Montreal

Montreal (French: Montréal) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec. While Quebec City is the political capital, Montreal is the cultural and economic centre, and the main entry point to the province. With 1.8 million residents in the city (2021), and 4 million in the urban area, Montreal is Canada's second largest city and the largest francophone city in the Americas. That said, the city has a proud tradition of bilingualism, with a large and long-established Anglophone minority, and most Francophones being conversant in English. Old Montreal has a heritage of colonial times. Though a large city, Montreal gives opportunities for outdoor life, and for watching the legendary Mo

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DoCinemaQuartier Latin-Le Village

Cinémathèque québecoise

Modern theater complex with 17-screens (most shows in French only), cafe, restaurant and bar.

Tue-Sun regular showing 17:00, exhibition hall Tue-Fri 11:00-20:00 and Sat Sun 16:00-20:00 · Exhibitions free; film screenings $8 adults, $7 seniors (65+)/students, $5 children (6-15), free for children 5 and under · Wheelchair accessible

DrinkPubOld Montreal

Pub St-Paul

Big space, popular with tours. Offers pub grub and a view of the river during the day and live music (Th-Sa 22:00). Cheap (for Old Montreal) and casual.

Daily 11:00-15:00

DrinkCaféDowntown

SAT

Société des arts technologiques

This one-of-a-kind venue is supported by the province of Quebec and the federal government to display and promote digital art. With high ceilings and low couches, it has the feel of a funky, uber-hip techno club. In fact, there is quite a bit of great club music on weekend nights. But there's also fascinating computer art installations going on at all times, with some video and live performances. A great place to meet people in Montreal.

Mon-Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat Sun various · cover after 22:00

DrinkOld Montreal

Santos

Cafe-by-day and bar-by-night, Santos is the place to escape your hotel lobby for a martini and late night snack of "Pop Food", their take on tapas. Live jazz on Thursdays, DJ on the weekends. Reservations recommended for Saturday nights. Weekend covers start around $20.

Tue-Sat 17:00-03:00

DrinkBarQuartier Latin-Le Village

Cafe Hookah

Smoking fruit-flavoured tobacco in an Arabic water pipe, while sipping a Grand Marnier is a fine way to spend the evening. A pipe is $6.50, you can smoke it alone or share it with a few people. They won't replace the coal though, so a pipe doesn't last very long, but they justify this by saying it makes it (comparatively) cheap to sample lots of flavours from their extensive menu.

Summer: 13:00-03:00 daily; rest of year: Sun-Tue 13:00-01:00, Wed 13:00-02:00, Thu-Sat 13:00-03:00

DrinkBarRosemont–La Petite-Patrie

Whisky Cafe

Featuring not just whiskeys but also an extensive wine and port list. Whiskey Cafe is adjacent to one of the few cigar lounges in Montreal.

Vegetarian options

EatPlateau

Santropol

This favorite Montreal spot serves a great selection of creative, gigantic sandwiches, soups, coffees, teas, and breads to appeal to any veggie palate. With a funky decor, a great outdoor garden in the back in the summer, bookshelves stocked with used books, and a food service for the needy, this casual restaurant is a veritable Montreal institution. Casual. Popular among students.

11:30-22:30 daily · $10-20, cash only · Wi-Fi · Vegetarian options

DrinkBarQuartier Latin-Le Village

Cafe Campus

Best known for its Tuesday night discount pitchers, retro music, and lack of memories.

15:00-03:00 · Wheelchair accessible

EatSalad restaurant

Copper Branch

Vegan chain serving sandwiches, wraps, soups and some desserts.

Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · Fully vegan

EatPlateau

Vélo Québec

Good coffee and espresso, plus maps, bicycle kit and free air. Outside seating and plenty of free bicycle parking.

Mon-Thu 08:30-19:00, Fri-Sun 09:00-20:00

DrinkCaféHochelaga-Maisonneuve

Café Atomic

great espresso and delicious snacks in a retro setting

Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00 · Vegan options · Wi-Fi

EatDowntown

Café Presto

The best downtown deal for a very inexpensive and very satisfying casual/cozy Italian fare (main courses are all $5.95. Calculate approximately $20 if you add a glass of wine and an espresso). Very busy during lunchtime on weekdays. Arrive before noon or after 13:30 to avoid the longest lines. Cash only (no credit or debit cards, but there are a few ATMs on the same block).

Mon-Sat 11:30-14:30 and 16:30-21:00

EatOutremont

Café Souvenir

24 hour cafe with basic eats.

Fri Sat 24 hours during the summer; Sun-Thu 07:00-00:00

EatMile-End

Café Club Social

Coffee shop.

Outdoor seating

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Cafe Dizengoff

Kosher cafe on the ground floor of the Hillel House, on the McGill campus.

EatHochelaga-Maisonneuve Not mapped

Hoche Café

Specialized coffee shop. Serves breakfast, lunch, drinks and coffee.

DrinkCafé

Van houtte

Van Houtte Inc. is a company based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada that processes, distributes and sells coffee and coffee related goods. They have expanded their product selection, which now includes tropical teas, sandwiches and salads.

Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 07:30-19:00 · Outdoor seating

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