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Brûlerie FARO

Downtown
4.4$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 9 am
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Brûlerie FARO Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
CaféPastriesDesserts & SweetsSandwichesBoutique-Counter
NOTRE MISSION Trouver, torréfier et mettre en marché les meilleurs cafés à travers nos 3 gammes de produits et celles de nos clients. NOS VALEURS Flexibilité, savoir-faire, créativité et éducation. NOTRE HISTOIRE Depuis 1982, l’équipe de la Brûlerie offre une expérience café qui se démarque. La Brûlerie offre maintenant une grande variété de cafés en vrac. Les cafés de spécialité sont torréfiés dans notre petit four artisanal, maximisant ainsi le développement des arômes, des saveurs et bien sûr, la fraîcheur du produit. Les membres de l’équipe de la Brûlerie suivent un programme de formation continue afin de maintenir un niveau de connaissance élevé dans ce domaine complexe.

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Reviews for Brûlerie FARO

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Review Summary

Overall, Brûlerie FARO is described as a strong downtown coffee destination where quality and consistency stand out, with a wide selection of beans and a menu that goes beyond coffee to include sandwiches, pastries and salads. Reviews consistently praise rich, flavorful coffee, including espresso drinks, pour overs, mochas and cortados, and note a friendly, efficient staff and a welcoming atmosphere that suits study or casual visits. Many say they return or plan to, valuing both the coffee and sustainability efforts like compostable packaging and bag reuse discounts. On the downside, the space is often tight and can feel crowded, seating is limited, and a few experiences mention not always clean areas or inattentive or rude service; pastry quality is variable and some drinks can taste overly bitter if blends dominate. Still, the overall impression is that Brûlerie FARO delivers reliably good coffee with a nice vibe, making it a go-to in downtown for a quick caffeine fix or a longer stay.
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FARO Café has quickly become one of my favorite downtown coffee stops. I've visited multiple times, & each visit has been consistently excellent. Their coffee is truly the star of the show-rich, flavorful, & brewed to perfection every single time. I can honestly say I've never had a bad cup here, which speaks volumes for their quality & consistency.

The menu extends beyond coffee, offering a nice selection of beverages, sandwiches, pastries, & salads. While I haven't explored these as much, they make FARO a versatile spot for a quick snack or light meal.

What sets FARO apart, aside from their stellar coffee, is the service. The staff is polite, efficient, & spot-on with orders. Coffee lovers will understand how important it is to get exactly what you ordered-& at FARO, that's a given.

If you're downtown & need a reliable, excellent coffee experience, FARO Café is a must-visit. I'll definitely keep coming back & highly recommend you check it out.

Sep 30, 2025
on Google
4.0

Great atmosphere, knowledge staff, not the greatest specialty coffee I've had in the city, but I haven't tried everything they have to offer, so I will definitely be coming back.

Update: Second Visit got a Flash Brew Kemex with the Costa Rica black honey coffee, still not the best in the city, but it is definitely up there. The fact that they do full Kemexs means it's perfect for dates & larger groups. The coffee was expertly brewed & the final cup was refreshing & flavourful.

Jun 11, 2025
on Google

This is a real coffee place. I've been here for only once, & got a very well brewed pour over. I was perfectly listened, heard, & served. Got exactly the right beans that I was looking for. The complexity of the beans was perfectly presented. Will surely come back.

Apr 7, 2025
on Google

Good for work with freshly brewed filter coffees & absolutely great espresso. Faro is also my favorite spot for getting coffee for home, offering good quality speciality coffee with a label for fifty percent off next time. My favorite coffee: Golden Gate!

Aug 8, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great coffee selection, well brewed. Summertime much better than other seasons because there's actually space to sit. Too many computers & phones around, though.

Jul 12, 2024
on Google