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Best of Montreal
Arts Cafe is one of Best of Montreal.

1. Arts Cafe

201, avenue Fairmount Ouest (Esplanade), Montréal, QC
Café · Mile-End · 60 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Brunch is amazing here!

Café Sfouf is one of Best of Montreal.

2. Café Sfouf

7.9
1250 rue Ontario (rue Beaudry), Montréal, QC
Café · Ville-Marie · 21 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Sfouf here is to die for.

Crew Collective & Cafe is one of Best of Montreal.

3. Crew Collective & Cafe

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

LuluLulu: Prettiest cafe in all of Montreal. Great coffee too!

Café Spoon is one of Best of Montreal.

4. Café Spoon

2183 Crescent, Montréal, QC
Coffee Shop · Ville-Marie · 4 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Cute cafe, lovely place to sit down and work.

Fairmount Bagel is one of Best of Montreal.

5. Fairmount Bagel

9.0
74 Fairmount O (entre St-Urbain & Clark), Montréal, QC
Bagel Shop · Mile-End · 164 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: My favourite in terms of places to get bagels in MTL.

Café Parvis is one of Best of Montreal.

6. Café Parvis

9.0
433, rue Mayor, Montréal, QC
Café · Ville-Marie · 158 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Pretty cafe. Their pizzas are yummy.

Café Myriade is one of Best of Montreal.

7. Café Myriade

8.8
1432 rue Mackay (entre Ste-Catherine & De Maisonneuve Ouest), Montréal, QC
Café · Ville-Marie · 104 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Small but quaint cafe. Chai latte is amazing. Only downside is no wifi - not a great place to work.

The Sparrow / Le Moineau is one of Best of Montreal.

8. The Sparrow / Le Moineau

8.2
5322 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre Fairmount & St-Viateur), Montréal, QC
Gastropub · Mile-End · 79 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Brunch is amazing. Donuts, their sage eggs. Plan to try the turkish breakfast.

Restaurant L'Avenue is one of Best of Montreal.

9. Restaurant L'Avenue

8.5
922 ave. du Mont-Royal Est (entre St-André & De Mentana), Montréal, QC
Breakfast Spot · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 190 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Hippest breakfast place in town. Always packed. Amazing french toast and eggs benedict.

Fabergé is one of Best of Montreal.

10. Fabergé

8.0
25, avenue Fairmount Ouest (coin Clark), Montréal, QC
Breakfast Spot · Mile-End · 137 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Pecan french toast.

allô! mon coco is one of Best of Montreal.

11. allô! mon coco

7.8
1684 Maisonneuve West (St. Mathieu), Montréal, QC
Breakfast Spot · Ville-Marie · 23 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Diner-vibe. Delicious, big portions and not expensive. I love the potatoes that come with their breakfast meals.

Juliette & Chocolat is one of Best of Montreal.

12. Juliette & Chocolat

7.7
1626 Saint Catherine Street West (Coin Guy), Montréal, QC
Dessert Shop · Ville-Marie · 34 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Smaller portions, but their crepes are filling and yummy. Usually go for their medleys (brownie + icecream).

Cacao 70 is one of Best of Montreal.

13. Cacao 70

8.5
2087 rue Ste-Catherine (entre Du Fort & Chomedey), Montréal, QC
Chocolate Store · Ville-Marie · 88 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Big portions. Chocolate pizza with marshmallows or their waffles. Great place to stuff your face.

Garage Beirut is one of Best of Montreal.

14. Garage Beirut

8.5
1238 Mackay (South of Sainte-catherine), Montréal, QC
Lebanese Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 26 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: One of the best middle eastern restaurants in MTL. Cute and small. Their mixed grill to share is great.

Satay Brothers is one of Best of Montreal.

15. Satay Brothers

8.9
3721, rue Notre Dame Ouest (entre Bourget & Turgeon), Montréal, QC
Malay Restaurant · Le Sud-Ouest · 41 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Otak-otak (or nasi lemak dengan ikan) as close as you can get to authentic malaysian/singaporean food in MTL. Kind of fusion-y but amazing food, nonetheless.

Modavie is one of Best of Montreal.

16. Modavie

8.7
1 rue St-Paul Ouest (St-Laurent), Montréal, QC
Wine Bar · Vieux-Montréal · 75 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Cute tavern-feel. Amazing seafood linguine.

Poissonnerie & Restaurant Rayan is one of Best of Montreal.

17. Poissonnerie & Restaurant Rayan

8.2
6080 Ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal, QC
Seafood Restaurant · Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce · 28 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Middle-eastern style of seafood. Pick the seafood fresh and tell them how to make it. Place is packed and known amongst people.

Kinka Izakaya is one of Best of Montreal.

18. Kinka Izakaya

6.9
1624 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC
Japanese Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 30 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Japanese tapas. Unagi bibimbap is a must-try.

Phayathai is one of Best of Montreal.

19. Phayathai

7.3
1235, rue Guy, Montréal, QC
Thai Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 12 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: One of the best thai places i've tried in MTL. On the pricey side but definitely worth it.

Mandy's is one of Best of Montreal.

20. Mandy's

8.8
2067 Crescent, Montréal, QC
Salad Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 58 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Asian salad is one of their originals and is by far my favourite. Great place to eat healthy. Salads are served in big bowls and are filling.

Nos Thés & Cafés is one of Best of Montreal.

21. Nos Thés & Cafés

7.8
1609 Rue Ste-Catherine O. (coin Lincoln), Montréal, QC
Café · Ville-Marie · 23 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Authentic. Best bubble tea in Montreal. Can do their ceylon milk tea 5x/week.

Paris Crêpes is one of Best of Montreal.

22. Paris Crêpes

1333, rue Sainte-Catherine O (coin Crescent), Montréal, QC
Creperie · Ville-Marie · 35 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Late night crepe shop. Nutella and icecream crepe is love.

Trou de Beigne is one of Best of Montreal.

23. Trou de Beigne

8.4
156, rue Saint-Zotique Est (coin Casgrain), Montréal, QC
Donut Shop · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 15 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Coolest and prettiest donut shop. Located in Little Italy. Their london fog donut is especially yummy.

Kem CoBa is one of Best of Montreal.

24. Kem CoBa

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

LuluLulu: Such good icecream flavours. Unfortunately only open during the summer. Must try their chai masala flavour and mango. Also their special weekly softserve flavours are always amazing.

La Diperie is one of Best of Montreal.

25. La Diperie

8.7
68 Avenue des Pins Est (coin Coloniale), Montréal, QC
Ice Cream Parlor · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 39 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Vanilla soft serve. Dip it in a type of chocolate/flavour and choose your topping.

Cinko is one of Best of Montreal.

26. Cinko

1641, rue Saint-Denis (coin Émery), Montréal, QC
Tapas Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 64 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Everything for $5. Veg burger with feta is my all-time fav. Fish tacos are also super delicious.

La Banquise is one of Best of Montreal.

27. La Banquise

8.6
994, rue Rachel Est (entre de Boyer & du Parc-Lafontaine), Montréal, QC
Poutine Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 445 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Open always? Or at least super late. Best poutine in MTL.

Arepera is one of Best of Montreal.

28. Arepera

4050 rue De Bullion (coin Duluth), Montréal, QC
Arepa Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 52 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Arepas. Wonderful during the summer. Good food, and not expensive. Try one of their fruit juices too (you can't go wrong with mango).

Nouilles Lan Zhou is one of Best of Montreal.

29. Nouilles Lan Zhou

8.5
1006 Saint Laurent, Montréal, QC
Noodle Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 21 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Tucked in the G&D supermarket. Chinese noodles, somewhat similar to pho. Huge portions.

Qing Hua Dumpling is one of Best of Montreal.

30. Qing Hua Dumpling

1676 rue Lincoln (coin Saint-Mathieu), Montréal, QC
Dumpling Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 95 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Best dumpling place I've tried during my time in Montreal. My go-to dumplings: chicken with coriander + lamb with leek. Expect long waiting times for food.

Thanjai is one of Best of Montreal.

31. Thanjai

8.3
4759 Van Horne, Montréal, QC
Indian Restaurant · Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce · 28 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Good south indian restaurant. Tasty dosa.

Café Chat l'Heureux is one of Best of Montreal.

32. Café Chat l'Heureux

7.7
172 Avenue Duluth Est (Hotel de ville), Montréal, QC
Pet Café · 23 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: One of the two cat cafes in Montreal to check out.

Mamie Clafoutis is one of Best of Montreal.

33. Mamie Clafoutis

9.0
3660 rue Saint-Denis (coin Cherrier), Montréal, QC
Bakery · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 65 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Cute bakery on Saint Denis. Shortbread cookies with raspberry jam inside and powdered with icing sugar - need to try.

Le Serpent is one of Best of Montreal.

34. Le Serpent

8.7
257, rue Prince, Montréal, QC
Italian Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 36 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Open warehouse concept. Great pasta and dessert. Well worth it.

Deville Dinerbar is one of Best of Montreal.

35. Deville Dinerbar

8.4
1425 rue Stanley (entre De Maisonneuve et Ste-Catherine), Montréal, QC
Diner · Ville-Marie · 116 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Cute retro dinerbar with interesting menu options. All very good. Big portions - good to grab a couple of plates to share amongst you. On the pricey side.

Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen is one of Best of Montreal.

36. 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

LuluLulu: Wonderful smoked meat sandwiches.

Otto Yakitori is one of Best of Montreal.

37. Otto Yakitori

8.4
1441, rue Saint-Mathieu (entre De Maisonneuve & Ste-Catherine), Montréal, QC
Japanese Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 7 tips and reviews
Ramen Misoya is one of Best of Montreal.

38. Ramen Misoya

7.8
2065A Bishop, Montréal, QC
Ramen Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 37 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: One of the better ramen places I've tried in Montreal. Despite the time I went, I had a really shitty and rude waitress.

St-Viateur Bagel & Café is one of Best of Montreal.

39. St-Viateur Bagel & Café

8.8
1127 ave. du Mont-Royal Est (coin Christophe-Colomb), Montréal, QC
Bagel Shop · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 89 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Fresh sesame bagels always. A place to sit, unlike Fairmount.

Dominion Square Tavern is one of Best of Montreal.

40. Dominion Square Tavern

1243 rue Metcalfe (entre Ste-Catherine & René-Lévesque), Montréal, QC
Gastropub · Ville-Marie · 155 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: A cute and romantic place to go for a meal or dessert. Love their sticky toffee pudding.

Au Pain Doré is one of Best of Montreal.

41. Au Pain Doré

7.4
1415 Peel (Ste-Catherine), Montréal, QC
Bakery · Ville-Marie · 27 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Best almond croissant. The briochette might be my favourite. Delicious turkey and brie sandwich with cranberries. Great place to have breakfast or lunch.

Bistro K2 Sushi is one of Best of Montreal.

42. Bistro K2 Sushi

1468 Crescent, Montréal, QC
Sushi Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 7 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Best sushi in MTL. Made it a thing to go with my friends for their all-you-can-eat sushi every so often.