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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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Love love love this coffee place! Best vibes, service & baristas! Lattes are great & literally no one beats their mokka! The croissant & chocolatine are a must try!

Sep 16, 2024
on Google

Le café Faro est bon & coûteux, joli espace. Manque de choix de gourmandise. Leur café glacé est vraiment bon 😁❤️ Une belle place que je recommande. Lors de notre visite belle accueil.

Sep 1, 2024
on Google

Bonjour, Je suis passé rapidement lors d'un passage en ville, & je tenais à mettre en avant l'efficacité du service, ainsi que l'ambiance. En terme de « cuisine », c'est du basique. Rien qui sort de l'ordinaire, mais pas mauvais. Bon endroit pour étudier tout en restant en ville.

Aug 31, 2024
on Google

first time was good but i went there a second time to drink a flat white- omg it tasted horrible, i really hope it was just the barista having a bad day but yeah no it did not taste good at all

Aug 23, 2024
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

The beans in the store are very fresh. I ordered a cappuccino with perfect taste, the sweetness of milk & the sweetness of espresso. Perfect morning!

Jul 18, 2024
on Google

Great place to work from. Good wifi & laptop friendly.

Jul 13, 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

Tranquilo y agradable.

Jul 12, 2024
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

Had the Cold Brew Faro. Such a unique taste I've never had before. The barista was really polite & nice. Great spot for sitting as well.

Jun 28, 2024
on Google

Le cafe est tres bon. Belle surprise. Meme le gateau est bon. Ce qui fait de faro une noivelle reference pour un non cafe :)

Jun 27, 2024
on Google

One of the best coffees in downtown. Busy inside.

Jun 26, 2024
on Google

I got a cold brew, & it tasted amazing! I don't know if it was a hazelnut cream in it or what

Jun 10, 2024
on Google

Worst scone I've ever had. Dry & stale.

Jun 5, 2024
on Google

Coffee at its finest. Roasted & ground to your liking.

Jun 5, 2024
on Google
5.0

I love this cafe that one of the absolutely best. have warm atmosphere & helpful service, The latte is incredibly out of this world,every pastry I've tried has been tasty & delectable.many people like sit here to work or study,so there are chances you show up & have no room to sit.I love here,having a cup of latte & listening the music for relaxing.

May 14, 2024
on Google

The latte was very good but I didn't like the pastry item that I ordered. It was cold & a little bit stale.

May 11, 2024
on Google

Nice place but its small space inside

May 2, 2024
on Google

Excellent coffee & pastries! Atmosphere is great too. Only con is limited indoor seating.

Apr 21, 2024
on Google