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Mile End, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Get your discount tickets for the Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine, save up to 9% !
Overview
Begin your experience in the heart of Mile End, where you’ll meet your local guide outside St-Viateur Bagel and enjoy a freshly baked Montreal-style bagel, a true staple of the city. Continue through this vibrant neighborhood to sample a classic smoked meat sandwich at Lester’s Deli, while learning about Montreal’s rich Jewish culinary heritage. Along the way, explore local streets filled with culture and stop at Drogheria Fine for their famous gnocchi served straight from the window. Cross Saint Laurent Boulevard and discover how this historic street shaped the city’s diverse identity before enjoying an additional tasting inspired by Montreal’s Greek or Eastern European communities. No food tour is complete without poutine, so you’ll enjoy this Quebec classic at Poutineville. Finish with coffee and dessert at Caffe Grazie Mille, the perfect ending to a fully curated food experience.
Meeting and Pickup
Please arrive 10 mins prior to the start of the tour to ensure the tour starts on time.
End Point
This is the last food stop to enjoy some dessert and where the tour will conclude.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Begin your tour at one of Montreal’s most iconic food institutions, where bagels have been hand-rolled and wood-fired for decades. Watch as fresh bagels are baked in traditional ovens and learn what makes Montreal-style bagels distinct from their New York counterparts—smaller, denser, and slightly sweeter. Enjoy a freshly baked bagel while your guide introduces the story of Montreal’s Jewish community and how it helped shape the city’s culinary identity.
2. As you walk through Mile End, your guide will point out vibrant street art, historic buildings, and local hotspots. Learn how this neighbourhood evolved into one of Montreal’s most creative and culturally rich districts.
3. Step into a classic Montreal deli for what many consider the city’s signature dish: smoked meat. Learn how this delicacy is cured, spiced, and steamed to perfection before being served on rye bread.
4. Walk past historic streets and murals as your guide shares stories of immigration, cultural blending, and how Mile End became a hub for artists, musicians, and food lovers alike.
5. Visit a local favorite known for serving fresh gnocchi straight from a takeaway window. This simple yet beloved dish reflects the strong Italian influence in the neighbourhood.
6. Cross Saint Laurent Boulevard, historically known as “The Main,” which divides Montreal’s east and west sides. Your guide will explain its importance as a cultural and linguistic boundary, and how it became a central meeting point for diverse immigrant communities.
7. Sample traditional dishes while learning about the waves of immigration that brought these flavors to the city and how they continue to influence Montreal’s food scene today.
8. No visit to Quebec is complete without trying poutine. Enjoy this classic dish made with crispy fries, cheese curds, and rich gravy while learning how it evolved from a humble snack into a national icon.
9. End your tour with a relaxing stop for espresso and dessert at a local café. This final tasting reflects Montreal’s European café culture and provides the perfect opportunity to unwind and ask your guide for additional recommendations.
Inclusion
Smoked meat sandwich tasting at Lester’s Deli
Montreal-style bagel tasting at St-Viateur Bagel
Italian gnocchi tasting at Drogheria Fine
Traditional Quebec poutine tasting at Poutineville
Guided small-group walking tour of Montreal’s Mile End
Coffee and dessert at Caffe Grazie Mille
Tasting at Kouzina Niata or Euro-Deli Batory
Exclusion
Gratuities (optional)
Additional food or beverages beyond included tastings
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
3.5
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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