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Restaurants, counters, and food spots worth seeking out across Montreal.

Bagels

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Montreal bagels are smaller, denser, and sweeter than their New York cousins. Here's where to find the best ones.

Bakeries

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Montreal's bakery scene reflects French, Jewish, and Québécois traditions. Here are the ones that matter.

Brunch

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Montreal's most rewarding brunch tables, from unhurried weekend institutions to quick weekday counters.

Burgers

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Montreal's best burgers. From smash patties to pub classics and everything worth queuing for.

Cheap Eats

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Where to eat extremely well in Montreal for under $15. The city rewards budget eating like few others.

Dim Sum

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Where to eat dim sum in Montreal. From traditional trolley service to modern à-la-carte kitchens.

Dumplings

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Montreal's best hand-folded dumplings. From XLB to pierogi, the city's immigrant communities do this exceptionally well.

Falafel

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Montreal's best falafel. A short list of serious contenders with genuine Middle Eastern roots.

Fine Dining

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Montreal's top restaurant tables. Where Michelin stars, local legends, and serious cooking converge.

Ice Cream

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Montreal's best ice cream. From Italian gelato to Quebec soft-serve, the city takes frozen dessert seriously.

Late-Night Eats

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Where to eat well after midnight in Montreal. A city that eats later than most of North America.

Pho

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Montreal has one of Canada's largest Vietnamese communities. These are the bowls worth seeking out.

Pizza

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From wood-fired Neapolitan to late-night slices. Montreal's pizza scene is better than its reputation suggests.

Poutine

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Fries, curds, and gravy done right. Montreal's best takes on Quebec's most exported dish.

Ramen

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Montreal's ramen scene has matured quietly. These are the bowls that prove it.

Rotisserie Chicken

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Montreal's rotisserie tradition runs deep. From Chalet Bar-B-Q to Portuguese counters and Québécois classics.

Smoked Meat

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Montreal's definitive smoked meat delis, from the legendary Schwartz's queue to neighbourhood institutions.

Sushi

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Montreal's best sushi counters, from conveyor belt to omakase.

Tacos

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Montreal's taco scene is younger than it should be, but these spots are worth the search.

Vegetarian & Vegan

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Montreal's plant-based dining has moved well beyond compromise. These restaurants earn visits on their own terms.