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Café Différance

Old Montreal
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Café Différance Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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.
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Pilot
5.0

Cozy coffee shop

Sep 5, 2025
on Google
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
on Google
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
on Google
Ian
5.0

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

Aug 12, 2024
on Google
Marielvi
5.0

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

Jul 24, 2024
on Google
John
5.0

Favourite coffee shop in the area!

Jul 9, 2024
on Google
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