Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
Chicken: easily the best lunch value in the city. The portions are huge and can be broken down into 2 meals. I recommend the chicken poutine ($10). Of note is that it is cash or debit only.
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Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EChicken: easily the best lunch value in the city. The portions are huge and can be broken down into 2 meals. I recommend the chicken poutine ($10). Of note is that it is cash or debit only.
Local Montrealers would laugh at this recommendation because it's like Quebec's McDonalds. But for someone just visiting Montreal, I believe it's a must 1-time visit :)
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Hotel de la Montagne - Montreal
1193 Rue de la MontagneLocal Montrealers would laugh at this recommendation because it's like Quebec's McDonalds. But for someone just visiting Montreal, I believe it's a must 1-time visit :)
Fine dining: if you want a nice dinner without breaking the bank, L'Academie is the perfect balance. It is a bring-your-own-wine, and there is an SAQ (Quebec's liquor vendor) right across the street.
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L'Académie
4051 R. Saint-DenisFine dining: if you want a nice dinner without breaking the bank, L'Academie is the perfect balance. It is a bring-your-own-wine, and there is an SAQ (Quebec's liquor vendor) right across the street.
Relatively new, the bar is packed by 11 pm, so you need to get there by 10:30 pm if you want to get in. But, it's worth it.
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Rachel Rachel Bar
Relatively new, the bar is packed by 11 pm, so you need to get there by 10:30 pm if you want to get in. But, it's worth it.
If you just want to have a nice coffee in a hip joint that only locals know about, Santropol is the 1st recommendation.
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Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainIf you just want to have a nice coffee in a hip joint that only locals know about, Santropol is the 1st recommendation.
For an extravagant breakfast, Chez Cora is the place to go.
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Cora - Avenue du Parc
3465 Av du ParcFor an extravagant breakfast, Chez Cora is the place to go.
For a cheap local breakfast, Place Milton is the place to go.
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Place Milton Restaurant
210 Rue MiltonFor a cheap local breakfast, Place Milton is the place to go.
A reasonably-price Portuguese restaurant a few seconds away is nice for when you don't want to walk too far
Na Brasa
121 Av. Duluth EA reasonably-price Portuguese restaurant a few seconds away is nice for when you don't want to walk too far
I'm putting this here because they are open late, though I still recommend La Belle Province on St-Laurent for late-night poutines.
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La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstI'm putting this here because they are open late, though I still recommend La Belle Province on St-Laurent for late-night poutines.
Probably the most "touristy" restaurant in the city let alone the area, I still prefer The Main across the street.
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentProbably the most "touristy" restaurant in the city let alone the area, I still prefer The Main across the street.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to get a local-Plateau vibe, this bar is a 1-minute walk from the apartment.
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Réservoir
9 Av. Duluth EIf you want to get a local-Plateau vibe, this bar is a 1-minute walk from the apartment.
My top recommendation for 30-and-under, Tokyo never disappoints as it simply offers too much balance: big outdoor terrace, big dance floor, big bar area, and the lineup always moves.
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Tokyo Bar
3709 Boul. Saint-LaurentMy top recommendation for 30-and-under, Tokyo never disappoints as it simply offers too much balance: big outdoor terrace, big dance floor, big bar area, and the lineup always moves.
If there is a big game on, there's no better atmosphere. Just make sure you get there a few hours in advance of the "puck drop".
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Resto Bar Champs
3956 Boul. Saint-LaurentIf there is a big game on, there's no better atmosphere. Just make sure you get there a few hours in advance of the "puck drop".
The hippest bar that the locals know and love, if you're looking for a laid-back Plateau atmosphere on a cute corner side street, this is your spot ;)
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Else's
156 Rue Roy EThe hippest bar that the locals know and love, if you're looking for a laid-back Plateau atmosphere on a cute corner side street, this is your spot ;)
Shopping
Quebec sells it's hard liquor through SAQ outlets. You can take a nice stroll down Duluth, it's only a 10-minute walk.
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SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EQuebec sells it's hard liquor through SAQ outlets. You can take a nice stroll down Duluth, it's only a 10-minute walk.
Essentials
It doesn't look like a grocery store from the outside, but it's the one all the locals know and love. Plus, it's just around the corner from the apartment.
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Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-LaurentIt doesn't look like a grocery store from the outside, but it's the one all the locals know and love. Plus, it's just around the corner from the apartment.
Sightseeing
Old Montreal is a popular area for visitors. I recommend taking St-Denis street to get there as it takes you through Montreal's Latin Quarter. Feel free to ask me for recommendations for this stretch.
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Old Montreal
Old Montreal is a popular area for visitors. I recommend taking St-Denis street to get there as it takes you through Montreal's Latin Quarter. Feel free to ask me for recommendations for this stretch.
The church that you see from anywhere in the city is spectacular from the inside. If you're up for an exciting walk up the mountain and past Westmount mansions, let me know and I'll show you the way!
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Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen MaryThe church that you see from anywhere in the city is spectacular from the inside. If you're up for an exciting walk up the mountain and past Westmount mansions, let me know and I'll show you the way!
I'm putting this here more as a reference. The downtown core is about a 25-minute walk away, though there's nothing here that's not in the Plateau.
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Downtown Montreal
I'm putting this here more as a reference. The downtown core is about a 25-minute walk away, though there's nothing here that's not in the Plateau.
One of Montreal's most beautiful streets. Perfect for those looking for unique shops to visit.
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Saint Denis Street
Rue Saint-DenisOne of Montreal's most beautiful streets. Perfect for those looking for unique shops to visit.
If you are going to visit the Old Port and Chinatown, take St-Denis street through the Latin Quarter.
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Quartier Latin
1763 R. Saint-DenisIf you are going to visit the Old Port and Chinatown, take St-Denis street through the Latin Quarter.
Saint-Laurent Boulevard divides the city between east and west. Our area of "The Main" is the most central part of arguably Montreal's top street.
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Saint Laurent Boulevard
Boulevard Saint-LaurentSaint-Laurent Boulevard divides the city between east and west. Our area of "The Main" is the most central part of arguably Montreal's top street.
Entertainment & Activities
Parc des Amériques
Rue Rachel EstThe park pictured at the end of my listing is great for families.
While Mont-Royal gets all the attention, La Fontaine Park is a magnificent park in it's own right. About 15 minutes away, take Duluth ave if you're looking for a nice Sunday stroll.
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La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeWhile Mont-Royal gets all the attention, La Fontaine Park is a magnificent park in it's own right. About 15 minutes away, take Duluth ave if you're looking for a nice Sunday stroll.
Everything Else
This is the closest metro station to the apartment. I've timed it: it's exactly 10 minutes away by foot.
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Mont-Royal station
470 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThis is the closest metro station to the apartment. I've timed it: it's exactly 10 minutes away by foot.