14 cafes in Montreal, editor-picked for cafes open sunday. Cafes serving on sundays. All cafes in Montreal.
Cafe Olimpico ★ 4.6
mile-end · 124 Rue Saint-Viateur Ouest, Montreal, QC H2T 2L3
Hours: Daily 06:00-24:00
Cafe Olimpico has poured Italian espresso in Mile End since 1970, a loud, cash-friendly Montreal institution where regulars argue over soccer at the counter.
Tip: It is cash-only and standing-room busy on weekends; take your cappuccino to the terrace out front.
Olive et Gourmando ★ 4.6
old-montreal · 351 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest, Montreal, QC H2Y 2A7
Hours: Daily 08:00-17:00
Olive et Gourmando is the beloved Old Montreal bakery-cafe from Dyan Solomon, packed daily for its Cubano, banana bread and pastries on Rue Saint-Paul.
Tip: The queue at lunch is long but fast; order the Cubano sandwich and grab a chocolate brioche to go.
Cafe Myriade ★ 4.2
plateau · 28 Avenue du Mont-Royal Ouest, Montreal, QC H2T 2S1
Hours: Mon-Sat 07:30-21:00; Sun 08:30-19:00
Cafe Myriade helped launch Montreal's third-wave scene, pulling precise espresso and pour-overs on Avenue du Mont-Royal for a laptop-and-book crowd.
Tip: The Mont-Royal branch has more seats than the tiny Mackay original; come mid-morning for a table.
Pikolo Espresso Bar ★ 4.2
downtown · 1635 Rue Clark, Montreal, QC H2X 2R4
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-19:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-18:00
Pikolo Espresso Bar is a two-level jewel near Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, serving careful espresso and pastries to students off Rue Clark.
Tip: The mezzanine has the quiet seats; the ground floor fills with a takeaway rush around lunchtime.
Cafe Neve ★ 4.2
plateau · 151 Rue Rachel Est, Montreal, QC H2W 1E1
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00
Cafe Neve is a laid-back Plateau coffee bar on Rue Rachel in Montreal, an early third-wave spot loved for its espresso, vegan cookies and calm vibe.
Tip: The peanut-butter cookie with a latte is the local order; it stays mellow enough to work for an hour.
Le Butterblume ★ 4.2
mile-end · 5836 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1T3
Hours: Tue-Thu 11:00-15:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-16:00
Le Butterblume is a bright, plant-forward cafe on Saint-Laurent in Montreal's Mile End, pairing careful coffee with a produce-driven brunch and lunch menu.
Tip: It leans brunch more than coffee-to-go; come for the vegetable-heavy plates rather than a quick espresso.
Cafe Parvis ★ 4.2
downtown · 433 Rue Mayor, Montreal, QC H3A 1N9
Hours: Tue-Fri 11:00-23:00; Sat 10:00-23:00; Sun 10:00-15:00
Cafe Parvis is a plant-filled cafe in a former fur-district loft in downtown Montreal, serving coffee by day and pizzas and natural wine by night.
Tip: Daytime is calm coffee and salads; evenings turn to pizza and natural wine under the hanging plants.
Cafe Humble Lion ★ 4.2
downtown · 904 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC H3A 3R8
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-16:30; Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00
Cafe Humble Lion is a bright specialty coffee bar across from McGill on Rue Sherbrooke in downtown Montreal, pulling careful espresso for a student crowd.
Tip: It sits right by the McGill gates and gets busy between classes; mid-afternoon is the calm window.
Tommy Cafe ★ 4.2
old-montreal · 200 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H2Y 1T3
Hours: Daily 08:00-18:00
Tommy Cafe fills a lofty heritage bank building in Old Montreal with hanging plants and marble, a photogenic spot for espresso, salads and pastries.
Tip: The soaring plant-filled room is the draw; go early for a table before the tourist rush arrives.
Crew Collective & Cafe ★ 4.1
old-montreal · 360 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC H2Y 1P5
Hours: Tue-Sat 08:00-20:00; Sun-Mon 08:00-18:00
Crew Collective pours coffee inside a cathedral-like 1920s bank hall in Old Montreal, its marble and brass ceilings drawing remote workers all day.
Tip: It doubles as a coworking space; grab a coffee and gawk at the ceiling even if you are not staying to work.
Cafe Osmo ★ 4.1
downtown · 51 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC H2X 1X2
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00
Cafe Osmo is a Japanese-inflected coffee and matcha bar on Rue Sherbrooke in Montreal, teamed with Marusan for onigiri and pastries near the Plateau border.
Tip: The matcha and the onigiri are the specialties; it is a calm spot to work between downtown and the Plateau.
Melk ★ 4.1
ndg · 5612 Avenue de Monkland, Montreal, QC H4A 1E3
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-19:00
Melk is a neighbourhood coffee bar on Monkland Avenue in NDG, Montreal, an easy all-day cafe for espresso, pastries and a laptop-and-stroller west-end crowd.
Tip: The Monkland Village branch has room to sit and work; there is a smaller downtown outpost on Stanley too.
Pourquoi Pas Espresso Bar ★ 4.1
downtown · 1447 Rue Amherst, Montreal, QC H2L 3L2
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-18:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00
Pourquoi Pas is a tiny, welcoming espresso bar in the Village near downtown Montreal, a longtime neighbourhood favourite for careful coffee and a chat.
Tip: It is small and friendly rather than a work cafe; go for a proper espresso and a chat with the barista.
Cafe Pave ★ 4.0
old-montreal · 243 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H2Y 1T4
Hours: Mon-Wed 10:30-16:00; Thu 10:30-17:00; Fri 10:30-18:00; Sat-Sun 10:30-16:00
Cafe Pave is a snug, design-minded coffee bar on Rue Notre-Dame in Old Montreal, a calm stop for espresso, natural wine and light daytime plates.
Tip: It is a small daytime coffee bar that pours wine later; a quiet alternative to the busier Old Montreal cafes.