Gift ideas for the foodies in your life!

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Jessica Prudencio

With more than 1,200 restaurants and bars across the downtown core, Montreal is home to the largest culinary scene in Quebec, including loads of shops that are perfect for finding gourmet gifts! Here are our selection gourmet holiday gift ideas.

No need to run left and right or exit the island to spoil those around you: downtown retail stores have everything you need for gourmet gifts! Whether it’s filling your loved ones’ Christmas stocking or giving a go-anywhere gift to your new colleagues, downtown has what you need.

So without further ado, discover these downtown gems and take your taste buds on a journey.

 

For the sugar fiend

Be it as a host gift, for an office exchange or as a simple thank you to a valued partner, you’ll never go wrong offering a beautifully presented sweet treat. Good news: downtown is stock-full of sweets this winter!

Divine Chocolatier
Discover the passion of the divine chocolatier with the daily handmade chocolates in their Crescent Street boutique.
Divine Chocolatier Discover the passion of the divine chocolatier with the daily handmade chocolates in their Crescent Street boutique.
Maison Christian Faure
Yule log
Maison Christian Faure Yule log
Boutique Tozzi
La Lichée caramel set
$ 12
Boutique Tozzi La Lichée caramel set $ 12
Les Glaceurs
Box of 12 cupcakes 
$43
Les Glaceurs Box of 12 cupcakes $43
Faro Roasting House

Avanaa chocolate bars and herbal tea trio 
$105.99
Faro Roasting House Avanaa chocolate bars and herbal tea trio $105.99

For the culinary show off 

After so long spent at home this year, you may have someone in your life who’s discovered a new passion for the culinary arts! If so, head downtown for a huge selection of delicious gifts that will make them look like a pro.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hobbyist, there are cooking lessons for everyone !

Time Out Market
Culinary, mixology, or wine tasting workshops 
$29 - $95/person
Time Out Market Culinary, mixology, or wine tasting workshops $29 - $95/person
Simons
Simons
McCord Museum Boutique 
Olive + Gourmando : Le Livre de Recettes
$39.95
McCord Museum Boutique Olive + Gourmando : Le Livre de Recettes $39.95
The Bay

Cuisinart automatic wine opener
$69.99
The Bay Cuisinart automatic wine opener $69.99
Anthropologie
Tea for two set
$58
Anthropologie Tea for two set $58
Indigo
Fresh cheese making kit
$24.50
Indigo Fresh cheese making kit $24.50

For the fancy palates

Do you have someone in your life that simply loves fine products, local producers and unique flavours? Downtown is the place to go to find gifts worthy of their finicky taste buds.

Café Ferreira 
Gourmet kit 
$116
Café Ferreira Gourmet kit $116
La Finca café & marché local
Le duo d'huiles d'olive La Belle Excuse
42$
Leaves House Café
Tea lover’s matcha set 
$25 - $50
Leaves House Café Tea lover’s matcha set $25 - $50
Mandy’s
Assortment of Kanel spices
$55
Mandy’s Assortment of Kanel spices $55
Pullman bar à vin
Charcuterie board and bottle of wine 
$50 - $150
Pullman bar à vin Charcuterie board and bottle of wine $50 - $150
Myriade Café
Artisanal coffee
$18 - $21
Myriade Café Artisanal coffee $18 - $21