Montreal: what to eat and where

The city's signature dishes and the best places for each.

12 places in Montreal · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: Jebulon, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

1. 1

   BBagels

   Plateau

   Order: Classic bagel with green onion or dill pickle schmear

   945 Mont-Royal Avenue East, Montréal, QC H2J 1X3 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Bagel St-Lo

   Verdun

   Order: Bagel benedict

   5411 rue de Verdun, Verdun, QC H4H 1K6 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   La Banquise

   Plateau

   Get: Poutine, classic or loaded

   Order: Classic poutine, or one of 30 varieties

   Also on the list: Long lines in Montreal.

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4. 4

   Snowdon Deli

   Snowdon

   Order: Smoked meat sandwich

   5265 Boulevard Décarie, Montréal · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Dunn's Famous

   Downtown

   Order: Smoked meat sandwich

   1249 Rue Metcalfe, Montréal · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Lester's Deli

   Outremont

   Get: Smoked meat sandwich and a cherry Coke

   Order: Smoked meat with home fries

   Also on the list: The best smoked meat in Montreal.

   1057 Avenue Bernard, Montréal · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Patati Patata

   Plateau

   Order: Poutine with skinny fries and fresh curds

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8. 8

   Paulo & Suzanne

   Gouin (north)

   Order: Spicier poutine

   5501 Boulevard Gouin Ouest, Montréal · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Cabane Panache

   Verdun

   Order: Maple treats and the traditional sugar-shack menu

   266 Rue Hickson, Verdun, QC H4G 2J6, Canada · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Chez Claudette

    Plateau

    Order: Classic poutine

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11. 11

    Fairmount Bagel

    Plateau / Mile End

    Get: A sesame or everything bagel, warm

    Order: dozen warm bagels, sesame or poppy

    Also on the list: Long lines in Montreal.

    74 Fairmount O, Montréal, QC H2T 2M2 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Schwartz's Deli

    The Plateau (Saint-Laurent)

    Get: Smoked meat, medium fat, with a pickle and a cherry soda

    Order: Medium smoked meat sandwich on rye with mustard

    Also on the list: Long lines in Montreal.

    3895 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal · Map · Add to Chef Amazing