15 cafe places in Montreal we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Montreal | Cafe across every city.

Montreal's cafe culture splits between Italian espresso tradition and the third wave that followed it. Cafe Olimpico has poured espresso in Mile End since 1970, while Cafe Myriade on Avenue du Mont-Royal helped launch the city's specialty scene. Old Montreal supplies the grand rooms: Crew Collective and Tommy Cafe both serve coffee under the marble of former bank buildings. The rest of the map rewards wandering, from Cafe Osmo's matcha and onigiri on Rue Sherbrooke to Cafe Falco's siphon coffee in a Mile-Ex studio building and Melk's easy neighbourhood counter on Monkland Avenue in NDG.

Cafe Olimpico ★ 4.6

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mile-end · 124 Rue Saint-Viateur Ouest, Montreal, QC H2T 2L3

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.

Cafe Myriade ★ 4.2

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plateau · 28 Avenue du Mont-Royal Ouest, Montreal, QC H2T 2S1

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.

Pikolo Espresso Bar ★ 4.2

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downtown · 1635 Rue Clark, Montreal, QC H2X 2R4

Pikolo Espresso Bar is a two-level jewel near Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, serving careful espresso and pastries to students off Rue Clark.

Crew Collective & Cafe ★ 4.1

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old-montreal · 360 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC H2Y 1P5

Crew Collective pours coffee inside a cathedral-like 1920s bank hall in Old Montreal, its marble and brass ceilings drawing remote workers all day.

Olive et Gourmando ★ 4.6

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old-montreal · 351 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest, Montreal, QC H2Y 2A7

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.

Cafe Neve ★ 4.2

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plateau · 151 Rue Rachel Est, Montreal, QC H2W 1E1

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.

Le Butterblume ★ 4.2

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mile-end · 5836 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1T3

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.

Cafe Parvis ★ 4.2

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downtown · 433 Rue Mayor, Montreal, QC H3A 1N9

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.

Cafe Humble Lion ★ 4.2

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downtown · 904 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC H3A 3R8

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.

Cafe Osmo ★ 4.1

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downtown · 51 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC H2X 1X2

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.

Melk ★ 4.1

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ndg · 5612 Avenue de Monkland, Montreal, QC H4A 1E3

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.

Tommy Cafe ★ 4.2

Cafe · $$

old-montreal · 200 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H2Y 1T3

Tommy Cafe fills a lofty heritage bank building in Old Montreal with hanging plants and marble, a photogenic spot for espresso, salads and pastries.

Cafe Falco ★ 4.2

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mile-end · 5605 Avenue de Gaspe, Montreal, QC H2T 2A4

Cafe Falco is a serene, Japanese-minded coffee bar hidden in a Mile-Ex studio building in Montreal, making siphon coffee and onigiri in a plant-lined room.

Pourquoi Pas Espresso Bar ★ 4.1

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downtown · 1447 Rue Amherst, Montreal, QC H2L 3L2

Pourquoi Pas is a tiny, welcoming espresso bar in the Village near downtown Montreal, a longtime neighbourhood favourite for careful coffee and a chat.

Cafe Pave ★ 4.0

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old-montreal · 243 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H2Y 1T4

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.