Hidden Gem in verdun !…read more I decided I wanted to make a fancy cheese board and didn't wanna go all the way to Atwater market so I stopped at Copette and came here in hopes of some fois gras.. they didn't have any home made ones but I did find a nice one for 15.99 pre packaged. They have a great selection of meats and veggies and it's nothing outrageous. They have a great cold cuts counter with a bunch of people working so you don't have to wait like you would at the iga counter plus meat wise is not comparable. Awesome spot glad I checked it out I will be back :)

we have shopped here for decades and always greeted with smiles. staff very polite and helpful. the…read moreeaster homemade hams are amazing.

This really is a gorgeous little market in the Monkland Village…read more They used to be on the other side of the street a few years back in a basement shop but they expanded to make this beautiful store. It's still a little small - there are ALWAYS people in there, but you'll be happy you went. The butcher shop in the back has AMAZING meat, the fresh produce is great, the baked goods are beautiful. A little more expensive than shopping at the grocery store but totally worth the few dollars more because you're getting what you pay for.

**Update August 2026** It's been a few years since I've…read morereviewed this bougie food store, and my mother and I have now been here at least 15 times, usually to get a quiche. I must say, their selection of quiches is wonderful, and they are all amazingly good. We usually also find niche foods, and I always get a gourmet fine chocolate bar for my neighbors back home in Vancouver, too (my neighbors are chocolate connoisseurs of sorts, so it's not as if I can get them an Oh Henry bar lol). In the past, I've also gotten many a bottle of Gibby's salad dressing here. (I love how this store sells condiments from local well-known restaurants, like Gibby's, Joe Beef, Mandy's, etc. It's a great place to get food gifts from Montreal). Yesterday I was in the area and popped in to get a few bottles of said salad dressing but I couldn't find it anywhere. I asked a lady who was working there, in the aisles, where this item was located, and she looked at me as if I was from Mars, asking me in French if I spoke French. She clearly did not speak or understand English and my French is sorely lacking. I was able to convey "salad" and "Gibby's",but I don't know how to say "salad dressing". She totally shrugged me off and went back to her work, as if I was a bothersome but ignorable annoyance. I have to admit, this rubbed me the wrong way. I've lived in the USA and in Vancouver now for so many years, I'm sorry if my French isn't great, but I'm trying. If I'm a paying customer at a store and I'm trying, but you don't understand me, it'd be common courtesy - not to mention good business sense - for you to get a fellow employee who DOES understand English. This interaction reminded me of past experiences here when the cashier was aloof (at best). Maybe the employees are like this with ALL English-speaking customers? I don't know. For me, though, I see a pattern. If you are visiting from out of town, and/or if you don't speak French well, I think I'd advise you to skip this store, despite the wonderful gourmet foods they have here. You sure won't get a feel for warm "Montreal hospitality" here, that's for sure. Oh, and they no longer carry Gibby's salad dressings, too - at least, I don't think they do.

Remember that movie 'Hot Tub Time Machine"? If someone ever decided to make a film called "Poultry…read moreShop Time Machine" then this is the place to film it. Seriously, walking in I suddenly felt like I was transported to the food shops I used to go to with my mom back in the 1970s as a kid in small-town Quebec. With Montreal Canadians and vintage Quebecois memorabilia, it's really not hard to imagine what a real Mom and Pop stores on Main Street used to look like before giant supermarkets and mega stores drove them out of business. This place has absolutely everything to address your poultry needs and then some. The chickens are all grain-fed and sourced locally in Quebec. I haven't tried the sausages yet but they sure looked tempting. You'll get the same quality of meat here as you would as more expensive locations at Atwater Market or Jean Talon Market - minus the insane markups. I'm glad Verdun still has many shops like these.

This place is another hidden gem in Verdun. This family-run butcher specializes in beef and…read morechicken, and it's really really good. It's decked out with random memorabilia, and the window features a different record label (and quote) each week - this has got to be the butcher with the most character in the province! My favourite thing to get from here is the bambi (cerf) sausages - I can't recommend them enough! They have a wide selection of home-made sausages, and all the ones I've tried have been great. The chicken they sell is grain feed and from Quebec, so it's the good stuff. They also have a selection of cheeses and pates, which are nice to round-out a meal. Another thing I like to go there for is their marinated steaks, all of which are good (my favourite is the spicey one). They also have minced horse meat, which is great for burgers. If you're in the neighbourhood or live not to far, and want fantastic quality meats, then you need to come here.

I'm vacationing in Montreal for a few days and staying in an apartment. While eating out regularly,…read moreI wanted to find a good grocery store for breakfasts and snacks. I found Fruiterie Val-Mont on Google, and loved it the moment I walked in. (In the US, there really aren't small corner stores with this level of product diversity and quality. Beyond that, the people are so nice, and the layout of the store, despite it's small size, makes it easy to wend your way through and get your shopping done. They have an extensive fruit and vegetable section. But some of the other departments were the real surprise. An incredible selection of cheeses, pates, meats, and wine, as well as spices and other lovely things. Since I"m staying in an apartment, I'm reconsidering going out to eat so much! Overall, I'm a fan of patronizing small, neighborhood stores who serve a local community. But this store is a real treasure. I'm sure I'll be back tomorrow, and probably the day after.

Although the outside looks like just another fruit stand, Val-Mont is a gem of the east Plateau…read more Inside, you'll find fresh fruits and veggies at great prices, a small but well-curated selection of hard ciders (yum!), spices, fresh breads and pastries, an extensive cheese and deli counter, bulk dried fruits and nuts, coffee, chocolate...pretty much anything you need to live and eat well. Prices aren't dirt cheap, but they're comparable to the big shops for most things, and often lower on produce, which tends to be better quality here too. Often, you can get big packages of fruits for $1 on special, which is how I like to roll, especially in smoothie season. Yum, yum.

A bit of a disclaimer, I can't have dairy products so I'm only concerning myself with, and…read moreevaluating, the beer side of the situation. My previous review had given the Fromagerie 4/5, after my most recent experience, and after having gone there to check out the beer situation every Friday and/or Saturday for the last few years, I'm increasing it to 5/5. On the beer side of the situation, the Fromagerie Atwater is in the top 3 for the city (the others being Peluso an Epicerie au Coin Duluth). The staff here is uniquely excellent and thats why, for bottle shops, it is really a two way fight between Peluso and Fromagerie. Last night I posted a question of the facebook page asking a question about a beer. Someone responded in FOUR FREAKING MINUTES. I am very, very grateful the bottle they kindly set aside for me. You put up a lovely fight Peluso but Fromagerie Atwater wins.

Fabulous selection and helpful salespeople who give good recommendations. They have a large…read moreselection of cheese and accompaniments.

This is a great place to get Fish, Meat all FRESH and very friendly staff. Also great Italian…read moreitems like cheeses and sausages (Store made fresh). Definitely recommend going!! Peter & Stacey

This place has everything! All the fresh fish and food you need. I go with my grandmother almost…read moreall the time, everyone there is super nice. The store is very organized altogether, and it is super calming when shopping around.

Very nice and consistently good quality meat...that's unfortunately very expensive (my only gripe…read morewith this place really). Before going to Vito's I never thought that there could be such variations in the taste of a cut of pork...now I know. Service is always warm and friendly. These guys also have a great memory for faces. I only go there 8 or 10 times per year and they always seem to remember me and most of their customers. It's also the only place I know of where I can get my fix of authentic Italian Limonata (not the one made in the States).

Chez Vito is one of my favourite butchers in Montreal. Friendly service and great small-talk with…read morethe guys when you come in and they will always help you find the perfect steak for you. Honestly, whenever we are in the mood for steak, we'd rather go buy their marinated bavette and cook at home instead of going out. The marinade is very simple (oil, paprika, steak spice, salt, pepper) and not overpowering. With a cast-iron pan and some animal fat for frying, you can make a restaurant quality meal in no time. Another great thing about this place are the wonderful Italian products they import. The other day, Dino had me try some special Mortadella he had imported (the name escapes me). It was soft, perfectly flavoured and melt-in-your mouth good. If you're looking for a butcher in the Plateau/Mile-End, look no further. Chez Vito ranks among the top 3 butchers in the city and his prices are very reasonable.

I've been following Copette on social media for a while now, but since I don't live in the area my…read moretrips here kept getting postponed. On Saturday I finally dropped by to pick up a cheddar mushroom sandwich for lunch, and honestly it was one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time! The fresh bread hosted a sizable crunchy patty made out of shiitake mushrooms and a delicious edamame spread. It was tangy, hearty and one of those meals that any omnivore would crave. For dessert, I chose a caramel chocolate tart. It tasted heavenly. The sweet oozy caramel balanced the bitter chocolate well, with the thin homemade crust giving it the perfect crunch. They have pique-nique tables out front and only allow 3 customers inside at a time, so it felt very safe. Hand sanitizer is also provided upon entering. Apparently their waffles are epic so I have to remember to pop back in on a Sunday! Btw, Wellington Street is pedestrian-only for the summer so I'd make a day out of this outing and just wander on the promenade. Verdun has so many wonderful restaurants, antique stores and cute unique boutiques that are just waiting to be discovered.

wonderful cheese shop a real jewel, amazing cheeses, personnel, intriguing ever changing…read morestorefront the loss is really felt best of luck to the 2 sisters & all helpers you are very missed Monica