The Ultimate Guide to Montréal’s Many Cafés

Crew Collective & Café

360 St Jacques St

Crew Collective is undeniably the most beautiful café in Montréal. Built on the main floor of the former Royal Bank of Canada building, the architecture here is pretty spectacular. This café is also the perfect place to work. You can even rent out meeting rooms or private workspaces.

Cafe Olimpico

124 Rue Saint Viateur O

This café is somewhat of an icon in Montréal, with its approachable atmosphere and highly-praised coffee. If you find yourself in the Mile End, check out this Italian spot.

Café Parvis

433 Mayor St

Visually stunning, with massive windows that let in the light, this café draws lots of people. But even if you’re pulled in by the decor, you’ll stay for the delicious food.

Tommy

200 Notre-Dame St W

One of the prettiest café’s in the city, Tommy has become a super popular spot in Montréal. If you’re going to Insta your avocado toast, do it here.

Olive et Gourmando

351 Saint-Paul St W

This cozy spot is always buzzing. Don’t be surprised if you end up having to wait for a table, the line normally spills out onto the street. From flaky almond croissants to hot melty panini, O&G serve up some truly delicious bites.

Anticafé Montréal

406 Notre-Dame St E

Does anything sound better than all-you-can-drink-coffee? This unique space charges visitors by the hour instead of for individual products. For $3 an hour (they’ll never charge you more than $10) you have access to unlimited coffee, tea and biscuits.

September Surf Café

2471 Notre-Dame St W

This is a go-to spot if you’re looking for a caffeine boost, but recently the popular Little Burgundy shop has also started selling craft beer.

Café Le Falco

5605 Ave de Gaspé

This café has some of the coolest decor in the city and on Saturdays they serve a Japanese brunch.

L’Amour du Pain

369 Place d’Youville

Maison Pepin is a stunning shop filled with trendy clothes, vintage furniture and quirky art. But the store also includes a cute café where you can enjoy a coffee while window shopping at the same time.

Mandy’s

425 Rue Saint Nicolas

This is the perfect place to get some work done. The bright and upbeat environment, paired with hot drinks and delicious food, make it a spot you could stay at for hours.

Cantinho de Lisboa

356 St-Paul

You must have a Pastéis de Nata. I repeat, you must have a Pastéis de Nata. This Portuguese bakery has some of the most delicious treats in the city.

Le Dépanneur Cafe

206 Rue Bernard O

This welcoming café is the place to go for live music, with 50 musicians coming in and out of their doors each week!

Leaves Café

2051 Mountain St

This vegan café specializes in good espresso and cool latte art. As the name suggests, this cute little spot is filled with plants.

Maison Christian Faure

355 Place Royale

If you love pastries, stop here for some of the best in the city. From vanilla strawberry eclairs to raspberry passion fruit tarts, this is the place to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Marché Italien Le Richmond

333 Ave Richmond

Le Richmond is a staple restaurant in Montréal, but the adjacent marché is worthy of equal praise. Shop the market, which includes gourmet foods and home goods and then enjoy an espresso and cannoli in the architectural space.

Le Doggy Café

4701 St Denis St

There’s no need to tie your dog up outside here. This cafe lets you bring your best friend inside and enjoy some tasty treats at the same time. (And yes, there is a doggy menu.)

Café Castel

1015 Sherbrooke Street West

This charming café boasts some of the coolest latte art in the city.

Flyjin Café

417 Rue Saint-Pierre

If you’re a bit of a coffee buff, you’re sure to be impressed by the quality at Flyjin Café. They also have a huge tea collection and freshly squeezed OJ.