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.
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! 😄
The place is cute & lively. Delicious food (got the chicken burger; the chicken is super moist!). However it's definitely on the pricier side, I was disappointed that the side salad was only lettuce for an extra 3.50. Busy around lunch time we were lucky to grab a seat.
Feb 22, 2025
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Lovely café, seems new in the area. It had lots of space on a Sunday morning but filled up quickly closer to lunchtime. The atmosphere is nice for a casual date or just hanging out with friends, or even for a solo date! I got the keema curry, which was a simple dish & lacking vegetables, but very filling. It was my first time trying keema curry & I learned that I prefer traditional japanese curry. Service is friendly, I would come back & try other food items on the menu!
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!
Super good noodles. Soba with dashi broth, classic & good. The other tables had amazing tamago sandwiches, will come back Lots of quality Japanese products for sale
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!!
