FR
Montreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.caMontreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.ca
RestaurantsReviewsArticlesWhat's On

Logo RestoMontreal.ca

RestaurantsReviewsArticlesEventsNewsletterContact UsDiscover
Coffee Shop

Café Différance

Old Montreal
4.8$
CLOSEDOpens Monday at 8 am
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Café Différance Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
CaféDesserts & Sweets
Owner? Claim the listing

SuggestionsMore

Mama C Café Restaurant

Coffee Shop

Mama C Café

Old Montreal

Menu
Le Passé Composé Restaurant

Restaurant

Le Passé Composé

Multiple Locations

Paparmane Restaurant

Tea House

Paparmane

Old Montreal

Reserve Menu
Cour Arrière Restaurant

Terrace

Cour Arrière

Old Montreal

Reserve Menu
Pub BreWskey Restaurant

Bar/Pub

Pub BreWskey

Old Montreal

Reserve Menu

Amenities, services & more

Restaurants NearbyMore

Restaurant

La Paella

The Village/Centre-Sud
Reserve Menu

Restaurant

O'Thym

The Village/Centre-Sud
Reserve Menu

Restaurant

Tabla

The Village/Centre-Sud
Reserve Menu

Restaurant

Le Saloon Bistro Bar

The Village/Centre-Sud
Reserve Menu

Restaurant

Toro Rosso

The Village/Centre-Sud
Reserve Menu

Restaurant

La Piazzetta

The Village/Centre-Sud
Reserve Menu

Restaurant

Café Saigon

The Village/Centre-Sud
Menu

Bar/Pub

Horizon Rooftop

Old Montreal
Menu

Restaurant

Pub Cartier Arms

Old Montreal
Reserve Menu

Restaurant

El Pastaman

Downtown
Menu

Suggested Articles

Saint-Paul West Winter Station and Winter Rest Areas in Old Montreal

Saint-Paul West Winter Station and Winter Rest Areas in Old Montreal

News
A Montreal Legend Lands in the West Island: Café Gentile is Now Open in DDO

A Montreal Legend Lands in the West Island: Café Gentile is Now Open in DDO

News
The Best Food & Drink in Griffintown and Little Burgundy

The Best Food & Drink in Griffintown and Little Burgundy

List
18 Cafes in Montreal Perfect for Studying and Remote Work

18 Cafes in Montreal Perfect for Studying and Remote Work

List
The Most Aesthetic Cafes in Montreal

The Most Aesthetic Cafes in Montreal

List
CAFÉCITO: IBÉRICOSSECRET SPANISH CAFÉ

CAFÉCITO: IBÉRICOS''SECRET'' SPANISH CAFÉ

News
Best Takeout Options for Picnics Near Montreal Parks

Best Takeout Options for Picnics Near Montreal Parks

List
Montreals Trendiest Desserts You Need to Try

Montreal's Trendiest Desserts You Need to Try

List
4.888 ratings
5★
90%
4★
6%
3★
1%
2★
3%
1★
0%

The 10 Best Old Montreal RestaurantsMore

Tiradito Restaurant
Steak Frites St-Paul Restaurant
Gandhi Restaurant

Gandhi

230 Rue St-Paul O.
(1878)
Restaurant Mélisse Restaurant
Restaurant H3 Restaurant

Events NearbyMore

Related Links

Old Montreal Restaurants

Old Montreal Cafés

Old Montreal Desserts & Sweets

Old Montreal Takeout Available Restaurants

Montreal Restaurants

Montreal Cafés

Montreal Desserts & Sweets

Montreal Takeout Available Restaurants

Reviews for Café Différance

Food
Service
on Google4.7 (400+)
*as of 2026-03-01
4.888 ratings
5★
90%
4★
6%
3★
1%
2★
3%
1★
0%
Write your review

Reviews often mention

coffee(41) cafe(11) espresso(8) recommend(6) shop(6) cookie(5) barista(5) highly recommend(4) pastries(4) quality(4) matcha(4) latte(4)

Review Summary

Overall, Café Différance is described as a cozy spot with consistently high quality coffee and a quick, friendly service, where the menu spans specialty brews, filter coffee, lattes, a good matcha and chai, and cold brew, and where pastries like scones and cookies are frequently highlighted as standout. Many reviews note a pleasant, clean atmosphere and a convenient location near Old Montreal, though the space is not very large and is less suitable for laptop work. Some diners mention small portion sizes and a higher price for smaller ice drinks such as an ice matcha latte, but the quality across the years is praised and a few items such as the breakfast burrito, scone, and cookies are repeatedly called delicious. The impression across reviews is that Café Différance delivers reliable, enjoyable coffee and treats with a welcoming vibe that keeps people returning, and some describe the best latte and the filter coffee as among the top they have had.
Page 1 of 3 - 58 Reviews
George
3.0

Excellent coffee, the portion size was very small, good seats & service.

Dec 23, 2025
on Google
Fahad
5.0

Amazing place , highly recommended

Dec 15, 2025
on Google
Youssef
5.0

specialty coffee, filter & seasonal are all top class, service is quick & friendly, pastries are pretty good too! Consistent quality across the years as well.

Oct 29, 2025
on Google
Jubedaine
5.0

Coming from Australia, I'm quite picky when it comes to my coffee, but Diff definitely knows whats up. Coffee & sweets are absolutely banging! I've tried a lot of places around the Old Montreal & this is my fav!
Great work guys:)

Oct 23, 2025
on Google
Valentina
5.0

Lovely spot. Scone is to die for. London fog is delicious.

Oct 21, 2025
on Google
Pilot
5.0

Cozy coffee shop

Sep 5, 2025
on Google
David
5.0

Great coffee, well prepared & served.

Aug 29, 2025
on Google
Candice
5.0

Leur cookie est incroyable, l'ambiance est très sympa, c'est très propre, je reviendrai !

Aug 20, 2025
on Google
Foix
4.0

I ordered an ice matcha latte, & it was good quality, but a bit expensive for the small size & with too little milk in my opinion.

Aug 12, 2025
on Google
Olivier
4.0

Petit café idéal pour emporter. L'endroit n'est pas très grand, je ne recommande pas pour travailler sir laptop.

Aug 7, 2025
on Google
Justine
5.0

Mon café préféré dans le quartier! Le matcha & le chai sont très bons & les biscuits sont incroyables! Le service est bon & l'ambiance est agréable.

Aug 6, 2025
on Google
Thomas
5.0

Nice coffee & nice atmosphere.

Jul 20, 2025
on Google
Pam
5.0

I looked up cafe's in the neighbourhood & this one came up so decided to give it a try. The food was delicious (I tried the breakfast burrito & the chocolate chip cookie). I would certainly visit again when I'm in Montreal.

Jul 13, 2025
on Google
Susannah
5.0

Great cold brew & espresso

Jul 6, 2025
on Google
Kelly
5.0

Really nice spot. 10/10 mocha.

Jun 7, 2025
on Google
Emma
5.0

Best latte I've ever had!

May 25, 2025
on Google
Kateryna
5.0

Finally delicious filter in Montréal 😭😭😭😭

Apr 10, 2025
on Google
Nadir
5.0

Excellent flat white & cookie

Mar 27, 2025
on Google
Anna
5.0

Lovely coffee, came 15 min before close so no treats available to try but the coffee was delicious.

Mar 24, 2025
on Google
Alexandra
5.0

Amazing coffee!

Nov 13, 2024
on Google