The 38 Essential Restaurants in Montreal

"This slender casse-croûte has been dishing out one of Montreal’s go-to poutines for decades; the version here is a triumph of shoestring fries, delightfully squeaky cheese curds, flavor-packed veggie gravy, and a trademark solitary olive on top. Palm-sized hamburgers nestled in Portuguese powdered buns, satisfying breakfast sandwiches, and a popular filet of sole sandwich grace the menu behind the iconic, color-popping facade at the corner of Rachel and Saint-Laurent. Secure one of the coveted bar seats and witness the rhythm behind the counter as staff cater to the steady stream of patrons until 2 a.m." - Valerie Silva