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Showing 24 of 76 places in Montreal
Baristello is where Italian coffee culture meets modern Montreal charm. Helmed by Piero Ciampoli—an icon of the city’s c...
La Brasserie des Patriotes is a neighbourhood dive in Hochelaga with a refreshingly unpretentious vibe. This spot is per...
De Froment et de Sève is the kind of neighbourhood bakery that doesn’t just stick around—it multiplies. Since 1995, this...
Stepping into Beaubien Bagel on a brisk September day, one encounters a modest ambiance devoid of extravagance. While wa...
Bar de la Salle is a classic neighbourhood dive with over 20 years under its belt, offering the perfect mix of cheap bee...
Sel et Poivre is a karaoke dive in the heart of Masson that’s clung to its ‘40th anniversary’ banner for nearly a decade...
Bistro Jono Bar is as no-frills as it gets—a classic dive sports bar that sticks to the basics. Cheap pitchers are the m...
Founded in Montréal, Choco de Léa operates as a small-scale, bean-to-bar chocolate workshop with a clear point of view....
Just steps from Jean-Talon Market, Le Petit Alep has earned a devoted following for its vibrant Syrian and Armenian dish...
Calaveras reopened in 2025 with the same spirit that made it a neighbourhood favourite in the first place: cooking roote...
Mojito & Margarita is run by a Cuban–Mexican couple—Lisandra in the front, Martin in the kitchen—and they serve a menu m...
Located in the Shop Angus area, Terroirs focuses on showcasing the richness of Quebec’s local products and producers. Th...
Hoogan & Beaufort operates like a carefully tuned workshop, where the building’s industrial past still dictates the pace...
Spanning 75 hectares, Montreal’s Botanical Garden is one of the most celebrated botanical collections globally. Opened o...
In Villeray, Café littéraire Chez l’Éditeur provides a cultural space where books and coffee go hand in hand: A place to...
Centrale Parc, nestled across from Lafontaine Park, is proof that relaxation doesn’t have to break the bank. Tailored to...
La Boulette elevates the humble burger with local flair and touches of finer dining. Known for its gourmet approach, the...
Pass through the aisles of products pulled from just about every continent save for the Antarctic, and you’ll come to a...
Café Dei Campi has a unique application of Italian flair to plant-based, offering a thoughtful menu that’s both indulgen...
Located in Rosemont-la-Petite-Patrie, L'Étincelle illuminates Rue Beaubien Est with an inviting ambiance and heartfelt h...
This fitness studio takes a comprehensive approach to fitness and wellness, offering a diverse range of programs and ser...
La Remise is what happens when the Plateau’s glossy facade fades away, revealing the kind of raw, untouched grit only a...
Spa Escale Santé in Montreal’s Angus area is a hidden gem for anyone serious about hydrotherapy and holistic self-care....
Showing 24 of 76 places in Montreal
Baristello is where Italian coffee culture meets modern Montreal charm. Helmed by Piero Ciampoli—an icon of the city’s c...
La Brasserie des Patriotes is a neighbourhood dive in Hochelaga with a refreshingly unpretentious vibe. This spot is per...
De Froment et de Sève is the kind of neighbourhood bakery that doesn’t just stick around—it multiplies. Since 1995, this...
Stepping into Beaubien Bagel on a brisk September day, one encounters a modest ambiance devoid of extravagance. While wa...
Bar de la Salle is a classic neighbourhood dive with over 20 years under its belt, offering the perfect mix of cheap bee...
Sel et Poivre is a karaoke dive in the heart of Masson that’s clung to its ‘40th anniversary’ banner for nearly a decade...
Bistro Jono Bar is as no-frills as it gets—a classic dive sports bar that sticks to the basics. Cheap pitchers are the m...
Founded in Montréal, Choco de Léa operates as a small-scale, bean-to-bar chocolate workshop with a clear point of view....
Just steps from Jean-Talon Market, Le Petit Alep has earned a devoted following for its vibrant Syrian and Armenian dish...
Calaveras reopened in 2025 with the same spirit that made it a neighbourhood favourite in the first place: cooking roote...
Mojito & Margarita is run by a Cuban–Mexican couple—Lisandra in the front, Martin in the kitchen—and they serve a menu m...
Located in the Shop Angus area, Terroirs focuses on showcasing the richness of Quebec’s local products and producers. Th...
Hoogan & Beaufort operates like a carefully tuned workshop, where the building’s industrial past still dictates the pace...
Spanning 75 hectares, Montreal’s Botanical Garden is one of the most celebrated botanical collections globally. Opened o...
In Villeray, Café littéraire Chez l’Éditeur provides a cultural space where books and coffee go hand in hand: A place to...
Centrale Parc, nestled across from Lafontaine Park, is proof that relaxation doesn’t have to break the bank. Tailored to...
La Boulette elevates the humble burger with local flair and touches of finer dining. Known for its gourmet approach, the...
Pass through the aisles of products pulled from just about every continent save for the Antarctic, and you’ll come to a...
Café Dei Campi has a unique application of Italian flair to plant-based, offering a thoughtful menu that’s both indulgen...
Located in Rosemont-la-Petite-Patrie, L'Étincelle illuminates Rue Beaubien Est with an inviting ambiance and heartfelt h...
This fitness studio takes a comprehensive approach to fitness and wellness, offering a diverse range of programs and ser...
La Remise is what happens when the Plateau’s glossy facade fades away, revealing the kind of raw, untouched grit only a...
Spa Escale Santé in Montreal’s Angus area is a hidden gem for anyone serious about hydrotherapy and holistic self-care....
