- Poutine: It's a Canadian classic. Crispy French fries are topped with cheese curds and rich gravy. There are various versions with additional ingredients like smoked meat, bacon or lobster. La Banquise is a great place to taste it.
- Smoked Meat Sandwich: Montreal-style smoked meat is cured for 10 days in a blend of herbs and spices, smoked overnight and hand-sliced. Served on rye bread with mustard at Schwartz's Deli, it's a deli delight representing Montreal's Jewish deli culture.
- Montreal-style Bagels: These bagels are soaked in honey water and baked in a wood-fired oven, resulting in a slightly sweet flavor and a chewy texture. St-Viateur Bagel & Cafe and Fairmount Bagel are two iconic places to get them.
- Maple Syrup Treats: Thanks to Montreal's rich maple syrup heritage, there are many maple-infused goodies like maple taffy on snow, maple sugar candies and maple butter. You can find them at the Jean-Talon Market or local sugar shacks.
- Crêpes: Influenced by French cuisine, crêpes in Montreal are very popular. They can be served as both sweet and savory dishes with a wide variety of toppings.
- Tourtière: It's a traditional French-Canadian meat pie from Quebec, usually made with ground pork and beef, mixed with spices and potatoes and baked in a butter pie crust. It's a must-have during Christmas and New Year's Eve.
- Pouding Chômeur: Also known as "unemployment cake", it was invented during the Great Depression. Made from flour, brown sugar and stale bread, it's a sweet and rich dessert.
- Chocolate Almond Croissants: You can find these flaky French pastries all over Montreal, and those baked at Maison Christian Faure are among the best.
- Shish Taouk: This marinated chicken dish of Lebanese origin is very popular in Montreal. Served with pita bread, lettuce, tomato and maybe hummus or garlic mayo, it's available at Amir and Basha restaurants.
- Montreal-style Pizza: It is known for its thin, crispy crust and unique blend of toppings, which is a must-try for pizza lovers.
Must-try Foods in Montreal
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