20 Spots Serving the Best Hangover Cures in Montreal

The eats that’ll cure what ails you

by JP Karwacki and Joel Balsam Updated Dec 22, 2022, 12:20pm EST

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by JP Karwacki and Joel Balsam Updated Dec 22, 2022, 12:20pm EST

For a city that leans hard on its reputation for having a good time, Montreal’s restaurants provide an abundance of hangover cures to make up for the booziest nights out. While there’s technically no proven way to cure a hangover other than perhaps by guzzling water before, during, and after you get drunk (alongside getting plenty of sleep), we’ll be damned if a hearty meal doesn’t feel like it works.

This map aims for a variety of hangover eating options beyond the standard fast food — but if it’s a particular type of grease you’re looking for, consider any one of the following guides for poutine, hamburgers, hot dogs, brunch, and diners.

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Casserole Kréole

Montreal is blessed with a growing number of incredible Caribbean restaurants, including this standout spot in Montreal North that’s been open since 2006. Try their griot, jerk chicken, and curries, or opt for a family-sized platter to munch on throughout that hangover and beyond.

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4800 Rue de Charleroi, Montréal-Nord, QC H1H 1V4, Canada

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Verdi

You don’t need meat to cure a hangover — in fact, you’re probably better off if you avoid it. Italian 100 percent vegan restaurant Verdi has gluttonous but oh-so-tasty meatless pizzas, KFC-esque fried chicken (without the chicken), pasta, and tasty dairyless desserts. For those who tend to sleep in when hungover, be sure to set an alarm, as this place closes at 3 p.m.

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93 Rue de Castelnau E, Montréal, QC H2R 1P1, Canada

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Cosmo’s Snack Bar

Even though the Koulakis family sold their beloved NDG greasy spoon joint in 2020 after more than five decades in business, the new owner has promised not to change a thing. That’s good news for hangovers everywhere, as you can never underestimate the power of a good, greasy protein-packed breakfast chocked with eggs and sausage to get your day-after going.

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5843 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H4A 1X4, Canada

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Dinette Triple Crown

Montreal’s go-to restaurant for Southern eats, Triple Crown dishes up fried chicken, pulled pork, and smoked brisket in heaping platters, accompanied by fluffy biscuits, juicy greens, silky mashed potatoes, and more. In warmer months, add some fresh air to the mix by taking your order as a picnic for the park across the street.

6704 Rue Clark, Montréal, QC H2S 3E9, Canada

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Bishop & Bagg

While it’s a gin-heavy pub — as to be expected from its London-born owners — Bishop & Bagg goes beyond your typical pub food, and the menu’s just as good for curing a hangover: Options like jerk chicken with baked mac and cheese, classic fish and chips, or their gut-soothing house aioli potatoes will all do the trick.

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52 Rue Saint Viateur O, Montréal, QC H2T 2K8, Canada

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Satay Brothers

Industry workers swear by the spicy, aromatic laksa soups of Satay Brothers, as well as their peanut-sauced satays, papaya salads and braised pork belly buns — and so do pretty much everyone else, as this is one of the best restaurants in Montreal, hungover or not.

3721 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1P8, Canada

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Romados

A styrofoam container stuffed with this restaurant’s iconic recipe for Portuguese rotisserie chicken — now under new ownership but still faithfully executed to original specifications — accompanied by a hefty mountain of fries (and a token salad) is enough to bring on the food coma that will outlast any hangover. Be sure to have them slather on their famous spicy piri piri sauce.

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115 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2W 1C8, Canada

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Greenspot

This St-Henri staple diner has been plying the hungover and hungry with over two dozen varieties of poutine, pizza and burgers for over 70 years, and shows no sign of slowing down. Wash it all down with nonstop coffee or a rich and malty chocolate shake in our of their vinyled booths until you’re ready to tackle the rest of the day.

3041 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1N9, Canada

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Yokato Yokabai

A savoury bowl of noodles swimming in milky tonkotsu or clear shoyu from this ramen resto: What more could a hungover body need for a cure? Also take solace in the fact that all the ingredients are organic.

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4185 Drolet, Montréal, QC H2W 2L5, Canada

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La Binerie Mont-Royal

La Binerie has been open since way back in 1938, and is still making some of the city’s best comforting breakfasts as well as Quebec classics like tourtière (meat pie), ragoût de boulettes (meatball stew), fèves au lard (pork and beans), and pouding chômeur (baked syrupy batter) for dessert.

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4167 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M7, Canada

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The Main

Despite a change in ownership following the death of legendary deli owner Peter Varvaro in 2013, and the tragic decision to stop smoking its own meat, The Main remains a valiant competitor to Schwartz’s across the street for hearty Jewish fare. A huge smoked meat sandwich and crunchy pickle is a surefire hangover cure, as are bowls of matzo ball soup and ooey-gooey smoked meat poutine.

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3864 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Y2, Canada

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Shawarmaz

Whether it comes wrapped in pita, saj flatbread, baguettes, collard leaf, whatever — the spit-roasted beef from this local chain can be found downtown, up north in Laval or out west in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Those not looking for sandwich options can opt for the more greasy options of shawarma mac and cheese, salads, poutine, and “sushi” platters of small sandwiches to share with bigger hungover groups.

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1206 Rue Peel, Montréal, QC H3B 2T6, Canada

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Arthurs Nosh Bar (multiple locations)

If standing around and waiting for a table hungover doesn’t sound attractive, the breakfast and lunch-focused menus of Arthurs has been made available downtown as well. Wherever you go to cure your headache, expect all the classics like the crisp chicken schnitzel McArthur sandwich, latkes with smoked salmon, soft-scrambled eggs and pressed challah, and their fluffy cottage cheese pancakes. The downtown spot, however, features a new babka and ice cream creation.

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4621 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1S5, Canada

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Ma Mère En Feu

Beaver Shappard’s small and grease-soaked diner on the east side of the city will have a few classic options like burger and poutine on the menu, but he and his cooking partner-in-crime Max Corsillo shift the menu on a whim to serve inspired specials like “sexy” leeks, shrimp rolls on piles of potato chips and more to cure hangovers. Be warned, however: The dining space is small enough that you’ll come out smelling like you worked a shift there, but that’s all part of the charm.

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5868 Av. De Lorimier, Montréal, QC H2G 2N9, Canada

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Burger Bar Crescent

The towering burgers at this downtown restaurant already come big enough to keep you fueled and your hangover handled for the rest of the day, but they come with enough variety to satisfy most cravings. That includes their Hangover Burger made with American cheese, smoked bacon, mini classic poutine, over easy fried egg, caramelized onions, and truffle oil. Expect some of the better mac and cheeses in town here as well.

1465 Rue Crescent, Montréal, QC H3G 2B2, Canada

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Brama - Usine à bouffe

Ahuntsic’s Brama food factory/ghost kitchen may have crossed your bow after having snagged the judge’s choice category during Canada’s annual La Pizza Week competition, but this Italian-focused restaurant does a lot more than that. Hangovers here can also be cured with their fresh cavatelli, meatballs, burrata, and arancini. It’s pickup and delivery only here, but doesn’t that suit you if you can’t peel yourself away from your couch?

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9850 Rue Saint-Urbain Local 101, Montreal, QC H3L 2T2, Canada

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Mitch Deli

For those looking to eat a meal that’s good for them but need to dine somewhere without pretension due to a major hangover, Maxime Gagné’s casual spot will abide. Expect greasy spoon classics here, but upscaled: Think brioche “hot dogs” with kebab meat or fried chicken sandwiches alongside specials like grilled swordfish. If you want some of this spot’s food with a beer, try their outpost kitchen inside the Sud-Ouest craft brewery Messorem Bracitorium.

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2660 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H1Y 1G7, Canada

La Belle Tonki

Michael Lopez, Michel Lim and Michel Nguyen’s Vietnamese restaurant will whip up classic aromatic bowls of broth and noodles, sure, but their menu packs a lot of more hangover cure-adjacent options too, like cheesy ramen, a poutine pho where the broth is used to make a banger of a sauce, and banh mi burgers.

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1335 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2G 1K7, Canada

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Bar Ganadara

This boozy-ish spot for modern Korean fare — think creamy bowls of udon, tteobokki poutine, gochujang ribs, and more — is just as good a spot to get hair of the dog as it is a spot to eat heartily to cure a hangover. It’s not open for lunch, however, so this one goes out to anyone sleeping well into the afternoon and needs to eat a big dinner.

1900 Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3H 1M4, Canada

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Otto Bistro

Hiroshi Kitano’s Plateau restaurant for creative Japanese cuisine executes its menu with fine dining precision, but the ambiance and hangover-curing food are just casual enough that you could roll in without having to do your hair or take your hoodie off. Find some comfort in the restaurant’s long list of mazemen, carbonara made with uni, Japanese curries, or burgers made with black tiger shrimp patties.

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143 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC H2T 1N9, Canada

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Casserole Kréole

4800 Rue de Charleroi, Montréal-Nord, QC H1H 1V4, Canada

Montreal is blessed with a growing number of incredible Caribbean restaurants, including this standout spot in Montreal North that’s been open since 2006. Try their griot, jerk chicken, and curries, or opt for a family-sized platter to munch on throughout that hangover and beyond.

Open in Google Maps

4800 Rue de Charleroi, Montréal-Nord, QC H1H 1V4, Canada

Visit Website

Verdi

93 Rue de Castelnau E, Montréal, QC H2R 1P1, Canada

You don’t need meat to cure a hangover — in fact, you’re probably better off if you avoid it. Italian 100 percent vegan restaurant Verdi has gluttonous but oh-so-tasty meatless pizzas, KFC-esque fried chicken (without the chicken), pasta, and tasty dairyless desserts. For those who tend to sleep in when hungover, be sure to set an alarm, as this place closes at 3 p.m.

Open in Google Maps

93 Rue de Castelnau E, Montréal, QC H2R 1P1, Canada

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Cosmo’s Snack Bar

5843 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H4A 1X4, Canada

Even though the Koulakis family sold their beloved NDG greasy spoon joint in 2020 after more than five decades in business, the new owner has promised not to change a thing. That’s good news for hangovers everywhere, as you can never underestimate the power of a good, greasy protein-packed breakfast chocked with eggs and sausage to get your day-after going.

Open in Google Maps

5843 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H4A 1X4, Canada

Visit Website

Dinette Triple Crown

6704 Rue Clark, Montréal, QC H2S 3E9, Canada

Montreal’s go-to restaurant for Southern eats, Triple Crown dishes up fried chicken, pulled pork, and smoked brisket in heaping platters, accompanied by fluffy biscuits, juicy greens, silky mashed potatoes, and more. In warmer months, add some fresh air to the mix by taking your order as a picnic for the park across the street.

6704 Rue Clark, Montréal, QC H2S 3E9, Canada

Visit Website

Bishop & Bagg

52 Rue Saint Viateur O, Montréal, QC H2T 2K8, Canada

While it’s a gin-heavy pub — as to be expected from its London-born owners — Bishop & Bagg goes beyond your typical pub food, and the menu’s just as good for curing a hangover: Options like jerk chicken with baked mac and cheese, classic fish and chips, or their gut-soothing house aioli potatoes will all do the trick.

Open in Google Maps

52 Rue Saint Viateur O, Montréal, QC H2T 2K8, Canada

Visit Website

Satay Brothers

3721 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1P8, Canada

Industry workers swear by the spicy, aromatic laksa soups of Satay Brothers, as well as their peanut-sauced satays, papaya salads and braised pork belly buns — and so do pretty much everyone else, as this is one of the best restaurants in Montreal, hungover or not.

3721 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1P8, Canada

Visit Website

Romados

115 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2W 1C8, Canada

A styrofoam container stuffed with this restaurant’s iconic recipe for Portuguese rotisserie chicken — now under new ownership but still faithfully executed to original specifications — accompanied by a hefty mountain of fries (and a token salad) is enough to bring on the food coma that will outlast any hangover. Be sure to have them slather on their famous spicy piri piri sauce.

Open in Google Maps

115 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2W 1C8, Canada

Visit Website

Greenspot

3041 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1N9, Canada

This St-Henri staple diner has been plying the hungover and hungry with over two dozen varieties of poutine, pizza and burgers for over 70 years, and shows no sign of slowing down. Wash it all down with nonstop coffee or a rich and malty chocolate shake in our of their vinyled booths until you’re ready to tackle the rest of the day.

3041 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1N9, Canada

Visit Website

Yokato Yokabai

4185 Drolet, Montréal, QC H2W 2L5, Canada

A savoury bowl of noodles swimming in milky tonkotsu or clear shoyu from this ramen resto: What more could a hungover body need for a cure? Also take solace in the fact that all the ingredients are organic.

Open in Google Maps

4185 Drolet, Montréal, QC H2W 2L5, Canada

Visit Website

La Binerie Mont-Royal

4167 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M7, Canada

La Binerie has been open since way back in 1938, and is still making some of the city’s best comforting breakfasts as well as Quebec classics like tourtière (meat pie), ragoût de boulettes (meatball stew), fèves au lard (pork and beans), and pouding chômeur (baked syrupy batter) for dessert.

Open in Google Maps

4167 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M7, Canada

Visit Website

The Main

3864 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Y2, Canada

Despite a change in ownership following the death of legendary deli owner Peter Varvaro in 2013, and the tragic decision to stop smoking its own meat, The Main remains a valiant competitor to Schwartz’s across the street for hearty Jewish fare. A huge smoked meat sandwich and crunchy pickle is a surefire hangover cure, as are bowls of matzo ball soup and ooey-gooey smoked meat poutine.

Open in Google Maps

3864 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Y2, Canada

Visit Website

Shawarmaz

1206 Rue Peel, Montréal, QC H3B 2T6, Canada

Whether it comes wrapped in pita, saj flatbread, baguettes, collard leaf, whatever — the spit-roasted beef from this local chain can be found downtown, up north in Laval or out west in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Those not looking for sandwich options can opt for the more greasy options of shawarma mac and cheese, salads, poutine, and “sushi” platters of small sandwiches to share with bigger hungover groups.

Open in Google Maps

1206 Rue Peel, Montréal, QC H3B 2T6, Canada

Visit Website

Arthurs Nosh Bar (multiple locations)

4621 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1S5, Canada

If standing around and waiting for a table hungover doesn’t sound attractive, the breakfast and lunch-focused menus of Arthurs has been made available downtown as well. Wherever you go to cure your headache, expect all the classics like the crisp chicken schnitzel McArthur sandwich, latkes with smoked salmon, soft-scrambled eggs and pressed challah, and their fluffy cottage cheese pancakes. The downtown spot, however, features a new babka and ice cream creation.

Open in Google Maps

4621 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1S5, Canada

Visit Website

Ma Mère En Feu

5868 Av. De Lorimier, Montréal, QC H2G 2N9, Canada

Beaver Shappard’s small and grease-soaked diner on the east side of the city will have a few classic options like burger and poutine on the menu, but he and his cooking partner-in-crime Max Corsillo shift the menu on a whim to serve inspired specials like “sexy” leeks, shrimp rolls on piles of potato chips and more to cure hangovers. Be warned, however: The dining space is small enough that you’ll come out smelling like you worked a shift there, but that’s all part of the charm.

Open in Google Maps

5868 Av. De Lorimier, Montréal, QC H2G 2N9, Canada

Visit Website

Burger Bar Crescent

1465 Rue Crescent, Montréal, QC H3G 2B2, Canada

The towering burgers at this downtown restaurant already come big enough to keep you fueled and your hangover handled for the rest of the day, but they come with enough variety to satisfy most cravings. That includes their Hangover Burger made with American cheese, smoked bacon, mini classic poutine, over easy fried egg, caramelized onions, and truffle oil. Expect some of the better mac and cheeses in town here as well.

1465 Rue Crescent, Montréal, QC H3G 2B2, Canada

Visit Website

Brama - Usine à bouffe

9850 Rue Saint-Urbain Local 101, Montreal, QC H3L 2T2, Canada

Ahuntsic’s Brama food factory/ghost kitchen may have crossed your bow after having snagged the judge’s choice category during Canada’s annual La Pizza Week competition, but this Italian-focused restaurant does a lot more than that. Hangovers here can also be cured with their fresh cavatelli, meatballs, burrata, and arancini. It’s pickup and delivery only here, but doesn’t that suit you if you can’t peel yourself away from your couch?

Open in Google Maps

9850 Rue Saint-Urbain Local 101, Montreal, QC H3L 2T2, Canada

Visit Website

Mitch Deli

2660 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H1Y 1G7, Canada

For those looking to eat a meal that’s good for them but need to dine somewhere without pretension due to a major hangover, Maxime Gagné’s casual spot will abide. Expect greasy spoon classics here, but upscaled: Think brioche “hot dogs” with kebab meat or fried chicken sandwiches alongside specials like grilled swordfish. If you want some of this spot’s food with a beer, try their outpost kitchen inside the Sud-Ouest craft brewery Messorem Bracitorium.

Open in Google Maps

2660 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H1Y 1G7, Canada

La Belle Tonki

1335 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2G 1K7, Canada

Michael Lopez, Michel Lim and Michel Nguyen’s Vietnamese restaurant will whip up classic aromatic bowls of broth and noodles, sure, but their menu packs a lot of more hangover cure-adjacent options too, like cheesy ramen, a poutine pho where the broth is used to make a banger of a sauce, and banh mi burgers.

Open in Google Maps

1335 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2G 1K7, Canada

Visit Website

Bar Ganadara

1900 Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3H 1M4, Canada

This boozy-ish spot for modern Korean fare — think creamy bowls of udon, tteobokki poutine, gochujang ribs, and more — is just as good a spot to get hair of the dog as it is a spot to eat heartily to cure a hangover. It’s not open for lunch, however, so this one goes out to anyone sleeping well into the afternoon and needs to eat a big dinner.

1900 Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3H 1M4, Canada

Visit Website

Otto Bistro

143 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC H2T 1N9, Canada

Hiroshi Kitano’s Plateau restaurant for creative Japanese cuisine executes its menu with fine dining precision, but the ambiance and hangover-curing food are just casual enough that you could roll in without having to do your hair or take your hoodie off. Find some comfort in the restaurant’s long list of mazemen, carbonara made with uni, Japanese curries, or burgers made with black tiger shrimp patties.

Open in Google Maps

143 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC H2T 1N9, Canada

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