Coffee Shop

Café Différance

Old Montreal

OPEN8 am - 3 pm

Monday	8 am - 4 pm
Tuesday	8 am - 4 pm
Wednesday	8 am - 4 pm
Thursday	8 am - 4 pm
Friday	8 am - 3 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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449 Avenue Viger O, Montreal, H2Z 1G6

Old Montreal

(514) 419-5415

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Across the reviews Café Différance is described as a cozy and consistently high quality spot with excellent coffee and a variety of drinks including chai, matcha and London Fog, along with quick friendly service and pastries that hit the mark; favorites like scones, cookies and biscuits are praised, while some notes point to small portion sizes for drinks and a compact seating area that isn't ideal for working on a laptop; the cafe is regarded as a go to place in Old Montreal for locals and visitors alike, with mentions of takeout and hours that work well; the overall impression is a welcoming, well run cafe that stands out for its coffee and sweets.

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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

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Gabriel

5.0

Really nice spot near Square Victoria for coffee/pastries. Bright/clean atmosphere, beautiful Marzocco machine, friendly service & good coffee. Closes early & on weekends which is a bit of a bummer but it's mainly oriented to the office workers in the area. Got a cold brew which was great.

Aug 3, 2024

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Julie

5.0

Very cute café in downtown Montréal, it's a hidden gem in my opinion. Their coffee & pastries are delicious!!

Jan 7, 2024

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Cameron

5.0

Really good coffee, really good pastries, & excellent service.
Overheard some Brit troursit get VERY grumpy that her coffee wasn't personally handed to her during the morning rush... Like, yeah? That's the norm?

Oct 19, 2023

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