50 Best Cafes in Montreal

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

“I had dinner at Nolan for the 3rd time since the beginning of the summer and there’s just something so magical about this restaurant. The food, the wine, the service and the homie feeling about this place is everything. If I could rate it 15/10.“

“Excellent and attentive service. Relaxed bistro ambiance and classic decor. Food is creative, original, delicious and affordable not to mention satisfying and balanced plates. p.s. The photo is veal filet mignon in reduction with shitake mushrooms...was perfect and tasty...“

“Delicious Coffee & pastries. Great people, great local business mindset & atmosphere.“

“Tout ce qu'on a commandé pour Noël était absolument délicieux. Merci“

“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.“

“Charming coffee shop with an assortment of biscotti“

“Discovered this great little gem of a coffee shop . great coffee and service . it's a must stop in for coffee if your driving by..“

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

“Dreamy is an absolute gem! Their coffee is fantastic, brewed with beans from various local roasters. The biscuits are a delightful treat too! The space is large and inviting, perfect for working solo or catching up with friends. Plus, it's car-friendly, making it super convenient. Dreamy is my go-to coffee spot!“

“The best coffee in Montreal, and, believe me, we've tried a lot of local coffee shops in Montreal since 2014. Staff is the best thing going--friendly, fast, great coffee makers!“

“c'est tout cozy et tout joli et le café était excellent. En plus ils nous l'on servi avec des petites cuillers fancy ❤️☕️“

“Nice pastries and great coffee“

“Superbe café, muffins délicieux et barista très gentille :)“

“Sweet little cafe in Old Town Montreal. Nice selection of drinks, baked goods, and fresh food. I had the almond croissant, sweet ricotta, and a latte. All were delicious. The service is friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is nice but a bit tight.“

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

“My new favorite local café ☕️. Dog friendly both inside and out, relaxing terrace, lovely staff and very cool decor and cups. NYC meets MTL in the best café ☕️“

“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.“

“Iced mochas are perfectly balanced, milk frothy, not too sweet, and the perfect size. Super friendly staff every time I have been there.“

“I passed there all the time and it is always packed with great looking people and the baristas are all so congenial..smiling faces , great place. And they let me post my music poster there.. The good looking barista even offered me some tape to get my poster up. She's lovely !“

“Tres relaxe bon services et tout est bon :)“

“Very friendly staff, very knowledgeable & helpful! Everything was so yummy! Will come back again, for sure!“

“Iced mochas are perfectly balanced, milk frothy, not too sweet, and the perfect size. Super friendly staff every time I have been there.“

“I usually go to the downtown location for my matcha lattes and I wanted to try this one since I was close, safe to say, it is as good as the other one. Its one of my fav places for matcha lattes in town, i especially recommend the strawberry matcha latte, you won’t regret it. The barista was very friendly too:)“

“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!“

“This is the dream corner cafe nestled in a quiet unassuming neighborhood. However, the offerings are anything but ordinary. The usual suspects of pastries don’t disappoint, but the real distinctions are the savory dishes cooked from the same kitchen as the acclaimed sister restaurant Helicopter. You can taste a preview of it at Helico’s abridged menu of small plates offered from morning through the afternoon, which means lunch can start as early as breakfast time. On my visit the plates du jour included potatoes with smoked egg, ratatouille with peaches, eggplant tempura with a miso cream, tomato salad with croissant croutons and kambucha dressing. Their coffee selections are also not to be overlooked, an essential accompaniment to the inevitable dessert.“

“Such a wonderful cafe. A really great place to get work done, friendly staff and the most delicious turkish lunch! Borek was flakey and delicious, and the salad was delectable! Also very affordable for the price, small combo is ~ $9! I love replika!!!!“

“Le staff est hyper sympa c'est toujours un plaisir d'aller à leur rencontre pour son 'ptit café!
Le sandwich tomate séchée et pesto est à tomber par terre!
Y'a aussi plein d'espace si jamais t'as besoin d'un petit coin pour étudier ou travailler“

“Chill vibes, delicious coffee and the chocolate croissant perfect mix of flavors with a perfect flaky crunch that wont* fall all over the place. Staff is helpful and friendly when ordering.+ Non-dairy milk options and decaffe available+ eco friendly high quality durable cardboard coffee cups (with cardboard top)

Vegetarian options: Non dairy milks for coffee/tea(I don't know if they have vegan pastries)“

“High quality coffee here. Inside the farmers market with small chairs to sit.
They display a range of sourced brand from all over the world. I ordered the Colombian decaf in iced latte with oat milk and it was so good.
Next time I'll have to try americano style so I can really taste the coffee but I imagine a bit of a strong taste given how the coffee flavor still came through in the sweet oat milk.“

“Modern, innovative and delicious.“

“Delicious and beautiful sandwiches and salads!!“

“Very expensive but I'm happy to see that they encourage local products.

The espressos, cortados and lattes are very good and reasonably priced.

The sandwiches are very expensive for the value for money (it's good but expensive for what it is)

There are a bit of a tourist trap.

No need to say “Hello-Hi!” English speakers, even those from Kentucky, understand what "Hello" means...then if they want to be served in English, of course the employees can do it and very well.“

“Sandwichs délicieux; Café pour tous les goûts ; Service chaleureux !“

“Nice outdoor vibe, hidden gem ruelle. Their Dany pizza was truly amazing, but their sandwich of the week (philly cheese steak) was subpar. No cheese was disappointing and for the price (64$ for those two items), I expected more. Really cute patio tho.“

“I’ve been here twice and every time, it never fails. The fried chicken and tataki are guaranteed crowd favourites. The service is generally pretty great too. It’s a tight spot so you’re close to the other tables. And as a tall person, when we were in a booth another time, it was very tight (not for tall people aha). The brownie was interesting and I would not order again.“

“Food is great. The staff is really helpful and friendly. The service is fantastic. Ambience is nice.“

“Quel magnifique endroit! Je craque pour leur latte et biscuit aux pépittes de chocolat noir à la fleur de sel❤️Aussi pour les mets et produits frais.“

“Accueillant, bon café, bon rapport qualité-prix; on a hâte de pouvoir aller s'asseoir lorsque la pandémie sera terminée. Personnellement, j'adore l'étroitesse du local. Ça me rappelle un café de mon enfance“

“Quelle place incroyable. Tout est parfaitement délicieux.“

“Une belle découverte au Quartier des Spectacles; le restaurant ZINZIN. Accueil chaleureux, nourriture fraîche et plats raffinés et des portions respectable. Un prix sans exagération. Bientôt 1 an.“

“I had a moment... You know when you have one of these moment you have to pinch yourself to be sure you're not sleeping or dreaming! I'm a 6'7" 300 pound's viking that got emotional there lol I was sitting in that beautiful and surreal environment, sipping on a amazing oat milk cappuccino brew by that LaMarzocco machine with a competent barista, eating the best smoked salmon bagel I ever had, with some Portishead (I'm a huge fan) playing quietly in the background.... time stopped, I thought I was dead or dreaming, tear came out of my eye, then I pinch myself to realize it was real! I got emotional, I've seen paradise for a second or 2! Can't add nothing more, go there once in your lifetime!“

“great food! great service , affordable price! great spot!“

“DÉLICIEUX CAPPUCCINO!!!! ❤️“

“My sister in faith and I had developed a tradition of gastronomic discovery, after service and our volunteer activities, by having a hearty meal at one location followed by coffee at a second location. Today, we understood the beauty of taking the opposite route. Indeed, I attributed recent episodes of insomnia on Sundays to my late consumption (around 2 p.m., 4 p.m.) of coffee (I only consumed it very occasionally before) and my friend, having more experience than me, forced myself to consume decaffeinated. At 11 o'clock ? No hassle to worry about. We were therefore able to enjoy with complete peace of mind the delicious seasonal preparations of the house, the Caramel Latte and the Oolong Chai Latte, with rays warming our backs through large windows.During my dining venue explorations, I regularly ask friendly employees spontaneous questions about where they work and how much they enjoy the time they spend there. This serves to satisfy intellectual curiosity and show interest in their occupation. Sometimes simple questions get them talking about their dreams and aspirations. Other times, my simple questions only result in simple answers, but my communication objectives are still achieved. When asked if the choice of the color orange as a decorative theme carried a particular meaning, I was answered in the negative: “It’s just a beautiful color”. I think the arrangement is judicious. The café takes on a very friendly and relaxed look with its vinyl records, potted plants and “pumpkin” touches here and there.I found no fault with Café Bravo, neither in its service nor in its atmosphere conducive to study and fellowship, nor in its drinks nor in its delicious spicy Mayo breakfast sandwich ($11), so I I won't bother looking for one. They are even kind enough to be transparent with their prices by displaying them taxes included. This establishment really has everything to please, and I will keep excellent memories of it, especially since I had a very entertaining exchange there with my restaurant accomplice.Bravo, Café Bravo!

Vegetarian options: Yes, it's certified bacon-free coffee.

Parking: I've been going around in circles for quite a long time. Many spaces had been cut off with signs and the area near the boulevard is residential with a lot of reserved parking.

Kid-friendliness: Yes, as long as you like coffee

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, if a walk doesn't scare you.“

“Iced mochas are perfectly balanced, milk frothy, not too sweet, and the perfect size. Super friendly staff every time I have been there.“

“Best coffee in Montreal in my opinion! The atmosphere is calm, the staff is kind and pleasant, the place is BRIGHT and super well decorated, the coffee is very good, the cakes are delicious. It's a little expensive, but when I want something sweet, I have fewer qualms about paying for Sfouf coffee rather than another (since all coffees are rather expensive)“

“Great place to have a delicious breakfast, I recommend.“

“nous avons pris le petit déjeuner ici aujourd'hui.. très bonne expérience.. allons essayer leur menu du Souper“

“Décor est mignon et la nourriture est bien“