Food Itinerary: Ahuntsic
Indulge in Ahuntsic’s cafés, bakeries, restaurants and other gourmet hot spots. Have fun being a tourist in your own city!
Ahuntsic
Departure point: Sauvé métro station
Distance: 5.2 kilometres
Places to enjoy your snack, meal or drink: Parc Ahuntsic, Parc Saint-Paul-de-la-Croix
La Bête à Pain
114 Fleury Street West | website
A combination bakery, café and take-out counter, the first “beast” of the three (with branches now in Griffintown and Laval) will help you get your day off on the right foot. La Bête à Pain not only overflows with freshly-baked bread, but also cupcakes, viennoiseries and ready-to-go meals. Fill up your belly and your shopping bag at this scrumptious locale!
What to order: A loaf of bread for home, a viennoiserie and a coffee.
Boucherie Ça va Barder
55 Fleury Street West | website
Take some dried artisanal sausage and homemade charcuterie, plus your loaf of bread from La Bête à Pain and you’ll have everything you need to make one of the most locally-sourced snacks ever. We love the Boucherie Ça va Barder for its commitment to quality, which you can enjoy the minute you bite into meats that are cured using time-honoured traditions.
What to order: The dried sausage with pistachio, BBQ pepperette, coppa and smoked ham.
Fabrique Caramel
1308 Fleury Street East | website
Pop by the Fabrique Caramel to sink your teeth into some melt-in-your-mouth éclairs made with in-season fruit, flaky croissants, desserts or chocolate bars. Let the two artists behind this pastry shop help you discover their latest creative crushes as well as their perennial taste favourites.
What to order: The in-season fruit éclair and/or pie.
La Petite Boulangerie
1412 Fleury Street East | website
This artisanal bakery may be tiny, but that doesn’t stop it from turning out mouth- watering treats, all artisanally crafted using the finest quality local ingredients. This is an excellent spot to stock up on some bread for home and, if you’re hungry, a viennoiserie to go.
What to order: A loaf of bread or a baguette, a tart made with in-season fruit and a viennoiserie.
Le Fouvrac
1404 Fleury Street East | website
Le Fouvrac is a goldmine of foods for epicureans. Foodies flock there for its hundreds of local and imported products that run the gamut from coffees, teas, spices and jams to many different kinds of vinegars and olive oils. Be sure to pick up some vegetables from local producers and, of course, a Belgian waffle!
What to order: A Belgian waffle to snack on, plus some local products for your pantry.
Café Aroma Paninotica
1520 Fleury Street East | website
Café Aroma Paninotica is a definite go-to for a nice bold espresso or a macchiato that you can down straightaway with a biscotti or a cannoli. Their panino sandwiches are expertly made following the finest of Italian traditions, rendering them both simple yet satisfying.
What to order: The sausage, salami or capicollo panini with an espresso.
Virevent or Havre aux glaces
1517 Fleury Street East | website
1575 Fleury Street East | website
It’s really hard to say no to a yummy artisanal ice cream, whether you eat in a cone, bowl, sandwiched between two cookies or even on a stick. Whether you choose the sorbet made from Québec fruit, the rich and creamy chocolate, coffee or salted caramel ice cream or a luscious soft ice cream, Virevent and the Havre aux Glaces really know how to sate your cool treat cravings.
What to order: A sorbet, hard ice cream or soft ice cream—whatever your heart desires!
Other suggestions for take-out or a drink: Le Millen, Café le Petit Flore, L’estaminet, Le St-Urbain, le Pourvoyeur
Tommy Dion
Tommy is the founder of the blog and gourmet guide Le Cuisinomane, whose mission is to showcase Québec’s local products and gastronomy. With an in-depth knowledge of Montréal’s food scene, his expertise and professionalism make him a trusted source for all the best food spots and experiences in Montréal. In addition to tasting and writing about food, Tommy also creates content for brand, always related to food and gastronomy.