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Showing 24 of 35 places in Montreal
Appetite for Books is a culinary haven where cookbooks meet hands-on experience. Set in Westmount, this boutique combine...
Opening in 2002, Café Orange is an NDG staple destination for all-day breakfast and lunch. Self-described as “Not fine d...
The flavours of New Orleans come to Montreal at La Louisiane, a Cajun-Creole spot that specializes in regional favourite...
Mon Ami Korean BBQ has several locations on the island and beyond—13 in Quebec, to be exact. Its NDG restaurant, though,...
Monkland’s Typhoon Lounge has been open since 1997, with the purpose of becoming a proper neighbourhood bar—one it has s...
Ye Olde Orchard’s first location opened on Monkland in 1996, and the franchise has since grown into one of Montreal’s mo...
A Persian café and brunch spot on Sherbrooke West that earns genuine loyalty from its regulars. The menu spans tradition...
Chalet Bar-B-Q is a piece of Montreal history. Established in 1944, this NDG haunt has earned a near-cult following for...
Since its opening in 1899, Westmount Public Library has served as a beloved community hub, evolving with the times while...
Opened in 1932, Wilensky’s Light Lunch is a cherished landmark in Mile End, beloved for its “Wilensky Special.” This ico...
Café de’ Mercanti in Monkland Village stands as a cornerstone of the local coffee scene since its inception in 2012. Wit...
DaWa has been on Sherbrooke West in NDG since 2014, and Korean fried chicken is the name of the game here. Everything is...
Hwang Kum has been a fixture on Sherbrooke Street West in NDG long enough to earn a loyal following among Korean food en...
East Africa Restaurant has been on rue Sherbrooke West in NDG since around 2011, a small family-run spot where everythin...
Le Jus is what happens when a systems-minded chef with a background in structure and hustle finally builds his own late-...
Côte-St-Luc Bar-B-Q has been a fixture of NDG since 1953, when it first fired up the charcoal grill on Côte Saint-Luc Ro...
Bistro Amerigo has been a cornerstone of NDG dining since 2014, blending old-school Italian traditions with a welcoming...
Arthur’s Dinette is the latest project from Alex Cohen and Raegan Steinberg, the team behind Arthur’s Nosh Bar and Romie...
Encore Books & Records is a treasure trove of vintage finds and community spirit in NDG. Established over two decades ag...
It hasn't been open for long, but this NDG shop specializing in onigiri with over 30 fillings is already easily selling...
This unassuming spot brings the energy of Chinese street food indoors with its concise, flavourful menu. Known for its c...
Ai Dumpling serves fresh, hand-crafted dumplings with warmth and charm. Owner Jiay Du brings her family recipes to life...
Goldie’s Bar is a classic dive where regulars and newcomers alike come to forget their troubles, get lost in cheap beer,...
La Fondue du Prince by Lac St-Louis has been serving up fondue experiences for over 29 years. They’ve an extensive array...
Showing 24 of 35 places in Montreal
Appetite for Books is a culinary haven where cookbooks meet hands-on experience. Set in Westmount, this boutique combine...
Opening in 2002, Café Orange is an NDG staple destination for all-day breakfast and lunch. Self-described as “Not fine d...
The flavours of New Orleans come to Montreal at La Louisiane, a Cajun-Creole spot that specializes in regional favourite...
Mon Ami Korean BBQ has several locations on the island and beyond—13 in Quebec, to be exact. Its NDG restaurant, though,...
Monkland’s Typhoon Lounge has been open since 1997, with the purpose of becoming a proper neighbourhood bar—one it has s...
Ye Olde Orchard’s first location opened on Monkland in 1996, and the franchise has since grown into one of Montreal’s mo...
A Persian café and brunch spot on Sherbrooke West that earns genuine loyalty from its regulars. The menu spans tradition...
Chalet Bar-B-Q is a piece of Montreal history. Established in 1944, this NDG haunt has earned a near-cult following for...
Since its opening in 1899, Westmount Public Library has served as a beloved community hub, evolving with the times while...
Opened in 1932, Wilensky’s Light Lunch is a cherished landmark in Mile End, beloved for its “Wilensky Special.” This ico...
Café de’ Mercanti in Monkland Village stands as a cornerstone of the local coffee scene since its inception in 2012. Wit...
DaWa has been on Sherbrooke West in NDG since 2014, and Korean fried chicken is the name of the game here. Everything is...
Hwang Kum has been a fixture on Sherbrooke Street West in NDG long enough to earn a loyal following among Korean food en...
East Africa Restaurant has been on rue Sherbrooke West in NDG since around 2011, a small family-run spot where everythin...
Le Jus is what happens when a systems-minded chef with a background in structure and hustle finally builds his own late-...
Côte-St-Luc Bar-B-Q has been a fixture of NDG since 1953, when it first fired up the charcoal grill on Côte Saint-Luc Ro...
Bistro Amerigo has been a cornerstone of NDG dining since 2014, blending old-school Italian traditions with a welcoming...
Arthur’s Dinette is the latest project from Alex Cohen and Raegan Steinberg, the team behind Arthur’s Nosh Bar and Romie...
Encore Books & Records is a treasure trove of vintage finds and community spirit in NDG. Established over two decades ag...
It hasn't been open for long, but this NDG shop specializing in onigiri with over 30 fillings is already easily selling...
This unassuming spot brings the energy of Chinese street food indoors with its concise, flavourful menu. Known for its c...
Ai Dumpling serves fresh, hand-crafted dumplings with warmth and charm. Owner Jiay Du brings her family recipes to life...
Goldie’s Bar is a classic dive where regulars and newcomers alike come to forget their troubles, get lost in cheap beer,...
La Fondue du Prince by Lac St-Louis has been serving up fondue experiences for over 29 years. They’ve an extensive array...
