The Laurentians: Best Places for a Post-Ride Lunch
Riding in the Laurentians often comes with a healthy dose of elevation gain. And that kind of exertion comes with a growling stomach! Our team unveils its top restaurants for a bite to eat during or after a ride in the Laurentians.
1. Rouge Tomate — Saint-Sauveur
Established in 2008, the Rouge Tomate café/wine shop is well known in the region. This culinary destination, now located on the Rue Principale, offers an affordable menu that will delight your taste buds: fresh sandwiches, delicious salads, cold pizzas, and a variety of coffees and drinks, not to mention the dessert menu.
In addition, the Rouge Tomate also features a charming shop where you can purchase carefully selected natural wines. Our can’t-miss item? Take home a delicious olive mix for your next happy hour. Le Rouge Tomate will also open a delightful sandwich bar in June. Stay tuned!
210 Rue Principale, Saint-Sauveur
Sunday to Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. La Jasette — Saint-Sauveur
La Jasettte is just a great place to be! In a charming house on Main Street, this lunch counter offers a healthy menu with fresh ingredients, including many vegan and gluten-free options. The colourful smoothies and homemade syrups for coffee won us over. The salads and the traditional Guac à Bette—an avocado toast with homemade beet hummus and feta goat cheese—also caught our eye.
Whether you’re eating on the terrace, indoors or on the second floor in the lounge, it’s a great place for a good chat (in French a jasette, hence the name)!
411 Rue Principale, Saint-Sauveur
Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3. Café White & Cie — Saint-Sauveur
The recently renovated Café White & Cie can now host more local coffee aficionados sipping delicious espressos! What we really like, besides the warm welcome and friendly atmosphere, is the copious menu made with love and that changes every morning. Scrumptious soups, salads, sandwiches and pastries are just waiting to be tasted. The place now has a terrace on the side of the building, which will allow customers to enjoy the summer weather with a cup of coffee in hand.
31 Avenue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur
Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4. Pascal Le Boulanger — Saint-Sauveur
We dare you to set foot in the bakery without wanting to devour everything! The Pascal Le Boulanger artisanal bakery, located in the heart of Saint-Sauveur, is the third location of this family business of French origin. Today, a third generation continues the tradition of artisanal bakers in this cool neighbourhood bakery.
On the menu, bread with a crunchy crust that’s soft on the inside, decadent pastries, gourmet sandwiches, quiches and pastries. Enough to satisfy all your post-ride cravings!
36 Avenue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur
Tuesday to Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5. NOÖK Café — Sainte-Adèle
Nestled on narrow Valiquette Street, the NOÖK Café has all the ingredients you need to feel good. This café, shop and yoga studio offers a varied menu of hot and cold drinks as well as dishes combining freshness and flavour. In addition, you can relax on the terrace after having racked up a few kilometres with a microbrew from Menaud.
If your muscles are sore or you need to clear your mind, yoga classes are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You’ll quickly become a fan of this Saint-Adel venue.
1001 Rue Valiquette, Sainte-Adèle
Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
6. Général Café — Val-David
Offering many vegan and gluten-free options, the Général Café offers local, organic and fair trade cuisine. The menu features various sandwiches, delicious grilled cheeses, soups and wonderful breakfasts, including vegetarian and vegan breakfast sandwiches, not to mention the famous breakfast poutine.
The café is in a charming little house beside the P’tit Train du Nord linear park and offers a terrace on the lawn where you can put your feet up and relax. The Général Café is the perfect place to soak in the village of Val-David’s laid-back atmosphere.
1303 Rue de la Sapinière, Val-David
Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7. Colour Signature Coffee — Sainte-Agathe
You probably know the name from the bags of coffee sold in local grocery stores. But have you ever visited the charming Couleur Café Signature near Lac des Sables? The café in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts sets itself apart for its thoughtfully decorated interior, coffees, cold drinks and delicious fresh homemade sandwiches. We also absolutely love the small shop, which has plenty of bags of coffee, and the flower-covered terrace.
If you’re passing through Saint-Sauveur, the Drüp shop and café is also part of the Couleur Café family.
7 Rue Principale Ouest, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8. Banh Mi Counter - Pho — Sainte-Agathe
Have you ever had a Vietnamese sandwich? These delicious sandwiches on baguettes are topped with hot meat or tofu and crunchy, sometimes pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs like cilantro. Does that make your mouth water? Bursting with authentic flavours, the sandwiches at Comptoir Banh-Mi - Pho are a must-try! Featuring everything from tofu to grilled chicken and Korean beef, every sandwich is made with fresh, tasty ingredients. In addition, a choice of soups and imperial or spring rolls round out the menu. It’s definitely worth a stop!
9. Sandwicherie Café Bistro — Mont-Tremblant
The Sandwicherie Café + Bistro is far from the crowds in the Mont-Tremblant pedestrian village. On the way to the village, you can stop at this sandwich shop for a well-deserved break. Here, the soup of the day accompanies a variety of sandwiches and comfort foods based on the chef’s inspiration and the seasons, as well as a small grocery shop where you can find fresh local products. If you have bike bags, this is the perfect place to stock up on food before you start pedalling again!
1918 Chemin du Village, Mont-Tremblant
Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
10. Le Cucinotto — Mont-Tremblant
Centrally located in the village of Mont-Tremblant, the Cucinotto gourmet lunch counter was born out of a passion for Italian cuisine. The goal? To offer a menu with authentic flavours in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you opt for the gnocchi poutine or tasty arancini, you’re sure to be delighted. Plus, it also features a store with Italian products so you can bring some of the experience home.
1944 Chemin du Village, Mont-Tremblant
Tuesday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
