Ohayo Café appears as a cute, cozy Japanese inspired spot with a calm, bright atmosphere, plants and friendly service. The menu blends cafe drinks with authentic Japanese dishes and is often praised for flavor and execution, from ramen, mazemen and soba to karaage, katsu don, ebi burger, dorayaki and tamago sando. Drinks like hojicha latte, sesame latte, matcha latte and yuzu lemonade receive strong praise, with notes of bold sesame and refreshing citrus. Several items stand out, especially the ebi burger, miso banana bread, and the dorayaki, while a few reviewers mention some dishes can be rich or not for every palate and hours could be clearer. The ambience and staff are repeatedly highlighted as welcoming, making it a go to for a casual visit or weekend treat, though a couple of comments mention price and occasional noise or service inconsistencies. Overall, Ohayo Café is seen as a distinctive Japanese cafe offering quality coffee and inventive comfort foods in a friendly setting, leaving many eager to return and try more.
This Japanese café was beyond my expectations! We had hojicha, café latte, & tamago sando - they were all very good. The service was great too. I can't wait to come back & try the ramen & other items on the menu.
Oct 31, 2025
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Ramen exquis !! Nous avons essayé le ramen vegan & celui à la viande hachée, ils & étaient tout les deux délicieux & très copieux. Les prix sont corrects. Il n'y a pas de service, il faut simplement commander comme dans un cafe classique. Ambiance très agréable, calme & lumineux.
I was delighted to see reviews like Tastet praise this incredible Japanese coffee shop!
Let's give a breakdown of each aspect of the coffee shop:
Food: From the Mazemen to their ramens, there is a little bit of everything! Their kitchen usually opens at 10:30 am EST. This does not mean that you shouldn't pass by!
In fact, the whole point of this review is to explain how good the coffee & the food are !
I am quite the cortado lover & it is incredible how they are able to take such care of each coffee. Their matcha is definitely worth it & I would invite everyone to give this a go! One of my favorite coffee shops in Montreal is September café because of their consistency & each barista being skilled with making precisely every kind of coffee. This is a coffee shop that is quite close in terms quality of coffee that September café makes.
Which brings me to the food! This is such a delight & it feels like I've gone back to Japan all over again! Rich, comforting! Their dishes are something that I can continue eating all day long especially the mazemen. I strongly recommend trying each of their dish!
Atmosphere: calm, welcoming, peaceful & beautiful! This is the kind of coffee shop that makes you want to stay long hours & enjoy the vibrant & serene place! This is feels like a coffee shop in Copenhagen.
Service: this is where they stand out from most! Incredibly kind, caring & focus, each coffee & meal is being cared for. The owner is incredibly kind & knowledgeable when it comes to coffee (grains, technique & other topics). This is the kind of coffee shop where I would love a James Hoffman to pass by & drink their coffee.
I strongly recommend this Japanese coffee shop!
If you don't believe me, I invite you to read up on food critics like Tastet to see what they think! 😄
Ohayo est devenu mon café préféré !! La propriétaire & son équipe sont tellement adorables, le café (3e vague) est toujours excellent! Chaleureux & lumineux, ce café invite à la détente & la lecture.... & que dire de leur ramen tan-tan ?! Onctueux, goûteux, épicé & complexe!
The best most authentic Japanese restaurant I've been to in Montreal! Absolutely loved the food, the spicu ramen, egg sandwich with Salmon & chicken burger is phenomenal!!
Oct 20, 2024
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Ohayo café was very nice! They have a lot of options I want to try. Their tamago sando & ebi sandwich were good but not wow. I saw people eating the ramen & it looked really good. I'd definitely try that next time.
Hotaru Ika Mazemen 🦑 Have to say I'm so happy I was finally able to try this amazing season ingredient. These baby squid have been on my hit list for a while & so has @ohayocafemtl since they've opened. . Located on Mont-Royal street in one of MTL biggest food scene sit a amazing little Japanese resto serving up delicious bits for both Brunch & Lunch for all who walk by. . Because I live to far, as I normally do I had to check out a couple of there staples & some specials. First, something I've always wanted to try which was there shrimp burger, end to end delicious & crunchy, great amount of sauce & spice, perfect in every bite. That along with those fries & yuzu Mayo a easy 10/10. . Next we tried there Lamb Mazemen which was a special they were having, great texture for the noodles, amazing portion of Confit lamb that was supper fall apart tender, good amount of heat & another banger. . Last & something I was most excited to try was the Baby Squid Mazemen, almost gave me a little carbonara style vibes because the ramen tasted a little thick & Cheese which I loved, tied with the freshness of the shisho herbs & spicy really tied together the dish extremely well. But I can see how it's not going to be for everyone, some of the baby squids texture is left to be acquired to some, personally I loved it! FOODGASMIC 🦑
This month's new crush is this spot! This spot MUST be on your list. They serve a delicate menu of delicious & unique Japanese dishes. It's the new hot spot on the Plateau because it's often full during the weekend. All the dishes were full of flavors, nice portion & fresh. ✨MUST TRY THE FRIES! Thank me later ❤️ This post showcases : 🍤 Shrimp burger 🍗 Chicken burger 🍜 Vegan ramen (we added an extra egg).
De ma voix rauque, j'avais bien exposé à ma compagne de table que j'avais probablement un petit rhume & que je pouvais être contagieux, mais elle insistait pour qu'on aille manger ensemble. Je confesse que si les rôles avaient été inversés, je me serais tenu à l'écart & je lui aurais lancé : « bon, alors, on reporte notre sortie à la semaine prochaine ? »). L'« avantage » de sentir moins bien est que les autres sont généralement plus accommodants à notre égard. De fait, cette fois-ci je pouvais choisir l'endroit que je désirais. Absolument n'importe quel. Quelle classe ! Par conséquent, j'ai opté pour une cuisine qui n'était pas nécessairement dans ses cordes, mais qui devait lui plaire : du japonais chez le très en vogue Café Ohayo. Sis dans ce qui était autrefois « La Panthère Verte », le nouveau café en a malgré lui conservé quelques ornements à l'extérieur. En effet, on m'a raconté que l'ancienne enseigne étant connectée à l'électricité, la procédure pour la retirer serait beaucoup plus compliquée (& on peut s'imaginer, coûteuse). À l'intérieur toutefois, on plonge dans la modernité du minimalisme avec des murs de briques blancs en soutien d'un plafond brun. Quelques détails viennent percer les parois monochromes : une figurine de Mario Bros, trois dés alignés qui marquent un triple six (hum), de grands cadres affichant des têtes de chiens, de la verdure. En outre, la disposition des places assises dans le cubicule n'obéit qu'à un code, celui de la maximisation de l'achalandage. Bref, il semble que le café n'ait pas fait de se démarquer par le décor ou l'ambiance un objectif principal. Qu'importe, car c'est par l'originalité & l'excellence de ses mets que le local se révèle formidablement audacieux & innovateur, à commencer par le tamago sando qui rappelle le bon sandwich à la salade d'oeufs québécois, mais cette dernière est étendue sur de moelleuses tranches de pain doux. Ensuite, le hambourgeois « ebi » avec sa copieuse galette de crevette combinée à du ketchup fait maison pourrait en déstabiliser plus d'un, comme mon amie qui lui a accordé un pointage presque parfait de 9 joyeux doigts sur 10. Puis, le ramen tantan épicé avec son parfumé bouillon au miso blanc & sésame devrait satisfaire le grand amateur de nouilles japonaises en vous. Parfaites votre plaisir avec un « combo » d'épaisses pommes de terre ondulées à tremper dans la sauce de votre choix (on nous a recommandé la savoureuse sauce Yuzu). En clôture, un intriguant dorayaki qui joue sur les textures avec ses fèves rouges, ses crêpes & sa tranche de mochi. On ne peut que nous réjouir de voir un café de cette trempe s'installer sur la déjà très relevée Avenue du Mont-Royal. Qui plus est, on s'y délecte sans s'y ruiner, allant de 12 $ pour le sando à 18 $ pour l'ebi, & 5 $ pour un très bon hojicha latte. Mon petit doigt me dit que j'y reviendrai très bientôt avec ma mère qui voue une grande affection à la cuisine japonaise & pourrait faire de l'Ohayo un de ses repères préférés.
Love this new little resto-café! The food was so delicious, rich & filling. Highly recommend the shrimp burger & the ramen! Their coffee was also good. Just a heads up, if you're planning to go on the weekend, either go before noon or later in the afternoon due to limited seating capacity. Really enjoyed our first visit overall & will definitely be back!
