Given inflation and the rising cost of living, cheap eats in Montreal are hard to come by these days. But believe it or not, there are still some local restaurants where you can find delicious, filling and affordable food for $5 or less. Whether you're looking for a hearty snack or light meal, we've got you covered with a list of the best options.
You've just arrived in Montreal with all your hopes and dreams, a suitcase full of sweaters, tuques and boots, a car or bicycle with perfectly functioning suspension and a healthy appetite. Where should you eat to become a Montrealer, or at least to feel like one?
I've been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to live in two provinces and five cities, three of which are considered major cities in Canada and there's always been one clear winner: Montreal.When I was 18, I moved to the city and spent four years there while at McGill.
There are loads of Montreal restaurants that offer up some stellar post-night out eats. However, nothing will come close to Saint-Laurent's iconic Chez Mein, which offers up $2 noodles smothered in peanut sauce. Mhm! $2 noodle smothered in peanut sauce. Yeah, sure Poutine is a classic drunk food, but have you ever stumbled over to the Chez Mein window to snag those $2 noodles for what can only be described as the true cherry on top of a night out? The answer to that question should always and only be, "yes."