Vanessa & Emily’s Montreal
Food and Drinks in the Plateau
A list of our favorite places to eat and drink in the area
Club Espresso Bar
3801 R. Saint-DenisGreat third wave coffee shop with seasonal flavored lattes
Dispatch Coffee
267 Rue Saint-Zotique OSophie Sucrée
3770 Boul. Saint-LaurentVegan bakery and coffee shop
Brioche À Tête
107 Av. Fairmount OBest croissant in the city
Best chocolate croissant in the city and all around excellent pastries. Try their chocolate pistachio croissant and, if you're a chocolate lover, the Oh Mon Dieu and Croissantella!
171 locals recommend
Mamie Clafoutis
3660 R. Saint-DenisBest chocolate croissant in the city and all around excellent pastries. Try their chocolate pistachio croissant and, if you're a chocolate lover, the Oh Mon Dieu and Croissantella!
One of our favorite places for dinner. Classic French bistro with amazing fare, service, and ambience. Wine list is great too.
220 locals recommend
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisOne of our favorite places for dinner. Classic French bistro with amazing fare, service, and ambience. Wine list is great too.
Montreal's famous smoked meat sandwiches just a few blocks from home
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentMontreal's famous smoked meat sandwiches just a few blocks from home
HARBIN DUMPLING
3829 R. Saint-DenisDelicious dumplings. Cheap eat
Casual local spot for drinks and light meals. A local favourite and just 2 blocks from our place
106 locals recommend
Else's
156 Rue Roy ECasual local spot for drinks and light meals. A local favourite and just 2 blocks from our place
Tacos Tin Tan
3828 R. Saint-DenisDelicious tacos and Mexican fare. Cheap eats
Tiny spot for delicious Japanese food (not sushi). One of our favorite places in town
16 locals recommend
Noren
77 Rue Rachel OTiny spot for delicious Japanese food (not sushi). One of our favorite places in town
Our favorite place for sushi in Montreal. Fish is high quality and very fresh. They have a great lunch special.
49 locals recommend
Jun I
156 Av. Laurier OOur favorite place for sushi in Montreal. Fish is high quality and very fresh. They have a great lunch special.
Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount OGreat for brunch. Cute place. Young vibe
Leméac
1045 Av. Laurier OClassic French. Beautiful spot. Best brunch in town
French restaurant. Nearly every dish on their menu includes foie gras. Go with an empty stomach. Reservations are a must.
341 locals recommend
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EFrench restaurant. Nearly every dish on their menu includes foie gras. Go with an empty stomach. Reservations are a must.
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EPortuguese chicken - yum! Cheap eat. Dine in or take-out.
BURGER ROYAL
3820 Boul. Saint-LaurentDelicious burgers. We especially love their vegan patties.
Boucherie Épicerie Soares & Fils
130 Av. Duluth ELocal grocer
Fruiterie Plateau
515 Rue Roy ELocal grocer
Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat bar-resto for cocktails and small bites
Guillaume
5170 Boul. Saint-LaurentBest baguette!
Boucherie Épicerie Soares & Fils
130 Av. Duluth ELittle grocer and butcher
Sightseeing
Iconic Montreal cathedral, with an incredible light show called Aura.
819 locals recommend
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame OIconic Montreal cathedral, with an incredible light show called Aura.