Café Noya offers a refined Japanese-inspired culinary experience, seamlessly blending the comforting essence of a café with expertly crafted dishes. Patrons can savor authentic ramen bowls, rich in complex broths and fresh ingredients, alongside delicate sushi and sashimi selections that highlight the quality of the seafood. The atmosphere provides a serene backdrop, perfect for enjoying a thoughtfully prepared meal or a light repast. Beyond the savory, discover an array of delightful pastries and expertly brewed coffees, showcasing a commitment to both traditional Japanese flavors and international café culture. Each visit promises a moment of sophisticated yet accessible enjoyment.
Café Noya is a popular downtown destination known for its cozy atmosphere and Japanese comfort food, particularly its flavorful udon dishes, variety of onigiri, and high quality matcha beverages. Many visitors appreciate the welcoming vibe and fresh, well presented meals that make it a favorite spot for studying or a casual lunch. While the restaurant receives significant praise for its delicious offerings and friendly staff, some patrons have noted concerns regarding inconsistent service speeds, occasionally small portion sizes relative to the price, and variability in flavor profiles for certain dishes.
🍙 Onigiris
Tuna spicy mayo - 10/10, a little bit lemony which makes it really good
Unagi - 7/10
Smoked Salmon - 6/10
Beef Udon - 9/10, really good broth
Sésame dango - 6/10, okay but is a bit stale as it's been sitting in the fridge
Sparkling orange yuzu soda - 5/10, you don't really taste the yuzu at all
Next time I come I'll probably give the cream udons a try with beef add-ons!
An absolute gem in downtown Montreal! You won't find another place like it for amazing matcha, udon, onigiri, & Japanese desserts. Not to mention the warm & dedicated service from the whole team, but especially the manager Mai. A must visit for tourists & Montreal locals alike!
I LOVE Café Noya. As you can tell by my pictures, I come here quite often & I've eaten a lot of items here & love all of it. The food here is so satisfying: hearty, tasty & yet not too fatty. Perfect balance as Japanese food always achieves.
The chicken katsu onigiri is seriously addicting (I could eat A LOT of those). You also can't go wrong with the creamy miso udon. Honestly, everything they have tastes fantastic. My go-to, though? Spicy chicken rice with extra beef. I could eat that every day (& I almost do lol).
The location is also very convenient if you take public transportation as it's right next to Peel metro.
I'm telling ya'll, Café Noya is a gem. I love the food, I love the staff. It's my favourite place to eat at after work.
Jul 14, 2026
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i entered with a good mood & left with a bad one. that pretty much sums it up.
to elaborate; the service was horrible. the girl with the long pony tail is cold & gives attitude for no reason, even if you're smiling she won't exchange it.
the drink was undrinkable. i was patiently waiting to ask about the drink, when i got an'are you gonna order again or?' what in the world is this attitude? is there a problem with me standing in line?
the onigiri was very bland, they do not use the right kind of rice it falls everywhere & there is only a tablespoon of filling. at least the dango was good~ 🍡 & the place is cute
won't be coming here again nor recommending it. it's downtown there are other amazing spots i was just in a hurry this time around
Nous sommes passés par hasard devant le café, & la vitrine nous a interpellée. Étant déjà fan de cuisine japonaise, j'étais ravie de le trouver! Quelques places assises en dedans, & pendant l'été, une terrasse mignonne est accessible à l'extérieur. Les Onigiris étaient généreux & délicieux. & mes amis ont essayé le curry & le bol de boeuf épicé, & c'était sincèrement très bon. & pour couronner le tout, malgré que l'équipe était légitimement débordée, nous avons reçu un service impeccable. Je recommande cet endroit & j'y retournerais sans hésitation!
The food here was pretty good, I really liked my don bowl but there wasn't much protein in it. My wife really liked her udon. Their onigiri was suuuuuper good though, definitely try a couple of those. For dessert we had a pistachio bask cheesecake which was tasty. However we didn't really like the pistachio cream on top so we just removed it haha. Next time we'll have to try one of the other flavors.
definitely gets busy right around 12 in the afternoon as a bunch of students come to get lunch or matcha drinks. so we did have to wait a while to order as they also don't have much staff during that time. the onigiri have a nice texture with the seaweed. I personally loved the miso & mushroom udon, it tasted like a creamy mac & cream.
The chicken katsu onigiri is a nice addition to the menu, the meat is so good I need more!! The homemade matcha cookie was lovely too. It had the right level of sweetness.
However, service was extremely slow despite being one of the few customers waiting for their order. Also, the strawberry/litchi tea was terrible 🥀
Always yummy & affordable, I wish the onigiri had a little more filling in it though ! The matcha is not very strong, kinda just tastes like milk but I liked the hot hochija. I always come when am around downtown !
The ube latte does not taste like ube at all. I think the taste of the coffee overpowered the very week ube syrup.
Also, it does not look like the picture at all. There was no purple.
Otherwise, the coffee part is good.
The unagi onigiri was perfect. There's a 10% discount for students.
