Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine

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US$91.49 per guest

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10 meals

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Quebec

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Language

English

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Montreal's culinary treasures on a Mile End food tour. Savor bagels, smoked meat, and poutine, while exploring the vibrant cultural heritage of this historic neighborhood.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Smoked meat sandwich tasting at Lester’s Deli

Montreal-style bagel tasting at St-Viateur Bagel

Italian gnocchi tasting at Drogheria Fine

Gratuities (optional)

Additional food or beverages beyond included tastings

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

St-Viateur Bagel

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.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Mile End (Pass By)

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.

Lester's Deli

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.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Mile End (Pass By)

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.

Drogheria Fine

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.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Saint Laurent Boulevard (Pass By)

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.

Kouzina Niata

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.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Poutineville Bishop

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.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Caffé Grazie-Mille Fairmount

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.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

St-Viateur Bagel, Rue Saint-Viateur Ouest, Montréal Montréal Québec, Canada, CA, H2V 1Y1

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Please arrive 10 mins prior to the start of the tour to ensure the tour starts on time.

End Point

383 Rue Saint-Jacques, Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal Montréal Québec, Canada, CA, H2Y 1N9

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This is the last food stop to enjoy some dessert and where the tour will conclude.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.1

based on 28 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Wonderful experience for first time food tour.recommend this tour

August 14, 2026

Ana was wonderful ,informative and very respectful

(Viator)

Great tour, tasty treats, well informed guide

August 13, 2026

We really enjoyed this tour - it was a small group (7) which was really nice as many of the others we say looked like 16+ people. The food places we visited were friendly and the food was good in a...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great local food and history!

August 04, 2026

our guide was excellent. very informative for the cultural history including food and architecture. we had 5 total in the group and hit some local gems that I wouldnt have otherwise stumbled upon. ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Fun facts and food with a great guide.

July 28, 2026

Evelyn was very fun and passionate about Montreal!

(Viator)

Great Mile End experience

July 27, 2026

Evelyn our tour guide was amazing, with lots of knowledge and insight of the Mile End area and it's history. Food stops were excellent and portions were very generous.

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