Montreal is THE city for foodies! During my undergrad, I explored so many different places to eat with my friends. Every time I visit, I try to hit up some of my favourite spots. Sharing some of the best places to eat in Montreal for your next trip!
Cafes:
There is no shortage of cafes in the city, and each comes with it’s own charm. Sharing my top recommendations:
- Cafe Parvis has a great selection of drinks and food. Their pizza is delicious, I recommend trying Watercress (tomato, avocado, green onion sour cream, feta, jalapeño vinaigrette)!
- Cafe Aunja cozy Persian coffee and tea spot. Great place to hang out with friends.
- Tommy Cafe grab a cup from this historical building on Notre-Dame street.
- SoLIT Cafe variety of pastries and drinks to choose from! The ceiling decked with oranges and vines takes your somewhere warmer.
Food:
Montreal has some of the best food, and there’s a few things they do best – I’m talking about Montreal style bagels, poutines and smoked meat sandwiches. I’m also adding a vegetarian spot I absolutely love!
- St-Viateur Bagel & Café Mont-Royal for Montreal style bagels
- Fairmount Bagel for more Montreal style bagels
- Drogheria Fine right next to Fairmount Bagel, you’ll find this little selling $5 gnocchi with homemade tomato sauce
- La Banquise – they’re open 24/7 and serves the best poutine. Every time I’ve been there, there’s a line up.
- Lola Rosa vegetarian place with, literally, my favourite nachos!
Halal Restaurants:
Going from Toronto, Montreal Halal food scene is definitely limited, but here’s some great options:
- La Khaïma Cuisine Nomade North African restaurant with a fixed menu (you can choose vegetarian, chicken or beef). The floored seating and tent structure is unique and I recommend going here for the experience and hospitality.
- Al-Taib Boulangerie affordable pizza, perfect for a quick bite in Downtown Montreal. Loved this place as a student!
- Rôtisserie Poulet Bronzé halal fried chicken and poutine
- Student Tasty Biryani delicious biryani for a very affordable price
- Château Kabab Middle Eastern food with kebabs, rice and wraps located in Downtown Montreal
- Sparta Chicken
- Grillado’s Poulet
Dessert:
Ending this post on a sweet note, here are some of my favourite dessert spots:
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