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Craft beers and fine food at the north end of the island
Tucked up the top of the island of Montreal and spread along the Rivière des Prairies, Ahuntsic has a lot to offer in terms of food and drink.
Take the metro to Sauvé or Henri-Bourassa, then walk a few minutes to Fleury Street. There’s great choices in both directions: from craft beer at Broue Pub Brouhaha Ahuntsic to classic French fare at Cafe Le Petit Flore Inc., or fine dining at Le St-Urbain. Here are the best.
Read MoreCocktil whiz Jean-Max Giguere’s 132 Bar Vintage arguably is likely the best place to get creative cocktails in Ahuntsic — and a mixology destination in its own right. The creative cocktails range from elevated espresso martinis to a pisco sour with jasmine tea syrup, while the supremely cozy space feels more like hanging out in someone’s basement than it does a cocktail bar.
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Marc-André Royal’s intimate restaurant (headed up by chef Adam Ganten) offers a traditional French chalkboard menu made with seasonal, local ingredients and ample charcuteries and tartare. Its solid selection of wine is always changing as well, and is available by the glass or bottle.
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From the owner of Le St-Urbain is this excellent bakery, which excels not just at bread, but viennoiseries, cakes, and brunch — there’s also locations in Griffintown and soon, Laval. —Tim Forster
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Head to Pho MyMy for a satisfying bowl of pho or the lesser-known Vietnamese soup, bun bo hu. By far the best soup spot in the neighbourhood, the no-frills Vietnamese spot also serves comfort food classics like spring rolls and iced coffee.
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La Molisana specializes in wood fired pizza and fresh house made focaccia. This charming, old-fashioned Italian eatery has been in the neighbourhood since 1983 and the cozy atmosphere makes it a great spot for family dinners or casual dates.
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Cafe Le Petit Flore brings a bit of Paris to Ahuntsic with light bistro fare and espresso drinks. By night, the cafe transforms into a brasserie, boasting everything from Provençal veggie sandwiches to a classic burger and fries.
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From the people behind other notable Montreal BYOBs like O’Thym and Wellington is this rather French outpost — a fraction more casual than some other spots under the same umbrella, expect robust dishes like tartares, beef bavette, and scallop-stuffed pasta. —Tim Forster
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From sashimi and shrimp to avocado hosomaki, this casual eatery packs huge flavour in every dish, and is suitable for both fish eaters and strict vegetarians.
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If you’re in search of upscale cocktails to start the night, look no further than Walter Bistro. This Ahuntsic mainstay feels distinctly European in atmosphere but the menu offers poutine, burgers, and more upscale classics like steak frites and scallops.
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Self described as the “true beer temple” of Montreal, Broue Pub Brouhaha has been serving craft beer in the neighbourhood since 2015. a good pint of which can be tricky to find in the area. Well-made bar fare is also on offer — think cheese and charcuterie boards, smoked duck sandwiches, and thin crust pizza. There’s another Brouhaha over in Rosemont if you’re down that way.
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Way down at the very eastern edge of the borough lies this no-nonsense, old-school casse-croûte. It’s pretty much hotdogs, fries, and poutine only on the menu — the latter is OK, but many more people swear by Chez Ma Tante’s steamé. —Tim Forster
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Cocktil whiz Jean-Max Giguere’s 132 Bar Vintage arguably is likely the best place to get creative cocktails in Ahuntsic — and a mixology destination in its own right. The creative cocktails range from elevated espresso martinis to a pisco sour with jasmine tea syrup, while the supremely cozy space feels more like hanging out in someone’s basement than it does a cocktail bar.
Marc-André Royal’s intimate restaurant (headed up by chef Adam Ganten) offers a traditional French chalkboard menu made with seasonal, local ingredients and ample charcuteries and tartare. Its solid selection of wine is always changing as well, and is available by the glass or bottle.
From the owner of Le St-Urbain is this excellent bakery, which excels not just at bread, but viennoiseries, cakes, and brunch — there’s also locations in Griffintown and soon, Laval. —Tim Forster
Head to Pho MyMy for a satisfying bowl of pho or the lesser-known Vietnamese soup, bun bo hu. By far the best soup spot in the neighbourhood, the no-frills Vietnamese spot also serves comfort food classics like spring rolls and iced coffee.
La Molisana specializes in wood fired pizza and fresh house made focaccia. This charming, old-fashioned Italian eatery has been in the neighbourhood since 1983 and the cozy atmosphere makes it a great spot for family dinners or casual dates.
Cafe Le Petit Flore brings a bit of Paris to Ahuntsic with light bistro fare and espresso drinks. By night, the cafe transforms into a brasserie, boasting everything from Provençal veggie sandwiches to a classic burger and fries.
From the people behind other notable Montreal BYOBs like O’Thym and Wellington is this rather French outpost — a fraction more casual than some other spots under the same umbrella, expect robust dishes like tartares, beef bavette, and scallop-stuffed pasta. —Tim Forster
From sashimi and shrimp to avocado hosomaki, this casual eatery packs huge flavour in every dish, and is suitable for both fish eaters and strict vegetarians.
If you’re in search of upscale cocktails to start the night, look no further than Walter Bistro. This Ahuntsic mainstay feels distinctly European in atmosphere but the menu offers poutine, burgers, and more upscale classics like steak frites and scallops.
Self described as the “true beer temple” of Montreal, Broue Pub Brouhaha has been serving craft beer in the neighbourhood since 2015. a good pint of which can be tricky to find in the area. Well-made bar fare is also on offer — think cheese and charcuterie boards, smoked duck sandwiches, and thin crust pizza. There’s another Brouhaha over in Rosemont if you’re down that way.
Way down at the very eastern edge of the borough lies this no-nonsense, old-school casse-croûte. It’s pretty much hotdogs, fries, and poutine only on the menu — the latter is OK, but many more people swear by Chez Ma Tante’s steamé. —Tim Forster