Cote Cafe is opening a second specialty coffee shop at 90 Ave des Pins West in Montreal on August 1. The new location features a bright, plant-filled space designed for gathering. Coffee lovers can enjoy premium brews in a setting that celebrates Montreal's local art and creativity.
A pioneer of Montreal's specialty coffee scene, Cafe In Gamba in Mile End has reopened after renovations. Discover a refreshed, warm interior designed by Maude Coude, perfect for enjoying expertly crafted coffee, seasonal drinks, and a lovely terrace at this beloved local institution.
Ibéricos on the Plateau now offers a weekday lunch menu featuring individual paellas, traditional Spanish platos combinados, and premium bocatas. Enjoy authentic flavors by Chef Haissam Souki Tamayo on the Saint-Denis terrace or visit the Time Out Market counter for quick, daily service.
Lulu's Pasta Bar has opened its fifth location at 1251 Mont Royal Avenue East in the Plateau. Founded by Jimmy Petropoulos and Anthy Siounis, the restaurant serves fresh, daily-made pasta and house sauces, bringing its popular Italian comfort food to this vibrant Montreal neighbourhood.
BOUS introduces a new cocktail and mocktail menu by mixologist Tao Zrafi, featuring Persian and Mediterranean-inspired drinks. Guests can enjoy these unique creations, including non-alcoholic options, on the new summer terrace or during lunch hours, Tuesday through Friday.
Experience Montreal's summer magic in 2026. Discover vibrant seasonal patios, pedestrian streets, urban beaches, and iconic street food festivals. This guide highlights the city's best temporary spaces, markets, and cultural events perfect for soaking up the sun across Montreal's neighborhoods.
Auberge McGowan, located on Lake Memphremagog in Georgeville, offers boutique lodging and market-driven dining under owners Sabrina Laliberte and Xavier Morasse. This four-season destination features seven rooms, a lakeside terrace, and sustainable practices as a Five Green Keys establishment.
Summer in Montreal calls for the perfect sundae. From indulgent gelato creations at Dalmata and artistic treats at Iconoglace to global flavors at Unicone and churro-topped delights at Dulce, discover the best spots across the city and beyond to satisfy every sweet craving this season.
July in Montréal brings that shift we all wait for, when the city fully settles into summer and every plan seems to turn into an excuse to go out. With long days, warm evenings, and patios buzzing across the city, a new wave of openings is setting the tone for the season.
Minnibar is now fully operational in downtown Montreal near the Bell Centre. Created by Tongue Bui, this all-day cafe and restaurant offers specialty coffee, fresh pasta, and a unique pizza omakase experience within a stunning space designed by Ivy Studio.
Cam's Déjeuner is now officially open in Montreal. Located at 433 Rue de Bienville, this welcoming cafe offers excellent coffee, fresh breakfast sandwiches on house-baked bread, and a new lunch menu. Visit Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to enjoy Camilo's highly anticipated food.
Cantine Cantine on Avenue Duluth opens a walk-up counter celebrating Quebec's casse-croûte culture, with classic cantine favorites and seasonal seafood like oysters, lobster and fiddleheads. Enjoy hot dogs, poutine, and bites at a picnic table, with house-made sodas, Quebec wines and ciders, and Zab Café coffee.
Parc Jean-Drapeau unveils Buvette des Floralies, a welcoming gathering space in the Floralies Gardens on Île Notre-Dame. A nature-filled terrace for about 200; simple, seasonal fare and picnic baskets to enjoy on site or take away, plus Beaux dimanches with music, workshops, and outdoor art.
Trattoria Dell'Arte rises atop Studio St-Denis, offering Italian gastronomy with a contemporary vibe and Quartier Latin views. The menu by Guillaume Lepage and Jordane Urbain features pizzas, antipasti, pastas and classics like tonnarelli cacio e pepe and mezzi paccheri with shrimp and lemon, plus pollo alla parmigiana.
Neotokyo Nakagin opens a social izakaya in Mile End at 160 Rue St-Viateur E, offering sashimi, share plates, sake and wine in a bold retro-futuristic setting. Led by Yann Levy, the project blends concrete textures, green leather banquettes and neon with cyberpunk hints, plus a large covered terrace and plans for a konbini market and a hidden speakeasy.
Osteria Berto brings a new Italian address to Villeray, led by chef Riccardo Bertolino and sommelier Isabel Bordeleau. Expect generous, refined, and highly convivial cuisine, homemade pasta, shareable plates, beautiful ingredients, and a globally curated wine list, all served in a warm, neighborhood friendly setting.