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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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Even though it's a roasting house, you can't choose the coffee you want - the options available are blends of different beans, so in the end, you'll end up with a bitter coffee, not a specialty one, unfortunately.

Aug 2, 2025
on Google
5.0

The coffee & Matcha at Brûlerie FARO was so so good! Our barista was very helpful & helping us select what we should try for the first time & very patient when we were changing options. We came here on the morning of Christmas Eve & there honestly weren't many people in the coffee shop so it felt like a very quiet & quality experience. Would definitely recommend!

Jan 4, 2025
on Google

Beautiful caffe . Visited on our trip to Montreal, first of all the coffee ☕️ here is awesome 🤩. Just hope they had more breakfast options .. we did take quiche but found it bit stale so wasn't satisfied on that part rest loved it .

Jul 11, 2024
on Google

I stopped in here after searching for fresh ground coffee. Looked like a cool place, people on laptops, reading & such. I inquired about bagged coffee options as a souvenir gift .The barista was accommodating, took the time to explain my options & make suggestions. The coffee smelled great! Returning home, my friend said that was an excellent choice!
My only regret, I was too hot to actually enjoy a coffee myself while shopping. Next time...

Oct 10, 2023
on Google