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I've been going to the JT market for over a decade. My personal favorites are the following:
Fromagerie Hamel - Best selection of Quebec cheeses with knowledgeable staff
Boucherie Prince Noire - A bit pricey but you'll find whatever meat of good to excellent quality you can think of there.
Les potagers Mont-Rouge (seasonal) - Great selection of high quality local produce - large variety of squash and tomatoes.
Olives & Épices - pricey but you'll find any good quality spice you want
Tortilla store - Freshly made tortillas and other Mexican products
Motta - Italian grocery store at the edge of the market (Mozart street) - Excellent tomato pizzas, great Italian ready-made dishes, very good cannolis.
As noted by other reviewers one needs to be vigilant when buying at the market and know how to spot quality merchandise. Cheap imports are often mixed with local produce of various quality.
One doesn't go to this market for lower prices (unless you are buying wholesale quantities) but for the experience and the better quality merchandise some producers offer.
Jean-Talon metro, which is close by, the indoor parking or the Bixi stand make the market easily accessible. The agora area lets you grab a tasty bite, sit and enjoy some of the best people watching in town .
If you're visiting, Le marché des Saveurs is the perfect place to find a tasty souvenir. It's like doing an agro-tour of Quebec. You'll find a wide assortment of regional foods - jams, vinegars, mustards, maple syrups (yes, there are many varieties), beers, wines, etc.
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