Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
L'Avenue is Jordi's favorite place for breakfast and brunch. The food is delicious. They have a fun, varied menu of sweet and savory breakfasts. Bring your appetite, the portions are large.
You'll want to get there before 10 am or you'll be waiting a while in line. Even if you show up late, the food is well worth the wait. They're open 8 am to 4 pm.
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L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal E L'Avenue is Jordi's favorite place for breakfast and brunch. The food is delicious. They have a fun, varied menu of sweet and savory breakfasts. Bring your appetite, the portions are large.
You'll want to get there before 10 am or you'll be waiting a while in line. Even if you show up late, the food is well worth the wait. They're open 8 am to 4 pm.
This is the best pastry shop in Montréal. Everything is amazing! The place has a cozy, modern feel and incredibly friendly staff. They serve breakfast and lunch.
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Patrice Pâtissier
2360 Rue Notre Dame OThis is the best pastry shop in Montréal. Everything is amazing! The place has a cozy, modern feel and incredibly friendly staff. They serve breakfast and lunch.
This Mexican restaurant is more than just your average Mexican place. The food is fresh and inspired. The prices are great for what you get. On most nights, you will be served by the warm chef and owner. Large windows provide tons of natural light and give you a great view of passersby.
Restaurant La Selva
862 Rue Marie-AnneThis Mexican restaurant is more than just your average Mexican place. The food is fresh and inspired. The prices are great for what you get. On most nights, you will be served by the warm chef and owner. Large windows provide tons of natural light and give you a great view of passersby.
Reuben's is Meg's favorite place for a local favorite: smoked meat, otherwise known as corned beef. Reuben's has a classy feel and is a great place for families or date night. They have a variety of options but she always goes with the 1 lb sandwhich, so there's some for later. Save room for dessert! It's open from 6:30 AM to midnight, so it's usually open.
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Reuben's Deli & Steakhouse
1116 Rue Sainte-Catherine OReuben's is Meg's favorite place for a local favorite: smoked meat, otherwise known as corned beef. Reuben's has a classy feel and is a great place for families or date night. They have a variety of options but she always goes with the 1 lb sandwhich, so there's some for later. Save room for dessert! It's open from 6:30 AM to midnight, so it's usually open.
Sightseeing
The Old Port has stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and iconic old buildings. There's a little something for everyone from open markets to an aerial course in a pirate ship. You can't visit Montréal without stopping here.
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Old Port of Montreal
The Old Port has stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and iconic old buildings. There's a little something for everyone from open markets to an aerial course in a pirate ship. You can't visit Montréal without stopping here.
Parks & Nature
Walking through this park is an experience unto its own. A variety of tall trees and vibrant plants offer a nice change of pace from city life. The park is so big, there are many places within where you can forget you're in the middle of a city. Enjoy walking gorgeous trails or paddle boating on the lake. Be sure to make it all the way to the top for an unmatched view of the city and a bit of history on Montréal.
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Mount Royal
Walking through this park is an experience unto its own. A variety of tall trees and vibrant plants offer a nice change of pace from city life. The park is so big, there are many places within where you can forget you're in the middle of a city. Enjoy walking gorgeous trails or paddle boating on the lake. Be sure to make it all the way to the top for an unmatched view of the city and a bit of history on Montréal.
Entertainment & Activities
Traverse the many climates of Canada and enjoy some of the animals found here. This is a great family activity. The Biodome is indoors, something you can enjoy regardless of the weather. There's even a small cafe if you get hungry during your adventure.
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Biodomo
4777 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinTraverse the many climates of Canada and enjoy some of the animals found here. This is a great family activity. The Biodome is indoors, something you can enjoy regardless of the weather. There's even a small cafe if you get hungry during your adventure.
Getting Around
LaSalle metro station is a 7-minute walk or 2-minute drive from the apartment.
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Station LaSalle
LaSalle metro station is a 7-minute walk or 2-minute drive from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chatime is the BEST place for bubble tea in Montréal. Both Meg & Jordi refuse to go anywhere else. It's delicious. Sometimes, there is a bit of a wait.
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Chatime
1811 Rue Sainte-Catherine OChatime is the BEST place for bubble tea in Montréal. Both Meg & Jordi refuse to go anywhere else. It's delicious. Sometimes, there is a bit of a wait.
Essentials
Maxi is an 11-minute walk or 4-minute drive from the apartment. You can find the usual grocery store items here like fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen dinners, baby necessities and beer. They have the best prices on many things. You will not find hard liquor here.
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Maxi
2535 Rue MassonMaxi is an 11-minute walk or 4-minute drive from the apartment. You can find the usual grocery store items here like fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen dinners, baby necessities and beer. They have the best prices on many things. You will not find hard liquor here.
Pharamprix is the pharmacy we use. They have first aid and all the usual pharmacy things, including shampoo, baby stuff, snacks, supplements and makeup. It's only one metro stop or a 18-minute walk or 5-minute drive away. Get off at the L'eglise metro station.
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Pharmaprix
1 Avenue Westminster NPharamprix is the pharmacy we use. They have first aid and all the usual pharmacy things, including shampoo, baby stuff, snacks, supplements and makeup. It's only one metro stop or a 18-minute walk or 5-minute drive away. Get off at the L'eglise metro station.
Couche-Tard is one of the few places that's open all night. If you need a drink, a snack or other convenience store item, you'll find it here. Keep in mind, they stop selling alcohol at 10 PM. It's a 14-minute walk or 4minute drive from the apartment.
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Couche-Tard
350 Rue Notre Dame OCouche-Tard is one of the few places that's open all night. If you need a drink, a snack or other convenience store item, you'll find it here. Keep in mind, they stop selling alcohol at 10 PM. It's a 14-minute walk or 4minute drive from the apartment.