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The best new cafés in Montreal respond to a citywide appetite for coffee culture and seeking out both novelty and good, reliable spots in unoccupied corners. The past few months have delivered all sorts: Empire's café entrance on Berri, Tres Leches specialists in Saint-Henri, Italian espresso windows, and Korean dessert counters. That's just scratching the surface.
This roundup spans the city's boroughs and sensibilities: serious specialty coffee operations, wellness-focused smoothie bars, art gallery-café hybrids, unique matcha experiences, new brunch destinations, consistently great cortados, and more.
Who knows, they may reach the distinction of being counted among the best cafés and coffee shops in Montreal overall:
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