Montreal- A Weekend of Poutine & Music
Last summer I attended the Osheaga Music Festival in Montreal. The line-up offered musical variety and parallel talents. The Sounds, Lupe Fiasco, Sia, Beirut, Death Cab for Cutie, Eminem, Janelle Monae and more. I definitely plan on returning this summer. If you decide to join me, here are a few lovely cafes where you can take a mini Writer’s Retreat and enjoy some delicious poutine.
Café Olimpico ₩ $
124 St-Viateur Ouest
Montréal, QC H2T 2X8
(514) 495-0746
Italian owners=the perfect espresso.
Café Expressions
957, Avenue Mont-Royal Est
Montréal, QC H2J 1X4
(514) 528-9688
Great coffee and cozy atmosphere.
Café Le Dépanneur
206, rue Bernard Ouest
Montreal, QC H2T 2K4
(514) 271-9357
Live music and mood lighting are conducive for darker pieces of literature.
Caffè Italia
6840, Boul. Saint-Laurent
Montreal, QC H2S 3C7
(514) 495-0059
No Wi-Fi but the nutella toast makes up for it.
Cafe Myriade ₩
1432 Rue Mackay
Montréal, QC H3G 2H7
(514) 939-1717
Great outdoor seating. Try their chocolate water.
Café Névé
151, rue Rachel Est
Montréal, QC H2W 1E1
(514) 903-9294
Delicious sandwiches and other treats.
Saint-Henri micro-torréfacteur
3632 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest
Montréal, QC H4C 1P6
(514) 507-9696
A wonderful selection of coffees.
Pikolo Espresso Bar
3418 B Avenue du Parc
Montréal, QC H2X 2H7
(514) 508-6800
Caffè Art Java
645, Avenue Du President-Kennedy
Montreal, QC H3A 1K1
(514) 350-5282
Poutine
Ma’amm Bolduc
4351 Ave De Lorimier
514-527-3884
Poutine Lafleur
3665, rue Wellington, Verdun
514-761-0711
Patati Patata
4177 St-Laurent
514-844-0216
Inspirational Itinerary
- Montreal’s Underground City- An amazing structure in downtown
Montreal.
- Olympic Park- Was the home of the 1976 Summer Olympics.
- Mount Royal- Montreal’s inspiring urban park it was designed in 1876 by Frederick Law Olmsted. He also designed New York’s Central Park.
- Redpath Museum- A natural history museum.
- Parc Jean-Drapeau- A cute little pond and the biosphere.
For more pictures visit my Facebook album titled Writer’s Retreat Montreal.
And check out my other mini guides.
J*
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