Looking for fun date night ideas in the Mile End? We have put together a list of our top 10 unique date spots & ideas that are sure to impress your date!

kem coba

Visit Kem Coba for the best ice cream in town:

This cute little ice cream spot always attracts a line up which low key gives you and your date a little time to chit-chat and get to know each other a bit better before getting your hands on the best ice cream in town! It’s a classic date idea taken to the next level with fun & unique flavours to discover together. They do say, a way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach!

Take a “trip” to Italy through the delicious coffee at Café Olimpico:

If Italian coffee is your date’s roast of preference, then Café Olimpico is a must visit. Considered to be an institute by any local Montrealer, Café Olimpico is a Montréal treasure you should be sure to enjoy in the Mile End. By the end of your date, you and your significant other will be deep in conversation, planning a dream trip to Italy together!

cafe olimpico
restaurant lawrence

Impress you dates taste buds at Restaurant Lawrence:

Whether you two are going for brunch or for dinner, you’ll definitely leave this spot saying “that was one of the best meals I have ever had”. This intimate setting and funky setting is the perfect spot for any foodie date, trust us!

Have a co-working date at Aire commune (in the summer months) or at Free time Mile End (all year round):

What better way to learn about your partner’s’ career and life goals than to have a co-working date? While taking breaks from your regular routine, you’ll have time to talk the nitty gritty of what your partners work life is about while having a productive day all the same.

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mont royal park

Hike up Mount Royal Summit for the perfect IG date moment:

A hike up to the Mount Royal Summit lookout is the perfect date scene, no matter the season. Once you reach the top, we can bet that your date will be looking to capture the beauty of the Montreal skyline and the moment you two will share taking in the views. We’re talking Instagram pictures… which basically makes it official, right?

Enjoy a delicious brunch at Fabregé:

Who doesn’t love a Sunday brunch date? A breakfast poutine with a mimosa is the winning combination that is sure to have your date planning your next outing together. It’s practically a known fact that brunch is the way to a woman’s heart!

galerie youn

Browse local, national, and international art at Galerie Youn:

Have an enriching date and art experience at Galerie Youn. The gallery of Galerie Youn focuses on building bridges between local, national, and international emerging to mid-career contemporary artists. It is the perfect gallery to enhance and build your knowledge of art, and to show your date your fun creative side!

Enjoy some brewskis at Dieu du Ciel:

Dieu du Ciel is a hopping neighbourhood microbrewery, serving homegrown house brews and exotic imports. This is a perfect date spot for any beer lover(s) who are looking to taste new flavours all while enjoying a laid-back environment and a fun atmosphere.

Enjoy some delicious treats from Hof Kelsten:

Indulge in your date’s sweet tooth with the delicious pastries of Hof Kelsten; this chic artisanal bakery serves Jewish & French pastries and breads. It is the perfect place to try new sweets together – and don’t forget that it’s always said: sharing is caring!

Come to Sports de Combat for an unforgettable time:

Want to give your partner an experience like no other before? Then be sure to book your next date night at Sports de Combats! There’s no better way to see your partner’s fun competitive side emerge than by challenging them to an axe & knife throwing competition. Or maybe your date needs a little de-stressing; what’s more thoughtful than booking a round of pure destruction in the Rage Cage? You can even finish the night off with a course in beginners archery and by the end of the day, you’ll have planned out a night that will go down in the books as one of the best date nights there ever was.

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