Mile End Bagel Poutine, 7 Tastings

Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine and 7 Tastings

★ 4.9 3,193 reviews

from $98.80 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: 5723 Av. du Parc
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
On board: Tastings included
Run by: Secret Food Tours

Overview

This three-hour walking tour of Montreal's Mile End neighbourhood pairs seven food tastings with the story of the district itself, run by Secret Food Tours. The group meets outside the Rialto Theatre on Avenue du Parc and works its way through the area on foot, ending near Kem CoBa on Fairmount Ouest. Along the way, guides share the history of Mile End, its architecture and its food, which comes up in many traveller reviews.

The menu covers the classics. A Montreal-style bagel, a traditional poutine, homemade gnocchis, an Italian coffee, a Montreal smoked meat sandwich and a seasonal sweet, either hand-piped cannoli in winter or artisanal ice cream in summer. There is also an unnamed Secret Dish the operator keeps off the published menu. One stop listed on the itinerary runs about an hour and the Mile End portion about two hours.

Groups are capped at 12 travellers, and one reviewer warned that you will not leave hungry. Families with children as young as seven have taken part and enjoyed it. It suits anyone who wants a guided introduction to Mile End's food and history before exploring the rest of the neighbourhood on their own.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group size	Up to 12 travellers

What's Included

Included

Montreal-style bagel
Traditional Poutine | Home made delicious gnocchis
Italian Coffee
Delicious Secret Dish!
Montreal smoked meat sandwich
Seasonal Sweet: Hand-Piped Cannoli (Winter) / Artisanal Ice Cream (Summer)

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Rialto TheatreThe tour meets at the Rialto Theatre, 5723 Av. du Parc, Montreal.
First stop, about one hourAbout an hour at the first stop, then two hours in Mile End.
Mile End walk, two hoursThe tour then spends 2 hours in Mile End, moving between food stops with free entry at each, covering the bagel, poutine, gnocchis, smoked meat, coffee and the seasonal sweet.
End near Kem CoBaThe tour finishes near Kem CoBa, 60 Av. Fairmount O, Montreal. From here travellers can keep exploring Mile End on their own.

Where this tour sits among 5 priced tours in Food Tours listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Jean Talon Market, 8 Tastings$86.86
Spade Non-Touristy Food Tour$93.37
Mile End Food Tour$98.80
Mile End Bagel Poutine, 7 Tastings (this tour)$98.80
Old Food Tour, 6 Tastings$115.09

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in traveller reviews and in the operator's own notes.

Come hungry. Skip a big meal before the tour starts.
Pace and footing. This is a walking tour, and one reviewer's advice was to dress for weather and for walking. Comfortable shoes make the two-hour stretch through Mile End easier.
Group feel. The cap is 12 travellers. Reviewers describe guides who are funny, informative and welcoming, with one recalling trivia games during the walk.
Dietary needs. Travellers should advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. Menu and itinerary can change based on venue availability, weather and other circumstances.
Weather. The seasonal sweet changes from cannoli in winter to ice cream in summer, so dress for the time of year. One reviewer enjoyed it even on a rainy day, so bring rain gear if the forecast looks wet.
Plan the day. One reviewer suggested booking early so the rest of the day is free, since there is a lot to see in the area after the tour ends. The finish point near Fairmount Ouest leaves you well placed to keep exploring Mile End.

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and pets cannot be accommodated. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and gratuities are not included. One reviewer reported the tour being cancelled before it started and a refund not arriving after nearly a week, so it is worth knowing the operator's cancellation terms before booking.

Common Questions

What Food Is Included On The Mile End Food Tour?

The tour includes a Montreal-style bagel, traditional poutine, homemade gnocchis, an Italian coffee, a Montreal smoked meat sandwich, a seasonal sweet (hand-piped cannoli in winter, artisanal ice cream in summer) and a Secret Dish the operator does not name in advance. All tastings are included in the tour price.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The tour meets at the Rialto Theatre, 5723 Av. du Parc, Montreal, and ends near Kem CoBa at 60 Av. Fairmount Ouest. The tour is near public transportation.

How Long Is The Tour And How Much Walking Is There?

The tour lasts 3 hours, with about an hour at the first stop and two hours in Mile End. It is a walking tour on city streets. It is not wheelchair accessible.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children?

Most travellers can participate, and one reviewer reported it working well for their children aged 7 and 10. Groups are capped at 12 travellers.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time, based on local time. Cancelling or requesting changes inside that 24-hour window means no refund and no accepted changes.

Can Dietary Restrictions Be Accommodated?

Travellers should advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. Note that the itinerary and menu can change based on venue availability, weather and other circumstances, so the exact stops may vary.