Gourmet products local specialties and wines Montreal

Located in the heart of Little Italy, this is one of Montreal's oldest public markets. It is distinguished by its gathering of local fruit and vegetable producers and by the diversified offer of its many shopkeepers, located in the central building as well as around the perimeter. The bustle is constant, summer and winter alike. Not only fruits and vegetables, but also flowers, spices, oils, cheeses, meats, fish, baked goods and more, not to mention the Marché des Saveurs du Québec.

Open since 1969, this gourmet grocery store is one of the musts on the Plateau. You come here mainly for the meat section, but you'll also find deli meats, fine cheeses, ready-made meals, Fair Trade Certified homemade roast coffees, and a whole bunch of small jars of various sizes that make your mouth water and make you want to buy everything... if you can afford it! Their unemployed pudding, a traditional Quebec dessert, is to die for. A specialty not to be missed!

A small find in the Outremont district, but we have to be quick! Here, only small quantities are made and it's so good that everything disappears in the blink of an eye. First known for its pastries, the house also offers succulent pastries made with butter or almonds. The Breton chef is faithful to his origins! For lunch, nothing better than a hearty salad from the Paltoquet, a quiche lorraine or one of the famous homemade sandwiches, to be enjoyed quietly on the terrace during the summer months.

Located in the southwest of Montreal, near the Lachine Canal, the Atwater Market has been in existence since 1933 and its Art Deco architecture has earned it a place among the city's most beautiful buildings. Open all year round, it is famous for its many butcher shops and cheese shops, but also for its florists and market gardeners, who settle around the building in summer. The Market Square offers a beautiful space where you can bubble in summer, with a view of the canal: picnic tables, barbecues, impromptu concerts, there is plenty to do!

A veritable kingdom dedicated to the lord of syrups, Délices Érable & Cie's reputation is well established. Founded in 1999 by Citadelle, a cooperative of maple syrup producers, the place has been going strong ever since, and not by chance. Here, it takes on forms as diverse as they are creative. In recent years, the cooperative has added cranberries and honey to its predilections. You'll also find cookies, fudges, sugar creams, chocolates, coffees, iced drinks (with a special mention for maple iced coffee), gelati, sorbets and more.

We love the old-fashioned side of this grocery store, with its long aisles of fine cheeses, sausages, pastas, chocolates, freshly ground coffee, jams and endless mustards. And then all those smells... enough to whet your appetite! In addition to offering good products, the shop is a real show when you see the staff in action, always ready to answer promptly to questions and requirements. And our European friends will definitely feel at home here, with a touch of nostalgia as a bonus.

Marché Maisonneuve opened its doors in the early ^20th century, in a majestic stone building. A large number of farmers, grocers, butchers and fishmongers worked there for half a century. Closed in the 1960s by the municipality, it was thanks to the perseverance of local residents that market life was reborn in a new building, just a few steps from the old one. Market gardeners, bakers, cheesemakers, butchers, fishmongers and florists are all committed to offering fresh, quality produce all year round.

Marché des Saveurs is a unique boutique with a superb selection of gourmet products on the shelves. Quite simply, almost everything Quebec has to offer can be found here: from Magdalen sausages to dried wild mushrooms from the boreal forest, as well as a wide range of condiments, jams and jellies, maple products, Quebec cheeses and a wide variety of artisan alcoholic beverages.

You only have to pass through the doors of this cheese dairy once to fall under its charm: colourful decor of the shop window, warm welcome, delicious smells of cheese and delicious products? Anxious to offer healthy and authentic food to her customers, the owner pays special attention to her very varied selection. The cheese counter offers cheeses from Quebec and international artisans. Here, we don't hesitate to let visitors taste the products. A must for gourmet shopping!

This bakery is a delight for residents of the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie neighborhood. On weekends, people come here to pick up the pastries that will make breakfast tastier than usual. The croissants are a must, the breads are delicious, and the tarts, quiches and other homemade pastries are also on the menu. There's also a fine selection of Quebec cheeses and pâtés, local and imported terrines and sausages, ready-to-serve dishes, etc., not forgetting the artisanal cookie factory (with a special mention for the Breton shortbread). Enjoy without moderation!

Martin Maheux-Picard and Alexandre Deslauriers hold the reins of this popular artisanal dairy bar. Ice cream, sorbets, ice cakes and other delicacies are made entirely in their workshop. The original recipes have no added colourings or flavours, and absolutely everything is homemade (caramel, caramelized almonds, pistachio paste... and even the cones!). Note that many of their frozen products as well as their cookie dough are available in some fine grocery stores and restaurants in the greater Montreal area

It's one of the biggest references for craft beers in the province! Just walk through the door and head for the large room at the back to see the extent of the collection. Hundreds and hundreds of beers from all over Quebec are proudly displayed. And I don't need to tell you that the arrivals are constant, especially when it comes to limited editions. Cheeses, cold cuts and other Quebec products complete the offer. Another branch on Beaubien Street East.

A gourmet stopover as we like them! At the same time bakery, pastry shop and ready-made meals store, La Bête à pain is full of fresh and homemade products: organic breads, a nice selection of pastries and pastries (the chouquettes are particularly good), terrines, cretons, smoked salmon... What a delight! The lunch boxes including a nice sandwich, a salad, a drink and a pastry are appreciated for a comforting lunch break. We also recommend their neighborhood restaurant, Le Saint-Urbain, located a few steps away.

More than just a convenience store, Latina is a delicatessen like no other. Located in the hype Mile End district since the 1960s, it constantly renews itself with a fine selection of local products and, above all, products that are hard to find elsewhere. The owners have even acquired a custom-built aging room to offer quality meat dry-aged on site. And don't miss the delicious homemade dishes and gourmet products. Warning: risk of getting hooked!

The name says it all: donuts reign supreme here! Hand-rolled, fried and glazed every morning, these little gourmet delights come in a variety of flavors, from the most classic to the most original (cookie dough, blood orange and pistachios, Nutella and banana or lime and coconut). Our vegan friends will also be happy to choose from several flavors. A second counter has opened in the trendy Central food hall in the entertainment district.

If sausage were a drug, Félipé St-Laurent would be today's hottest cartel kingpin. The man who calls himself the "sausage pimp " has made a name for himself by playing up the image of the contraband product. We remember the early days, in 2012, when orders could only be placed by referral and the boss discreetly delivered his customers by car. Three stores later, he's become the go-to place for high-end sausages. Bonus: a boutique specializing in Quebec microbrewery beers.

Great boutique dedicated to Quebec microbrewery beers and gourmet products. It's sure to have all the latest brews, not to mention rare beers, seasonals and other delights to fill your cellar. Ciders and syrups for cocktails also have their place on the shelves, not forgetting the large and beautiful selection of local products including cheeses, sausages, ready-to-eat foods, fine products of all kinds, maple products, chocolates, etc. Also on site: "Le Vinologue" local wine section.

It makes you wonder if you're in a butcher shop or a jewelry store. Meat is displayed, is on show, is admired, from the window to the cold room. The master of the art, Charles Bizeul, is a neo-butchery singer trained at Fleisher's in New York, no less. His credo: traceability and animals worked "from snout to tail". His specialty: aged meat (up to 150 days), without a doubt the best in the Griffintown district. The delicatessen (sauces, spices, burger buns, pickles...) completes the picture of this small carnivorous paradise.

A gourmet spot in the Villeray neighborhood, born from the collaboration of Adèle Prud'homme (caterer and ready-to-eat Adèle Super Epicerie) and Ségué Lepage (artisanal pork butcher from the late Le Comptoir charcuteries et vins). In addition to a variety of ready-made meals and artisanal sausages, there is a selection of homemade preserves, fine products, bread from Boulangerie Guillaume, privately imported wines, microbrewery beers, etc. The place offers a dozen seats to nibble on sandwiches or sweet and salty treats.