Discover our locals' 134 hidden gems in Montreal

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Cheap Thrills

Classic music shop

"Cheap Thrills" in Montreal is a music store from the early '70s! If it looks chaotic on the outside, it's organised chaos inside, as a cool shop can be...

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Shopping

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Jérémie

Gerhardt

Feb 17, 2025

Summit Circle Lookout

Amazing viewpoint

"Summit Circle Lookout" amazing viewpoint on Montreal toward the East from Westmount, St-Henri, Verdun and more. I discovered it while jogging...

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Relaxing

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Jérémie

Gerhardt

Feb 17, 2025

Léché Desserts

Sweet spot

"Léché Desserts" in Montreal hides many promises behind its pink benches and brick building! I recommend getting donuts here and going to watch the trains.

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

By

Jérémie

Gerhardt

Feb 12, 2025

Zab Café

Good coffee roaster

Zab Café is a coffee roaster from Montreal that has an interesting story, four locations, and good coffee. It's small and smells of good coffee.

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Coffee & tea

By

Jérémie

Gerhardt

Feb 11, 2025

PHI Foundation

Global contemporary art, for free

Housed in an art deco building in Old Montreal, the PHI Foundation is focused on making contemporary art accessible to the largest number of people.

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Art & culture

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Scott

Duncan

Feb 8, 2025

Micro Espresso

Big on taste, tiny spot

I really recommend their cortado, where the rich, chocolatey espresso meets a dose of milk in a really satisfying combination.

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Coffee & tea

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Scott

Duncan

Feb 8, 2025

Drogheria Fine MTL

Amazing gnocchi for $5

Sit on the sidewalk and eat the most delicious gnocchi for only $5, with a rich tomato sauce and imagine whatever you want in your own alternate reality.

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Snacks

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Scott

Duncan

Feb 5, 2025

Museum of Jewish Montreal

Return to roots

I was struck by the enthusiastic staff and the very tender exhibit about window coverings that invited us to consider what is shown and what is hidden.

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Art & culture

By

Scott

Duncan

Feb 5, 2025

Urban Farm Hang Out

Industrial lands rehab

Here you will find a strange pyramid of benches that doubles as an art gallery, small fields & greenhouses tended by students from the nearby university.

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Relaxing

By

Scott

Duncan

Feb 5, 2025

Cafe Olimpico

Two cafés battle it out

Olimpico attracts the young and beautiful. And Club Social feels like it's been there longer, and remains true to its roots. Both have terrific bombolini!

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Scott

Duncan

Feb 5, 2025

Alati Caserta

The best cannoli in Montreal

The cannoli! A crisp shell that shatters a bit as you bite into it, first-class ricotta cheese. Not too sweet. Somehow light and filling at the same time.

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Snacks

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Scott

Duncan

Feb 5, 2025

Caffe Italia

Best for Sunday mornings

Caffe Italia has been popular with Italian families for decades & it never lost the homey feeling. The coffee is delicious. The vibe is welcoming and loud.

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Coffee & tea

By

Scott

Duncan

Feb 5, 2025

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