Overall, Ohayo Café is described as a cute, calm Japanese inspired spot with friendly staff, bright lighting, and quick service, offering a range of dishes from ebi burger and tamago sando to ramen and karaage, along with drinks like hojicha latte and yuzu lemonade, and while the atmosphere and quality are repeatedly praised, some dishes receive mixed reactions, such as the chicken burger whose toppings fell flat and the katsu sando that some found overly bread heavy or poorly balanced; several reviews highlight the authenticity of flavors, fresh ingredients, and inventive drinks, making it a reliable choice for a taste of Japan in Montreal, though a few mention small spaces, occasional noise, and pricing as points to consider.
Mind-blowing experience!
My friend & I were just walking by, saw tons of people inside, & decided we had to check it out. We are so glad we did because we got hooked instantly!
The staff gave us some fantastic recommendations. I ordered the Vegan Vegetable Ramen Tantan-it was pure peace in a bowl. Absolutely delicious, incredibly creamy, & easily some of the best ramen I've ever had. My friend got the Veggie Burger with fries & a Sesame Seed Latte, & both were just out of this world.
Everything we tasted was next-level delicious. If you're looking for an extra-special meal, this is the spot. 10/10, we will definitely be back!
May 21, 2026
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This is an amazing Japanese style cafe with great food & drinks! You order at the front, & your food is brought out to you very quickly. On a nice day, this cafe has lots of really natural lighting & a really minimal, cozy atmosphere. We tried the niku miso ramen tantan & the ebi burger along with an iced americano & the matcha yuzu cloud. Both dishes tasted super fresh & delicious. The drinks were very tasty as well, & overall, everything was presented very cleanly. If you're looking for a taste of Japan during your Montreal vacation, come to Ohayo!
I was under the illusion that there was onigiri here. Oops there wasn't.
I got the vegan ramen. It was good. Maybe a little pricy what for what it is though. No protein? My friend got the Katsu Sando. I don't think it was as good. Maybe it was too much bread? She mainly ate the inside.
I would still come back. Mainly interested my from the side restaurant.
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.
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!!
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.
