Gourmet Food On the Go in Montreal

Fast food doesn’t necessarily have to be bad food. We have found ourselves on the hunt for the fast food experience with a gourmet twist. For a quick, casual meal that will still rock your socks off (and tickle your pallet), check out the following spots.

Depanneur Le Pick Up – 7032 Waverly 
From the outside, this place resembles a basic Montreal depanneur. But on the inside, this little nook is one of the best spots around for fast food. With a classic diner counter facing the grill, a full service kitchen and outdoor eating area for the warm spring and summer months, it is here you can eat some of the best hamburgers, deli sandwiches, salads and breakfast items in the city. We strongly suggest Le Pick Up’s Chipotle Club, which is a steal at just $6.

L’Anecdote801 Rachel East
This no frills diner offers high quality fare at a level most diners in the city have yet to match. Located in the heart of the Plateau, this venue looks like a real old-fashioned Montreal diner, complete with the red booths. They have a mix of standard diner options (hamburgers, club sandwiches, etc.) as well as more refined dishes (fried ravioli on a bed of sweet, crispy fried spinach, garnished with sliced almonds).

Le Lapin Presse1309 Laurier East
Another hot spot in the Plateau, Le Lapin tops our list for offering high-end, delicious fast food. They are known for their grilled cheese, and we can say that we go here almost exclusively for our favourite childhood treat. Our favourite is their goat cheese sandwhich with green apple and cumin, served with salad and an amazing coffee.

Photo courtesy Depanneur Le Pick Up