[2025 Montreal Restaurant] Travel Guide for La Banquise (Updated Jun)

Montreal mornings are made for good food and relaxed wandering. If you’ve got a few hours to spare, here’s a simple plan: start with a legendary bagel at Fairmount, explore the Mile End and Plateau neighborhoods, and wrap it up with a poutine lunch at La Banquise. 🥯 Fairmount Bagel – A Morning Must Kick off your day at Fairmount Bagel, a Montreal institution since 1919. Their hand-rolled, wood-fired bagels — especially sesame or poppy — are best eaten warm, straight from the bag. 📍 74 Fairmount Ouest ⏰ Open 24/7 🥯 Tip: Grab a few extras — you’ll want them later. 👣 Stroll & Explore Walk off the carbs with a casual stroll through Mile End and the Plateau. Peek into indie shops, admire colorful murals, or relax in Parc La Fontaine — a calm oasis in the middle of the city. 🍟 La Banquise – Lunch, Sorted Finish strong with lunch at La Banquise, the go-to spot for poutine. Stick with the classic or try something wild like the “T-Rex” (loaded with meat). It’s heavy, indulgent, and totally worth it. 📍 994 Rue Rachel Est ⏰ Open 24/7 🌳 Bonus: Grab a seat at the park across the street if it’s sunny. ##localguides ##deliciousfood ##foodie

Montreal is a beautiful city where you can feel the European atmosphere even in North America. With its old cobblestone streets and historical buildings, just walking around the city feels special. The majestic interior of Notre Dame Cathedral is particularly impressive, and I was quietly moved. ✨The stylish cafes scattered throughout the city are also one of its attractions. I was very satisfied to enjoy the authentic taste of local soul food "smoked beef" and "poutine". In this city where cultures and languages ​​intersect, you can feel the diversity and depth of history of Canada. ・[Notre Dame Cathedral] Located in Old Montreal. The stained glass is a highlight during the day, and the lighting at night is also a must-see. ・[Cafe] - Cafe Olimpico: A long-established cafe loved by locals. The interior is small and there are only a few seats. - Crew Collective & Cafe: A former bank building renovated into a spectacular interior. There are only a few seats. ・[Smoked beef] @Schwartz’s Deli This is a long-established restaurant where you have to expect to queue. We visited for brunch so we didn’t have to wait in line! ・[Poutine] La Banquise has a wide variety of toppings and is popular with tourists! It was a weekend evening so we had to queue a bit, but the turnover was fast and we were able to get a seat within 10 minutes! ・English is spoken, but using some basic French (e.g. “Bonjour”) put us in a good mood and made the experience even more enjoyable✨

1. La Banquise Address - 994 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2J 2J3 Highlights - Poutine Rating - 10/10 2. Fairmount Bagel Address - 74 Av. Fairmount O, Montréal, QC H2T 2M2 Highlights - Bagles (cinnamon and raisin, chocolate bagels) Rating - 8/10 (abit too hard and smaller than NY bagels) 3. Sushiyo Address - 666 Sherbrooke St W Étage 0, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E7 Highlights - Salmon Poke Bowl Rating - 100/10