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!
🍜 The beef udon was SO GOOD - LOVED the broth -well-balanced broth that complemented the noodles. The noodles were also cooked perfectly (not under cooked nor over cooked). The freshly baked matcha cookies were soft, fresh, & not too sweet.
The people who work & serve there are also super nice -adding to the welcoming café vibes.
#UdonWant2MissThis🙈
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!
Jul 26, 2026
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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.
Discovered this little gem while walking my regular route on my day off & saw they had Omurice, which for me is a rarity in the city. I stopped by & absolutely loved my simple meal ❤? the gravy was rich & sweet & the perfection portion, although I would have like more egg & less rice. I was only there shortly but the place is cozy as hell, welcoming & reminded me a bit of intimate little shops in Japan. I'll have to come back & try the Udon & the drinks for I kept seeing them on the lot menus & they all looked delicious, especially the ube latte. Great place to have some good Japanese comfort & a quaint convo. Or just read a book :)
Discovered the cafe & tried the mango matcha, it was delicious so I decided to come back! Sadly the second time I ordered they did my order completely wrong :( I gave it a second chance since I really liked the food (despite not being what I asked for) & this time everything was perfect & tasty, the udon creamy mushrooms it's delicious as well as their mochis !!
I love their creamy udon! A bit pricy for the proportion but overall the taste is amazing, drinks are good, place can be packed sometimes, service can improve!
