Bed and Breakfast in Montreal – Gingerbread Manor

5-Hour Montreal Food Tour Discover the City's Culinary Delights

Discover the best of Montreal’s culinary scene with this carefully curated 5-hour food tour. Starting and ending at Gingerbread Manor Bed and Breakfast, this tour takes you through iconic delis, bakeries, and cafes.

Tour Itinerary

Gingerbread Manor Food Walking Tour Map

11:00 AM – Departure from Gingerbread Manor Bed and Breakfast

Address: 3445 Avenue Laval, Montreal, QC H2X 3C7
Bus 55: From Saint-Laurent / Prince-Arthur (13 Stops) until Saint-Laurent / Bernard and then walk to:

11:30 AM – Lester’s Deli

Address: 1057 Avenue Bernard, Montreal, QC H2V 1V1

Start your tour with a taste of Montreal’s iconic smoked meat and poutine at this timeless deli gem.

12:00 PM – Cheskie’s Bakery

Address: 359 Rue Bernard O, Montreal, QC H2V 1T6

Indulge in delicious Babka or Hamantashen at this popular Jewish bakery. Closed from Friday evenings and Saturday’s for the Sabbath.

12:30 PM – St-Viateur Bagel

Address: 263 Rue Saint-Viateur O, Montreal, QC H2V 1Y1

Enjoy a fresh, wood-fired bagel and debate whether they are truly “the world’s best bagels.”

1:00 PM – Kouzina Niata

Address: 1234 Rue Saint-Dominique, Montreal, QC H2X 2W3

Savour Greek specialties like kotopita and Eggplant rosette at this charming ready-to-eat counter.

1:30 PM – Café Olimpico

Address: 124 Rue Saint-Viateur O, Montreal, QC H2T 1Y1

Enjoy a coffee break at this beloved local café, known for its vibrant atmosphere.

1:50 PM – Fairmount Bagel

Address: 74 Avenue Fairmount O, Montreal, QC H2T 2M2

Compare the bagels here with those from St-Viateur and decide your favourite. Of course, only Fairmount has onion, garlic and all-dressed bagels.

2:10 PM – Kem Coba or Iconoglace (Summer Only)

Address: 60 Avenue Fairmount O, Montreal, QC H2T 2M2 (Kem Coba)
Address: 50 Avenue Laurier O, Montréal, QC H2T 2N4 (Iconoglace)

Treat yourself to some of the best ice cream in Montreal.

2:45 PM – Hof Kelsten

Address: 4524 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1R5

Sample artisanal bread and pastries at this renowned bakery.

3:15 PM – Pâtisserie Au Kouign-Amann

Address: 322 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montreal, QC H2T 1P7

End your tour with a sweet treat, the buttery Kouign-Amann, at this beloved bakery.

3:45 PM – Return to Gingerbread Manor Bed and Breakfast

Address: 3445 Avenue Laval, Montreal, QC H2X 3C7

Tips for the Tour

  • Consider using a combination of walking and public transportation or a taxi/rideshare service to maximize your time.
  • Enjoy the leisurely pace, allowing time to savour each stop and explore the surroundings.