Food itinerary: Plateau Mont-Royal South
Tommy Dion
Indulge in the cafés, bakeries, restaurants and other gourmet hot spots of Plateau Mont-Royal South. Have fun being a tourist in your own city!
Plateau Mont-Royal South
Departure point: Sherbrooke métro station
Total distance: 3.3 km
Where you can stop to enjoy a snack: Square Saint-Louis, Parc Ethel-Stark, the urban furniture on Duluth Street, Parc des Amériques
Nous Sommes Café
180 Prince-Arthur Street East | website
Nous Sommes Café is a charming Korean-style café that Montréal really needs more of. While their menu features traditional hot and cold drinks, try their palate-popping original creations like the royal milk tea or strawberry latté.
What to order: Einspänner coffee, strawberry/matcha latté or the matcha spanner
Dumpling Hut or Maynard
30 Prince Arthur Street West | website
3591 Clark Street | website
If you’re a vegan looking for something a little different, head to Maynard for its unique twist on comfort foods of the southern U.S. Order a “Nashville Tofu”, prepared exactly like a “Nashville-style hot chicken”, burgers, mac’n’cheese, poutine and other irresistible and decadent vegan creations.
If you’re craving dumplings, your taste buds will fall hard for the Dumpling Hut. Their handmade, freshly-made dumplings are quite possibly the neighbourhood’s best.
What to order: You need to try the authentic “Nashville tofu” at Maynard. As for dumplings, my two faves are the yummy pork and cabbage and beef and coriander.
La Vieille Europe
3855 Saint-Laurent Blvd. | website
If there is one fine food store in Montréal that has aged exceptionally well, it’s La Vieille Europe. The minute you walk through the door, you’ll understand why gourmets consider it their Ali Baba cave. If you’ve got the time, their jam section is worth checking out (but plan on a good 15 minutes of browsing). That’s not to mention their cornucopia of cheeses, oils and vinegars, fine chocolates, jams, spices and coffee ground in house!
What to order: Take home some unique food finds, plus a strong espresso for the road.
Ripples
3880 Saint-Laurent Blvd | website
When an ice cream parlour has managed to sate Montrealers’ craving for over 35 years with their sweet treats, you’ve definitely go see what the fuss is about. Their original flavours like kulfi and green tea have become iconic over the years, but I absolutely love the Chocolat 6x. Be conquered by a cone!
What to order: The Chocolat 6x (or the “vessel to chocolate heaven”)
Brasserie le Réservoir or Capitaine Sandwich
9 Duluth Avenue East | website
4050 De Bullion Street | website
First, figure out what you’re craving: a sandwich made from market-fresh ingredients and an ice-cold beer brewed in-house or a simple but entirely delish sandwich downed with a glass of kombucha? As you stroll down Duluth Street, you’ll find plenty to tempt your taste buds. Then, bring your snack to the tables set up along the street and enjoy it al fresco.
What to order: Two or three tapas-style dishes with a light beer at Brasserie le Réservoir, or the Big Nan or L’Halloumi at Capitaine Sandwich.
Café Chez Téta
227 Rachel Street East | website
When Café Chez Téta opened in the neighbourhood, news of its delectable nosh caught on like wildfire. Thanks to an oven imported directly from Lebanon, which cooks manouche in under two minutes, its exquisite fattoush salad and Téta’s decadent desserts, you’ll quickly understand why this foodies come in droves here.
What to order: A cheese/zataar manouche with a fattoush salad, a cardamom café and a halva brownie.
La Dépendance Café
4282 Saint-Denis Street | website
Scandinavian-inspired café/boutique La Dépendance is definitely worth the detour. Not only are the boutique’s minimalist décor and carefully-curated products inspiring, but the salty and sweet menu will make you seriously want to get your “hygge” on here.
What to order: A summery drink, a mini bundt and/or a kanelbullar
La Panzéria
4084 R. Saint-Denis | website
No need to go all the way to the Apulia region (on a map, the heel of the boot of Italy) when you can have it right here, thanks to this family, which hails from near the capital of Bari. You can tuck into the tastiest and most authentic panzerotti — not to be confused with calzone — and, in my opinion, the best focaccia barese you can find in the city. While waiting for Davide to prepare your panzerotti, let Pierpaolo make you the Plateau’s best Italian cappucino. Before you leave, be sure to grab a focaccia to go.
What to order: Panzerotti, focaccia barese and a cappuccino
Other suggestions on where to get take-out or have a drink: Joséphine, Saint Sushi, L’Express, Paradis BBQ, Restaurant de l’ITHQ, La Fabrique
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.