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10 Spots
Montreal runs on iconic delis and casse-croutes. From towering smoked meat sandwiches to gravy-smothered poutines and classic burgers, these local institutions serve up generous, comforting portions in retro settings. Explore the city best spots for satisfying, no-frills soul food.
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.
Montreal comes alive in warm weather with park culture and sun-filled picnics. From Parc La Fontaine to Mount Royal, discover top takeout spots and nearby eateries offering artisanal sandwiches, dumplings, rolls, pizzas, and shareable platters - perfect for a hassle-free park feast.
FineFineFine Café in Montreal blends Australian-inspired cafe culture with custom craft design. Roasted Australian beans define its identity, while bespoke decor and handmade fixtures create a warm, cohesive space. The menu is simple but deliberate: three potato-bread sandwiches and a pear-arugula-Parmesan salad, with in-house prep.
Cafe Milano opens its newest location in Brossard on April 9, 2026, expanding a Montreal culinary staple since 1971 to the South Shore. Expect authentic Italian espresso, the Milano Special steak sandwiches, and fresh cannoli and pastries in a warm, welcoming Little Italy atmosphere for coffee, bites, or a game night.
Located at the Quai de l’Horloge, Plural is one of Canada’s largest contemporary art fairs, celebrating current artistic practices. Here’s a selection of spots to grab lunch in the Old Port before or after your visit to the exhibition.
Montreal's vibrant Vietnamese community fuels a banh mi scene where French and Vietnamese flavors fuse into affordable, bold sandwiches. A fresh baguette, Vietnamese-style meat, house sauce, and crunchy garnishes like carrots, pickled daikon, and cilantro deliver a bright explosion of flavor, with a wide variety for any occasion.
BOSSA brings its famous Italian sandwiches to Quartier DIX30 in Brossard, offering bold ingredients, massive portions, and authentic Italian products. From a ready-to-eat counter to specialty groceries, this family-run institution expands to the South Shore for sandwich lovers.
Montreal's smoked meat embodies a Jewish-Eastern European heritage, marinated in a secret spice blend, slowly smoked, and hand-sliced at iconic delis across the city, offering classic sandwiches and reinvented dishes that celebrate authentic flavors and the city's culinary tradition.
Hidden gem on the Plateau, Cafécito sits on the second floor above Ibéricos on Saint-Denis, a warm Spanish café in Montreal offering quality coffee, tapas and Iberian sandwiches with fast-casual service and a cozy space to work or relax, plus churros and croquetas with wine and Estrella beer.
Montreal's summer street food scene comes alive with 19 must-try food trucks, offering lobster rolls, crispy fish and chips, poutines, tacos, arepas, jerk chicken and more as mobile extensions of beloved eateries that bring high quality to festivals and public spaces.
Old Montreal's historic streets invite a flavorful daytime dining stroll, from cafés to inventive lunches and brunches. Discover a variety of spots with unique vibes and curated menus, including La Cave a Manger, Café Olimpico, Olive et Gourmando, Mandy's, Crew Collective & Café, and more.
Maison de Soma in the Laurentians blends farm-fresh terroir with sustainable dining, offering on-site ingredients, a seasonal tasting menu, and a wood-fired, garden-to-table experience on 600 acres as a Gourmet Tourism Award finalist. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it features compostable packaging and an enhanced outdoor buvette with evolving menus.