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.
New downtown Montreal spot Minnibar opens tomorrow at 750 Mansfield Street from Tongue Bui. An all-day cafe-restaurant pairs coffee, lunch and more in a stylish Ivy Studio designed space near the Bell Centre. The menu features sandwiches, fresh pasta and an intriguing omakase pizza served at the counter in tasting portions.
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.
Discover Montreal's most aesthetic cafés, from Old Port to downtown, where cozy lighting, stylish decor, and photogenic drinks elevate study sessions or a coffee break. From Café Constance to Crew Collective, these Instagrammable spots blend ambiance with tasty menus across the city.
Discover Montreal's best iced drinks this summer, from caffeinated iced lattes and fruity slushies to creamy shakes and refreshing cocktails, with spots like Cafe Capybara, La Cave a Manger, Coquine, Shaka Club and more across the city's vibrant neighborhoods.
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.
Montreal's cafe scene blends neighborhood gems with modern venues, offering unique roasts, local beans, and inventive brews across Old Montreal, Griffintown, Plateau, Mile End and beyond. Explore the best spots for a welcoming vibe and a carefully crafted beverage, where every visit promises a new coffee experience.
Montreal's vibrant cafe scene offers lattes and cold brews for every taste, with plant based milks, seasonal flavors, and today's brewing methods like Kyoto slow brew and nitro infusion. Discover standout spots like Cafe Olimpico, Cafe Leo, Dispatch Coffee, Cafe Saint-Henri, Pikolo and Le Bruloir for the perfect coffee break.