Where’s the Food?

Special IssueMegan Dolski — Published September 6, 2011

• International Cuisine

Armenia
Arouch, 1600 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.

China
Soupe et Nouilles, 1871 Ste. Catherine St. W.
Wok Café, 1845 Ste-Catherine St. W.

France
Paris Crêpe, 3000 Crescent St.
Le Paris, 1812 Ste. Catherine St. W.

Greece
Arahova, 1825 Ste. Catherine St. W.

India
Étoile d’Inde, 1806 Ste. Catherine St. W.

Italy
Angela Pizzeria and Restaurant, 1662 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Chez Ennio, 1978 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.

Japan
Kazu, 1862 Ste. Catherine St. W.
Tokyo Sushi
1805 Ste. Catherine St. W.
Kanda
2045 Bishop St.

Lebanon
Amir
1333 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Boustan, 2020A Crescent St.
Nilufar, 1923 Ste. Catherine St. W.
Rimal, 1800 Ste. Catherine St. W.

Mexico
3 Amigos, 1657 Ste. Catherine St. W.
Burritoville, 2055 Bishop St.
Mesa 14, 1425 Bishop St.

Poland
Wawel, 1413 St. Marc St.

*Turkey
Avesta, 2077 Ste. Catherine St. W.

Usa
Buns, 1855 Ste. Catherine St. W.
Cocktail Hawaii, 1645 de Maisonneuve Blvd W.
Le Gourmet Burger, 1433B Bishop St.

• Late Night Lifesavers

Le Gourmet Burger
1433B Bishop St., Open Daily 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. For the first round of late-night snackers only. Get creative and build your own masterpiece of a burger by choosing from a wide range of standard and not-so-standard toppings. Be sure to try the sweet potato fries—om nom nom—and whatever you do, don’t leave without a) trying all their different mayos and b) checking out their jaw-droppingly beautiful bathroom.

Boustan
2020 Crescent St., Open Mon-Sat 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.; Sun 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. This Montreal institution is currently up
for sale, so get it while you can! A tiny Lebanese place that has been feeding drunk, hungry, and drunk and hungry Montrealers for years. Drop by for some shawarma, falafels, kebabs, hummus and/or garlic potatoes. P.S. To keep the experience enjoyable for all involved, a package of gum is useful for extreme post-consumption garlic breath.

Angela Pizzeria & Restaurant
1662 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Open Mon-Thu & Sun 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m.; Fri-Sat 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. It’s late at night, you’re craving pizza, but you don’t just want to grab a slice and go? Head to Angela’s; grab a table, sit back and enjoy… It’s actually good pizza.

Cocktail Hawaii
1645 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Sun-Thu 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Fri-Sat 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Waffles at 2 in the morning? Yes. Crepes? Yes. Smoothies? Yes. Head here for the breakfast of champions—before breakfast or after a serious night out.

*Dad’s Bagels *
5732 Sherbrooke St. W., Open 24 hours. Late night fare for NDG-ers. Bagels and Indian food. Whether you are craving a classic Montreal bagel, or need a midnight curry fix, Dad’s is a gem of a place that will totally help you out.

Moe’s Diner
1455 Lambert-Closse St., Open 24 hours Infamous greasy spoon close to Atwater. Some people swear by it as the place for hangover breakfasts and late night poutines. But don’t take your traditionalist friends with you—they use cheddar instead of curds.

Souvlaki George
6995 Monkland Ave., Open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. If you live
on or around Loyola, this restaurant should become your second home. When the good people at Chartwells aren’t there to serve your needs, George always is. He’ll even deliver right to res, and will probably remember your order. If you’re really lucky, you may even convince him to sing for you.

• Fill Your Fridge

For fruits and veggies downtown, PA Groceries, located at 1420 du Fort St., is your go-to. Despite the chaos, the produce is fresh and reasonably priced. PA also has a great selection of fresh bread.

For something a little different, try Mourelatos, at 1621 Ste. Catherine St. W., for Mediterranean groceries. Here you will find a great selection of homemade hummus, salads and fresh pita— healthy and delicious.

If you live in NDG, you are situated amongst tons of affordable, international grocery stores. Be sure to try Marché Akhavan (6170 Sherbrooke St. W.), a Persian marketplace filled with cheap produce and delicious exotic specialties. There’s also a Provigo at 6485 Sherbrooke St. W. in NDG for anything else you might be missing.

For a special treat, both the Atwater and Jean-Talon markets are very accessible to downtowners by Metro. These are great for stocking up on loads of fresh… well, fresh everything, really. A selection of butchers, bakeries, farmers, florists and more will all be at your disposal. If you live on your own, or do groceries independently from your roommates, it might be best to bring a friend along to split baskets, however, because the produce often comes in rather large quantities.

• Where Is The Brew ?

If you don’t feel like leaving school, Café X, located in the EV Building, can provide you with all the java you need, along with some pretty awesome art for you to feast your eyes on, and there’s a hard-to-miss Java U on the second floor of the Hall Building for when you need an extra jolt to conquer the non-functioning escalators.

If you’re willing to head off-campus, you won’t have to go far to experience tons of options, as a veritable ecosystem of coffee places has sprung up to cater to the panicky Concordia student’s caffeine needs.

First things first, no article about coffee in relation to Concordia would be complete without mentioning Café Myriade. Located just across from the Library Building at 1432 Mackay St., Myriade is must-try for anyone that appreciates good, strong coffee and friendly baristas. Slightly pricier than other options, this place is worth the splurge. Filter coffee here isn’t anything too special, but the lattes and espresso are fantastic, and come complete with beautiful, swirling designs traced onto the surface of your beverage. Also, if you need a snack, try the vegan raspberry chocolate chip muffin— serious yum!

Kafeïn is another great Concordia go-to, just a 30 second walk from the Hall Building at 1429A Bishop St. This place is great for coffee and not too pricey for the amount of coffee you get. If you aren’t a coffee drinker, you can also choose from their large selection of loose-leaf teas, and their avocado-and-Halloumi-cheese sandwich makes for an incredible beverage companion. Plus, if you feel like hanging around later on, the place turns into a pretty chill lounge at night.

Le Frigo Vert, meanwhile, is just across from the Hall Building at 2130 Mackay St., and sells fair trade coffee for $0.99 a cup—a stellar deal for those who are trying to stretch their budget. And, of course, if your tastes run a little more mainstream, there are Tim Horton’s, Starbucks, Second Cup and Café Depot branches (in some cases several of each) within a couple blocks of the Concordia campus.

If you’re a Loyola student, your caffeine selection may be slightly more limited, but all hope is not lost. The G Lounge serves cheap coffee on the fourth floor of the CC Building, along with a bunch of snacks. This year, the CSU’s Hive Café (also in the CC Building, above the G Lounge) will be open in full force (pending electrical renovations—it’s currently slated for an October opening), staying open for longer hours and promising fair-trade organic coffee served in Mason jars.

If you’re willing to make a bit of a trek during a break, Café Shaika (5526 Sherbrooke St. W.) is a short 105 bus ride away from the Loyola Campus and boasts excellent coffee, sandwiches and a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for either studying or catching up with friend—just look for the place with tons of laptops and the fogged up windows.

This article originally appeared in Volume 32, Issue 02, published September 6, 2011.