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More on that later.
If you're in Montreal, stopping for a meal at Beauty's is a must. Even Anthony Bourdain on No Reservations says so. Sure, it's diner food, but there's an inexplicable charm about watching this ridiculously old man seat people, and then seeing a 60+ year old photo on the counter of a young boy doing the same thing and realizing, "OMG THAT'S HIM. That's the owner!"
Does it offer anything revolutionary and different? No. What Beauty's does offer is standard diner food done RIGHT. Quite simply, it tastes good! Everything comes hot, tastes fresh, and when you're done eating, you realize you are completely satisfied. As standard diner etiquette goes, the waitresses are not particularly nice, but rather all business. The bagels you get with your meal are all right, but nothing special. Just a nice touch.
Beauty's offers fruit smoothies that are pretty good, but the main star of their beverage world is definitely the milkshake. I brilliantly ordered a chocolate milkshake, which turned out to be the best decision I made that day. It was phenomenal. I've never even used the word 'phenomenal' before, but that's what it was. Chocolaty, sweet, and too easily drinkable (this is NOT a thick milkshake, if that's what you're after), it was definitely the highlight of my meal. I had to cut off my mooching friend from stealing any more.
Don't come too hungry, but rather expect to wait on a line that goes out the door and wraps around the corner.
And don't forget to take some free souvenir post cards on the way out!
..At least I hope those were free.. hmm.
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