Croissants so good, you'd never guess they're gluten-free!…read more This cozy bakery sits on a tree-lined street right across from the beautiful Parc La Fontaine. I don't have a gluten allergy, but my travel companion does, and we ended up coming here every morning during our stay in Montréal. The croissants are incredibly buttery (made with margarine, so they're dairy-free too), light, and perfectly flaky. We also tried a few other pastries like the chocolatine and danishes, which were just as delicious. They sell their pastries frozen as well, and I bought half a dozen croissants to bring back home. The family who runs Parc sans Gluten was warm and welcoming each time we visited. This place is a true gem and whether you're gluten-free or not, it's worth a stop.

Parc sans Gluten has the best gluten free croissants and puff pastries I've had. Being someone who…read morefrequents New York and Philadelphia for excellent gluten free baked goods, Parc Sans Gluten stands out as an exceptional business and helped make every morning during my stay in Montréal special! The owners are super friendly. Both happily greeted my partner and I every morning with a smile and some delicious recommendations! Being right across from La Fontaine park, it's absolutely irresistible to enjoy whatever pastry you get outside while taking in the ambiance of park. I cannot wait to return to Parc sans Gluten the next time I return to Montréal!

This is one of the best gluten free bakeries I've visited in the world. Great hours and open every…read moreday. You can dine in or get your items to go. Indoor seating is limited and can get a little busy on the weekends. I just spent the last week in Montreal and visited 4 times. Croissants, pain au chocolates, milles feuilles, tarts, cakes, madeleines, oh my! I tasted so many things and as I sit here in the airport I am eating my final treat, a croissant sandwich with smoked salmon and a variety of fixings. When I find really good food I often forget to take pictures because of how fixated I am on enjoying it. This is one of those times. No pictures, only memories. My husband can eat gluten and he was delighted with everything we tried. This is a must visit bakery in old town Montreal.

If you have gluten and lactose free intolerances like me (ibs fodmap diet), then you should go…read morehere! Wish they had options like this in the US :( Having issues with gluten sucks, but this bakery makes you forget that it does :) Un bon endroit!

Satu Lagi has become a fast favorite after my first visit. I have been back a few times and it…read morenever cease to amaze me. My boyfriend's 50th was coming up and without hesitation i decided to contact the owner to see if they could accommodate a large group. They put a sharing menu together for us, accommodated restrictions and did it beyond expectations. The food was exceptional , flavorful, as always. The service was amazing. I cannot praise this restaurant enough, it is unique and Hands down one of Montreal's best!!! Thank you Kevin for a wonderful evening!!!

Tried out Satu Lagi, the only Indonesian restaurant in town, for brunch. They have a spacious…read moreoutdoor terrasse. Mains are $18.00 to $26.00. - Matcha latte ($6.00) - Kaya toast and onsen egg ($10.00) - unauthentic according to my Singaporean friend - Rendang eggs benedict ($26.00) - rendang was okay. Side salad wasn't satisfying - Nasi lemak ($23.00) - tiny portion - Pulau pain perdu ($22.00) - standard fare

We went early and there was no line. This location takes card and we also were able to sit on the…read morepatio. Great service through the whole meal and the bagels were quick to come out. We ordered the "Le Joe Bagel", which was the one on Netflix, a spicy everything bagel (new), a maple apple bagel, and a rosemary & sea salt bagel with jalapeno cream cheese (new). I would say that the "Le Joe Bagel" was a little sweet for us since it had fig in it. The spicy everything bagel was good and the jalapeno cream cheese had a good kick to it too. But my favorite was the maple apple bagel since it was just simple and nice. The bagel itself looks smaller than a New York bagel but it's more dense and gives a good pretzel feel to it. I tend to like that more than the full bread feel from New York. We didn't try other bagel spots but I don't feel like I would need to or want to. It was great. I'd come back

We ordered some yummy breakfast on Uber Eats because we found out this place was cash only. We had…read moreno cash on us and we're traveling internationally so we did not want to go and extreme money so we decided to Uber Eats even though it was a little more expensive. I ordered a breakfast sandwich, which was Omelette, bacon, lettuce, tomato, with pesto or mayo. My mom ordered a smoked meat sandwich, which was old-fashioned smoked meat, topped with yellow mustard. My sister got a sesame bagel with grilled cheese. We I'll loved our bagels. They were crunchy in the sandwiches tasted so fresh. It was great! Overall, we would love to come back again and actually go in person!

Loved everything about this cute bar! The food was delicious and the drinks were even better! Staff…read morewas super attentive and the interior was cozy and cute! I loved everything about it! I had an amazing espresso martini and then split the ravioli and risotto! Highly recommend!

Trendy spot in Montreal with mystical themed decor. Has a small menu with more small plates but…read morehigh end items such as oysters, risotto with duck confit, and bison tartare. I enjoy the homemade miso honey butter that came with the grilled focaccia. Another bonus is its opened daily until 3AM, so you can get a trendy bite on a sunday night if desired

The food was amazing first time experience! The staff very friendly and the ambiance feels right at…read morehome! Never felt out of place. 10/10

Not bad but not the best poutine I've had in Canada. I expected the fries to be better quality, a…read morelittle softer and fresher than they were. I did a create-your-own with pulled pork, carmelized onions, cheese curds, and poutine sauce. The toppings were pretty quality and I liked the pulled pork. They put too much sauce on it for my taste but the flavor was good. Place has lots of seating available and it's open super late so it's not a bad choice for a late snack. Server was also super nice and prices are reasonable.

I found myself in the area around Square Victoria metro recently and knew that there was a Brit &…read moreChips in the area (but wasn't sure where) on McGill Avenue but since I knew that there was also a Five Guys in the area, I felt that if I didn't find Brit & Chips, I would just go to Five Guys if I found it. I did find both Five Guys and Brit & Chips (they are on opposite sides of the street) on McGill Avenue south of St Jacques. I had eaten at a Brit & Chips location before when they had a restaurant near Guy-Concordia metro (maybe about ~10 years ago) when I worked in a building which was close to the Green line so convenient to go there for lunch since it was less than 10 minutes away from my place of work at the time whereas for me to get to this location from where I worked would have taken about twice as long since it would have meant transferring from the green line to the orange line. On the day that I went to that location back then, I did remember that it wasn't that busy and I was the only customer. Unfortunately, that Brit & Chips restaurant did not survive. I did remember that the fish was very good so decided to go to this Brit & Chips since they had a lunch special. The staff were very friendly and greeted me in French and while I'm bilingual, I answered in English and the server replied to me in English. I was asked whether I was eating in or wanted something take out. I told the person that I was eating in and he told me that I could sit "anywhere" so I picked a seat in the back. I went to the washroom to wash my hands and then returned to my seat. I was asked whether I was ready to order and I mentioned that I was so the person motioned to the server and she asked me what I wanted. I asked her what I could get for their $19 lunch special and she told me that it was any of the 3 fish and chips dishes on the menu. I quickly looked at it and made my choice based on the server's recommendation (cod) and also decided to have a beer. The beer was brought immediately to my table and the food was put on my table a few minutes later (maybe 4 minutes later). The battered fish wasn't as good or prepared as well as I remember from the other location nor was it the best battered fish that I've had. The fries (chips) were good. The dipping sauce was also very good. What I didn't like about the way my battered fish was prepared was that when I cut into it, the hollow or "air pockets" of the fish/batter was dripping with oil. I know that the battered fish is deep fried so some oil is to be expected but I felt that it was "a lot" of oil that came out when I cut into my fish. The restaurant wasn't too busy at the time that I went (it wasn't empty nor was I the only customer there throughout my meal since as people left, others came in). I also didn't feel rushed. I showed up about 15 minutes before 2pm (their lunch special ends at 2pm... which I interpret to mean that the customer needs to enter and order before 2pm). In terms of whether I would return, I'm unsure since I'm rarely if ever at Square Victoria and for the orange line in downtown Montreal, I'm generally either at Place D'Armes or Bonaventure. If I exit Square Victoria metro, I would have no aversion to returning if I felt like fish & chips but would also just be as likely to try a different restaurant in the area. When downtown, I'm generally around the green line area. Yes, I know that in the underground city/tunnels you can get from McGill metro to Square Victoria metro without taking the metro but it is a very long walk indoors (from McGill metro station to Eaton Centre to the tunnel to Place Ville Maria to Central Station to the tunnel at Bonaventure station and a long walk indoors, one winds up in Square Victoria metro and exiting Square Victoria metro and going outside, walking a few blocks, less than 5 minutes or so away is Brit & Chips. Depending on the weather, if one didn't want to take the metro but was at McGill metro, it might be faster to just walk there directly above ground (outdoors) but then again with the traffic lights, it might not save that much time but would save a lot of walking (and perhaps going up a few flights of stairs since some escalators generally don't work). I would rate this place as 3.5 stars which I've rounded up to a 4 since I don't feel right lowering it to a 3.

Tonight was a fish & chips night. Found this place near our air bnb…read more A cozy spot with a few tables, mostly counter service; now that the weather is nicer, there are tables and umbrellas outside on the sidewalk. The clientele is a cross section of the general population of Montreal. Young and old, families and couples. They have waiter service. The fish part of the "fish and chips"was not greasy or soggy. Which can often be the case if the oil is not hot enough. They have their own signature tartar sauce that comes with the meal. There are plenty of chips that come with the fish that are well seasoned and cooked to order. I didn't see any sitting in a stainless steel bin waiting to be delivered to the customer. The kitchen is partially open so you can see in and see what they're doing if that's your preference or if you're curious. As we were leaving,the cook was at one of the counters, eating his own food. That's a good sign!

oh my goodness!!!! I wish le Marquis could be in every city. As someone who's gluten free, I almost…read morenever get croissants - they're a rare find! While I was in Montreal, I frequented this shop almost every day, getting their almond croissant, regular croissant, and chocolate croissant. I tried several of their desserts as well. If you are gluten free or gluten sensitive, this IS a must-have, and if you have extra space, bring home some frozen croissants!

Checked out Le Marquis Sans Gluten on an early Friday morning. They have two other locations in…read moretown (Boisbriand and Castelnau). Everything in their shop is gluten free; croissants, tarts, cake slices, madelines, crepes and croissant sandwiches. Tried a croissant ($3.99), croissant chocolat ($4.75) and amandine ($5.25). Texture is slightly dry but portion size is larger than the typical GF offerings.

If you want a really good poutine experience, I recommend coming here…read more The smoked meat they put on top of the poutine fries reminds me of brisket from Texas. Very flavorful, juicy, good amount - they don't skimp on the serving. I washed it all down with a banana wheat beer which was perfect. I tried their chocolate cake dessert because I didn't feel like going out and searching for a dessert spot. It wasn't for me but it was still pretty good.

Poutine is LEGIT…read more With so many places offering poutine, it's hard to know which one to go. We ended up choosing this place and are sure glad that we did. Came here around 11ish (after we hit up some bagels) and figured we'd grab some poutine to take back to the hotel. It wasn't that busy on a Monday morning, which was fine with us. The place was pretty colorful when you walk in, and it looks like this place was ready to serve the masses. Alas, we were getting take out, so we did not have the pleasure of dining in. The place has a decent amount of offerings, from hot dogs and burgers, to breakfast favorites including omelets. But let's be honest, that's not what you came for. No, you came here for the poutine, and what a selection of poutine they have. From your classic poutine, to the Elvis (minced steak, peppers and mushrooms), and others just drowning in smoked meats, it's hard to go wrong. My family ended up getting two "regular" orders (the person at the counter said a regular is good for one person, but the two orders fed all 4 of us, no problem). We ended up trying "the curfew" (ground beef, onions, cheese sauce, hot peppers and mac n cheese bites) and "The shoot-out" (smoke meat, bacon, spicy sausage and pepperoni). I swear each order weighed 2-3 pounds by itself as they did not skimp on any of the ingredients. OVERALL - LOVED it. I'm not a poutine connoisseur by any means, but I do love fries...and gravy...and meat.... and this place hit on all of those things. There may be other poutineries closer to you, but this one is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. CELEBRITY RATING - Ryan Reynolds

These are definitely my favorite Montreal bagels…read more As a NYC native, I think I am qualified to judge bagels. NYC bagels are definitely the best but these bagels are right up there as well. The biggest difference has to be the hint of sweet that comes from the honey. I did really like that hint of sweetness in my bagel. I was especially enamored with the poppy ones, the aroma and flavor of those were really punchy. The onion and garlic were also very aromatic. I also enjoyed these bagels as the natives do, ripping and dunking them in the cream cheese. The Tre Selle containers of cream cheese were lighter and less dense than the Philadelphia cream cheese I normally get with my bagels. Supposedly it's not a dense because it has less preservatives. I tried the bagel crisps and other items but the bagels are definitely the draw. I ended up grabbing a dozen for my trip back to the states. Fairmount doesn't have as many locations as the main competitor in the area and these is no where to eat in. This is strictly a grab your bagels to go, the ambiance is compact once inside.

The other bagel place you must try in Montreal (or is this THE place, and they're the "other")…read more Came here on a Monday morning in March, and can only imagine how crazy this place gets in the summertime and/or the weekend. Line out the door (just barely), but that's usually a good sign right? Once I made it in the door, I saw ALL the bagels, and I mean ALL THE BAGELS. What's nice is they also have a small, refrigerated area with drinks and different types of cream cheeses and such (in case you didn't happen to have some already). Had to dry the all dressed bagels and they were LEGIT. Did a side by side comparison with St. Viateur and our family was split 2:2 with which on they liked more. Needless to say this was a solid bagel offering, and one which we were more than happy to take back to the US with us (they too provide a paper bag and a plastic bag in case you'd like to freeze them to consume later). OVERALL - gotta go. like American and Lafayette in Detroit, you gotta try both premier bagel outlets in Montreal, or you're doing yourself a disservice. CELEBRITY RATING - Catherine O'Hara