Plateau Mont-Royal West
Starting point: Mont-Royal métro station
Total distance: 3 kilometres
Where to stop to enjoy your snacks: Parc Jeanne-Mance, Parc Palomino-Brind'Amour, Parc du Mont-Royal
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Boulangerie Toledo and/or Pâtisserie au Kouign-Amann
351 Avenue du Mont-Royal East | website
316 Avenue du Mont-Royal East | website
Bread lovers gallop to get their hands on the delicious, fresh-baked fare from Boulangerie Toledo, then cross the street to scoop up the best kouign-amann in the neighbourhood. But both have yummy pastries and viennoiseries for the road or for home that you’ll want to check out too. And don’t forget a coffee to go: at Boulangerie Toledo it’s hot and delectable!
What to order: A kouign-amann from Pâtisserie au Kouign-Amann, a gourmet focaccia, delish pie or a melt-in-your-mouth viennoiserie from Toledo.
Trip de Bouffe
277 Mont-Royal Avenue East | website
Any reason is good reason to go to this crave-inducing Lebanese bakery/fine food store. People flock there for its fresh salads and daily dishes, including manouches, kébbés, falafels, mouhamara, hummus and other Lebanese delicacies.
What to order: A Lahambajin manouche and some sumac pita chips with hummus.
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Boulangerie Hof Kelsten
4524 Saint-Laurent Boulevard | website
If you haven’t already stocked up on bread at Toledo, here’s another chance to do so. And even if you already have a loaf or two, we definitely don’t believe in quotas. Among the many mouth-watering musts concocted by baker Jeffrey Finkelstein are the chocolate babka, rugelach, challah bread and croissants. But between you and me, everything here is sky-high scrumptious!
What to order: The chocolate babka, the all-dressed croissant and the signature rye bread.
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Aliments Viens
4556b Saint-Laurent Boulevard | website
When he first opened Aliments Viens, young butcher Philippe Viens wanted to re-infuse pride that had fallen by the wayside for his time-honoured craft. We are happy to report that he has been wildly successful. Everything is lovingly made by hand, using top-notch ingredients and local meat. Lonza, mortadelle, cooked white ham, cured ham, ham in parsley aspic, bacon, bresaola, coppa, culatello, smoked duck breast, blood sausage, rillettes and so much more. Be sure to buy extras.
What to order: I always take home some cooked white ham, coppa and bresaola.
La Croqueteria + OMLT
4520 A Du Parc Avenue | website
This little Plateau Mont-Royal gem is located right at the foot of the mountain. Go in, have a blast talking to chef Tigreton while he prepares your order, then leave not only in a better mood, but with a few bags brimming with gourmet goodness. Ask for a few extra napkins – especially if you order the Spanish tortilla – and make your way to the park where you can relax and enjoy your own little food fiesta.
What to order: A half dozen croquetas, with a Spanish tortilla to devour in the park.
Le Saint-Louis Café
4800 De Bullion Street | website
After making your way up Parc Avenue, turn right on Villeneuve Street and stop for a coffee break at Saint-Louis Café. It’s impossible to resist falling under the spell of this charming little café and its magnificent mural. Be prepared to leave there with delicious baked treats pulled fresh from the oven that morning.
What to order: Whatever flavour of coffee you’re craving. Their viennoiseries are also very popular with its patrons.
Provision Pt.2 et crèmerie
418 Gilford Street | website
At this point on your journey, it’s all about your satiety. Will an ice cream suffice? (If so, pick the flavour of the week). Feeling plus-que-peckish? Provision’s sandwiches are absolutely mouth-watering. You can always pick up a couple of cuts of meat as well as some other homemade meals to take with you.
What to order: Cheeseburger, Cubano sandwich, homemade ice cream and a bottle of natural wine to enjoy chez vous.
Other suggestions on where to get take-out or have a drink: Ibéricos — Taverne à Tapas, Le Filet, Ouzeri, Barranco, Otto, Buvette Chez Simone, Lola Rosa.
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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.
