Supernat is the kind of spot that Hochelaga didn’t know it needed until it arrived. A café by day, a natural wine bar by night, and a neighbourhood hangout all the time, this Sainte-Catherine East joint is the brainchild of Paul Tran and Olivier Trudeau—two industry outsiders who decided to create the kind of place they wanted to spend time in. With its wabi-sabi aesthetic, communal vibe, and a prime perch next to Morgan Park, they’ve nailed it.

The menu revolves around Japanese sandos—soft Hokkaidō milk bread stacked with fillings like Peking duck and raclette or salmon sashimi with wasabi mayo—alongside a lineup of snacks that lean into Tran’s Vietnamese roots. The coffee program is serious, featuring a house blend from Zab Café and pour-overs showcasing rare beans. But it’s the seven lines of wine on tap that set Supernat apart, pouring natural whites, frizzantes, and ciders in glasses, magnums, and jeroboams for the truly committed.

Between the Drag & Bellinis brunches, alleyway performances, and a terrace built for slow afternoons, Supernat has carved out a space where great drinks, good food, and a little chaos mix perfectly.