Côte-des-Neiges — Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Departure point: Côte-des-Neiges métro station
Arrival point: Snowdon métro station
Distance: 4 kilometres
Places where you can enjoy your snack, meal or drink: Parc Mackenzie-King
Duc de Lorraine
5002 Côte-des-Neiges Road | website
Order an Opera cake, cream puff or millefeuille to go with your cappuccino as you sit on the terrasse and soak up the view of St. Joseph’s Oratory. And, seriously, who needs Paris when you’ve got all this? Duc de Lorraine is Montréal’s oldest French pastry shop, and it continues to charm visitors with delicious recipes that haven’t changed a smidge since 1952.
What to order: A coffee cream puff and a millefeuille.
Le Petit Vibe
5536A Côte-des-Neiges Road | website
If you’ve never tried Philippine-Hawaiian fusion cuisine before, here’s your chance at Le Petit Vibe. The team amps up the experience with a very personal touch to the menu, making it an entirely unique Montréal eatery. Feel the vibe from your very first bite!
What to order: The fried chicken sandwich alone is worth the detour. Other specialties like the Loco Moco or the Furikake chicken will also make your taste buds sing
Saint-Houblon
5414 Gatineau Avenue | website
A stop-off to quaff a cold beer at the Saint-Houblon brewery is a given, but you can also enjoy it with tasty and carefully-prepared side dishes made from fruit and vegetables straight from their market garden in the Ottawa region. Sit back and enjoy a relaxing break on the terrasse before setting out to discover the rest of the neighbourhood.
What to order: A beer and a couple of small dishes to share.
Cuisine de Manille
5781 Victoria Avenue | website
The Cuisine de Manille restaurant (formerly the Perle de Manille), is one of the first restaurants in Montréal to offer typical Filipino cuisine. Their mission has always been to offer Montrealers a taste of the of the wide variety of dishes and gourmet influences that come from this sunny archipelago.
What to order: Ask the owners (family) for their recommendations!
DoughNats
5325 Décarie Boulevard | website
It’s hard to resist stopping for a coffee and a doughnut, especially when it comes to the original and delectable creations offered up by chef Nat of DoughNats! Their smaller-than-usual format is great because then you can gobble up a few (guilt-free). The menu also features vegan doughnuts as well as cookies, Bundt cake and other delicious daily confections. Can’t decide? Go all out with an assorted dozen.
What to order: A half-dozen delicious dunkers. But, then again, isn’t 12 more tempting?
Snowdon Deli
5265 Décarie Boulevard | website
As it heads toward its 75th birthday, it’s safe to say that the longevity of this iconic spot is thanks to the authentic recipes of the Fishman family, originally from Poland, the retro décor and its warm and welcoming ambiance. A love of tradition and a genuine desire to share a part of their family’s culture has been handed down from generation to generation, making the Snowdon Deli a must-stop for fans of excellent delicatessen fare.
What to order: The Matzo Ball chicken soup and smoked meat sandwich.
Other suggestions for take-out or a drink: Pushap, Posher, Caribbean Curry House, Pub McCarold, Restaurant Jolee
