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Showing 24 of 202 places in Montreal
Ohana proves vegan rolls can be as intricate and satisfying as traditional sushi, bringing a creative plant-based twist....
Espace Nomad in the Mile End has spent 20 years redefining what it means to unwind. This spa keeps things grounded with...
Jeanne-Mance Park is where the city meets the mountain, a 14-hectare stretch of green at the foot of Mount Royal that se...
Le Patio Bar Laitier is a Plateau classic—part neighbourhood hangout, part choose-your-own-adventure dessert lab. With m...
Blueboy leans into nostalgia without getting stuck in it. This Plateau shop channels a ’50s diner vibe—chrome accents, p...
The Rachel Street location of Les Co’Pains d’Abord is one of the three bakeries in an artisan collective, and a full-on...
You can smell it before you see it. At Ol’ Sweet Pastry on Rachel Street, the scent of caramelized sugar and soft, yeast...
Bar Suzanne’s a laid-back spot perfect for socializing over drinks. Equal part quality fare and libations in its offerin...
Librairie L’Échange has been a Plateau institution since 1976, offering a second life to books, graphic novels, zines, a...
Since 2013, Sophie Sucrée has been redefining pastry in Montréal with flaky, airy vegan croissants, dreamy cakes, and sa...
At Espace Kine, the coffee bar isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of the routine. This new hybrid space on Saint-Denis comb...
La Vieille Europe has been a fixture on Saint-Laurent Boulevard since 1959, a holdout from a time when neighbourhood sho...
Ripples has been a fixture in Montreal’s ice cream scene since 1984, when Richard Bernett—armed with a refrigeration mec...
La Rockette is where Montréal’s rockers, hipsters, and vinyl obsessives collide over stiff drinks and an unpredictable s...
Le Belmont has been a fixture of Montréal’s nightlife for over 35 years, shifting its identity night after night to matc...
Since 1997, Aux Vivres has been a cornerstone of Montreal’s vegan scene. With locations in the Plateau and Westmount, th...
Launched by longtime friends Daniel Safi and Khaled Abdelfattah, this Montreal spot embraces a quirky, offbeat vibe wher...
Yoga Sangha is an institution: 25 years and still going strong. Founded by Sylvie Tremblay in 2000, Sangha has grown fro...
Café Névé embodies the essence of cozy cafe hangs in the Plateau with exceptional coffee. Since 2009, this local favorit...
Pastel Rita is one of those whimsical havens that brought a fresh take to Mile End’s café culture with creative flair. U...
Sabor Latino has been a cornerstone of Montreal’s Latin American community for decades, offering a taste of home for tho...
There’s no February 30, and that’s kind of the point. Le 30 Février, from the Café Tordu team, brings a surreal edge to...
Pâtisserie Zébulon doesn’t just make vegan desserts—it makes a case for why they should be taken seriously. Open since J...
SWIRL does a lot with a little. This takeout window on the corner of Rachel and Laval offers a minimalist setup—just a s...
Showing 24 of 202 places in Montreal
Ohana proves vegan rolls can be as intricate and satisfying as traditional sushi, bringing a creative plant-based twist....
Espace Nomad in the Mile End has spent 20 years redefining what it means to unwind. This spa keeps things grounded with...
Jeanne-Mance Park is where the city meets the mountain, a 14-hectare stretch of green at the foot of Mount Royal that se...
Le Patio Bar Laitier is a Plateau classic—part neighbourhood hangout, part choose-your-own-adventure dessert lab. With m...
Blueboy leans into nostalgia without getting stuck in it. This Plateau shop channels a ’50s diner vibe—chrome accents, p...
The Rachel Street location of Les Co’Pains d’Abord is one of the three bakeries in an artisan collective, and a full-on...
You can smell it before you see it. At Ol’ Sweet Pastry on Rachel Street, the scent of caramelized sugar and soft, yeast...
Bar Suzanne’s a laid-back spot perfect for socializing over drinks. Equal part quality fare and libations in its offerin...
Librairie L’Échange has been a Plateau institution since 1976, offering a second life to books, graphic novels, zines, a...
Since 2013, Sophie Sucrée has been redefining pastry in Montréal with flaky, airy vegan croissants, dreamy cakes, and sa...
At Espace Kine, the coffee bar isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of the routine. This new hybrid space on Saint-Denis comb...
La Vieille Europe has been a fixture on Saint-Laurent Boulevard since 1959, a holdout from a time when neighbourhood sho...
Ripples has been a fixture in Montreal’s ice cream scene since 1984, when Richard Bernett—armed with a refrigeration mec...
La Rockette is where Montréal’s rockers, hipsters, and vinyl obsessives collide over stiff drinks and an unpredictable s...
Le Belmont has been a fixture of Montréal’s nightlife for over 35 years, shifting its identity night after night to matc...
Since 1997, Aux Vivres has been a cornerstone of Montreal’s vegan scene. With locations in the Plateau and Westmount, th...
Launched by longtime friends Daniel Safi and Khaled Abdelfattah, this Montreal spot embraces a quirky, offbeat vibe wher...
Yoga Sangha is an institution: 25 years and still going strong. Founded by Sylvie Tremblay in 2000, Sangha has grown fro...
Café Névé embodies the essence of cozy cafe hangs in the Plateau with exceptional coffee. Since 2009, this local favorit...
Pastel Rita is one of those whimsical havens that brought a fresh take to Mile End’s café culture with creative flair. U...
Sabor Latino has been a cornerstone of Montreal’s Latin American community for decades, offering a taste of home for tho...
There’s no February 30, and that’s kind of the point. Le 30 Février, from the Café Tordu team, brings a surreal edge to...
Pâtisserie Zébulon doesn’t just make vegan desserts—it makes a case for why they should be taken seriously. Open since J...
SWIRL does a lot with a little. This takeout window on the corner of Rachel and Laval offers a minimalist setup—just a s...
