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Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau is one of Do This in Montreal.

1. Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau

9.2
358 rue de la Commune O. (Vieux-Port de Montréal), Montréal, QC
Spa · Ville-Marie · 71 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The spa menu concentrates on massages, water (of course) & facial & body treatments. The waterborne location & the services, therefore, go hand in hand -- make this one of Montreal's most unique spas. Read more.

La Buvette chez Simone is one of Do This in Montreal.

2. La Buvette chez Simone

8.9
4869 ave. du Parc (entre Villeneuve & St-Joseph), Montréal, QC
Wine Bar · Mile-End · 81 tips and reviews

Jeff G.Jeff Gonick: Drink wine until you think it's a good idea to try and speak French even though your French sucks, then drink more wine so you don't feel bad about it.

Joe Beef is one of Do This in Montreal.

3. Joe Beef

8.8
2491, rue Notre Dame Ouest (btwn Charlevoix & Vinet), Montréal, QC
Steakhouse · Le Sud-Ouest · 129 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The menu changes daily – but Tony orders up clams, a double down, beef, chicken and duck. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Le Moineau Masqué is one of Do This in Montreal.

4. Le Moineau Masqué

9.1
912, rue Marie-Anne Est (coin St-André), Montréal, QC
Café · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 43 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Fairy tale coffee shop with lovely outdoor area

Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen is one of Do This in Montreal.

5. Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen

8.8
(Schwartz's Charcuterie Hébraïque de Montréal)
3895 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre St-Cuthbert & Napoléon), Montréal, QC
Deli · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 380 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Old fashioned, medium fat, black cherry soda, maybe some pickles, maybe some fries. That's it, that's all. [Eater 38 Member]

Hof Kelsten is one of Do This in Montreal.

6. Hof Kelsten

8.7
4524, boul. Saint-Laurent (coin Mont-Royal), Montréal, QC
Bakery · Mile-End · 44 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Jeffrey Finkelstein's ways with flour and water have won him cult-like baker's status but Hof Kelsten's lunch menu may be the sleeper hit of the year. Soulful soups and sandwiches all score.

Au Kouign-Amann is one of Do This in Montreal.

7. Au Kouign-Amann

9.2
322, ave. du Mont-Royal Est (coin Drolet), Montréal, QC
Bakery · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 108 tips and reviews

Alec H.Alec Humes: Whether it's the Kouign Amann signature dessert, the quiche, the tarte tatin, the almond croissant or the regular croissant, this place is the best patisserie in town

La Binerie Mont-Royal is one of Do This in Montreal.

8. La Binerie Mont-Royal

7.2
367, Av. Mont-Royal E (coin St-Denis), Montréal, QC
Diner · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 22 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: You're here to eat very good beans

Lawrence is one of Do This in Montreal.

9. Lawrence

8.5
9 Fairmount Est (coin Saint Laurent), Montréal, QC
Modern European Restaurant · Mile-End · 108 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Very good food, outstanding bread and desserts

Big in Japan Bar is one of Do This in Montreal.

10. Big in Japan Bar

8.6
4175 boul. Saint-Laurent (coin Rachel), Montréal, QC
Cocktail Bar · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 101 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Legit really nice cocktail bar. Solid drinks

Crew Collective & Cafe is one of Do This in Montreal.

11. Crew Collective & Cafe

9.3
360 Saint Jacques, Montréal, QC
Café · Vieux-Montréal · 133 tips and reviews

Reinaldo C.Reinaldo Calcaño: It's a working space but it is so beautiful that it's worth the visit. Staff is very friendly and coffee and food are good. It was built inside an old bank and the decor is just grand!

La Banquise is one of Do This in Montreal.

12. La Banquise

8.6
994, rue Rachel Est (entre de Boyer & du Parc-Lafontaine), Montréal, QC
Poutine Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 444 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben R: All the poutine.

Marché Jean-Talon is one of Do This in Montreal.

13. Marché Jean-Talon

9.5
7070 avenue Henri-Julien, Montréal, QC
Farmers Market · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 185 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: One of two main farmers markets in Little Italy. Come to buy unpasteurized raw milk cheese–which has been banned in the U.S. since 1949! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Kem CoBa is one of Do This in Montreal.

14. Kem CoBa

9.2
60 Fairmount Ouest (@ Clark), Montréal, QC
Ice Cream Parlor · Mile-End · 100 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Kem Coba has an inevitable queue of people lined up for sorbet and ice cream. Check out the soft ice cream swirl, which offers a seasonal combination of two flavors.

Wilensky's Light Lunch is one of Do This in Montreal.

15. Wilensky's Light Lunch

8.2
34 ave. Fairmount Ouest (coin Clark), Montréal, QC
Deli · Mile-End · 34 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Service is surprisingly sweet. Love the sandwich. Real soda fountain. Great vibes

Alexandraplatz is one of Do This in Montreal.

16. Alexandraplatz

6731, av. de l’Esplanade (coin St-Zotique), Montréal, QC
Beer Garden · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 26 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The airy space is a converted garage filled with long, communal wooden tables where patrons sip $2.50 glasses of beer and chow down on cheap daily BBQ fare (generally a choice of hot dogs or nachos). Read more.

Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) is one of Do This in Montreal.

17. Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC)

8.2
185 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest (coin Jeanne-Mance), Montréal, QC
Art Museum · Ville-Marie · 45 tips and reviews

stephiedoostephiedoo: Free wifi. One of the smaller modern art museum I've been to but with conceptual and tightly curated exhibitions. Awesome media center on the top floor.