Food itinerary: Pointe-Saint-Charles
Looking for a spot to eat in Pointe-Saint-Charles? Here’s a selection of the best cafés, restaurants, bakeries and other delicious addresses that spice up this vibrant neighbourhood. Have fun playing tourist in your own town!
Pointe-Saint-Charles, South-West
Departure point: Charlevoix metro station
Total distance: 2 km
Suggestions where to enjoy your meal, snack or drink: Canal de Lachine, Parc Saint-Gabriel
Café Redwood
Near the Lachine Canal, Café Redwood serves up freshly brewed coffee, house-made focaccia and fresh-from-the-oven cookies. Take a break and enjoy the industrial-chic space designed by Atelier Paradis, and explore a tempting selection of sandwiches, pastries and seasonal drinks.
What to order: a sandwich on homemade focaccia, French toast and seasonal drinks.
2604 Saint-Patrick Street
Brasserie Artisanale Memento
Memento Craft Brewery invites you to sip a beer brewed on-site with a view of the Lachine Canal or while taking in (and maybe over-analyzing) the geek-inspired décor: think cartoons, comics and video games. The space is full of themed zones, so go ahead and challenge your date to ping-pong or foosball between bites, then wrap up the night with a round on the arcade machines.
What to order: an artisanal hot dog, crispy salad and a tasting flight of beers brewed on site.
2471 Saint-Patrick Street
Café Ma Bicyclette
This friendly café right along the Lachine Canal bike path is the perfect spot to take a coffee break before heading back out. Grab a seat on the patio in summer, or warm up inside with a hot slice of quiche.
What to order: chia pudding, a slice of quiche and a latté.
2727 Saint-Patrick Street
Sabayon
Le Sabayon, opened in 2023 by chef Patrice Demers and his partner, sommelier Marie-Josée Beaudoin, is an intimate 14-seat micro-restaurant where a single tasting menu highlights the chef’s creativity with local, seasonal ingredients, both savoury and sweet. Marie-Josée’s wine pairings elevate this exclusive experience, earning the restaurant a MICHELIN star and the title of Best New Restaurant in Canada in 2024. On select dates throughout the year, you can also drop in for an elegant afternoon tea.
What to order: Whether you go for afternoon tea or dinner, the only choice you’ll have to make is whether you’re drinking or not.
2194 Centre Street
Milky Way Cocktail Bar
This hidden bar, tucked upstairs from Trattoria Fugazzi, feels like a trip into another dimension: think glass ceiling, lush tropical plants and softly glowing walls. An impressive space with equally impressive cocktails, which balance creativity and technique. Feeling a little hungry? You can order pizza from downstairs.
What to order: the fragrant Tonka Dream made with rum, lemon Cointreau, a touch of white chocolate, and finished with a flambéed banana is a surprising and seriously delicious signature cocktail.
1886 Centre Street (2nd floor)
Trattoria Fugazzi
This lively, family-friendly Italian trattoria is known for its Neapolitan pizzas baked in seconds in a wood-fired oven imported from Naples, along with its Parmigiano-Reggiano wheel pasta, wallet-friendly prices, and upbeat atmosphere. The bold, eclectic décor only adds to the charm.
What to order: The 3-course menu for $35 per person is one of the best deals in town.
1886 Centre Street
Buvette June
Buvette June has you covered, whether you’re hungry, thirsty, or both. This neighbourhood wine bar serves a relaxed, seasonal menu designed for sharing, along with a $50 table d’hôte. Dig into fresh vegetarian dishes, hearty pastas, tartare, or a classic bavette-frites.
What to order: The $50 table d’hôte is the perfect way to really get a feel for the chef’s expertise… with a few glasses of natural wine to round it all off.
1900 Centre Street
Original article in French by Tommy Dion, adapted into English by Dawn Bessey-Gans.
Tommy Dion
Tommy is a journalist, food critic, and 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 brands, always related to food and gastronomy.