La Banquise
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Open 24hrs La
Banquise is staple for all poutine lovers in Montreal. Starting out a small ice
cream shop La Banquise was opened in 1968 by local fireman Pierre Basalou.
After deciding to turn the place into a 24 snack bar the restaurant offered its
first poutine in 1980, adding 2 types to the menu. The menu now boasts an
impressive 30 different types of poutine and is run by the original owners
daughter- Annie. La Banquise offers everything from breakfast poutine to vegan
poutine.
To learn more and see
the full list of available poutines you can find their website here.
Schwartz's Deli
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Founded in 1928 by
Reuben Schwartz this internationally famous smoked meat delicatessen has become
a Montreal favourite. Celebrities, and pro sports players around the globe have
recognized Schwartz's for its incredible smoked meat. Following the same recipe
for the past 87 years, Schwartz's smoked meat contains no preservatives, and it
smoked daily. The key ingredient being that it is marinated for 10 days before
being smoked. A staple of Saint-Laurent Street, a line can be seen going down
the block!
For more information
check out Schwartz's website here.
Fairmount Bagel
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Established in 1919,
Fairmount Bagel has become a favourite to many Montrealers, as well as a major
tourist destination. Originally located on Saint Lawrence Boulevard, founder
Isadore Shlafman moved to the current location on Fairmount Street in 1949. Still
a family owned business, the recipe followed is the same one that Grandfather
Isadore created, with the same attention to detail and quality. The bagels are
all rolled by hand and baked in a wood oven. They currently offer 22
flavours of bagels, and you can get them with all sorts of dressings like cream
cheese, salmon and dijon, and ham and cheese.
For more information on their bagels you can find their website here.
Burger de Ville
To see their website and full menu click here.
Wilensky's
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Owned and operated by
the father-son duo Mohamed and Reda Wahba Burger de Ville is the spot for
burgers in Montreal. With multiple locations there is always one nearby to
satisfy the burger cravings. With all types of burgers, one even boasting blue
cheese, there is something for everyone.
To see their website and full menu click here.
Wilensky's
Established in 1932,
Wilensky's Light Lunch, infamous for their sandwiches, is another favourite
located on Fairmount Street. Originally a cigar store and barber shop,
Wilensky's sandwiches became more and more popular as the customer's would ask
for "something special". That something special turned out to be
the famous bologna and salami combinations. Still decorated with all the
original decor Wilensky's offers a vintage and quiet spot to stop for lunch.
Cafe Santropol
According to founder
Garth Gilker the original plan wasn't to start a restaurant- but to save some
buildings up for demolition on Saint-Urbain. In 1976 he started and alternative
cafe to appeal to all the local McGill and UQAM students. "Café Santropol
became known as a quirky restaurant with a simple menu and comfortable eclectic
decor." The back garden has been voted best terrace in Montreal, and is a
popular spot for tourists.
To learn more,
visit their website here.
