Outremont
Departure point: 80 Nord bus, Parc/Saint-Viateur stop
Arrival point: 80 Sud bus, Parc/Bernard stop
Distance: 3 kilometres
Barcola Bistro, café et audio
5607 Du Parc Avenue | website
Who says you can’t combine a love of food with a love of music? Just ask chef Caprioli at Barcola who thrills patrons’ tympans with sublime sounds by day and taste buds with Italian fare by night. This is a must-stop for audiophiles and fans of Italian coffee. And before leaving, why not make a dinner reservation?
What to order: A macchiato to sip while flipping through their impressive collection of vinyls.
Boulangerie Cheskie’s
359 Bernard Street West | website
This Hasidic bakery has been serving people of every religion, skin colour, language and profession ever since it opened in 2002. Montrealers and tourists flock there for their sweet fix as well as other hard-to-find traditional dishes. Don’t be daunted by the line-up if there is one. Cheskie’s is renowned for service that’s straight-to-the-point, but also very quick.
What to order: A chocolate babka and a cheese crown
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Bloomfield
1199 Van Horne Avenue | website
You’ll have to walk through Bloomfield’s little backyard to get some of the delicious soft vegan ice cream from chef Caroline Dumas. Thanks to her refined creativity, your palate can revel in exotic flavours crafted from the finest ingredients.
What to order: The featured ice cream
Lescuriers par Alex Platel
1333 Van Horne Avenue | website
This pastry/chocolate shop has been a fave of Outremont sweet tooths for over 30 years, but in 2019 chef Alex Platel gave it a little refresh. Go for the drool-worthy and decadent array of pastries, chocolates and viennoiseries made in house.
What to order: A viennoiserie and a cupcake
Provisions Boucherie
1142 Van Horne Avenue | website
Provisions is not just any old butcher shop, believe me. To begin, the quality of the meat which, from red meat to poultry, is excellent. See for yourself when you browse their takeout menu for tasty items like burgers, the Cuban or brisket sandwich and popcorn chicken. Be sure to leave with a few fresh cuts of meat as well as a bottle of wine for home.
What to order: The Cuban sandwich or the “triple threat”.
Roch le Coq
1541 Van Horne Avenue | website
Go to this funky shack for some of the tastiest, juiciest and crispiest fried chicken in the city. Though the fried chicken scene has really taken off in Montréal, Roch le Coq remains one of my favourites.
What to order: The fried chicken trio with coleslaw.
Bernard Avenue
From Roch le Coq, you can take one street south to hit busy Bernard Avenue, which is pedestrian-only for the summer. Chill, stroll, shop and stop for some delicious ice cream at one of the restaurants below. Have fun this summer!
Other suggestions for take-out or a drink: Café Souvenir, Brasserie Bernard, Boxermans, Alma/Tinc Set, Helm Microbrasserie, Les Enfants Terribles.
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Tommy Dion
Tommy is the founder of the blog and gourmet guide Le Cuisinomane, whose mission is to showcase Québec’s local products and gastronomy. With an in-depth knowledge of Montréal’s food scene, his expertise and professionalism make him a trusted source for all the best food spots and experiences in Montréal. In addition to tasting and writing about food, Tommy also creates content for brand, always related to food and gastronomy.
