50 Best Cafes in Montreal

“J’ai vraiment adoré mon expérience à la Cafeteria Olimpico. J’ai commandé un cappuccino et un pain au chocolat, et c’était tout simplement délicieux. L’ambiance est chaleureuse, le personnel super accueillant, et le style un peu antique du lieu ajoute un charme unique. C’est la première fois que je ressens un tel coup de cœur pour un café. Je recommande vivement 🥰“

“Lovely, inviting place. The best grilled smoked meat and cheese sandwich on the planet! We went everyday on our visit to Montreal and I recommend this place to locals and visitors alike. Ask Romain for a lavender London Fog and you will not be disappointed!“

“Toujours un plaisir de s’arrêter à ce charmant café hiver comme l’été. Un endroit sympathique et chaleureux qui nous transporte, le temps d’un café. Au pays des Gina Lolobrigida, Fabio Cannavaro. Jarmo Trulli. Federico Fellini et Luciano Pavarotti pour ne nommer que ceux-ci. Que de mieux qu’un cappuccino accompagné d’un panettone Merci la vie.“

“Started last Friday’s day off with a stop at the amazing Cafe dei Campi. Fully veganized Italian pastries and small pizzas. Soups and salads too but I stuck to the Italian specialties. Hazelnut filled tortellini melt in your mouth pastries. Amarettis and Biscotti. The essential Italian cafe’s big espresso machine which makes the perfect double espresso with the layer of crema and their cappuccino with perfect foam. Accompanied with a flaky delicious cornetto, it felt like heaven. Much chatting with my friend and a necessary second cornetto and espresso completed our visit by closing time. We had lucked out with a table. Had a great rest of the day that right from the start, arriving at the cafe there was a couple with their little boy wearing a Metallica t-shirt. Of course I had to comment, he was so cute and responsive to my speaking to him. And found out he’s a true fan of heavy metal music, this beautiful 4 year old boy named Sandro. So the day was pretty perfect.🖤“

“Charming cozy cafe with quaint seating areas throughout and even a little loft area with dining room table. Great place to work and have a coffee drink or grab breakfast. The yogurt parfait was perfect (low sugar Greek yogurt with honey drizzled on top) as were the cottage cheese pancakes.“

“This is a must stop when I visit Montreal. Great atmosphere, and best pasta!“

“Café excellent et super service !“

“Cute coffee shop/ coffee roaster. They have a huge variety but the coffee is very pricey. I asked a few questions and the person at the cash was rude and told me all the prices varied and didn’t offer to help me find anything. I think some price tags on the bags could be helpful, as only the bags of 1 brand around 40$ + have prices listed.
I ended up picking a 30$ 350g bag, a bit pricey but is very good coffee; worth the price but not necessarily my daily coffee budget. If you need a specialty coffee this is the spot.
They have a nice seating area, great location next to the canal to take coffee roaster go for a walk.“

“Le Café Maison Chabot, c’est ce genre d’endroit qu’on découvre une fois… et qu’on n’oublie jamais. Niché au bout de la rue Chabot dans le Plateau Est, ce petit café de quartier est un véritable bijou culinaire. Dès qu’on entre, on est accueilli avec chaleur et bienveillance par une équipe souriante, attentionnée et passionnée. Le service est tout simplement exemplaire — on se sent chez soi. Le menu est court, mais chaque plat est maîtrisé avec soin. La tarte aux tomates du Québec est une merveille : pâte feuilletée parfaite, tomates savoureuses, cheddar vieilli, le tout relevé d’herbes de Provence... un pur plaisir. La quiche aux épinards est douce et ensoleillée, et les viennoiseries? Un festival de textures et de parfums : croissants, chocolatines, financiers... tout est fait maison, frais du jour. Que vous veniez pour un brunch entre amis, un latté réconfortant ou un panier de douceurs à emporter, vous serez charmé à coup sûr. L’ambiance est lumineuse, familiale, inclusive et apaisante. L’endroit est aussi accessible à tous, avec des toilettes non genrées et des aménagements pour personnes à mobilité réduite. Mention spéciale au personnel : leur bonne humeur est contagieuse et leur souci du détail fait toute la différence. On sent l’amour derrière chaque geste. Une adresse à découvrir, redécouvrir, et recommander les yeux fermés!“

“The restaurant vibes were awesome and super fancy but at the same time casual. The crêpes were really good as well as the service. All of their deserts and treats looked adorable. Love the vibes +restaurant. If you’re in the area I would definitely go here.“

“Amazing place! The owner, Claudia, is the sweetest person and has such a contagious vibrant energy. The cafe is so cozy and cute, the Dulce de leche coffee is my absolute favourite, after discovering this place, I don’t go anywhere else, love it 💗“

“J’ai vraiment adoré mon expérience à la Cafeteria Olimpico. J’ai commandé un cappuccino et un pain au chocolat, et c’était tout simplement délicieux. L’ambiance est chaleureuse, le personnel super accueillant, et le style un peu antique du lieu ajoute un charme unique. C’est la première fois que je ressens un tel coup de cœur pour un café. Je recommande vivement 🥰“

“The absolute best pastries! The best service. Could improve the coffee“

“Nice pastries and great coffee“

“I don’t usually eat dessert, but my girlfriend really wanted 👺👺👺SoMeThInG SwEeT👺👺👺 and oh my god 😍 We got the lotus/biscoff and another order with Nutella and fruit and dang, I am a firm believer in the power of miniature Dutch pancakes now. Not sure why or how this place could even get a bad review because these little fluffy sweets are absolute perfection. If I had to tame a wild beast, I would bring it here.“

“This cozy and inviting coffee shop is a hidden gem. It serves great lattes, pastries, and fresh food. The staff is always friendly. It's a perfect spot for working or catching up with friends.“

“Excellent café latte“

“Meilleur Latté en ville. Mais encore meilleur, quand c'est la saison; le latté Pumpkin spices. Et que dire du service de la propriétaire, qui est toujours aussi de bonne humeur et si accueillante. Toujours un petit moment de bonheur quand j'y passe...“

“Our first visit to Mémo was a memorable ;) experience. Each course was delicious and the service was professional yet friendly. Being served by the chef himself made everything more elevated. The decor is beautiful. A must visit and we recommend the tasting menu. 🍽️“

“The staff is super friendly; my friend and I were still talking about it on our way back, saying how rare it is nowadays to have service that both feels kind and genuine.

Food and drinks were also excellent and tasted fresh; there were veg options. They sell yummy fruit candies as well.“

“The food was OUTSTANDING. Shared two appetisers and two main courses (fish & gnocchi). Everything was wonderful. Absolutely fantastic food (dish licking wonderful).“

“Yet another delicious,tasty & nutritious soup!Never disappoint.😋“

“Delicious, fresh, unique...so much to love about this gem of a shop! <3“

“Best coffee and pastries in the area. Staff is kind and welcoming. A must when you need a little pick me up to start your day.“

“Best espresso coffee in Montréal“

“Une belle découverte. Le café est super bon et le staff très pro.“

“I’ve passed by this little ice cream shop so many times but there’s always a huge line, finally got to try it! I ordered chocolate with amaretto and vanilla with raspberry, and both were super creamy and tasted homemade. Not overly sweet, just the way I like it!

My partner got the vanilla milkshake and loved it too. Highly recommend!“

“Excellent Service!!! Quel accueil chaleureux. Sandwich délicieux et cannoli exquis!!! Merci 🙏 😃“

“My heart melted for many reasons
First of the quality of the food on point, best bagels and lox by far in mtl and what can I say about the love that you literally taste in every bite of your latke🙌🙌🙌last but not least the attention to detail with their customers“

“Latté délicieux froid ou chaud. Personnel très agréable et souriant. Des bancs devant pour savourer le café et le soleil. Excellentes viennoiseries 😋“

“While walking in the Avenue Mont-Royal and looking for a new cafe, I found this little cafe outside of the avenue and give it a try. The place is small but cute. It gives the local cafe feeling and the atmosphere is good too with the wooden aesthetic and interior. The latte tastes good and not burn and I might give it a try with the matcha and chai latte since it seems to be the most popular in here with the food. There are also seats in outdoor for those that want to hangout in the outside too.“

“Charmante place, on a beaucoup apprecie notre passage et tres belle ambiance“

“The best option to party and celebrate any occasion. Amazing service. Delicious food. Highly highly highly recommended! Tchin Tchin“

“Cozy place with assortment of coffees , variety of pastries 🥐 and homemade baked goods. Service is great. Overall had a great experience ❤️. Will be back.“

“Le café est excellent, de saison et toujours frais. Les pâtisseries sont superbes et variées. De plus, le service est très bon, rapide et friendly.“

“Toujours un plaisir de passer par le Café le matin avant d’aller au travail, ou de m’y installer le weekend avec mon ordinateur! ❤️“

“Les vendredis et samedis karaoke 🎤 sont magiques avec une belle ambiance et sans prétention!“

“I recommend Victor Meet character limit“

“Good vibe, coffee, ice cream, and food.“

“Wow ils prennent la préparation du café, un des meilleurs que j'ai dégusté depuis longy, très au sérieux ...un service très attentionné. A la proxima!“

“Fantastique! Personnels souriants, qui sait conseiller et vous aider à acheter le café qui vous convient! La bouffe aussi est délicieuse!“

“Amazing place! Impeccable coffee selection“

“Great coffee and amazing sandwiches and salads.. Service is great .it's a must if your in the neighborhood...“

“Beautiful space, fantastic teacher. (Laure- I can’t say enough good things about her teaching style) I took a weekend intensive and loved it so much I did it again a month later with a friend. It has improved my skill and confidence. As an added bonus, the food at the cafe is amazing!“

“Sadie was charming and her cocktails are amazing! The food was excellent!“

“Embiance et service chaleureux, le café est un vrai délice !“

“Nous avons commandé l’une des bûches de Noël 2024: celle à la noisette, sarrasin, chocolat et feuillantine. C’était excellent !! Je ne doute pas que leurs autres pâtisseries valent aussi le détour“

“Coffee and food made with love! Proper place to get some fresh pastries in my book I consider this place a Mom and Pop operation. C.“

“randomly dropped in with some friends while looking for a place to grab a coffee. We were greeted like regulars by Joe and Jen and felt right at home while we enjoyed great coffee they served. We did not have any food as we just had brunch, however will be back again as it all looked delicious.“

“une cafétéria Vintage a la hauteur. j'étais très satisfait. je recommande au personnes qui cherchent un point de tranquillité pour travailler.“