Hot summer eats in Montréal, QC

With warm weather in short supply around here, Montrealers are anxious to fill their days with every summer activity possible – including cooling off with an iced coffee. Here are the best spots to get your next cold caffeine fix. [Image credit: iStock.com/gordana jovanovic]

With summer upon us, there’s nothing like a good swim – whether it’s a fun frolic or some serious laps – to cool you off. Of course, the result of any good pool session is a healthy appetite, which is where this list comes in. We’ve done some sleuthing and come up with several outstanding Montreal restaurants situated close enough to a pool to offer immediate post-swim fuel.

MTL à TABLE invites you to dine and drink outdoors! Savour a long autumn evening at one of Montreal's most charming terraces. The MTL à TABLE event will be celebrated from October 29 to November 8. To make a reservation, select a restaurant and simply tap the "Book a Table Now" or "Call Restaurant" button.

Accustomed to long, cold and snowy winters, Montrealers know how to enjoy a hot sunny day: with a cold beer at one of the city's numerous open-air terraces. What a view! Here are some suggestions.

Montreal patios, most often referred to as "terrasses" by natives, become an integral part of our lifestyle during the summer months. When you’re looking for an oasis in the heart of our busy city, check out these five hidden terrasses in Montreal.

Montreal is known for having one of the most bipolar climates. After a deep winter freeze, the city floods into the streets and parks to soak in the warm sun. Cinq à sept culture – or happy hour – thrives in the summer, and those heavenly terraces come alive on any day of the week.

We’re all about spending our summer evenings on a terrace sipping cocktails! Some of these terraces serve food, some don’t at all, but they are all about enjoying cocktails on a hot summer night in Montreal. [Image credit: iStock.com/ShotShare]

Summer just doesn't seem to want to leave us this year! Soak up the last few rays of the season or welcome fall by dining out on one of Montreal's top terraces. From authentic pizza al taglio to the freshest oysters you can find, there's a little something for every set of tastes. [Image credit: iStock.com/ShotShare]

Summer is slowly settling in, and with it comes the start of patio season. Burgers on the terrace are a given, but what about the vegetarians among us? Fret not! We've got it covered. Check out the city's sunniest spots for meatless eats.

Travelling these days is no longer just about cutting loose. People want to discover new things, to learn, and above all to experience their holidays with all five of their senses! With this mind, why not combine business with pleasure and plan a little road-trip with a hoppy theme? Well, Ça Brasse has kindly done the hard work for us, with a well-trodden, but oh so appealing first route.

There is no slowing down the juggernaut that is the Montreal restaurant scene. Year after year, we witness a fair share of closings, but those are offset by a tide of openings across all price ranges and neighborhoods. Here’s our curated list of eateries to watch out for in 2016.

When dessert time comes around, Montrealers go through the ultimate debate – cookies or ice cream. It was only a matter of time before a genius put the two together and created the ice cream sandwich. Try the ice cream sandwiches from one of these Montreal shops.