Lunch
Lunch
San Gennaro
Arrive at San Gennaro in Little Italy right after 8am to secure their signature breakfast pizza.
Bagel St-Lo
Bagel St-Lo is a comfortable neighborhood cafe in Verdun where you should order a bagel benedict.
Le Trou
Le Trou in Griffintown makes a large variety of bagel holes, including a beer-parmesan flavor that you need to try.
Bagels on Greene
Bagels on Greene in Westmount has great bagels, but it's worth trying their potato knishes and grab-and-go food too.
Mokili
Mokili in Villeray is a perfect place to sit at the counter, enjoy some Ghanian plantains, and chat with the chef.
Ma Poule Mouillée
Ma Poule Mouillée in Le Plateau is one of the best spots in the city for Portuguese rotisserie chicken.
Foodchain
Foodchain is located between two huge malls in Downtown and it’s a great choice when you need something healthy to refuel.
Blackstrap BBQ
Blackstrap is the best option for classic barbecue in Montreal, and it’s worth the trip to Verdun with a few friends for the generous portions.
Kazu
You’re going to find a line at Kazu in Downtown, but you should stay and wait because their Japanese comfort food is well worth it.
Dinette Triple Crown
Dinette Triple Crown in Mile Ex has the best picnic set up in the city - grab a basket of Southern dishes and head to the park across the street.
Gibeau Orange Julep
Order the namesake drink at Gibeau Orange Julep: an old family recipe with orange juice, milk, and egg.
Epicerie Pumpui
Pumpui is a Thai spot in Little Italy and is one of the best places for a casual dinner in the area.
Snowdon Deli
Montreal is known for smoked meats and since you shouldn’t leave without trying some, head to Snowdon deli in Cote-des-Neiges.
Le Petit Alep
Head to Le Petit Alep in Villeray for Syrian food in a lively space that won’t empty your wallet.
Arthurs
Arthurs in Saint Henri serves Jewish deli classics with a twist, and is a great spot for a breakfast or lunch in the area.
Otto Bistro
Otto Bistro in Le Plateau serves simple yet elevated Japanese food in a space that feels like a French bistro.