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6840 St-Laurent Blvd., Montreal H2L 3C7
514-495-0059

Caffé Italia

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Since 1956, this bare bones coffeeshop has been serving espresso, latte and cappuccino to locals from all walks of life. Stodgy businessmen, socialis... read more

74 Fairmount West, Montreal H2T 2M2
514-272-0667

All hail the glorious bagel! Grandpa Shlafman knew what he was doing when he opened a small bagel bakery on Fairmount street in 1949. Three generations later, people still line up for his hand... read more

5456 Sherbrooke St. W, Montreal H4A 1V9
514-489-7235

Chalet BBQ

Surly waitresses in support hose dole out heaping plates of charcoal BBQ chicken that is from the gods. When Grandma comes to the table, pointy black glasses perched on the tip of her nose, pe... read more

93 Mont-Royal Ave. W, Montreal H2T 2S5
514-849-8883

Beauty's

"How many?" That's how owner Hymie curtly greets customers. Can you blame the guy? He's been dealing with these line-ups since 1942. Bacon and eggs and all the fancy fixins served up to haggar... read more

34 Fairmount Ave. W , Montreal H2T 2M1
514-271-0247

Wilensky's Light Lunch

Faded turquoise walls, scratched laminate counter-tops and old-fashioned fountain drinks. The place where time stopped--in 1932. This is the Montreal of days gone by. Only nine swivel stools at the... read more

3895 St-Laurent Blvd., Montreal H2W 1X9
514-842-4813

Schwartz's

Landmark deli that's been dishing out delish smoked meat sandwiches since 1928 to the hoardes that gather on the doorstep everyday. Line-ups from the time it opens to the time it closes. ... read more