Best French Bakery in Quebec

"Little brother to Lawrence restaurant and its boucherie, Larry’s may be better known for its refined fare, but its baristas pull a fine espresso too. Helmed by Myriade alum Keaton Ritchie and equipped with a La Marzocco Linea espresso machine, the coffee service at this Mile End hole-in-the-wall favors distinctive blends from the likes of Portland’s Heart Coffee Roasters. Tempt taste buds early with Larry’s elevated take on a sausage and egg breakfast sandwich, or swing by later for beef tartare and the resto’s specialty Ghost Farm IPA."

"What is it: Make no mistake when we say that if you're aiming to dine on the best Portuguese classics in this city, you go to Carlos Ferreira's eponymous restaurant. What was intended to be a humble taverna in 1996 has long since ballooned into an exceedingly accomplished restaurant that's been the training grounds for many of Montreal's best chefs. Whoever's cooking, it's always compliments to the chef; the finesse they bring to the plate in both taste and personal touch is of some serious gravity."

"This perennially popular bakery and sandwich spot can feel somewhat out of place. With its cozy atmosphere in a plant-filled space, and its menu of warm panini, delicious sandwiches on artisanal breads, generous salads, and perfectly executed..."

"Start your morning by enjoying a yummy breakfast at Olive et Gourmando. This is a popular breakfast and brunch restaurant in Old Montreal. Call ahead and put your name on the list to avoid waiting in line for a table."

"60 Fairmount Avenue West | (514) 419-1699One of the most popular ice cream shops in Montreal, and with good reason, Kem CoBa is based on several Vietnamese ice cream flavours, so you know it’s going to taste good. There will be a line up no doubt so get there fast, especially in the summer. There was even a twitter account created to monitor the size of the line!"

"If the line-ups here on a hot summer day are any indication, they’ve got something going with their ice cream, period. That being said, their seasonal swirl cones are the money maker. Changing every few weeks from combos like sour cherry and almond to blueberry and honey, the best summer challenge is to try and eat them all."

"Two master pastry chefs come together to give you fun and original flavours every week: buttered corn, cheesecake, Madagascar vanilla, almond, and sourcherry, to name a few. These ice creams are full of flavour with no food coloring added. Kem Coba will serve you flavours you can’t even pronounce."

"Always super friendly but due to COVID has shut down for long periods of time. Really miss coming in and grabbing ..."

"With lush greenery, an array of record jackets and retro accessories doubling as decor, and the long, library-style tables, this cafe just east of Little Italy will make you want to stay a while. Fun fact: this was the first coffee shop in Montreal to serve up nitro cold brew and coffee lemonade fizz—exactly what it sounds like—on tap. The solid breakfast and lunch options, chocolate chip cookies, and muffins—not to mention vegan-friendly treats—make it hard to leave."

"Paquebot was the first coffee shop to serve nitro cold brew in Montreal, and has since taken their wares to Old Montreal, not long after taking over Mile End’s Café Plume."

"Burgers, meatloaf and rotisserie chicken are reimagined in this whimsical restaurant that oozes pink, neon, marble and hefty portions. They serve massive fishbowl cocktails, mind-blowing milkshakes, and all the tasty food from gigantic burgers to fried lasagna. Address: 1425 Rue StanleyNeighbourhood: DowntownPhone: +1-514-281-6556Instagram | Facebook"

"Deville Dinerbar is a fun retro spot serving up delicious burgers and milkshakes. While the burgers didn’t beat Burger Bar for us, we still really loved the food here!. As you can tell, it’s also got some pretty Instagram-worthy decor."

"The Best Comfort Food in Montreal : where to treat yourself We all like to warm our souls with great comfort food. Here at Tastet, we’ve put together a list […]"

"What you're getting: Squash and poppy seed gnocchi (or any brunch dish)Mile EndFit for Mile End (read: hip), Barcola is a small resto-bar that prides itself on making dishes reminiscent of of meals made in Northern Italy. Each and every day, Head Chef Fabrizio Caprioli creates a menu featuring just three appetizers and three mains. A large part of Barcola's culinary reputation stems from the restaurant's original creation of squash and poppy seed gnocchi topped with butter, sage, and smoked ricotta."

"Chef Fabrizio Caprioli serves up the flavours of northern Italy, including eggplant pizza and seafood tagliatelle that tastes like a trip to the Adriatic. It’s a charming modern Mile End spot, with daily specials changing throughout the week, special events such as aperitivo night, and dishes that feel positively luxurious for the (mostly under $20) price tag. Catering is available as well."

"And as can happen when putting together lists, one or two places are forgotten – voluntarily or not. When someone suggested « What about Barcola?. » Jean-Philippe replied that this was a restaurant not to bring up because «  We like to keep Barcola to ourselves »."

"Nouveau Palais is a Mile-Ex classic where customers are greeted warmly and hearty dishes are served at your table. We concur that this « burger and fries palace » makes one of the best burgers in town so don’t hold back from adding bacon and cheese to your order. The portions are plentiful, starting with the large bun!"

"Opened in 2005, Parisian Laundry is an unconventional gallery space representing current Canadian and international artists. The industrial building of the gallery is set in the historical neighbourhood of St. Henri in Montreal. Its exhibition programme is divided throughout the three exhibition spaces including the gallery’s former mechanical room, a two story concrete box known as the ‘Bunker’, this space is an ideal stage for media works and projections as well as site-specific installation, sculpture and sound projects."

"One of Montreal’s leading galleries, Parisian Laundry is a local gem that can boast international influence. With satellite projects in art capitals of the world like New York, Berlin, and Toronto, the artists showcases here are the creme de la creme (comme on dit a Paris). All the pieces that come through the doors of this industrial building-turned-gallery are curated carefully by the Parisian Laundry team, and it shows."

"The aim of the SBC Gallery of Contemporary Art is to educate the public about the current issues and discourses in contemporary art and culture. With its diverse programme in visual and media arts, the gallery presents a wide range of exhibitions and projects. SBC offers unique opportunities of exchanges and interactions between various artistic organizations, cultural producers, artists and the public, and places specific emphasis on research, exhibition curator-ship, and printed and electronic publications."

"Avie Spa is located in historic Old Montreal in the Marriot Springhill Suites with an environment designed for optimum relaxation. Guests can choose from a wide range of services and treatments including hot stone massage, couple’s massage, body exfoliation and wraps, mani/pedi, and soothing hammam."

"Sometimes you don’t want to decide what to do next at a spa, and that’s why we like to look to this guided experience in Griffintown. Attendants can take you from one treatment to the next, but the selection of options here merits repeated visits: Climb into a free-standing cryotherapy booth that’s chilled with liquid nitrogen (perfectly safe), white light sessions to induce a hypnagogic state to get your brain pumping out a bit of DMT, using sugar for hair removal, or any one of their other on-the-edge offerings. Come for the innovation, stay for the relaxation."

"Spa Cloud is committed to giving you the best health and wellness experience possible. Spa Cloud aspires to be Montreal’s greenest spa; they’re dedicated to being on the cutting edge of technology and innovation, and they’ll continue to offer you some of the most innovative treatments and therapies. Spa Cloud products are chosen for their beneficial plant and fruit extracts, which give nutrients and advantages while also assisting you in feeling your best."

"Cloud is an appropriate name for this spa, which is filled with natural elements. Entering Spa Cloud can feel, at times, like entering nature itself: wood, soft lights and organic surfaces reign. There is a menu of beauty- and wellness-minded treatments."

"The experience at Spa Escape Santé incorporates a wide array of spa options, from the beauty oriented to the relaxation oriented. Visitors can indulge in Icelandic-style baths, a cleansing waterfall and a series of other water features. The spa also offers massages, facials and more involved procedures like microblading, electrolysis and laser hair removal."

"Spa Escale Santé is situated in a contemporary urban spa setting in the heart of the city. Immerse yourself in the hot and cold saline pools and complete your spa experience with Finnish sauna, steam bath scented with eucalyptus, and the icy waterfall. Relax in the comfortable lounge areas or enjoy a tea snuggled in an armchair in the cinema-lounge."

"Nestled in the North end of the city, Spa l’Entracte Détente offers friendly service, a great selection of massage therapies, and excellent combo packages for very reasonable prices. Treatments include solo/duo Swedish and Lomi-Lomi massages, InfraRed sauna, salt baths, and body wraps for total relaxation."