I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Montreal is a food-lover's paradise! People come from all over the world to try some of Montreal's popular dishes. But how many have you tried? One of the best parts of Montreal is that all of the places that tourists like to go to are places that locals like to check out, too. And our food scene is no different. No need to wait for your friend or your cousin to come to the island. You can get any and all of these plates next time you're hungry. Editor's Choice: Mayor Plante Turned A Photo Of Herself Into A "My Face When..." Meme & It's So Wholesome Poutine From La Banquise Address: 994, rue Rachel E., Montreal, QC Why You Need To Go: If you're going to enjoy one of Quebec's greatest exports, you may as well have it at the best spot in town, which just so happens to be open 24-hours. View this post on Instagram My Lablab so happy 😃 A post shared by Aya Laghai 🇨🇦 (@ayapaapaaayaaaa) on Aug 20, 2020 at 5:42pm PDT Website Smoked Meat From Schwartz's Deli Address: 3895, boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC Why You Need To Go: They don't call it Montreal smoked meat for no reason. View this post on Instagram First time eating in a restaurant since March... and it was WELL worth it! 🔥⚡️🥩 @schwartzsofficial A post shared by Jeremy White | MTL (@jeremywhitemtl) on Aug 10, 2020 at 5:42pm PDT Website A Bagel From Saint-Viateur Or Fairmount Address: See website for multiple locations; 74, ave. Fairmount O., Montreal, QC Why You Need To Go: You can't give your opinion on one of Montreal's greatest debates (Fairmount vs. Saint-Viateur) if you haven't tried them both. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Isabella Avedikian (@bella_boo3) on Jun 7, 2019 at 11:02am PDT Portuguese Chicken From Ma Poule Mouillée Address: 969, rue Rachel E., Montreal, QC Why You Need To Go: For chicken so good it'll have you clucking for more. View this post on Instagram 🇨🇦 MONTREAL 🇨🇦 Going back to our fav poutine at @mapoulemouillee and gotta be honest, I didn’t like it as much anymore 🤯 It was way too salty and that made me sad. On a positive note, the small poutine is only 10$CA tax included (so rare to have such menu in @montreal) annnnnnd this only means I have to eat more poutine to find my all time fave! 🇨🇦 #MTLmoments #YULmoments 🍃 - 🇨🇦 Comment aimez-vous votre poutine? Celle-ci était ma préférée mais je n’aime vraiment pas ça quand ma nourriture est trop salée! Bref, ça veut juste dire que je dois essayer plus de poutine jusqu’à ce que je trouve ma prefffff 🤪🤩😍 #MTLfood . - 📷 @NikonMEA #Z7 + 14-24mm/2.8 + FTZ Mount | #zCreators #zDifferently ✈️ More photos of 📍Montréal #AdventureFaktoryInCanada 🗺 Travel guides & inspiration ➡ @adventurefaktory A post shared by Thuymi Voyage 🇻🇳🇨🇦🇦🇪🇸🇬 (@thuymi) on Aug 7, 2019 at 7:46pm PDT Website Dipped Ice Cream From La Diperie Address: See website for multiple locations Why You Need To Go: This place is an absolute Montreal staple — even in the winter. View this post on Instagram 🍦🤩👐 Hands are made to hold the things we love 😍✨ _ 🍦🤩👐 Nos mains sont faites pour tenir les choses qu’on aime 😍✨ _ 📸 @vegetariantoronto _ 🌈🚙 #delivery # pickup #livraison #ubereats #foodora #skipthedishes #doordash _ #montreal #Toronto #montreal #ottawa #quebec #alberta #ontario #canada #chocolate #food #delicious #icecream #cremeglacee #mtl #foodpics #bonappétit #foodshare #calgary #dip #dessert #vegan #veganicecream #chocolate #vanilla A post shared by La Diperie (@ladiperie) on Sep 2, 2020 at 4:48am PDT Website Gibeau Orange Julep Address: 7700, boul. Decarie, Montreal, QC Why You Need To Go: It's so iconic, it's got a literal giant orange above it. View this post on Instagram Stay Lost In Thought 🍊💭 A post shared by Jordan Mcinnis™ (@jordvn.mxinnis_) on Oct 27, 2020 at 4:57pm PDT Website Pizza From Fugazzi Address: 1886, rue Centre, Montreal, QC Why You Need To Go: This may be cheesy but — places like this really make us love our city. View this post on Instagram always up for a pizza party A post shared by Bee Martinez (@beemartiinez) on Feb 1, 2020 at 7:35am PST Website Burger From Notre Boeuf de Grace Address: See website for multiple locations Why You Need To Go: For a hearty meal that's everything you're looking for in a Montreal meal — delicious and satisfying. View this post on Instagram Crazy times call for great community leaders so we present to you our July Local Hero @setiztaheri 🙏 Founder of @larueinspire & @quartierishome ❤️ “My mission is to encourage people to take care of themselves and their community. From a community filled with different cultures who shaped me into who I am and that’s why the burger is called 👉 “Neighbourhood Love” - 6oz natural grilled chicken (or freshly ground beef), West Indian bbq sauce, grilled pineapple, fried plantain, pikliz (made by @wouushh )🔥 Proceeds from each burger sold will go toward initiatives run through @larueinspire ✌️ A post shared by Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce (@notreboeufdegrace) on Jul 1, 2020 at 7:20am PDT Website Jerk Chicken From Lloydie's Address: See website for multiple locations Why You Need To Go: One of the best examples of the wide range of cultures and influences right here in the city. View this post on Instagram Lloydie's, 7 days a week! We're happy to announce that both our St-Henri and St-Viateur locations are now open every day of the week from 11:30am to 9pm, with dine-in options and social distancing measures. A post shared by Lloydie’s (@lloydies.mtl) on Sep 21, 2020 at 8:28am PDT Website Roti From Caribbean Curry House Address: 6892, ave. Victoria, Montreal, QC Why You Need To Go: Perfect for those looking to add a little spice to their Montreal diet. View this post on Instagram First time trying Caribbean roti and it was 🔥 A post shared by Montreal Food Initiative (@mtlfoodinitiative) on Jun 6, 2020 at 4:27pm PDT Website Beaver Tails From BeaverTails Address: See website for multiple locations Why You Need To Go: Although this is a classic Canadian dish, the company is actually headquartered right here in Montreal. View this post on Instagram [pictured: newly dating babies enjoy beaver tails at the toronto zoo in the fall of 2018] the past 2 years have been sweeter than all of the daily desserts my diet requires combined. i can’t remember life before you and can’t imagine it without you. i love you the most. A post shared by Stephanie Perron (@stephhhwithanie) on Oct 27, 2020 at 2:18pm PDT Website Garlic Potatoes From Boustan Address: See website for multiple locations Why You Need To Go: Because the only thing better than potatoes is garlic potatoes. View this post on Instagram Votre Boustan local est ouvert tard afin que vous puissiez satisfaire votre cas de fringales. C'est un peu comme #Dracula, mais l'ail lui donne du pouvoir. - Your local Boustan is open late so you can satisfy your case of the munchies. It’s kind of like Dracula, but the #garlic empowers him. • • • #halloween #garlicsauce #food #foodporn #delicious #garlicpotatoes #lebanesefood #munchies #boustan A post shared by BOUSTAN (@boustanrestaurant) on Oct 30, 2020 at 9:42am PDT Website Salad From Mandy's Address: See website for multiple locations Why You Need To Go: It's totally possible to eat healthily and still enjoy a Montreal classic. View this post on Instagram 🦩🌸🌷🌺💗🍉 A post shared by ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ 𝑽𝒆́𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏 (@verobrownx) on Aug 18, 2020 at 2:41pm PDT Website Ice Cream From Ripples Address: 3971, boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC; and 5554, rue Jeanne-Mance, Montreal, QC Why You Need To Go: This classic ice cream spot has been showing off Montreal's sweet side for nearly forty years. View this post on Instagram 🍦🇨🇦 A post shared by 🍜 Isaac Campbell (@moresoupplease) on Oct 13, 2018 at 4:20pm PDT Website