Osmo X Marusan comes across as a stylish, vibrant cafe in downtown Montreal with a lively vibe, strong coffee and a notable lineup of matcha and hojicha lattes, plus creative Japanese inspired sandwiches such as tamago sando and karaage sando and curry bowls; the space and terrace are great for studying or hanging out, and a casual DJ moment adds to the atmosphere, but the place is often crowded and loud with long waits for food at peak times, and some dishes or portions can feel small or uneven while service can be variable, yet the overall experience centers on the ambiance and drinks and many guests say they would return to try new items.
Absolutely loved my experience at OSMO X MARUSAN!! A friend & I visited MTL for a few days & had breakfast twice at this cafe. We got the matcha latte (hot & cold) & both were great. We tried two breakfast sandos: the tamago (8/10) & the katsu (9/10). There was a bit of a line up & waited after ordering but the atmosphere was great & staff were very kind so the wait was not bad. I would definitely make another visit during my next trip to MTL!
i got the tamago sando which looked better than it tasted. 😆 it was just mayo & salt, which was a bit plain for me. the flat white was also just okay.
the café was super busy even on a tuesday afternoon, probably because it's close to McGill, with lots of students on laptops. It was also pretty noisy, but the space itself was well designed & very aesthetically pleasing.
i grabbed a bag of coffee beans before leaving & was pleasantly surprised that it came with a free coffee. i went with an americano & it was excellent! very nutty & enjoyable. would def come back for it!
Malgré le décor mignon & la nourriture bonne (nous avons essayé des cafés, matchas, tamago sando & karaage sando), nous avons vraiment eu un service vraiment désolant qui nous a donné une expérience négative au total. Lors d'une erreur faite par le staff (matcha chaud au lieu de glacé, matcha sans sirop au lieu de matcha érable), nous nous sommes faites blâmées pour cette erreur & on s'est fait addressées vraiment bêtement, de manière borderline passive-aggressive & impolie même si on a mentionné l'erreur gentiment. Même plus tard, on s'est faites servir avec attitude & & on s'est faites dévisager lorsque l'on a demandé pour une boîte à emporter. C'est réelleement dommage de se faire servir ainsi quand on paye à l'avant & on donne un pourboire même avant d'évaluer la qualité du service. Je travaille en restauration & jamais je traiterais des clients de la sorte, qu'il s'agisse de leur erreur ou de la mienne.
Exceptional cafe with a one of a kind space. Everything feels expertly curated, plenty of seating inside & a wonderful private terrace if you'd like a little sun. The matcha was flavourful & clean & bright with a subtle contrasting astringency at the end. The hojicha was similar with a delicate chocolatey earthiness. I would visit again anytime I find myself in the neighbourhood. Bravo.
Had the Tomago Sando which was really good & also tried the hojicha latte & yuzu lemonade. The lemonade was sour & not too sweet in the best way. I would recommend all of these items. It is a unique space that is well decorated. When we visited on a Saturday afternoon it was busy & there was a dj playing, so it was pretty loud. It doesn't have the relaxing atmosphere I would usually enjoy at a café.
Sep 9, 2025
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Awesome little joint, don't be fooled by the exterior. Great sandwiches & to my surprise the Katsu Curry was great too.
As it moonlights as a club it's atmosphere is loud even during day service. There is a decibel monitor in the cafe & it was at 82 when we were there. We didn't wait for a line at 11:30am but the line quickly grew as we waited for our food so be ready to wait as it's a popular spot.
We heard about this place researching for our trip to Montreal & it was great for us.
Le café est extrêmement bruyant, nous avons attendu 15 minutes pour des boissons. Nous avons pris deux matcha cérémonie, & plutôt décevant, pour un matcha de cérémonie, on ne sent pas la qualité du produit, & en plus de cela, il y a du sucre à la préparation, ce qui gâche un peu le goût du matcha.. c'est dommage
Le OXM se cache sous terre dans un véritable espace hors du commun en plein coeur de Montréal. Il se définit comme étant un club social mêlant culture, café & nourriture japonaise. Si vous vous retrouvez dans cette description alors vous allez adorer le lieu & son ambiance. Mention spéciale pour le tamago sando & le osmo fog.
Young cool hip vibe. This place was a club or a music venue before turning into a cafe? Serving Japanese street dishes, along with specialty drinks. Very popular, & line can be long, but large outdoor seating can accommodate many customers.
The café has a really cozy & inviting atmosphere, but it's not particularly suited for families with young kids. It feels more like a hangout spot for teenagers to socialize or meet new friends.
I tried the matcha latte - it was decent, though I personally prefer a stronger, slightly bitter matcha flavor. For lunch, I ordered the fried egg sandwich & the pork chop curry rice. The sandwich was nicely seasoned & quite enjoyable. The pork chop, while tasty, wasn't the traditional Japanese-style breaded version - it lacked the crispy panko coating you'd expect from a tonkatsu. That said, the curry sauce was very flavorful & well done.
Overall, the food was good, but the portion sizes were a bit small for my appetite.
Belle trouvaille. Un endroit où plusieurs jeunes branchés viennent travailler ou relaxer avec un livre & un café. L'espace est plus grand qu'il ne paraît, il y a plusieurs tailles de tables différentes. La musique est toujours bonne, & il y a parfois même un DJ présent. Un indicateur de décibels prouve que l'endroit respecte les clients. J'ai particulièrement aimé & DÉVORÉ le sandwich au saumon fumé, concombre & fromage à la crème. DÉLICIEUX. La fraîcheur des ingrédients était magique en cette journée de canicule. J'ai aussi goûté le sandwich aux oeufs, l'oeuf était préparé d'une manière que je n'avais jamais expérienced. C'était trop trop bon. J'ai pris un chaï latte glacé qui était non seulement tout mignon, mais aussi doux & bon, pas trop sucré même s'il était fait à partir de sirop. Mon amie a pris un cold brew, & la foam était majestueuse, c'était comme boire dans un gâteau moelleux. La terrasse est trop belle aussi. Je vais revenir c'est sûr! Surtout que j'ai appris qu'il y a les vendredis cocktails héhé
Exquisite cafe: the food, the drinks, the vibes. Will be thinking about the egg sando for a while - it's just so perfectly jammy with the right amount of kick with the side of hot sauce. Matcha also deserves a shoutout: you can tell that it's higher quality matcha. Would definitely come try some of their other sandwiches & drinks again! Also worth noting that you can't order the sandwiches until 11AM.
J'ai eu un vrai coup de coeur pour ce coffeeshop un peu caché, à l'ambiance arty. Ce n'est pas juste un endroit pour boire un café, la proposition culinaire est vraiment à la hauteur, j'ai adoré. J'y retournerai sans hésiter !
