Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
Excellent vegetarian or meat thali for a reasonable price.
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Malhi Sweets
880 Rue Jarry OExcellent vegetarian or meat thali for a reasonable price.
Huge portions of typical Greek fare--souvlaki etc. Watch out for the long line-ups, though.
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Restaurant Marven's
880 Av. BallHuge portions of typical Greek fare--souvlaki etc. Watch out for the long line-ups, though.
A popular Greek restaurant. You might need a reservation.
11 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Tripolis
679 Rue Saint-RochA popular Greek restaurant. You might need a reservation.
Pâtisserie Afroditi
756 Rue Saint-RochGreek bakery. Features many pastries.
Moti Mehal
1024 Rue Jean-Talon OGood Pakistani cuisine. You need to order in English--staff do not speak French.
Restaurant Alep
199 Rue Jean-Talon EGood Vietnamese fare at reasonable prices.
Pâtisserie Mahrouse
9705 Bd de l'AcadieSyrian pastries!
You can get Indian sweets here, but the real reason to go is for the samosas. Ask for them, as they are not on display. Cheap, fresh, delicious.
975 Rue Jean-Talon-Ouest
You can get Indian sweets here, but the real reason to go is for the samosas. Ask for them, as they are not on display. Cheap, fresh, delicious.
Le Toasteur Villeray
767 Rue VillerayA good breakfast & brunch place!
Shopping
Uniprix
665 Rue Jarry OSmall pharmacy located nearby.
PJC Jean Coutu
1370 Avenue du Mont-Royal EWell-stocked drug store.
Excellent mall only 15 minutes away by foot. Includes a good SAQ (wine and liquor store).
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Centre Rockland
2305 Chem. RocklandExcellent mall only 15 minutes away by foot. Includes a good SAQ (wine and liquor store).
A huge shopping plaza, 10 minutes away by car or bus. Has an SAQ (wine and spirits).
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Marché Central
9187 Bd de l'AcadieA huge shopping plaza, 10 minutes away by car or bus. Has an SAQ (wine and spirits).
Essentials
A must-visit, if only for a stroll through the stalls. Fresh local produce and specialty foods.
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Suq Jean-Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienA must-visit, if only for a stroll through the stalls. Fresh local produce and specialty foods.
Interesting selection of supplies for Southeast Asian cooking; some okay fresh produce. They have a big meat counter, but the butcher service is incredibly slow.
Marche New Desi Mandi
815 Rue Jarry OInteresting selection of supplies for Southeast Asian cooking; some okay fresh produce. They have a big meat counter, but the butcher service is incredibly slow.
375 Rue Jean-Talon-Ouest
All your food needs in a huge supermarket. A bit pricey.
Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentItalian supermarket in Little Italy.
Rachelle-Bery health stores
4810 Boul. Saint-LaurentOrganic groceries.
Entertainment & Activities
Delightful local library at the south end of the building.
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Centre William-Hingston
419 Rue Saint-RochDelightful local library at the south end of the building.
Beautiful new indoor swimming pool, free to all. Check online for adult and family swim times.
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Piscine Saint-Roch
400 Av. BallBeautiful new indoor swimming pool, free to all. Check online for adult and family swim times.
Sightseeing
Huge park with many sports fields and beautiful pond. Excellent outdoor and indoor tennis courts (fee and reservation required).
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Jarry Park
205 Rue Gary-CarterHuge park with many sports fields and beautiful pond. Excellent outdoor and indoor tennis courts (fee and reservation required).
Drinks & Nightlife
Miss Villeray
220 Rue VillerayPleasant bar with reasonable prices