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Showing 24 of 181 places in Montreal
Fluffy’s is a café–bakery built around a simple premise: good coffee works best when it’s tied to community. The project...
Nawat Café embraces a philosophy of simplicity and connection to nature, reflected in its name and its approach to coffe...
This bright outpost of one of Montreal’s pioneering micro-roasters, Café Saint-Henri, is perfectly at home among Marché...
Le Moineau Masqué is a charming third-wave neighborhood café tucked away on a quiet street in the Plateau. Open since 20...
In Villeray, Café littéraire Chez l’Éditeur provides a cultural space where books and coffee go hand in hand: A place to...
Wedged just across from Laurier metro, Café Noble is small, fast, and serious about its coffee. Opened in 2015 by engine...
In a quiet corner of Old Montreal, Dispensa has been serving Italian coffee, sandwiches, and pantry staples since 2014....
L’Épicerie & Café Ste-Madeleine is part neighbourhood grocer, part café, and entirely a reflection of what makes a local...
Café Santropol has been a Plateau landmark since 1976, when it opened to save its building from demolition. Over the dec...
At Espace Kine, the coffee bar isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of the routine. This new hybrid space on Saint-Denis comb...
Café des Habitudes is a welcoming, eco-conscious space dedicated to community, sustainability, and good habits. Since op...
Café Sfouf’s been an inviting spot since 2014, embodying the essence of Montreal's warmth and diversity. Owner Gaby Kass...
Launched by longtime friends Daniel Safi and Khaled Abdelfattah, this Montreal spot embraces a quirky, offbeat vibe wher...
Café Névé embodies the essence of cozy cafe hangs in the Plateau with exceptional coffee. Since 2009, this local favorit...
Café Dei Campi has a unique application of Italian flair to plant-based, offering a thoughtful menu that’s both indulgen...
Founded by Erika Lafleur and Antoine Lacroix-Vézina, Saison des Pluies quickly became a neighborhood favorite. The space...
Located in Rosemont-la-Petite-Patrie, L'Étincelle illuminates Rue Beaubien Est with an inviting ambiance and heartfelt h...
Pastel Rita is one of those whimsical havens that brought a fresh take to Mile End’s café culture with creative flair. U...
Since 1979, Caffè San Simeon’s authentic Italian charm has drawn in locals and tourists with the aroma of freshly ground...
Kaizen Manga Café is a two-storey experience just steps from Concordia’s downtown campus. Upstairs, the K-mart serves a...
Matcha Zanmai brings a slice of Japanese tea culture to the corner of Mackay and Sainte-Catherine, offering a focused me...
There’s no February 30, and that’s kind of the point. Le 30 Février, from the Café Tordu team, brings a surreal edge to...
Victor Rose Espresso Bar is the kind of place that makes a neighbourhood feel like home. Run by a mother-daughter duo, t...
Villeray’s Larue & Fils boasts three locations, each a great option for coffee aficionados seeking third-wave excellence...
Showing 24 of 181 places in Montreal
Fluffy’s is a café–bakery built around a simple premise: good coffee works best when it’s tied to community. The project...
Nawat Café embraces a philosophy of simplicity and connection to nature, reflected in its name and its approach to coffe...
This bright outpost of one of Montreal’s pioneering micro-roasters, Café Saint-Henri, is perfectly at home among Marché...
Le Moineau Masqué is a charming third-wave neighborhood café tucked away on a quiet street in the Plateau. Open since 20...
In Villeray, Café littéraire Chez l’Éditeur provides a cultural space where books and coffee go hand in hand: A place to...
Wedged just across from Laurier metro, Café Noble is small, fast, and serious about its coffee. Opened in 2015 by engine...
In a quiet corner of Old Montreal, Dispensa has been serving Italian coffee, sandwiches, and pantry staples since 2014....
L’Épicerie & Café Ste-Madeleine is part neighbourhood grocer, part café, and entirely a reflection of what makes a local...
Café Santropol has been a Plateau landmark since 1976, when it opened to save its building from demolition. Over the dec...
At Espace Kine, the coffee bar isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of the routine. This new hybrid space on Saint-Denis comb...
Café des Habitudes is a welcoming, eco-conscious space dedicated to community, sustainability, and good habits. Since op...
Café Sfouf’s been an inviting spot since 2014, embodying the essence of Montreal's warmth and diversity. Owner Gaby Kass...
Launched by longtime friends Daniel Safi and Khaled Abdelfattah, this Montreal spot embraces a quirky, offbeat vibe wher...
Café Névé embodies the essence of cozy cafe hangs in the Plateau with exceptional coffee. Since 2009, this local favorit...
Café Dei Campi has a unique application of Italian flair to plant-based, offering a thoughtful menu that’s both indulgen...
Founded by Erika Lafleur and Antoine Lacroix-Vézina, Saison des Pluies quickly became a neighborhood favorite. The space...
Located in Rosemont-la-Petite-Patrie, L'Étincelle illuminates Rue Beaubien Est with an inviting ambiance and heartfelt h...
Pastel Rita is one of those whimsical havens that brought a fresh take to Mile End’s café culture with creative flair. U...
Since 1979, Caffè San Simeon’s authentic Italian charm has drawn in locals and tourists with the aroma of freshly ground...
Kaizen Manga Café is a two-storey experience just steps from Concordia’s downtown campus. Upstairs, the K-mart serves a...
Matcha Zanmai brings a slice of Japanese tea culture to the corner of Mackay and Sainte-Catherine, offering a focused me...
There’s no February 30, and that’s kind of the point. Le 30 Février, from the Café Tordu team, brings a surreal edge to...
Victor Rose Espresso Bar is the kind of place that makes a neighbourhood feel like home. Run by a mother-daughter duo, t...
Villeray’s Larue & Fils boasts three locations, each a great option for coffee aficionados seeking third-wave excellence...
