Food itinerary: Côte-des-Neiges
Gastronomy
Indulge in the cafés, bakeries, restaurants and other gourmet hot spots of Côte-des-Neiges. Have fun being a tourist in your own city!
Côte-des-Neiges
Departure point: Côte-des-Neiges métro station
Arrival point: Snowdon métro station
Distance: 8.5 kilometres
Places where you can enjoy your snack, meal or drink: Parc Mackenzie-King
Pho Lien (temporarily closed)
You can tell a good pho soup by its broth—both flavourful and clear—with intoxicating aromas of spices like cinnamon, clove, and star anise. At Pho Lien, Mme Lien would never dream of taking shortcuts; she simmers her broth for hours before proudly serving it with the freshest ingredients. The noodles are silky, the meat is tender, the herbs are fresh... Pure bliss!
What to order: Traditional Dac Biet soup, spring roll appetizer and a beef salad to share.
5703B chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges
La Maison du Cari des Caraïbes (Caribbean Curry House)
Th Maison du Cari des Caraïbes — also known as the Caribbean Curry House —, is a Côte-des-Neiges staple if ever you want to jet away to the Caribbean. Since 1980, they’ve been serving up rich, fragrant and authentic Caribbean comfort food with a zip of the islands. The roti dough is stuffed with split peas and spices, rolled by hand and cooked to order, then generously filled with your choice of curry: lamb, chicken, beef or vegetarian. If you think the roti is worth the trip, then wait until you taste their jerk chicken, oxtail stew or Trinidadian double!
What to order: A lamb roti and a jerk chicken plate (with plantains, rice and peas).
6892 Victoria Avenue
Duc de Lorraine
Order an Opera cake, cream puff or millefeuille to go with your cappuccino as you sit on the terrasse and soak up the view of St. Joseph’s Oratory. And, seriously, who needs Paris when you’ve got all this? Duc de Lorraine is Montréal’s oldest French pastry shop, and it continues to charm visitors with delicious recipes that haven’t changed a smidge since 1952.
What to order: A coffee cream puff and a millefeuille.
5002 Côte-des-Neiges Road
Cuisine de Manille
The Cuisine de Manille restaurant (formerly the Perle de Manille), is one of the first restaurants in Montréal to offer typical Filipino cuisine. Their mission has always been to offer Montrealers a taste of the of the wide variety of dishes and gourmet influences that come from this sunny archipelago.
What to order: Ask the owners (family) for their recommendations!
5781 Victoria Avenue
DoughNats
It’s hard to resist stopping for a coffee and a doughnut, especially when it comes to the original and delectable creations offered up by chef Nat of DoughNats! Their smaller-than-usual format is great because then you can gobble up a few (guilt-free). The menu also features vegan doughnuts as well as cookies, Bundt cake and other delicious daily confections..
What to order: A half-dozen delicious dunkers. But, then again, isn’t 12 more tempting?
5325 Décarie Boulevard
Snowdon Deli
It’s safe to say that the longevity of this iconic spot is thanks to the authentic recipes of the Fishman family, originally from Poland, the retro décor and its warm and welcoming ambiance. A love of tradition and a genuine desire to share a part of their family’s culture has been handed down from generation to generation, making the Snowdon Deli a must-stop for fans of excellent delicatessen fare.
What to order: The Matzo Ball chicken soup, Club Roll, grilled Karnatzel sausage, Kreplach soup.
5265 Décarie Boulevard
Other suggestions for take-out or a drink: Pushap, Posher, Pub McCarold, Tuk Tuk.
The Explorer itinerary
Discover Montréal from the majestic St. Lawrence River all the way to the iconic Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Côte-des-Neiges with "The Explorer,” which includes delicious pauses along the way to savour local flavours.
📍 View the full route on Google Maps:
Original article in French by Tommy Dion, adapted into English by Dawn Bessey-Gans.
Tommy Dion
Tommy is a journalist, food critic, and 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 brands, always related to food and gastronomy.