Founded in Montreal and the first-ever sub-brand of Fuwa Fuwa, Café Noya offers a fresh take on Japanese cuisine in a unique coffee and bar place. It serves comfort home-cooked meals.
Café Noya comes across as a cozy, casual udon cafe in downtown Montreal that fits studying or casual meals. The menu centers on udon and onigiri, with beef udon and creamy miso mushroom udon among the popular bowls, plus flavorful onigiri such as unagi and salmon; several notes mention rich broths and chewy noodles, though some dishes are criticized for being bland or undersauced and portions can feel small for the price. The drinks and desserts, especially matcha based options and mochi, are often highlighted as standout items and a welcome complement to the savory bowls. The service is described as friendly and efficient when not too busy, but a few reviews report slower service, inconsistent knowledge about Japanese dishes, or hiccups with order accuracy. The space is repeatedly praised for its cute, welcoming vibe and good atmosphere for studying or hanging out, while a few comments mention it feeling cold or busy and noisy at times. Overall, the place is seen as a reliable go to for satisfying udon and onigiri with quality matcha and pleasant staff, with some room for value improvements and portion sizes.
Udon creamy miso is pretty plain but good when you add meat. Unagi onigiri needed more unagi. Omurice was alright. Chashu fried rice wasn't bad. Basque cheesecake was delicious, better than the cafe nearby that specializes. Hojicha cookie was good.
SO SO SOOO GOOD, quality of food is amazing, & prices are justified for the portion. & the interior is really cozy too. Overall it's a great place for a lunch!
The beef udon was very good, with a runny egg & perfectly cooked udon noodles. Soup was steaming hot, perfect for a cold day. The cookies were also very good, a bit on the sweet side
Nov 18, 2025
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Super cozy & cute spot! The udon was savoury & hot, perfect for winter. I tried the tiramisu matcha & it was delicious & had the perfect amount of sweetness. Would definitely come back!
I really like this place as a student live in peel, the music, dessert & quick meal are so good!! I always study here with my friend, our favorite order is ube creme brulee, must try.
