Everybody loves to be THAT person. You know, that person that has all the best places to go to and can tell their friends of all of the newest or lesser-known spots around to discover. So to help you get started with your next find to totally impress your friends, we've put together a list of some of the secret Montreal spots, which are either tiny spaces or lesser-known, that every local totally needs to check out at some point in time. We already know that Montreal has a pretty amazing food scene. Editor's Choice: A Montreal Man Who Was In His 30s Fell And Drowned In The Lachine Canal Yesterday In fact, we're downright proud of it. Even for the biggest foodies of us out there, we love to discover something new in the city. Bars, cafés restaurants, whatever it is, we're just happy to get to explore our city through food and drinks. But we can all admit, there's no better feeling than loving a new place that you've tried, telling your friends about it and then they love it, too. Maybe it's somewhere you've always seen, but never tried until now. Take a look at our list before for all the best places to try this fall. La Tamalera Address: 226, ave. Fairmount O., Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram She is finally back!!!!!!!!! We missed you @latamaleramtl (tenemos hambre!!!) #avecpascal and my #catrina #dolls too!🙏🏻🤗🌮 ••• #mexicanfoodforthesoul #happyseñorita A post shared by Cara Carmina (@caracarmina) on Jan 27, 2018 at 11:28am PST If you love Mexican, then this is definitely the place for you. You can get some of the most delicious tacos and enchiladas you've ever had and they even have lots of great vegetarian options. Website The Coldroom Address: rue Saint-Vincent, Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram We will meet again Canada 🇨🇦 #Canada #weekend #trip #f1 #formula1 #coldroom #speakeasy #bar A post shared by Natalie Rivera (@nat_nxt_lvl) on Jun 10, 2019 at 4:17pm PDT One of Montreal's coolest speakeasies, this bar is totally worth the journey. Don't know where to go? Just follow the duck! Website Roch le Coq Address: 1541, ave. Van Horne, Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Ouvert tous les midis à partir de 11h30 #faiteslamourpasladiete Open every lunch at 11h30 am #makelovenotdiet . . . . . . . . . . #friedchicken #friedchickensandwich #fried #bestchicken #delicioso #delicious #realchicken #wowclassic #wow A post shared by Roch Le Coq (@rochlecoq) on Oct 7, 2019 at 3:03pm PDT This spot in Outremont makes some seriously incredible fried chicken. You can also try one of their burgers or a heaping serving of poutine. Website Le Petit Vibe Address: 5536-A, chemin de la Cote des Neiges, Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram OHANA - means family. Family means no one gets left behind. #everybodyeats #kamayan #mtlfood #mtlfoodies #pinoyfood #pinoyfoodie #montrealfilipino #mtl #myteamstrong #restaurantlepetitvibe #bromont #filipinofoodmovement #filipinofood A post shared by Timmy Boa (@tripledubb) on Mar 6, 2020 at 9:37pm PST It may be called Le Petit Vibe, but this place actually has a huge one. Serving a tropical, Pacific-inspired menu, you'll feel like you're off on a beach somewhere and you don't even have to leave the city. Facebook Casa Kaizen Address: 16, ave. des Pins E., Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Miss u so much @brizpp ❤️ All the dishes really surprised me😍I can hardly tell they’re all vegan! Of course you must have put a lot of love into them😜And thanks to @jlglez89 who decided really promptly to try it out today! A post shared by YU Xiaohan (@xiaohan0331) on Aug 27, 2020 at 8:03pm PDT Casa Kaizen may not be known as its sister restaurant, Sushi Momo, but is just as delicious. Serving Asian-Mexican tapas-style food, it's sure to be your new favourite spot this fall. Website La Grotte de Fromages Address: 4919, rue Jarry E., Saint-Léonard, QC View this post on Instagram #Superbowl Sunday this weekend? No problem, we gotcha covered!! #sanwitches #arancini #salads #pasta #porchetta #cheesefordays #catering #patriots #rams #biggame #gametimesnacks #superbowlsunday #foodiseverything #montreal #duboucheralatable #lagrottedesfromages #boucherieaga A post shared by La Grotte des Fromages (@la_grotte_des_fromages) on Jan 29, 2019 at 6:57am PST Montreal is no stranger when it comes to delis. And La Grotte des Fromages is unlike any deli you've ever seen. Come see how the team can take something as simple as a sandwich and turn it into one of the most memorable meals of your life. Website Café Sfouf Address: 1250, rue Ontario E., Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Un grand café deux crèmes, deux sucres please! A post shared by Monica isleno (@monicaisleno) on Aug 30, 2020 at 10:03am PDT This adorable café is so calm and peaceful. It even has its own plant wall. And the food and coffee menu is just as fantastic. Instagram HÀ Address: 600, rue William, Montreal, QC & 243, ave. Mont-Royal O., Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Saumon coco 😍 une deuxième visite au @harestaurantha un délice une fois de plus 👌🏻 #saumon #coco #foodiesofinstagram #bloggerlife #delice #perfectdinner #tasty #montreal #plateaumontroyal #asianrestaurant A post shared by Mon plan A (@monplana) on Dec 29, 2018 at 4:26pm PST HÀ is THE place to go if you're looking for Vietnamese cuisine. Although you'll find lots of influences from all over South East Asia. Website Bocadillo Address: 3677, blvd. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Venez profiter du festival mural (vente trottoir) Boul St Laurent du 13 au 23 août. Deux terrasses disponibles pour la meilleure distanciation sociale. ☀️ Cuisine vénézuélienne ... de nombreuses options sans gluten, végétaliennes et végétariennes. 🌱 Tous nos arepas (pain de maïs) sont sans gluten et fabriqués sur commande sur place. Les arepas peuvent être frits ou grillés. 😋 Nous sommes ouverts de 10h à 22h tous les jours Pour aller livrer par UberEats et Doordash. Nous t'attendons!!! Merci pour le soutien. 🌈 Bocadillo 📍 3677 Boul Saint-Laurent (plateau) Montréal. H2X2V5. ☎️ (514) 227-4041 (10-22 h tous les jours). Visitez notre nouveau site Web: bocadillomtl.com. Merci d'avoir partagé. 🙏 . . . . #bocadillo #sandwhich #arepas #empanadas # tequeños #cachapas #restomtl #homemadefood #mtl #mtlresto #mtlblog #pepito #patacon #venezuelancuisine #venezuelanfood #savabienaller🌈 #ubereats #restomtl #ilovemtl #homemadefood #mtl #mtlresto #mtlblog #pepito #patacon #venezuelancuisine #yummyfood #venezuelanfood #ubereats #restomtl #petiteitaliemtl #ilovemtl #latinosenmontreal #yummy #venezolanosenmontreal #foodporn A post shared by Bocadillo (@bocadillomtl) on Aug 20, 2020 at 9:29pm PDT Venezuelan cuisine may not be the most well-known in the city, but Bocadillo is definitely the place to start. Try a traditional arepa or order a burger (one of the best in Montreal). Website Bar de Courcelle Address: 4685, rue Notre-Dame O., Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Samedi soir 🍻💃🏻📸 @twofoodphotographers A post shared by Tastet.ca (@tastet.ca) on Nov 25, 2017 at 1:59pm PST Bar de Courcelle is perfect if you're looking for a place for drinks with chill vibes with a bit of retro and want to try something new. The snack menu is also delicious. Website Barfly Address: 4062, blvd. St-Laurent, Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram #montreal#montréal #mtl #bar#wallart #graffiti #graffitiart #architecture #architecturephotography #street #streetphotography #citylife #urbanphotography #cityscape #tree#arbre#mouche #fly#barfly#art#storefront A post shared by Benoit Cyr (@ben__montreal) on Mar 19, 2020 at 6:16am PDT Barfly is an indie bar that has graffiti on the wall and a vibe to match. It's also a great spot to watch the big game. Facebook Maquis Yasolo Address: 3763, rue Notre-Dame O., Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Nouveau - 1 Plat + 1Jus maison = 18$ 🍲- Porc jerk accompagné de pommes de terres, poivrons rouges, jaunes et oignons. 🍔- Burger végé : galette (haricots rouges, pois chiche, champignons fermentés maison et oignon), chou rouge, salade, poivrons, sauce mayo jerk entre deux pains moelleux + bananes plantains et sauce piquante. 🍹Nos jus maison : bananes, ananas, papaye, poire gingembre. 🧇Dessert (en extra): galettes vegans à base de farine de bananes et huile de coco. Commandez au (514) 248-4498 ou passez nous voir au restaurant. . . . . . #maquisyasolo #mtlatable #eatermontreal #eatermtl #foodmtl #foodmontreal #montreal #montreallife #montrealfood #montreality #mtlblog #mtlfoodies #mtlblogger #narcitymontreal #montrealcity #montrealeats A post shared by Maquis Yasolo (@maquisyasolo) on May 19, 2020 at 3:40pm PDT For something totally out of the box, try this Afro-Québécois restaurant in Saint Henri. And for those of you that like spice, you're in for a treat. Facebook Le Café Bloom Address: 1940, rue du Centre Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Day 1 of the Corona problem: I haven’t gone crazy yet A post shared by dara rogers (@dara_rog) on Mar 14, 2020 at 2:14pm PDT Nothing helps your day bloom quite like a good cup of coffee. You can find this gorgeous café over in Point-Saint-Charles. Website Sam Cha Address:2176 A, rue Sainte-Catherine O., Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Sundubu with a side of bibimbap and bbt A post shared by Marielle (@friendsfordinnerr) on May 11, 2020 at 7:16pm PDT Samcha offers a delicious Korean menu and the chillest atmosphere. And no Korean restaurant is complete without some sake. Facebook Aux Îles Bleues Address: 900, ave. Duluth E., Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Aux Îles bleues = Maurice à Montréal, ça veut dire qu’on a *bien* mangé… A post shared by Thomas Spear (@thomasspear) on Jul 7, 2019 at 6:06pm PDT Creole cuisine has some of the most flavourful and amazing dishes out there. If you're looking for an authentic spot here in the city, you definitely need to check out Aux Îles Bleues. Facebook Lili & Oli Cafe Address: 2713, rue Notre-Dame O., Montreal, QC & 4554, rue Wellington, Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram There's a reason poets often say, 'Poetry saved my life,' for often the blank page is the only one listening to the soul's suffering, the only one registering the story completely, the only one receiving all softly and without condemnation. The blank page gives us the right to dream.✨☕️🌿 @liliandoli ___ #quote #positivequote #liliandoli #liliandolicafe #verdun #mtlcafecrawl #mtlmoments #exploremycity #ilovemtl #lovelyplace #livemontreal #cafe #coffee #cafecrawl #coffeeshop #coffeelover #coffeeshopvibes #vsco #mtl #mtlcafe #onthetable #blankpage #thirdwavecoffee A post shared by Jany Tremblay (@janytremblay) on Mar 5, 2020 at 5:07am PST Lili & Oli is a dog-friendly café that makes the most beautiful lattés. It's also a gorgeous shop for you to sit and sip the day away. Facebook Now go get to exploring!
