Addresses to discover on Mont-Royal Avenue
Central to the Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood, Mont-Royal Avenue is a veritable beehive of activity, always bustling and lively. Here you’ll find small, charming boutiques, many with European influences. We’ve scoped out some hidden gems for you: here’s an east to west guide of this amazing artery.
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Caroline and Mathieu have an eye for little gifts to bring back home and they love encouraging Montréal artists. A poster, a painting or a cute, illustrated greeting card: the selection is spectacular. Culled from Montréal’s best markets (like Puces Pop), they are also affordable and showcase local artists, with a small description and photo of each. A unique little initiative that puts a face to a name and a story to the poster you hang up at home. 2034 Mont-Royal Avenue East
2034, Mont-Royal Avenue East
Popeline
This charming boutique specializing in second-hand women’s clothing and accessories features sought-after European brands like Sézane, ba&sh, Maje, Sandro, and The Kooples. With carefully curated pieces, flattering cuts, and quality fabrics, Popeline embraces slow fashion with style at friendly prices.
1568 Mont-Royal Avenue East
Bleu & Persillé
This welcoming wood-and-tile interior of this stylish and modern cheese shop offers the perfect backdrop for browsing more than 200 Québec cheeses or picking up some tasty items for an impromptu picnic. It also has a boutique section, where you can find fine and gourmet products made by Québec artists, like the pots of honey from the beehive in the back.
1475 Mont-Royal Avenue East
Chez Victoire
The perfect spot for bistro cuisine lovers who celebrate Quebec’s local flavours! Chef Alexandre Gosselin and his team craft perfectly executed dishes in a relaxed, retro setting, paired with a carefully curated wine selection from small producers. A delicious stop along the avenue.
1453 Mont-Royal Avenue East
Aux 33 Tours
If Ali Baba’s cave were crammed with vinyl, it would look like this. One of Canada’s biggest independent music stores, Aux 33 Tours houses rare albums and, particularly, an imposing selection of some 3,000 Japanese vinyl records that, every three months, join the store’s perfectly ordered and labeled shelves. The only place to find this kind of vinyl is Los Angeles, which makes 33 Tours the only official seller in eastern North America. Bonobo and even Caribou have come here to stock up. May the listening joy be yours too.
1373 Mont-Royal Avenue East
Sham Vegan
Here’s where you can enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine with a 100% vegan twist! The restaurant reimagines traditional dishes using shiitake mushrooms that brilliantly stand in for shawarma, shish taouk or falafel. Designed for sharing, the menu is filled with mezzes, salads and generous plates to explore.
1371 Mont-Royal Avenue East
Satu Lagi
Satu Lagi, which means “one more time” in Indonesian, serves delicious gluten-free tapas inspired by Indo-Malaysian cuisine. Fragrant flavours of pandan, jasmine, sesame, and tamarind shine through in the house-made sauces, marinades, and inventive cocktails. The sleek, contemporary décor combines rattan lighting, warm wood and lush greenery for a perfect atmosphere in which to enjoy a delicious meal.
1361 Mont-Royal Avenue East
St-Viateur Bagel & Café
A true Montreal institution, locals have been devouring Saint-Viateur bagels since 1957. Here you’ll enjoy a freshly brewed coffee and bagels straight out of the oven in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
1127 Mont-Royal Avenue East
Point G
This temple to sweet treats specializes in macarons, crafted according to a top-secret, gluten-free recipe. These little round wonders, firm on the outside, gooey and delicious on the inside, are some of the best in Montréal. Choco-passion, poppy flower, lime and basil, maple taffy, Point G offers you an array of sumptuous, original and classic macaron flavours as well as a wide range of artisanal sweets that change according to the chef’s inspirations and the seasons.
1255 Mont-Royal Avenue East
Le Cartel
Founded in Montréal in 2015, Le Cartel is a streetwear brand structured as an artistic collective bringing together more than 50 international creators. Inspired by urban art and Montréal’s vibrant energy, it collaborates with artists from diverse backgrounds (illustration, street art, photography, tattooing) to design original collections screen-printed locally. Each piece tells a story and showcases the talent of its creators.
911 Mont-Royal Avenue East
L’Intervalle and l'Intervalle Entrepôt
Shoe lovers will absolutely flip over the fab footwear in this boutique. L’Intervalle, a Montréal brand by Sam Assaf and Vicky Scalia, has been offering stylish and contemporary creations at affordable prices that are designed here and manufactured in Spain, Brazil and Italy. In their stylishly minimalist boutique, you can find perfect limited-edition pairs in leather or suede, with styles ranging from minimalist to out-there. A made-in-Montréal success story!
806 Mont-Royal Avenue East
Le Toledo
People come to this bakery, urban cafeteria and café to savour delights like home-made pastries and maple-infused lattes. At the heart of this magnificent, sunny and airy space, the head baker pulls mouth-watering breads and pastries from the ovens that are made from ancient (and as often as possible, organic) grains supplied by local producers. Put together your own brunch basket, which comes with yummy local jams, or bite into one of the succulent sandwiches.
351 Mont-Royal Avenue East
Palmo Goods
Discover an impeccable selection of American vintage pieces (denim, workwear, military and western) carefully chosen for their quality, timelessness and unique character. Each durable, one-of-a-kind garment tells a story and retains its charm through the decades.
263 Mont-Royal Avenue East
Le Filet
Opened in 2011 by Claude Pelletier and Hubert Marsolais, Le Filet showcases the refined seafood cuisine of Tokyo-born chef Yasuhisa Okazaki, who trained in French and Italian establishments before settling in Canada. This bistro captivates with its contemporary décor and inventive dishes, where fish, seafood, and bold creations come together in a vibrant atmosphere complemented by an inspired wine list.
219 Mont-Royal Avenue West
Les madeleines d'Emilie
This first boutique in Montreal entirely dedicated to madeleines is located at the foot of Mount Royal, across from Jeanne-Mance Park. It offers handcrafted sweet and savoury madeleines filled with cream, chocolate, fruit, cheese, or simply infused with vanilla. Made with high-quality local ingredients, they’re perfect for a quick treat, best enjoyed with a drink, smoothie or ice cream.
129 Mont-Royal Avenue West
Original article in French by Laure Juilliard, adapted into English by Dawn Bessey-Gans.
Laure Juilliard
Originally from Paris, Laure Juilliard made Montréal her home over 15 years ago and has never looked back. Won over by her new city's unique energy, cultural vibrancy and gastronomic effervescence, she loves exploring all the coolest spots. A writer and blogger specialising in lifestyle, culture, travel and gastronomy, she has lent her pen to Tourisme Montréal for more than 10 years, in addition to magazines such as ELLE Québec and Clin d'œil, as well as a variety of well-known companies and agencies. Always on the lookout for innovative concepts and the best addresses wherever she is in the world, she is also always planning her next trip.