Coffee Shop

Café Différance

Old Montreal

CLOSEDOpens Monday at 8 am

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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Takeout Available

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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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Pilot

5.0

Cozy coffee shop

Sep 5, 2025

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Emily

5.0

I've been going to cafes regularly in Montreal for about a decade & this is in my top 3, if not, the best espresso I've had in the city. The espresso in most coffee shops in our city is way too acidic & fruity, often tastes poorly brewed. The espresso at Diff is roasty, not burnt, tastes fresh & the acidity is very balanced. The baristas are always polite as well & the place is small & cozy. Highly recommend this place

Oct 31, 2024

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Amrita

5.0

Cute little coffee shop, with excellent coffee. My cortado was the best I've had in montreal. Also, very efficiently run with the nicest baristas & vintage finds. I bought an excellent book & Russian dolls for my toddler!

Sep 10, 2024

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Ian

5.0

Great coffee shop with top notch espresso, lovely atmosphere, & beautiful bathroom.

Aug 12, 2024

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Marielvi

5.0

Très bonne café !!! Un cortado bien faite ! So happy to have discovered this Great Coffee shop !

Jul 24, 2024

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John

5.0

Favourite coffee shop in the area!

Jul 9, 2024

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