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10 Spots
Villeray, a vibrant Montreal neighborhood just north of Jean-Talon Market, blends residential charm with a dynamic food and drink scene, leafy parks, and a warm local vibe. Cozy cafes, bakeries, bars, and standout spots like Casavant, Moccione, Le Petit Alep, and Claire Jacques turn every visit into a discovery of authentic local gems.
Discover Montreal's best cannoli across Little Italy and beyond, from ultra crisp shells and crackle to vanilla ricotta fillings made on demand at top spots such as Pasticceria Alati-Caserta, Patisserie Alati, Cafe San Gennaro, La Conca D'Oro, Coca d'Oro and Mr. Biscotti.
Maison BaultBerri opens in the Quartier Latin inside the Empire boutique at 1275 Berri Street, a cozy forty-seat bistro by Laurent Dagenais and Phil Grisé. Named for the Archambault store, the cafe offers coffee, matcha, smoothies, sandwiches, soups and pastries daily with fresh local ingredients in a relaxed setting designed by Daniel Finkelstein.
Discover Montreal's best autumn drinks across cozy cafes, with pumpkin spice lattes, spiced apple and chai creations, matcha and mocha specials, offered by venues like Maman, Savsav, Café Green Drip and more, capturing warm vibes and seasonal cafe culture.
Discover Montreal's best matcha lattes, from ceremonial-grade brews to inventive twists across top cafés like Café Cosé, Spirulina, Osmo X Marusan, and Tsujiri, with traditional prep, precise whisking, and bold flavors that prove matcha as craft, not a trend.
Explore Montreal's Quartier Latin, a vibrant hub around UQAM with cobblestone streets, late-night dining and diverse cuisines, from Galicia's seafood paella to Italian trattorias, North African riads, Japanese cafés, Latin bars and lively brasseries near Berri-UQAM and the Grande Bibliothèque.
Hidden gem on the Plateau, Cafécito sits on the second floor above Ibéricos on Saint-Denis, a warm Spanish café in Montreal offering quality coffee, tapas and Iberian sandwiches with fast-casual service and a cozy space to work or relax, plus churros and croquetas with wine and Estrella beer.
Discover Montreal's trendiest desserts, from Middle Eastern delights to playful East Asian treats, with spots like Sour Bites, Hazukido, Ocha, Allo Daisy, and Fuwa Fuwa, perfect for dessert lovers and culinary explorers seeking new, share-worthy flavors.
Old Montreal's historic streets invite a flavorful daytime dining stroll, from cafés to inventive lunches and brunches. Discover a variety of spots with unique vibes and curated menus, including La Cave a Manger, Café Olimpico, Olive et Gourmando, Mandy's, Crew Collective & Café, and more.
Oxford Café marks 80 years in Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, famed for a warm atmosphere and hearty homemade dishes. Since 1997, owners Gity Pour and Chef Mohammad Salgooghian have kept the original charm while adding a personal twist, with homemade pancakes and benedict sauce that keep regulars coming back.
Montreal's autumn brings the hottest pumpkin spice lattes right now from cozy independent cafes, blending cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger with house twists. Explore how cafes across the city, Café Hélico, SoLIT Café, Café Caron & Frères, Tordu Café et Crèmerie, Café Léo, Tropé and more, offer unique takes and warm fall ambiance for a comforting sip.
Montreal's food scene embraces viral crookies and croffles, croissant-based delights born in Paris and Dublin respectively, with an insider guide to the city's cafes and bakeries serving these sweet and savory hybrids, pointing to top spots to savor the latest pastry trends.
Canard Café is a warm neighborhood spot in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (4299 Ontario St East) where Pierre and Amélie serve on-site, comfort food with third-wave coffee since 2020, with community-minded care and a second location at 2199 Sainte-Catherine Street East offering the same menu and upcoming weekend brunches.