll need to order 3 or 4 to feel full, unless you decide to order an appetizer or side. They have a fun summery cocktail menu as well. They have a couple of private tables for two. The rest is long communal tables. You can also sit at the bar.
76 locals recommend
RESTAURANT MAÏS
5439 Boul. Saint-LaurentMaïs is a festive Mexican restaurant that put a lot of thought and attention into creating very tasty small tacos on soft corn shells. You'll need to order 3 or 4 to feel full, unless you decide to order an appetizer or side. They have a fun summery cocktail menu as well. They have a couple of private tables for two. The rest is long communal tables. You can also sit at the bar.
Lawrence is a fine dining destination. British-native chef Marc Cohen is behind the menu that features dishes with amazing ingredients such as humanely raised meats, pristine produce and the finest morsels of Quebec and Canadian cheese. They also do brunch but be prepared to wait in line.
175 locals recommend
Lawrence
9 Av. Fairmount ELawrence is a fine dining destination. British-native chef Marc Cohen is behind the menu that features dishes with amazing ingredients such as humanely raised meats, pristine produce and the finest morsels of Quebec and Canadian cheese. They also do brunch but be prepared to wait in line.
Fortune is a new taco joint up in the Little Italy. I've only been once but it was great. The vibe is laid back and unpretentious and the tacos are great.
30 locals recommend
Fortune
6448 Boul. Saint-LaurentFortune is a new taco joint up in the Little Italy. I've only been once but it was great. The vibe is laid back and unpretentious and the tacos are great.
Chez Doval is a bit of an institution on the Plateau. It is a lively authentic Portuguese restaurant with everything from Portuguese chicken, to amazing steak, calamaris and perhaps the best grilled octopus in the city. It's not per say a hip place but the food is delicious and the prices are fair. It's a good place for groups and/or a family.
41 locals recommend
Chez Doval
150 Rue Marie-AnneChez Doval is a bit of an institution on the Plateau. It is a lively authentic Portuguese restaurant with everything from Portuguese chicken, to amazing steak, calamaris and perhaps the best grilled octopus in the city. It's not per say a hip place but the food is delicious and the prices are fair. It's a good place for groups and/or a family.
Cafeden is a fairly new Vietnamese restaurant in the Little Italy. The decor is not your typical Viet joint. It's sleek with all shiny black tables and furniture. I think the food is great. I recommend ordering a couple of dishes and sharing. The owner and the staff are super friendly.
18 locals recommend
CAFEDEN
6576 Boul. Saint-LaurentCafeden is a fairly new Vietnamese restaurant in the Little Italy. The decor is not your typical Viet joint. It's sleek with all shiny black tables and furniture. I think the food is great. I recommend ordering a couple of dishes and sharing. The owner and the staff are super friendly.
If you're downtown and looking for a place to grab a bite, look no further than Café Parvis. Set in the old fur district, on a small hidden street, Parvis used to be an old fur shop. It has been opened up and peeled back to reveal layers of history. You can go there simply to grab a coffee or you can go for a full brunch (one of the best in the city) or you can go for lunch and choose from a selection of delicious pizzas and salads. Come back in the evening for a more intricate menu.
104 locals recommend
Café Parvis
433 Rue MayorIf you're downtown and looking for a place to grab a bite, look no further than Café Parvis. Set in the old fur district, on a small hidden street, Parvis used to be an old fur shop. It has been opened up and peeled back to reveal layers of history. You can go there simply to grab a coffee or you can go for a full brunch (one of the best in the city) or you can go for lunch and choose from a selection of delicious pizzas and salads. Come back in the evening for a more intricate menu.
If you're looking for something out of the ordinary, Agrikol might be what you're looking for. Set in the gay village, east of downtown, Agrikol is a new Haitian restaurant and bar. It is in part owned by members of Arcade Fire. The vibe is very festive with loud compa music. The food is perfect to share and they have great rum-based cocktails. It's a very popular place and they don't take reservation, so might have to wait. Fortunately, they have a bar next door called Ti-Agrikol where you can wait and have a drink until a table opens up. They also have a terrace in the summer that I have yet to try but looks amazing. Highly recommended.
92 locals recommend
Agrikol
1844 R. AtatekenIf you're looking for something out of the ordinary, Agrikol might be what you're looking for. Set in the gay village, east of downtown, Agrikol is a new Haitian restaurant and bar. It is in part owned by members of Arcade Fire. The vibe is very festive with loud compa music. The food is perfect to share and they have great rum-based cocktails. It's a very popular place and they don't take reservation, so might have to wait. Fortunately, they have a bar next door called Ti-Agrikol where you can wait and have a drink until a table opens up. They also have a terrace in the summer that I have yet to try but looks amazing. Highly recommended.
If you find yourself in Saint-Henri feeling peckish, you should stop by Satay Brothers. They serve delicious Singaporean street food (pork buns, skewers, papaya salads, laksa soups, etc.) in a loud eclectic decor with a soundtrack consisting mainly of 90's rap.
187 locals recommend
Satay Brothers
3721 Rue Notre Dame OIf you find yourself in Saint-Henri feeling peckish, you should stop by Satay Brothers. They serve delicious Singaporean street food (pork buns, skewers, papaya salads, laksa soups, etc.) in a loud eclectic decor with a soundtrack consisting mainly of 90's rap.
The Atwater Market is one of few (partly) outdoor market in the city. It's located in an old train station. They have stands with great produce, plants and flowers. There are also great shops and perhaps the best cheese store in the city. In the summer, they also have a bunch of food stands. It's right next to the Lachine Canal with should also be explored. A great walk is to go from Old Montreal to the Atwater Market (or the other war around) following the canal.
852 locals recommend
marché atwater
The Atwater Market is one of few (partly) outdoor market in the city. It's located in an old train station. They have stands with great produce, plants and flowers. There are also great shops and perhaps the best cheese store in the city. In the summer, they also have a bunch of food stands. It's right next to the Lachine Canal with should also be explored. A great walk is to go from Old Montreal to the Atwater Market (or the other war around) following the canal.
L'Express is a true Montreal institution. It's a Parisian style bistro that's been open since 1979 and hasn't aged one bit. It serves staple French dishes in a classic bistro setting with checkered floors and a long bar. You simply can't go wrong with L'Express. They are open for breakfast (surprisingly cheap), lunch and dinner.
220 locals recommend
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisL'Express is a true Montreal institution. It's a Parisian style bistro that's been open since 1979 and hasn't aged one bit. It serves staple French dishes in a classic bistro setting with checkered floors and a long bar. You simply can't go wrong with L'Express. They are open for breakfast (surprisingly cheap), lunch and dinner.
Romados is another well known address to Montrealers. It's THE classic Portuguese rotisserie. The setting is not fancy but it's cheap, generous and delicious. Plus, you can always take it to go and eat in the park.
229 locals recommend
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel ERomados is another well known address to Montrealers. It's THE classic Portuguese rotisserie. The setting is not fancy but it's cheap, generous and delicious. Plus, you can always take it to go and eat in the park.
Cardinal is a British-style tearoom. It's located on top of Sparrow (the pub) and it's owned by the same people. I've actually yet to go but I've heard great things. Inside, it looks like a typical 20's London tearoom. They have tea (duh), baked goods and I hear they do a great brunch.
54 locals recommend
Cardinal Tearoom
5326 Boul. Saint-LaurentCardinal is a British-style tearoom. It's located on top of Sparrow (the pub) and it's owned by the same people. I've actually yet to go but I've heard great things. Inside, it looks like a typical 20's London tearoom. They have tea (duh), baked goods and I hear they do a great brunch.
Jean Talon Market is one of the two main markets in the city. Located in Little Italy, it's a great place to buy produce but also just to hang out and eat outside in the summer.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienJean Talon Market is one of the two main markets in the city. Located in Little Italy, it's a great place to buy produce but also just to hang out and eat outside in the summer.
Café Paquebot is a cute little café with excellent third-wave style espresso coffee, as well as regular drip coffee. They have a small selection of croissants, muffins and cookies, as well as some sandwiches. And it's right around the corner! They also have wifi, so it's a good place to work.
55 locals recommend
Paquebot Mont-Royal
123 Avenue du Mont-Royal OCafé Paquebot is a cute little café with excellent third-wave style espresso coffee, as well as regular drip coffee. They have a small selection of croissants, muffins and cookies, as well as some sandwiches. And it's right around the corner! They also have wifi, so it's a good place to work.
Blossom walks the line between restaurant and bar. Japanese rice wine sake is a big focus: over 20 sakes, a small cocktail list, a few beers, Japanese whiskys, and a short wine list leaning towards lighter white options. The menu centres around delicious small tempura and sushi plates. Great spot for a date or a late dinner.
28 locals recommend
Le Blossom Bar
1101 Boul. de Maisonneuve EBlossom walks the line between restaurant and bar. Japanese rice wine sake is a big focus: over 20 sakes, a small cocktail list, a few beers, Japanese whiskys, and a short wine list leaning towards lighter white options. The menu centres around delicious small tempura and sushi plates. Great spot for a date or a late dinner.
Café Dispatch on Saint-Laurent not only have great coffee but they have an amazing space, if you're into bright, minimal, concrete and wood decors. Think Japanese modernism. It's also a good place to work. They sell the pastries from bakery Hof Kelsten and have a selection of juices and other beverages.
75 locals recommend
Dispatch Coffee
267 Rue Saint-Zotique OCafé Dispatch on Saint-Laurent not only have great coffee but they have an amazing space, if you're into bright, minimal, concrete and wood decors. Think Japanese modernism. It's also a good place to work. They sell the pastries from bakery Hof Kelsten and have a selection of juices and other beverages.
Denise is a bit of a secret restaurant hidden on the edge of Parc-Extension, on a very unassuming street. They opened not long ago and I've been going regularly ever since. They serve Vietnamese food with a twist and they have a great wine list, including some natural wines and orange wines. In the Summer, they set up some tables on the side street for people to be able to eat outside. They serve lunch Tuesday to Friday and Dinner Tuesday to Saturday (maybe double-check that first, as they've been changing their schedule quite a bit since it opened).
16 locals recommend
Denise
386 Av. BeaumontDenise is a bit of a secret restaurant hidden on the edge of Parc-Extension, on a very unassuming street. They opened not long ago and I've been going regularly ever since. They serve Vietnamese food with a twist and they have a great wine list, including some natural wines and orange wines. In the Summer, they set up some tables on the side street for people to be able to eat outside. They serve lunch Tuesday to Friday and Dinner Tuesday to Saturday (maybe double-check that first, as they've been changing their schedule quite a bit since it opened).
Larrys is an offshoot of neighbour restaurant Lawrence. While Lawrence is more classic in its formula, Larrys feels more like a wine bar vibe. They offer delicious small plates to share and the wine list is great. You can also go for brunch, lunch or just to get a coffee. Definitely one of my go-to spots.
90 locals recommend
larrys
5201 Boul. Saint-LaurentLarrys is an offshoot of neighbour restaurant Lawrence. While Lawrence is more classic in its formula, Larrys feels more like a wine bar vibe. They offer delicious small plates to share and the wine list is great. You can also go for brunch, lunch or just to get a coffee. Definitely one of my go-to spots.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casa Del Popolo (or simply Casa for the regulars) is a pretty unique place. It's been around for a long time and attracts a mostly anglo crowd of artsy and slightly hippie type (and I mean that in the best way possible). During the day, it's a café that also serves great vegetarian sandwiches. Then at night, it turns into a bar with DJ's playing anything and everything, from synth-pop to 80's to techno, indie, you name it. Connected to it is a small venue that hosts concerts on a regular basis. You can catch a lot local bands a well as bands from abroad touring. They have a cute hidden terrace in the back (in the summer).
281 locals recommend
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentCasa Del Popolo (or simply Casa for the regulars) is a pretty unique place. It's been around for a long time and attracts a mostly anglo crowd of artsy and slightly hippie type (and I mean that in the best way possible). During the day, it's a café that also serves great vegetarian sandwiches. Then at night, it turns into a bar with DJ's playing anything and everything, from synth-pop to 80's to techno, indie, you name it. Connected to it is a small venue that hosts concerts on a regular basis. You can catch a lot local bands a well as bands from abroad touring. They have a cute hidden terrace in the back (in the summer).
La Buvette is a Mile End staple. It's been open for about 15 years but it's still as popular as ever. They're mainly a wine bar but they also serve tapas style food (until late). It's more of a sit-down and talk kind of place and the music is never too loud.
294 locals recommend
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcLa Buvette is a Mile End staple. It's been open for about 15 years but it's still as popular as ever. They're mainly a wine bar but they also serve tapas style food (until late). It's more of a sit-down and talk kind of place and the music is never too loud.
Bar Henrietta (formerly Baldwin Barmacy) is a new wine and cocktail bar on Laurier West. There's a Portuguese theme which you'll notice in their music selection (although they'll also digress into afro-beat and other "world music") and in their small tapas-style food menu. It's a great place for a date and they have a cute terrace out front in the summer.
154 locals recommend
Bar Henrietta
115 Av. Laurier OBar Henrietta (formerly Baldwin Barmacy) is a new wine and cocktail bar on Laurier West. There's a Portuguese theme which you'll notice in their music selection (although they'll also digress into afro-beat and other "world music") and in their small tapas-style food menu. It's a great place for a date and they have a cute terrace out front in the summer.
The Emerald (a.k.a. No Name a.k.a Le Bar Sans Nom) has two distinct environments. The front reminds me of Havana circa 1950 while the back is more of a dark Moroccan-style lounge. The barmen all wear tuxedos and they're pretty serious about their cocktails. The music is not too loud. Good place to enjoy a fancy (and expensive) cocktail and talk.
26 locals recommend
The Emerald
5295 Av du ParcThe Emerald (a.k.a. No Name a.k.a Le Bar Sans Nom) has two distinct environments. The front reminds me of Havana circa 1950 while the back is more of a dark Moroccan-style lounge. The barmen all wear tuxedos and they're pretty serious about their cocktails. The music is not too loud. Good place to enjoy a fancy (and expensive) cocktail and talk.
Big in Japan Bar is a speakeasy-type bar specializing in sake and Japanese whisky. The interior is really unique with a bar that stretches and twists all across the place, so that everyone is technically sitting at the bar. The lighting is dimmed and the music low. It's definitely a romantic setting that is perfect for a date. From the outside, try to find a red door with a Japanese inscription.
207 locals recommend
BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentBig in Japan Bar is a speakeasy-type bar specializing in sake and Japanese whisky. The interior is really unique with a bar that stretches and twists all across the place, so that everyone is technically sitting at the bar. The lighting is dimmed and the music low. It's definitely a romantic setting that is perfect for a date. From the outside, try to find a red door with a Japanese inscription.
If you're looking for a place to dance all night but would prefer avoid clubs that attracts the 18-20 university crowd, Datcha might be your best bet. The vibe is sort of dark 80's Miami meet Moscow with a loud sound system, a small dance floor and a smoke machine. The music is quality dance music (house, techno, disco, bass, etc.) and you can sometimes hear world renowned DJ's play there when in town.
141 locals recommend
Bar Datcha
98 Av. Laurier OIf you're looking for a place to dance all night but would prefer avoid clubs that attracts the 18-20 university crowd, Datcha might be your best bet. The vibe is sort of dark 80's Miami meet Moscow with a loud sound system, a small dance floor and a smoke machine. The music is quality dance music (house, techno, disco, bass, etc.) and you can sometimes hear world renowned DJ's play there when in town.
Bar Darling is a daytime coffee spot that turns into an evening bar specializing in rare beers (though they have cocktails as well). It is pretty spacious and the interior is quite interesting with a bunch of bizarre objects all over the place.
130 locals recommend
Le Darling
4328 Boul. Saint-LaurentBar Darling is a daytime coffee spot that turns into an evening bar specializing in rare beers (though they have cocktails as well). It is pretty spacious and the interior is quite interesting with a bunch of bizarre objects all over the place.
Ping Pong Club is a bar that, as you may have guessed, has a ping pong table, as well as a fooseball table and a bunch of other games. They serve food in the early evening and the vibe gradually becomes more upbeat as the night comes. It gets pretty crowded and wild on weekends and it's not uncommon to find people dancing on tables after 1 am. Come on a Thursday between 6 and 10 and you'll find me as your DJ.
109 locals recommend
Ping Pong Club
5788 Boul. Saint-LaurentPing Pong Club is a bar that, as you may have guessed, has a ping pong table, as well as a fooseball table and a bunch of other games. They serve food in the early evening and the vibe gradually becomes more upbeat as the night comes. It gets pretty crowded and wild on weekends and it's not uncommon to find people dancing on tables after 1 am. Come on a Thursday between 6 and 10 and you'll find me as your DJ.
Alexandraplatz is a Berlin-inspired bar in a converted garage with a terrace with long communal tables on the side. Nested in what used to be an industrial part of town, it feels a little bit like Bushwick as well. They are only open in the summer and they close at 1 am. Great place to grab a drink on a hot summer night.
200 locals recommend
Bar Alexandraplatz
6731 Av. de l'EsplanadeAlexandraplatz is a Berlin-inspired bar in a converted garage with a terrace with long communal tables on the side. Nested in what used to be an industrial part of town, it feels a little bit like Bushwick as well. They are only open in the summer and they close at 1 am. Great place to grab a drink on a hot summer night.
Le Majestique is a sort of gastropub. They have menu of small dishes to share (or not) but you can also just go there for some wine or cocktails. It's the same owners as Bar Darling and you can see it in the way the place is decorated. The place is an old diner that they converted into something a bit more actual while keeping a lot of the character and filling it with bizarre objects. I would recommend it for drinks but I have yet to be impressed by the food.
123 locals recommend
Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-LaurentLe Majestique is a sort of gastropub. They have menu of small dishes to share (or not) but you can also just go there for some wine or cocktails. It's the same owners as Bar Darling and you can see it in the way the place is decorated. The place is an old diner that they converted into something a bit more actual while keeping a lot of the character and filling it with bizarre objects. I would recommend it for drinks but I have yet to be impressed by the food.
Sparrow is a classic English-style pub. They have great beers, classic drinks and they serve a mix of burgers and Indian specialty (butter chicken, chana masala, etc.) They also do brunch on weekends.
240 locals recommend
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentSparrow is a classic English-style pub. They have great beers, classic drinks and they serve a mix of burgers and Indian specialty (butter chicken, chana masala, etc.) They also do brunch on weekends.
Arts & Culture
DHC is a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing contemporary art. They're housed in two heritage building next to each other in the Old Montreal. They usually have great exhibitions and it's 100% free. Just make sure they're open (they close in-between exhibition).
68 locals recommend
Fondation Phi
451 Rue Saint-JeanDHC is a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing contemporary art. They're housed in two heritage building next to each other in the Old Montreal. They usually have great exhibitions and it's 100% free. Just make sure they're open (they close in-between exhibition).
Essentials
Provigo is the huge supermarket right on the corner. They basically have everything, although the produce tend to be a bit pricey. Still, very convenient to have right there.
608 locals recommend
Provigo
5595 Av de MonklandProvigo is the huge supermarket right on the corner. They basically have everything, although the produce tend to be a bit pricey. Still, very convenient to have right there.
PA Nature is a medium size grocery that focuses on "natural" products. Most fruits and veggies are organic, the fish is organic or wild caught, etc. The prices are quite reasonable considering the quality. Sometime worth the short walk if you plan to buy fresh food.
248 locals recommend
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcPA Nature is a medium size grocery that focuses on "natural" products. Most fruits and veggies are organic, the fish is organic or wild caught, etc. The prices are quite reasonable considering the quality. Sometime worth the short walk if you plan to buy fresh food.
Rachelle-Béry is a 100% organic grocery store. They also have a section of natural medicines, oils and that sort of stuff with people (naturopaths?) to advise you. They have nice stuff but it's definitely on the pricier side.
141 locals recommend
Rachelle-Bery health stores
4810 Boul. Saint-LaurentRachelle-Béry is a 100% organic grocery store. They also have a section of natural medicines, oils and that sort of stuff with people (naturopaths?) to advise you. They have nice stuff but it's definitely on the pricier side.
SAQ is the state-owned wine and liquor store. We have one right around the corner. It doesn't have the biggest wine selection but it makes up for it by being open late (10 pm) every day.
380 locals recommend
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal ESAQ is the state-owned wine and liquor store. We have one right around the corner. It doesn't have the biggest wine selection but it makes up for it by being open late (10 pm) every day.
Sightseeing
Anyone who's into architecture and modernism will probably want to check out Habitat 67. It is a model community and housing complex designed in, you guessed it, 1967, by Israeli/Canadian architect Moshe Safdie for the Montreal World Fair. It's composed of 146 residences made of concrete units stacked together on multiple levels. Definitely one of Canada's most recognizable and spectacular architectural landmark.
57 locals recommend
Habitat 67
2600 Av Pierre-DupuyAnyone who's into architecture and modernism will probably want to check out Habitat 67. It is a model community and housing complex designed in, you guessed it, 1967, by Israeli/Canadian architect Moshe Safdie for the Montreal World Fair. It's composed of 146 residences made of concrete units stacked together on multiple levels. Definitely one of Canada's most recognizable and spectacular architectural landmark.
Shopping
Les Étoffes is an upscale clothing store for men and women. They have a masterfully curated selection of garments from some of the nicest brands and designers. It's not cheap but if you're lucky and your timing's right, you might be able to score a piece at a discount. At the end of the season, it's not uncommon to find pieces at 70% off. The owners, Diana and Chris, are super nice, friendly and unpretentious.
19 locals recommend
Les Étoffes
5253 Boul. Saint-LaurentLes Étoffes is an upscale clothing store for men and women. They have a masterfully curated selection of garments from some of the nicest brands and designers. It's not cheap but if you're lucky and your timing's right, you might be able to score a piece at a discount. At the end of the season, it's not uncommon to find pieces at 70% off. The owners, Diana and Chris, are super nice, friendly and unpretentious.
Jamais Assez is a furniture and object store. They have a very nice selection of bright, contemporary pieces from designers such as Hay, Normann Copengagen and Pedrali. If you're like me, you'll probably want to buy everything.
6 locals recommend
Jamais Assez
5155 Boul. Saint-LaurentJamais Assez is a furniture and object store. They have a very nice selection of bright, contemporary pieces from designers such as Hay, Normann Copengagen and Pedrali. If you're like me, you'll probably want to buy everything.
Off The Hook is Montreal's mecca of streetwear. Located in the heart of downtown, on the second and third floor, you'll find a great selection of sneakers and a nice selection of clothes (mostly for men). It's pretty much always busy and loud. Expect to hear the latest rap tunes.
13 locals recommend
Off The Hook (OTH-1021 Ste-Catherine)
1021 Ste Catherine OuestOff The Hook is Montreal's mecca of streetwear. Located in the heart of downtown, on the second and third floor, you'll find a great selection of sneakers and a nice selection of clothes (mostly for men). It's pretty much always busy and loud. Expect to hear the latest rap tunes.
Boutique STOCKMARKT is a shop in Little Burgundy from the team behind Westmount favourite The WANT Apothecary. The store offers trendy merchandise for men and women including clothes, shoes and books. Prices are marked from regular price up to a whopping 80% off and the stock includes many of fashion’s most coveted brands including Acne, James Perse, Maison Kitsuné and Filippa K. The store also stocks the leather bag and accessories brand WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie, which is designed right here in Montreal.
15 locals recommend
Boutique STOCKMARKT
2664 Rue Notre Dame OBoutique STOCKMARKT is a shop in Little Burgundy from the team behind Westmount favourite The WANT Apothecary. The store offers trendy merchandise for men and women including clothes, shoes and books. Prices are marked from regular price up to a whopping 80% off and the stock includes many of fashion’s most coveted brands including Acne, James Perse, Maison Kitsuné and Filippa K. The store also stocks the leather bag and accessories brand WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie, which is designed right here in Montreal.