5-Hour Montreal Food Tour Discover the City's Culinary Delights
Discover the best of Montreal’s culinary scene with this carefully curated 5-hour food tour. Starting and ending at Gingerbread Manor Bed and Breakfast, this tour takes you through iconic delis, bakeries, and cafes.
Tour Itinerary
11:00 AM – Departure from Gingerbread Manor Bed and Breakfast
Address: 3445 Avenue Laval, Montreal, QC H2X 3C7
Bus 55: From Saint-Laurent / Prince-Arthur (13 Stops) until Saint-Laurent / Bernard and then walk to:
11:30 AM – Lester’s Deli
Address: 1057 Avenue Bernard, Montreal, QC H2V 1V1
Start your tour with a taste of Montreal’s iconic smoked meat and poutine at this timeless deli gem.
12:00 PM – Cheskie’s Bakery
Address: 359 Rue Bernard O, Montreal, QC H2V 1T6
Indulge in delicious Babka or Hamantashen at this popular Jewish bakery. Closed from Friday evenings and Saturday’s for the Sabbath.
12:30 PM – St-Viateur Bagel
Address: 263 Rue Saint-Viateur O, Montreal, QC H2V 1Y1
Enjoy a fresh, wood-fired bagel and debate whether they are truly “the world’s best bagels.”
1:00 PM – Kouzina Niata
Address: 1234 Rue Saint-Dominique, Montreal, QC H2X 2W3
Savour Greek specialties like kotopita and Eggplant rosette at this charming ready-to-eat counter.
1:30 PM – Café Olimpico
Address: 124 Rue Saint-Viateur O, Montreal, QC H2T 1Y1
Enjoy a coffee break at this beloved local café, known for its vibrant atmosphere.
1:50 PM – Fairmount Bagel
Address: 74 Avenue Fairmount O, Montreal, QC H2T 2M2
Compare the bagels here with those from St-Viateur and decide your favourite. Of course, only Fairmount has onion, garlic and all-dressed bagels.
2:10 PM – Kem Coba or Iconoglace (Summer Only)
Address: 60 Avenue Fairmount O, Montreal, QC H2T 2M2 (Kem Coba)
Address: 50 Avenue Laurier O, Montréal, QC H2T 2N4 (Iconoglace)
Treat yourself to some of the best ice cream in Montreal.
2:45 PM – Hof Kelsten
Address: 4524 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1R5
Sample artisanal bread and pastries at this renowned bakery.
3:15 PM – Pâtisserie Au Kouign-Amann
Address: 322 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montreal, QC H2T 1P7
End your tour with a sweet treat, the buttery Kouign-Amann, at this beloved bakery.
3:45 PM – Return to Gingerbread Manor Bed and Breakfast
Address: 3445 Avenue Laval, Montreal, QC H2X 3C7
Tips for the Tour
- Consider using a combination of walking and public transportation or a taxi/rideshare service to maximize your time.
- Enjoy the leisurely pace, allowing time to savour each stop and explore the surroundings.
