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>> ACCOMMODATIONS (gay / lesbian): Top of Page
BOOKING SERVICE:
* C.A.N. Reservations © (1984) They are open daily from only 9am to 12noon EST plus the E-mail services are open 24 hours a day all-year-round. Since 1984 ~ Montreal's premiere plus only local gay community room booking and short-term lodging reservation network. Very proudly gay owned & operated service. If you require an Auto-Reply to your messages try: can_reservations@yahoo.com and E-mail directly for all your reservations or circuit party room bookings at: can4reservations@gmail.com Mention the GAYroute.ca website. The website link is just a click away at: Cachet Accommodations Network ©. Remember to reserve now for any of the world famous "Circuit Party" festivals and events held all year round.
LOCATIONS:
* Au Bellerive B&B, The reservation office is open daily all-year-round. Their 24hr E-mail for bookings: aubellerivebb@gmail.com Please include your name, complete dates ans number of persons in your party. A small quiet place near a huge natural riverside park, close to major highways and lotÍs of shopping. We rent rooms by the night, week and the month. The gay area 15 minutes on the Metro (subway). Website: http://www.freewebs.com/aubellerivebb/ Book early for all major gay events. Proudly gay owned and operated.
Auberge Belles Vues, 1407 Panet #2, (514) 521-9998. Located in the village. Largeg rooms. Pkg avail. All welcome.
Auberge Cosy, 1274 Ste-Catherine E, (514) 525-2151. With 14 rms, dbl. beds, A/C, CCTV, pvt shwrs/each flr. Ph, cont. bÍfst., spacious lounge,/sundeck, jac., cntr village.
Aubergell B&B, 1641 Amherst (514) 597-0878. Qn & twn bds; pvt & shrd bths; Cable TV, A/C; Bkfst incld; drink free; close to shopping, cinemas, bars, and bus; pkg avail.
Big Boys Guesthouse, 1474 de Maisonneuve E. (514) 525-4222. This place is a fine location with individual taste.
* Conciergerie Guesthouse, 1019 St-Hubert (514) 289-9297. A 17 rms; pvt & shd bth; jacuzzi; gym; roof top sundeck; European bÍfst; With easy walking distance to everything. Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
Houseboy B&B, 1281 Beaudry (514) 525-1459. A small place with 3 rooms, nice backyard and friendly owners.
Lindsey's B&B, 3974 Laval (514) 843-4869. Charming Victorian greystone; Walking distance to all; Full bÍfst. Call for rates. A place for Women Only.
* Matou Noir Guesthouse, They offer a quick E-mail reply service and their OPEN daily for more personal replies before 12 Noon EST only. E-mail: matounoirgh@yahoo.ca The best place for leathermen, truckers and male bodybuilders. Welcome cat lovers. A location for Men exclusively with rental availability daily or weekly and monthly too. Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
St-Christophe Guesthouse, 1597 St-Christophe (514) 527-7836. A great location with original decor and furnishings.
Ruta Bagage, 1345 Ste-Rose (514) 598-1586. The location is perfect and the ambiance is superb too.
Turquoise, 1576 Alexandre-de-Seve (514) 523-9943. 5 rms; shrd bths, Queen beds, Quiet, cont. bkfst, home atmosphere; balcony & garden.
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B&B Cartier, 1219 Cartier (514) 524-0495. A place that is fun with a nice view of the bridge too.
* Cachet Accommodations Network © (1984) They are open daily from only 9am to 12noon EST plus the E-mail services are open 24 hours a day all-year-round. Since 1984 ~ Montreal's premiere plus only local gay community room booking and short-term lodging reservation network. Very proudly gay owned & operated service. If you require an Auto-Reply to your messages try: can_reservations@yahoo.com and E-mail directly for all your reservations or circuit party room bookings at: can4reservations@gmail.com Mention the GAYroute.ca website. The website link is just a click away at: Cachet Accommodations Network ©. Remember to reserve now for any of the world famous "Circuit Party" festivals and events held all year round.
Chasseur GH, 1567 St-Andre, (514) 521-2238. With 8 rms; pvt & shrd bths; Cont bkfst; Free pkg.
Chateau Cherrier, 550 Cherrier, (514) 844-0055. Dbl bds; pvt/shrd bths; , A/C; Free pk; Full bkfst; close gay area.
Claire Fontaine, 1652 Fontaine, (514) 528-9862. Located near to the famous Plateau park of the same name.
* Hotel Le Saint-Andre, 1285 St-Andre, (514) 849-7070. A 61 room; privte bths; Qn bds; A/C; TV/Cable, fridge, phone; Bkfst; Free limited pk. In the gay area & Latin Quarter, subway / Old Montreal & local shopping. Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
>> LEGEND: E = east O = west Mixed = just that and see note to visitors above !
Adonis, 1681 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 526-3616. Male strippers for men.
Aigle Noir, 1315 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 529-0040. Place for leather guys with lots of cruising.
* Apollon MTL, 1450 Ste-Catherine E. (new location of Parking Club) Dance bar. www.ApollonMtl.com
Bolo, 960 Amherst. (514) 849-4777. Western / country style / Line dancing and cowgirls are welcome.
Cabaret Cleo, 1230 St-Laurent, 2nd (514) 871-8066. Oldest gay bar in town with dragshows.
Cabaret Mado, 1115 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 525-7566. Drag shows nightly. Mention the GAYroute website !
Campus, 1111 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 526-3616. Male strippers for men.
Ch?ri Loft, 990 St-Antoine O. (514) 585-1393. A lesbian bar with some gay boys, do call ahead ?
Circus, 915 Ste-Catherine E. The villages largest after-hours mixed location.
Club Date, 1218 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 521-1242. Piano bar for professionals with older guys.
Cocktail, 1669 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 597-0814. Mixed with a night time crowd.
* Drugstore, 1366 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 524-1960. Popular with guys and gals alike, opens early & closes late. Great 4pm to 8pm crowd / See the huge roof terrace for fun summer views of our city above the gay village area.
Gotha, 1641 Amherst (514) 526-1270 Small location with a piano lounge style.
* Katakombes, 1450 Ste-Catherine E. (in the basement) Men only. www.Katakombes.com/
Lips, 1294 Amherst. (514) 282-1199. A lesbian hangout with activities, do call ahead ?
Meteor, 1661 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 523-1481. Social dance / Very mixed.
Mystique, 1424 Stanley. (514) 844-5711. Oldest downtown gay bar with mature guys.
Normandie, 1295 Amherst. (514) 522-2766. A quaint small bar with videos / outside-terrace in the summer.
Parking, 1296 Amherst. (514) 282-1199. (see new place above) Large gay club with some lesbians upstairs.
Relaxe, 1309 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 523-0576. Locals very French crowd.
Rocky, 1673 Ste-Catherine E, (514) 521-7865. Gay videos and lots of beer.
Sky Pub, 1474 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 529-6969. Bar on 3 floors with dance, lesbian-friendly / special roof terrace.
St-Sulpice, 1680 St-Denis, (514) 844-9458 The upstairs terrace bar is mixed but great for a lazy afternoon.
Stereo, 858 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 286-0325. Good gay-mixed / open till very late.
* Stock, 1171 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 842-1336. Friendly male strippers. NOTE: a recent fire distroyed parts of the bar, so call to find out more updates and reopening dates.
* Stud, 1812 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 598-8243. Open since over 10 years and very popular with tourists, dance floor for mature guys, some leather clients and lots of cute man-eating bears plus more too.
Taboo, 1950 deMaisonneuve E. (514) 597-0010. Male strippers for men.
Tools, 1592 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 523-4679. The man's club with intimate sections to cruise. Call for details & hours.
Unity II, 1171 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 523-4429. Huge gay dance club. NOTE: a recent fire distroyed parts of the bar, so call to find out more updates and reopening dates. Can be lesbian-friendly on weekends.
West Side, 1071 Cote Beaver-Hall. (514) 866-4963. Male strippers / mixed (might be for women only).
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American Apparel, 1205 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 526-3998. A manufacturer of fine clothing for all types. BoÍGoss, 1152 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 286-5000. Nice menÍs clothes.
* BRAVO Modeling, A worldwide agency that employes serious masculine male models. Their direct Email service: bravo.companions@yahoo.com Please read the directions that follow. If your looking for work, include in your Email reply your full name, complete statistics, several clear photos and your contact number with area codes. You must also be able to speak some English. Salary discussed with potential candidates only. Always welcoming experienced and non-experienced candidates. Also what if your hiring for your fashion shows all-year-round, now we have the largest selection of male models that are ready to work and come to you. Replying back to you as soon as possible with answers to your gueries.
Capoterie, 2061 St-Denis, (514) 845-0027. A very unique sexshop with lot's to see.
Ça-roule, 27 de la Commune E. (514) 866-0633. Good bike shop with a gay twist in Old Montreal.
* DBL4DEZYN © Since 1974 - Montreal's superior service for quality photos, all types of videos and exceptional graphic design plus simple internet layouts. Clients include the local media and businesses in the gay area. Website: http://www.freewebs.com/dbl4dezyn/index.htm Their E-mail address: dbl4dezyn@gmail.com Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
Énergie-Cardio, 845 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 288-7057. Small gym in village.
Erotim Erotic, 818 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 982-2534 Sex-shop / Lesbian mix.
Évolution, 1355 Ste-Catherine E. (might be closed / mens / gay village).
* Exclusif Bi-Steve, 1320 Wolfe, (514) 523-0888. Check them out okay !
Fitness Shop, 1417 Amherst, (514) 527-2970. All about health and more.
* Jean Flowers, 1285 Amherst (514) 521-3325. The shop is part of a restaurant owned by the chef with a cool idea to blend the two sources in one location plus you can order fresh flowers while you eat nextdoor. Mention the GAYroute.ca website !
Joe-Blo, 1412 de la Visitation (514) 597-2330. Great shop / Mens clothes.
Headquarters, 1649 Amherst, (514) 678-2923. The shop for emerging fashion designers & artists.
* Mad-Âme, 1276 Amherst (514) 743-6117. A women's retail & lesbian consumer shop. RECENTLY OPENED !
MŠle-Rave, 1314 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 890-6543. Huge gay menÍs shop.
Mata-Hari, 1219 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 528-9638. Mixed selection clothes.
Mec-Ultra, 1316 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 526-4224. Fashion / menÍs attire.
Moto-Piston, 1489 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 521-3366. Lots of menÍs gear.
Multi-Mags, 1321 Ste-Catherine E, (514) 525-8976. Lots of magazines.
* New World Marketing Group© (NWMG Services): The only gay owned and operated marketing service in Montreal for print media and internet websites. E-mail: nwmg_services@yahoo.ca Mention this listing for assistance to be listed here on the GAYroute.ca website or for a complete list of other locations.
Nexus, 1507 de Maisonneuve E. (do mention this article / menÍs attire).
* Northbound Leather, 1323 Ste-Catherine E, (514) 529-0808. A Toronto institution now in Montr?al with a fine selection of handcrafted gear for the leather community (was also the Uban shop). Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
Osez, 1320 Wolfe, A new gay shop to visit in the village / mention article.
* Physotech, 1475 Amherst, (514) 527-7587. Recently moved. Professional serious massages and body care of many kinds.
* Priape, 'The Super Gay Store', 1311 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 521-8451. Website: www.priape.com The best sex-shop in Montreal with lots to see & touch on three huge floors. This legendary gay shop (now in major Canadian cities), sells the best in DVD & videos, loads of magazines, some books, clothes, jeans, cards and a vast selection of leather articles in the basement too. A must to visit ! Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
Pro-Gym (S. Moreau), 4500 Hochelaga (514) 252-8704. Huge gym space, boutique, snack bar and lots of hot clients (a police station across the street !!!). Very gay-friendly / call for their open hour / some days it's 24 hrs.
Renaud-Bray, 1155 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 527-4477. Books / gay section.
Un Autre Monde, 1302 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 521-0101. MenÍs clothes.
Wega Video, 930 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 987-5993. Large selection of the latest video views with a few sit-down booths for a hot afternoon visit.
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Action S?ro-Zero, Montr?alÍs AIDS prevention group, (514) 521-7778.
* A.G.L.A.Q., A local anglo gay, lesbian and bi-sexual social group in Montreal (all are welcome and very friendly towards visitors). For more details about meetings or to join this English group contact them at: anglo_quebec@yahoo.ca Please mention this website when you contact them.
Archives Gaies Quebec, 4067 St-Laurent # 202. (514) 287-9987.
* Artfest, (Festival des Arts du Village) The Festival is the launching pad for many artists, be they from here or elsewhere, established in their art or just getting started. In July each year. Website: www.festivaldesarts.org
* BBCM Foundation, (Bad Boy Club Montreal), They always put on a full weekend of party events during Montreal's Gay Pride festival. Held yearly in late July into August. See other big events organized by them. You can view their great website at: www.bbcm.org Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
* Cachet Accommodations Network © (1984) They are open daily from only 9am to 12noon EST plus the E-mail services are open 24 hours a day all-year-round. Since 1984 ~ Montreal's premiere plus only local gay community room booking and short-term lodging reservation network. Very proudly gay owned & operated service. If you require an Auto-Reply to your messages try: can_reservations@yahoo.com and E-mail directly for all your reservations or circuit party room bookings at: can4reservations@gmail.com Mention the GAYroute.ca website. The website link is just a click away at: Cachet Accommodations Network ©. Remember to reserve now for any of the world famous "Circuit Party" festivals and events held all year round.
Carrefour Femmes dÍAnjou, Joseph-Renaud #205 (womenÍs center).
* Celebration (LGBTA), The new official organizers of the Gay Community Pride Parade Celebration in Montreal. This event is planned in the middle of August each year and is expected to be a first plus a big blast party event for this cities gay community all-around. Review their website for all of the details: www.fiertemontrealpride.com/home.htm (English site) or www.celebrations-lgbta.org/home.htm (positively the proudest gay community pride parade on the planet !!!) Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
Centre Alexandre-de-Seve, 2040 Alexandre-de-Seve. (local centre).
* CCGLM (gay community center), call them first at (514) 528-8424 or Fax 528-9708. Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
Centre dÍaction femmes, (514) 524-5656 (womenÍs center).
Centre prevention aggressions Montr?al, (514) 284-1212 (local center).
Centre femmes Intervention Violence, (514) 526-2452 (womenÍs center).
* CityTourGuides.ca ª - They offer you extraordinary and even sometimes a special personalized exclusive City Tour, that can be made by foot Walking, by rented Bikes or in Your leased / personal Car. The choices are always left up to you, at all times and they do recommend you reach them before you arrive or have patience during the high tourist seasons during the whole year. Bring your interest for a revealing quest for details into our past, present and future too. Review their WEBSITE: www.citytourguides.ca for details. Also do mention the GAYroute.ca directory website when booking your city tour service.
Clinic in the village: Quartier Latin, 905 Ren?-L?vesque E, (514) 285-5500.
* DBL4DEZYN © Since 1974 - Montreal's superior service for quality photos, all types of videos and exceptional graphic design plus simple internet layouts. Clients include the local media and businesses in the gay area. Website: http://www.freewebs.com/dbl4dezyn/index.htm Their E-mail address: dbl4dezyn@gmail.com Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
* Divers/Cite, Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival - Montreal's kaleidoscopic expression of lesbian and gay pride event. Held in late July and into early August each year. See their website for more info click on ENGLISH: www.diverscite.org (absolutely the best pride event in the world !!!) Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
* Fugues Magazine, (514) 848-1854 www.fugues.com The local magazine for the gay community of Montreal in French with brief listings and also a link to some English content. Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
* Gai Ecoute / Gay Line, www.gayline.qc.ca (lines open: 7pm to 11pm) Over 30 years in service !
Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Bisexual Resources in Qu?bec, www.pridenet.com/que2.html
* Gay Transfers È - Montreal's exclusively gay owned and operated car service with our exceptional city tours on foot walking, on a rented peddle bike and in your car - Since 2002. They cater to the many local community run events and any inbound business types plus all travellers alike that are alone or in a group. If you require assistance, send a short message with your requests. Available also are the best unofficial city tours for all types of tourists. E-mail: gay.transfers@gmail.com "We move you from point A to point GAY then point H to point Z in comfort !" © Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
* INFO © Montreal's best source for the local gay scene ~ Since 1977. All services in English by E-mail only: call_355_info@yahoo.com For more details see the GAYroute.ca website.
La toile gaie, www.latoilegaie.com Gay and lesbian French community of the world online. Although it only comes in French, this site deserves a mention for the alternative and cultural rich content, for gays and lesbians in Montr?al, with-in Canada and around the world in French.
* LookOut © - Since 1976 ~ Montreal's website with listings and details for you to enjoy locally or before you arrive in the city. They offer you the chance to review their latest details about the local gay community. This is a free service that is offered in English only. Please include your name and location for more details and send to: lookout.info@yahoo.ca Some of the services listed are for persons of legal age only. Do enjoy this information network of gay community services at http://www.lookout-info.webs.com/index.htm Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
* MIRROR Weekly, www.montrealmirror.com Mention the GAYroute.ca website. This very supportive local weekly magazine covers the GLBTD community of Montreal in an English format with brief gay queer listings and also has some personal and adult paid ad content for and from the locals !!!
* New World Marketing GroupÈ (NWMG Services): The only gay owned and operated marketing service in Montr?al for print media and internet websites. E-mail: nwmg_services@yahoo.ca Mention this listing for assistance to be listed here on the GAYroute.ca website or for a complete list of other media outlet locations they represent locally.
* OUTgames, The worldÍs 1st was held in Montreal 2006. Head-office: (514) 252-5858. E-mail: info@montreal2006.org The next GLISA event for OUTgames is organized for Copenhagen in 2009. Contact them at: info@glisa.org Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
Place Vermeil, 1510 Alexandre-de-S?ve, (514) 523-6479 (local center).
Retrait?s Gais, Social group for francophile gay seniors (new services).
* RG Magazine, (514) 523-9463 www.rgmag.com The French magazine for Qu?bec in French with gay news reports and articles.
* Tip of The Tongue, (514) 680-6241, (514) 683-1497. A social gathering group for lesbians and bi-sexual women in their 20's and 30's who get together for regular events and many other activities. Mention the GAYroute.ca website.
Transexual Group, www.smartgroups.com/groups/transexual
>> RESTAURANTS / CAFÉS (call for hours & some 24hrs): Top of Page
>> LEGEND: E = east O = west (the village is filled with good eateries)
Ambiance, 1874 Notre-Dame O. Old French tearoom with antique shop.
Anecdote, 801 Rachel (514) 526-7967. Burgers and fries / lesbian popular.
* Area, 1429 Amherst (514) 890-6691. Fine French cuisine with atmosphere.
Au Petit Extra, 1690 Ontario E. (514) 527-5552. Might be closed but good.
* Authentique Bistro, 1285 Amherst (514) 461-9793. This place has real class and the selection is great. Most dihes are serv and you cook them at your table on a hot grill. The food is very fresh plus you can order fresh flowers from the flower shop inside this location. Reservations are recommended and say hello to the mother and son team in the kitchen. Mention the GAYroute.ca website !
Bagel Etc, 4320 St-Laurent, Trendy New York-type diner. Excellent bagels.
Bato Thai, 1310 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 524-6705. Thai food / slow service.
Bazo, 1310 deMaisonneuve E. (514) 526-4940. A fusion of foods / gay area.
* Beauty's, 93 Mt-Royal O. A citywide known brunch spot with 1950's interior look.
* Ben's Deli, 1475 Metcalfe, Opened in 1908 with a 1930's decor, still popular at lunch. Call to see if open.
* Binerie, 367 Mt-Royal E. Four tables and for beans with maple syrup.
Bisous, 1327 Ste-Catherine E (514) 526-2552. A resto in gay area / French.
Boris Bistro, 465 McGill (514) 848-9575. In the Old-Town / quaint location.
Boston George, 1641 Amherst (514) 524-0183. Chicken / continental eats.
Bourbon Complex, 1570 Ste-Catherine E. Several restaurants & bars: Cajun (bar-resto, poker machines) / Club Sandwich, tall sandwiches with many types, slow service, big plates) / Orient Express (open 24 hr / a gay must).
Briskets, 705 Ste-Catherine O. Plain d?cor / smoked meat style place.
Cafe Cin?-Lumi?re, 5163 St-Laurent. Antique Parisian d?cor / mussels.
Cafe Eden, 1334 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 524-2107. Asian delicious delights.
Cafe El Dorado, 921 Mont-Royal E. Coffees from all over the world.
Cafe Laika, 4040 St-Laurent. The sleek interior draws urbane for coffee.
Cafe Santropol, 3990 St-Urbain. Mostly vegi delights. Summer walk okay.
Cafe Vienne, 800 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 287-0040. Coffee and pastries.
Chez Cora, 1017 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 285-2672. Breakfast / limited hours.
* Cluny Artbar, 257 Prince, (514) 393-1830. A great cozy out of the way place with delicious food, located in an historic building (mention to the manager Patrick you saw them on the GAYroute website).
Donatella, 1453 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 521-3331 For Italian paste and sexy men.
* Entretiens, 1577 Laurier E. (514) 521-2934. Popular but not in village area.
* Europ?en Cafe, 1560 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 523-4678 Open 24 hrs / terrace good in summer !
Deelite, 1219 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 523-6555 www.deelite.ca Very NEW place !
* Fairmount Bagel, 74 Fairmount O. The best bagels in town. Open 24 hrs.
* Faubourg, 1616 Ste-Catherine O. A gigantic restored building at the corner of Guy. Downstairs is a wealth of food stalls from cookies to fresh vegi to the upstair fast-food mall to surpass all others. Just anything from salmon crepes to hot homebaked cookies. A must Sunday morning.
Gaudriole, 825 Laurier E. (514) 276-1580. Small place with great food.
Inc, 1800 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 523-6245. New place with private DJ, fun atmosphere with good food.
Independant, 1330 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 523-8471. In the gayy area / A fine French cuisine place.
Just Noodles, 1200 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 598-8088. Noodles and more.
* Kilo, 1495 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 596-3933. With delicious cheesecake and it's expensive but worth every penny. Open very late most nights.
L'Amorican, 1550 Fullum. Excellent French eatery / romantic ambiance.
Maestro, 3615 St-Laurent, (514) 842-6447. For sea food / not in gay area.
* Mandarin, 7373 Langelier, (514) 256-1717. A huge lunch or night time buffet mall style place with lot's of choice plus try their weekend breakfast with French Toast and scambled eggs made fresh. Call for hours and plan to go early, as it fills fast for all meals. Not in the village but very gay-friendly plus not expensive. Mention the GAYroute.ca website to the manager.
Mozza, 1208 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 524-0295. Very small / popular locals.
Odaki, 3977 St-Laurent, (514) 282-1268. Japanese buffet style sushi with nice prices.
* Paryse, 302 Ontario E. Exotic range of burger fillings / mostly lesbians.
Perle Orient, 1350 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 527-7902. Nice asian food.
Piccolo Diavolo, 1336 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 526-1336. Hip place to eat.
Pizza Point, 1354 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 523-0523. A pizza parlor in village / open late.
Piazzetta, 1101 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 526-2244. Pizza and salads.
* Planete, 1451 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 528-6953. A tradition in village !
Potion Magique, 3017 Masson E. (514) 727-0991. French / not in gay area.
Resto Village, 1310 Wolfe, (514) 524-5404. Small quaint gay place / open 24 hrs.
* Reuben's Deli, 1116 Ste-Catherine O. Excellent deli with giant jars of pimentos in the window and a wealth of smoked meats / another old favorite.
* St-Viateur Bagel, 263 St-Viateur O. (514) 276-8044. Since 1957 the best bagels in town and very popular. The shop is open 7 days a week, around the clock 24 hours. It attracts many local customers, including visiting tourists and famous personalities, from all corners of the world. Ask about their mail-order services.
Saloon Cafe, 1338 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 522-1333. Snack food plus more.
* Schwartz's Deli, 3895 St-Laurent. A real local institution itÍs a small place serving huge Montr?al style smoked-meat sandwiches and an eye opening surly & great rude service.
Second Cup, 1351 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 259-7727. A Canadian caf? is in every gay place. Open 24 hours. Great supporter too !
* Strega Village, 1477 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 523-6000. Populer with locals.
* Tim Horton's Cafe, 1252 Ste-Catherine E. (514) 598-6143. A truly Canadian caf? is in the middle of our very gay village area. Open 24 hours year-round plus has always been the only smoke-free place and a great supporter of the local gay community for years !
* Titanic, 445 St-Pierre, (514) 849-0894. In the old part of town, not a gay place but faboulous food in the friendly calm atmosphere of Old Montr?al. Ask for Patrick the Chef / manager and mention to him you saw them listed on the GAYroute website.
Vagabond, 1393 Rene-Lesvesque E. (514) 525-5448. Best meal / cheap.
* Wilensky's, 34 Fairmount O. Used as filmsets, d?cor the same since 1930Ís.
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