Food itinerary: Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

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Indulge in the cafés, bakeries, restaurants and other gourmet hot spots of Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Have fun being a tourist in your own city! 

Côte-des-Neiges — Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

Departure point: Côte-des-Neiges métro station

Arrival point: Snowdon métro station

Distance: 4 kilometres

Places where you can enjoy your snack, meal or drink: Parc Mackenzie-King

Duc de Lorraine

5002 Côte-des-Neiges Road | website

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.

Le Petit Vibe

5536A Côte-des-Neiges Road | website

If you’ve never tried Philippine-Hawaiian fusion cuisine before, here’s your chance at Le Petit Vibe. The team amps up the experience with a very personal touch to the menu, making it an entirely unique Montréal eatery. Feel the vibe from your very first bite!

What to order: The fried chicken sandwich alone is worth the detour. Other specialties like the Loco Moco or the Furikake chicken will also make your taste buds sing

Le Saint-Houblon

Saint-Houblon

5414 Gatineau Avenue | website

A stop-off to quaff a cold beer at the Saint-Houblon brewery is a given, but you can also enjoy it with tasty and carefully-prepared side dishes made from fruit and vegetables straight from their market garden in the Ottawa region. Sit back and enjoy a relaxing break on the terrasse before setting out to discover the rest of the neighbourhood.

What to order: A beer and a couple of small dishes to share.

Cuisine de Manille

5781 Victoria Avenue | website

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!

DoughNats

5325 Décarie Boulevard | website

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. Can’t decide? Go all out with an assorted dozen.  

What to order: A half-dozen delicious dunkers. But, then again, isn’t 12 more tempting?

Snowdon Deli - Smoked meat

Snowdon Deli

5265 Décarie Boulevard | website

As it heads toward its 75th birthday, 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 and smoked meat sandwich.

 

Other suggestions for take-out or a drink: Pushap, Posher, Caribbean Curry House, Pub McCarold, Restaurant Jolee

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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.

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