ure this Mont-Royal hotspot is buzzing with as many hipsters as fruit flies, but there are still plenty of reasons to head down. The outdoor patio is usually lined with canine partners and their respective owners, be they artists, salesmen or regular joes sipping coffee and taking in some of Montreal’s heaviest foot-traffic.

Carb seekers should note that St-Viateur is known for some of the best bagels in town. The café’s wood-fired brick ovens have been turning out great bagels since ‘59. The dough is boiled in honey-sweetened water and baked in big wood-fired ovens, churning out bagels that are light, crispy, and slightly sweet. No like? No worries. There's a laundry list of other treats, including breakfast sandwiches. - K.J.