September 15, 2011 – Travellers often wind their way through Old Montréal to marvel at the magnificent architecture and take in the history and culture. For locals, the Old Port is also a destination for delicious food.
Sitting right in the heart of Old Montréal, Marché du Vieux combines a friendly bistro with a specialized fine food shop, making it a prime destination for foodies in search of a souvenir or a light meal. With its authentic stone-walls and finely crafted woodwork, Marché du Vieux brings old world charm to modern gourmet. Serving breakfast and lunch, the café-bistro has a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, tapas, quiches, croissants, desserts and other baked goods. The adjoining gourmet shop makes it easy to bring back a taste of Québec. Coffee, cheeses, chocolates, jams, terrines, and fine oils are just a few of the local and imported products to choose from.
Straddling the western border of Old Montréal is one of those rare finds most people only know about by word of mouth. Le Cartet has built its business the old-fashioned way: on the strength of great food, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. A hybrid restaurant and gourmet boutique, Le Cartet is best known for its coffee – some say it’s the best in the city – as well as its amazing weekend brunch. The breakfast menu features traditional fare such as eggs, fresh croissants and other viennoiseries, while for lunch it’s tough to choose between the fresh sandwiches, savoury soups, generous salads, or the delectable meat, pasta and fish dishes. Beer, wine and cocktails are available to complement your meal, and you’ll surely find something sweet – like the mouth-watering chocolate fondant – on the dessert menu.
