Discover Elephantine, a new women-led destination in Montreal's Faubourgs neighborhood. Located at 2237 Lariviere St, this industrial-chic space offers specialty coffee, pastries, and a future wine bar, serving as a vibrant hub for community connection, art, and cultural programming.
Cote Cafe has opened a second location at 90 Ave des Pins West in Montreal. This spacious, light-filled cafe features art and plants, offering specialty coffee in the heart of the Plateau-Mont-Royal. Visit this new gathering spot to enjoy high-quality brews in a vibrant, creative atmosphere.
A pioneer of Montreal's specialty coffee scene, Cafe In Gamba in Mile End has reopened after renovations. Discover a refreshed, warm interior designed by Maude Coude, perfect for enjoying expertly crafted coffee, seasonal drinks, and a lovely terrace at this beloved local institution.
Beat the Montreal heat with the city's best summer drinks. From viral matcha lattes and artisanal slushies to refreshing cocktails and fruit smoothies, discover top-rated spots like Maison Sauvage, Messorem, and more to sip your way through the season in style.
Minnibar is now fully operational in downtown Montreal near the Bell Centre. Created by Tongue Bui, this all-day cafe and restaurant offers specialty coffee, fresh pasta, and a unique pizza omakase experience within a stunning space designed by Ivy Studio.
Cam's Déjeuner is now officially open in Montreal. Located at 433 Rue de Bienville, this welcoming cafe offers excellent coffee, fresh breakfast sandwiches on house-baked bread, and a new lunch menu. Visit Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to enjoy Camilo's highly anticipated food.
FineFineFine Café in Montreal blends Australian-inspired cafe culture with custom craft design. Roasted Australian beans define its identity, while bespoke decor and handmade fixtures create a warm, cohesive space. The menu is simple but deliberate: three potato-bread sandwiches and a pear-arugula-Parmesan salad, with in-house prep.
Montreal stands out for its love of cookies, evident in the bakeries and cafés where innovative textures and flavors compete to delight the palate. Discover iconic spots like Blonde Biscuiterie, Bernice, and Maison Sauvage for treats that turn everyday life into pure sweet pleasure.
Two new spots in Petit Laurier enrich the neighborhood's food scene with distinct approaches: Farine & Cacao, a refined pastry and chocolate shop offering carefully crafted viennoiseries, modern desserts, and elegant chocolates driven by quality ingredients; and Boulangerie Le Toledo, an artisanal bakery celebrating local flours, slow fermentation, sourdoughs, and all-butter viennoiseries to nourish the community.
New in Griffintown, Café BRUT opens with Zoé Duval and Josh Monroe as an urban café with a raw, minimalist vibe of concrete, wood and steel. Signature drinks include banana bread latte, salted maple latte and strawberry matcha, using Torqué beans to highlight origin complexity. Open daily 8am-4pm for slow mornings or long work sessions.
Montreal's study and work friendly cafes offer roomy seating, reliable WiFi, affordable bites, and cozy, aesthetic vibes that boost focus, the guide spotlights productive spots beyond the Instagram crowd, from quiet residential cafes to coworking friendly hubs, perfect for students and remote workers tackling exams or deadlines.
Montreal's cafe-buvette scene blends morning coffee with evening apéro, letting you work, lunch, and linger as lights soften. These hybrid spaces invite a fluid, spontaneous rhythm where moments blur from day to night, with cafes transforming into buvettes offering shared plates, natural wines, and warm, unpretentious service.
Cafe Milano opens its newest location in Brossard on April 9, 2026, expanding a Montreal culinary staple since 1971 to the South Shore. Expect authentic Italian espresso, the Milano Special steak sandwiches, and fresh cannoli and pastries in a warm, welcoming Little Italy atmosphere for coffee, bites, or a game night.
Montreal's holiday season centers on panettone and pandoro, classics from Verona and Milan reimagined by local bakers. A curated scene spans Little Italy to Mile End, with traditional textures and bold twists from La Cornetteria, Viva Panettone, Arte & Farina, Cafe Olimpico, and more.
Café Magnolia's Enchanted Table delivers a festive gourmet journey this holiday with foie gras torchon on baguette with fig jam, tartiflette, smoked salmon with dill, and cheese and charcuterie boards, Toblerone fondue, sparkling and hot cocktails, mocktails, a Christmas Iced Latte, and year-round brunch 9 am to 2 pm.
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.