Casa Jardin • Local Guidebook + Montreal Favs
Food scene
If you’re into gastronomy, this is a must! Had one of the most iconic meals of my life here
36 locals recommend
Île Flottante (former Les Deux Singes de Montarvie)
Rue Saint-Viateur OuestIf you’re into gastronomy, this is a must! Had one of the most iconic meals of my life here
larrys
5201 Boul. Saint-LaurentA Mile End staple with great food and drinks
If you find yourself here in the summer… Expect to wait in line, but this place is to die for! Try their salted butter icecream. Their daily specials are also always delicious
223 locals recommend
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OIf you find yourself here in the summer… Expect to wait in line, but this place is to die for! Try their salted butter icecream. Their daily specials are also always delicious
You won’t forget your meal here! One of my fav places to dine out in the neighborhood
15 locals recommend
Marconi
45 Av. Mozart OYou won’t forget your meal here! One of my fav places to dine out in the neighborhood
This is my favourite bar in the neighborhood, offering up Italian tapas (cichetti) alongside a lovely choice of cocktails. Their patio in the summer is very chill
22 locals recommend
Bar Cicchetti
6703 Av du ParcThis is my favourite bar in the neighborhood, offering up Italian tapas (cichetti) alongside a lovely choice of cocktails. Their patio in the summer is very chill
Salle Climatisee
6448 Boulevard Saint-LaurentFantastic and unique dining experience for the foodies out there
This is THE place to grab lunch! It’s right around the corner from the apartment. Get the veggie pulled pork or the halloumi sandwich
150 locals recommend
Dépanneur Le Pick Up
7032 Rue WaverlyThis is THE place to grab lunch! It’s right around the corner from the apartment. Get the veggie pulled pork or the halloumi sandwich
Go here if you want a slice of pizza. My favourite is their potato pizza
9 locals recommend
Pizza Bouquet
45 Rue Beaubien EGo here if you want a slice of pizza. My favourite is their potato pizza
An amazing hidden gem near the apartment that mixes Vietnamese and Quebecois sensibilities. Very cool vibe
16 locals recommend
Denise
386 Av. BeaumontAn amazing hidden gem near the apartment that mixes Vietnamese and Quebecois sensibilities. Very cool vibe
Captures Little Italy’s vibe. In the summer grab a top notch pizza and cocktail from their walk-up window and enjoy it at a picnic table outside. Our fav pizza: Stefano
74 locals recommend
Gema Pizzeria
6827 Rue Saint-DominiqueCaptures Little Italy’s vibe. In the summer grab a top notch pizza and cocktail from their walk-up window and enjoy it at a picnic table outside. Our fav pizza: Stefano
Make sure to make a reservation as soon as humanly possible, this is one of Canada’s top restaurants and is a pleasant walk from the apartment. It’s chill and laid back but their food is seriously surprising and impressive.
37 locals recommend
Mon Lapin
150 Rue Saint-Zotique EMake sure to make a reservation as soon as humanly possible, this is one of Canada’s top restaurants and is a pleasant walk from the apartment. It’s chill and laid back but their food is seriously surprising and impressive.
Excellent Syrian brunch, lunch and dinner across from the market. We love the brunch :)
119 locals recommend
Restaurant Alep
199 Rue Jean-Talon EExcellent Syrian brunch, lunch and dinner across from the market. We love the brunch :)
Truly a hidden and unlikely and awkward gem of a place to eat in the corner of a Latin supermarket, but it’s just amazing! Great traditional food under fluorescent lights, it’s totally Montreal and totally worth a visit if you love Latin food.
11 locals recommend
Sabor Latino St-Laurent
4387 Boul. Saint-LaurentTruly a hidden and unlikely and awkward gem of a place to eat in the corner of a Latin supermarket, but it’s just amazing! Great traditional food under fluorescent lights, it’s totally Montreal and totally worth a visit if you love Latin food.
Best desert in the neighborhood specializing in Italian pastries. Grab some deserts in the afternoon and eat them in the park across the street.
32 locals recommend
Pasticceria Alati-Caserta
277 Rue DanteBest desert in the neighborhood specializing in Italian pastries. Grab some deserts in the afternoon and eat them in the park across the street.
The first pizzeria in Montreal! Bring your own wine! Classic Napoletana pizzas.
150 locals recommend
Pizzeria Napoletana
189 Rue DanteThe first pizzeria in Montreal! Bring your own wine! Classic Napoletana pizzas.
Great nearby late night poutine, pizza and cocktails in an industrial chic space. There’s a rooftop patio for catching the sunset in the summer.
8 locals recommend
Taverne Atlantic
6512 Av du ParcGreat nearby late night poutine, pizza and cocktails in an industrial chic space. There’s a rooftop patio for catching the sunset in the summer.
Picnic baskets you can take to go eat in park Little Italy across the park. Best fried chicken ever and other Southern classics.
140 locals recommend
Dinette Triple Crown
6704 Rue ClarkPicnic baskets you can take to go eat in park Little Italy across the park. Best fried chicken ever and other Southern classics.
Restaurant La Carreta
350 Rue Saint-Zotique EstGreat pupusas and cocktails nearby with an awesome patio!
Cocktails
An unforgettable experience! This is a speakeasy in the Old Port. It’s my favourite cocktail bar in the city
46 locals recommend
The Coldroom
Rue Saint-VincentAn unforgettable experience! This is a speakeasy in the Old Port. It’s my favourite cocktail bar in the city
If you love cocktails, this is a must! More of a party atmosphere, but truly a special and unique experience
121 locals recommend
Atwater Cocktail Club
512 Av. AtwaterIf you love cocktails, this is a must! More of a party atmosphere, but truly a special and unique experience
Ratafia
6778 Boul. Saint-LaurentReally unique desert bar! A must visit
Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles
32 Rue Beaubien ELGBTQ+ friendly bar
Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-LaurentLove this place for their ambience, oysters and cocktails
Incredible bar with amazing cocktails in an unassuming basement in the heart of China Town
84 locals recommend
Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
1106B Boul. Saint-LaurentIncredible bar with amazing cocktails in an unassuming basement in the heart of China Town
Bar Datcha
98 Av. Laurier OIf you want to dance at night (Thursday to Sunday) this is the spot!
Awesome cocktail & snack bar (with patio in summer) nearby the apartment.
22 locals recommend
Bar Cicchetti
6703 Av du ParcAwesome cocktail & snack bar (with patio in summer) nearby the apartment.
Delicious, authentic (and spicy!) Thai food in a cute spot on an equally cute nearby street.
25 locals recommend
Épicerie Pumpui
83 Rue Saint-Zotique EDelicious, authentic (and spicy!) Thai food in a cute spot on an equally cute nearby street.
Shopping
My favourite store to shop at in the neighborhood. They have an incredible selection of local designers, jewelry, candles, and so much more!
15 locals recommend
Ex-Voto
6534 Boul. Saint-LaurentMy favourite store to shop at in the neighborhood. They have an incredible selection of local designers, jewelry, candles, and so much more!
VdeV
5042 Boul. Saint-LaurentMy favourite home decor store in the city
Zone Maison
4246 R. Saint-DenisLove this place for their home decor and cute trinkets!
RUSE Boutique
5141 Boul. Saint-LaurentVintage designer brands!
Alambika
6484 Boul. Saint-LaurentA specialty cocktail store 🍸
Lvnea - Parfumerie & Apothicaire
160 Rue Saint Viateur EastThe best locally-made perfumes, etc.
Mycoboutique Inc
4324 Rue Saint-DenisA store devoted entirely to mushrooms 🍄
The most gorgeous and unique selection of flowers in the heart of the market 🌸
Fleuriste Binette et filles
7070 Avenue Henri-JulienThe most gorgeous and unique selection of flowers in the heart of the market 🌸
Eva B.
2015 Boul. Saint-LaurentA must-visit for vintage enthusiasts! Truly a unique place
Seconde
Great vintage!
Inedit.e
Wonderful vintage selection
Coffee
Pastel Rita
5761 Boul. Saint-LaurentCafé Saint-Henri (Marché Jean-Talon)
260 Pl. du Marché-du-NordCafé Saint-Henri (Villeray - Quartier Général)
7335 Rue du Mile EndOne of the most beautiful cafes you will ever see! It’s in an old, converted bank 🏦
200 locals recommend
Crew Collective & Cafe
360 Rue Saint-JacquesOne of the most beautiful cafes you will ever see! It’s in an old, converted bank 🏦
Awesome coffee joint right around the corner from the apartment. Get their affogato coffee in the summer (espresso + soft serve ice cream).
Noble Café
Awesome coffee joint right around the corner from the apartment. Get their affogato coffee in the summer (espresso + soft serve ice cream).
Very trendy cafe a short walk away from the apartment. They are known for their pink foam lattes! Worth the wait.
Café Alphabet
Very trendy cafe a short walk away from the apartment. They are known for their pink foam lattes! Worth the wait.
Self-Care
Places I love to visit if you need a day of rest and relaxation
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune OuestScandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal
71 Rue de la Commune OGet the Thai massage!
Espace Skins Montréal
4638 Boulevard Saint-LaurentLovely place to get a facial!