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Brioche Lyonnaise

Sweet delight!

1593 rue St-Denis
Near boulevard de Maisonneuve, Around Town
Montreal, QC H2X 3K3
Canada
+1 514 842 7017

Hidden somewhere in the Quartier Latin, this little patisserie is a sheer delight. This is 'the' place to cater to the needs of your sweet tooth. The display case can be quite enticing with Marie Claire pastries to mega-meringues. A lot of tourists, students and audiences from nearby theaters drop by for some croissants, coffee or just to feast on quiches, salads and sandwiches of various kinds. Now that you've given in to the temptation, then you might as well go for the kill!

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: pensiverye

Photo: Tavie

Claude Postel

Claude Postel 75 rue Notre-Dame Ouest
Near rue St-Sulpice, Around Town
Montréal, QC H2Y 1S5
Canada
+1 514 844 8750
http://www.claudepostel.com/ Drop by for breakfast, lunch or just to satisfy that untimely hunger pang. With the Vieux-Montréal just a stone's throw away, the crowd mainly consists of tourists and also clerks and lawyers who drop in for lunch from nearby offices. Sandwiches made with the freshest of breads are on offer. Enjoy your coffee with a pick from the variety of pastries and pâtés available. Simple no-fuss American cuisine features on the short menu consisting of three-course meals. A prix-fixe menu is also on offer with entrées, such as Braised Veal and Poached Salmon to feast on. Tone down the heat in summer with an ice cream from this café - an eclectic range of flavors for you to choose from.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Escogriffe

Rollicking nightspot 4467 St-Denis Street
(Near Mont-Royal)
Montreal, QC H2J 2L2
Canada
+1 514 842 7244 A wild and woolly bar in the middle of the St Denis Street strip, this stone-walled, cavern-like space is supplemented by rollicking terraces in the front and rear. Eclectic live music is usually in the jazz and blues realm, and draws scores of late 20-somethings in from the sidewalk. Upscale and bohemian all at once, the largely French crowd really lets it hang out on summer weekend nights, when a small cover charge is occasionally in effect.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Laika

Play on Laika 4040 Boulevard St-Laurent
Montreal, QC H2W 1Y8
Canada
+1 514 842 8088
http://www.laikamontreal.com/ This is one of the more relaxed eateries in the area. Treat yourself to scrumptious tapas and hearty sandwiches during the day. Laika's sunday brunch are much looked forward to. Enjoy the drinks along with some spunky music by the local D.Js from 8p to 3a which is specially popular with the 18-35 year olds. The ambiance is just right for unwinding after a day's work. Join the fun!

Review © 2007, Wcities

Rockaberry

Desserts galore 4275 St-Denis Street
(Near Marie-Anne)
Montreal, QC H2J 2K9
Canada
+1 514 844 9479 One of few dessert-oriented restaurants in the area, this bright, airy café hosts a boisterous crowd all day and night. Pies are the order of the day, and you can wash them down with a beer, a glass of wine or a cocktail if that is your thing. Top notch coffee means a thriving after-dinner crowd. Lunch options include pizzas, sandwiches and other options. The terrace is a wonderful place to waste a summer evening.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Frederic Mahieu

Soupesoup

Charming newcomer 80 Duluth St East
(At Coloniale)
Montreal, QC
Canada
+1 514 380 0880 This café is quickly developing a loyal clientele of Plateau soup fanatics: the rotating roster of 15 soups includes cold Gazpacho and cucumber-mango along with hot, creamy varieties like squash-cranberry, potato-cauliflower and carrot-pear. A reasonable amount will buy you a big bowl and a hunk of homemade olive loaf. Sandwiches; everything from grilled vegetables to BLT's are great and worth trying. It's all served in a tasteful, tackled-together coffee shop ambiance with a huge open kitchen reminiscent of a cooking show. This looks to be a sure-fire winner.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Patrick Tanguay
Photo: Patrick Tanguay