If there's one thing there's no shortage of in Montreal, it's a variety of cafés. Whether it's to work, chat, relax, have an Instagram moment or for the sheer passion of coffee, there's something for everyone.
Among the favorite beverages that Montrealers seek out are the famous lattes and, in summer, the cold brew.
Some will love their classic lattes, while others will be on the lookout for the best flavor innovations. What's more, recent years have seen the introduction of various plant-based milks, making it possible to enjoy these drinks without lactose or animal products.
In summer, you can vary your traditional hot filter coffee for a cold brew. Several brewing methods exist and are the subject of much debate in the community of coffee enthusiasts/purists. Some specialist cafés use Kyoto-style slow brewing: the technique involves slowly running cold water over a bed of ground coffee, which is then passed through a filter. Alternatively, the most popular variant in Montreal is the nitro infusion: ordinary coffee infused with nitrogen.
We've put together some of our favourites to help you discover the best lattes and cold brews in the Montreal area.
Multiple locations
In addition to its friendly Italian ambience, they are one of the ultimate references for any coffee lover in Montreal. Lattes are traditionally prepared in the Italian style, and in summer, the Freddo latte is an excellent iced version of this classic.
1215 Rue Berri, Montréal, H2L 0H6
Located in the Latin Quarter, Café Léo is a creative space and flexible workplace. The latte flavor changes every month, so you can discover new flavors all the time. They also prepare their cold brews on-site. You can select the milk and syrup of your choice at any time.
1200 Boulevard Rome, Brossard, J4W 3H3
Brossard is home to this unique Filipino café. The menu features several Ube items, including matcha latte with Ube syrup. For atmosphere, food and drink, it's a must on the South Shore.
4021 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montréal, H2W 1Y4
It all began in 2012 for Dispatch, delivering cold coffee by bicycle. Offering traceable and responsible coffee is at the heart of the company's concerns. Since then, they've gone from strength to strength, being the first coffee truck in Montreal to have a branch in Toronto!
Multiple locations
For over 10 years, they've been one of Montreal's most renowned microbreweries. Specializing in specialty coffee, they offer a wide variety to please every palate. Whether you visit one of their 8 locations in Montreal and Quebec City or have your beans delivered, you'll be able to enjoy a latte or cold brew to your taste.
7529 Boulevard Taschereau, Brossard, J4Y 1A2
Discover Latin American culture at Encanto Café and Boutique. The Colombian-born owners are proud to showcase their heritage in service and products. Whether hot or cold, the latte will stand out from the rest thanks to its quality and authenticity.
Multiple locations
The first branch opened in 2009 on Rachel Street, while the 2nd has been on Mont-Royal since 2011. The owners' aim is to offer a convivial space to work, chat and, above all, sip a good cup of coffee at a reasonable price. Regular lattes are available year-round, while seasonal flavors such as Nutella, After 8 and more are also available.
3418B Avenue du Parc, Montréal, H2X 2H5
Find beans from Canadian roasters at Pikolo. Coffee is clearly the star of the show, with different brewing methods such as Aeropress, Keep Cup, V60 and more. It's the perfect place to enjoy a latte prepared by passionate baristas or a traditionally brewed cold brew.
Multiple locations
An all-plant coffee (you can literally buy it on the spot), this is the place to have fun drinking a latte with your favorite plant milk and flavor. Super-latte choices include matcha, hojicha, lavender, turmeric and dirty super-latte (superfood and espresso).
343 Rue Fleury O, Montréal, H3L 1V5
A micro-torrefactor on Fleury Avenue in Ahuntsic, Le Brûloir has been open since 2011. Quickly becoming a neighbourhood favorite, it serves excellent lattes and magnificent cold brews (regular or nitro) in summer.
Check out all the coffee options in the Montreal area, here.
