Osmo X Marusan is described as a visually striking, club‑like cafe that blends Japanese inspired sandos, curry bowls and drinks with a strong coffee and matcha scene, attracting a young, studious crowd and often becoming a lively, crowded space. The atmosphere is frequently praised for its architecture, skylights and terrace, sometimes with a DJ or vinyl vibe, but the overall level of noise and activity can make it hard to study or have a quiet meal. The menu features crowd favorites like tamago sando, karaage sando and katsu curry, with matcha and hojicha drinks earning consistent praise, though some reviews note small portions, bland elements or variable quality and long waits during peak times. Service quality ranges from friendly and attentive to slow or uneven, contributing to mixed overall impressions. Taken together, the place shines for its unique vibe, drinks and creative sandwiches and is often recommended for a social visit or a first experience, while not being ideal for those seeking a quiet, quick meal or a predictable cafe routine.
Such a unique space! The inside kind of makes you forget that you're in the middle of the city. The food was tasty & drinks were both good! The salad dressing was so refreshing! Nice that there's a self serve water station as well. Will definitely return whenever I'm back in the city.
Jul 21, 2024
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A nice spot with good katsu & cool drinks! It honestly gives a coworking space vibe since it has large cafeteria-like tables where (during the school year) lots of people have laptops & are working/studying. However, the chairs are very uncomfortable & it's so loud there. It gives me mixed signals. Also it's always full lol
This place really lives up to the hype! It is very pretty inside & the food is impeccable as well! I got their yuzu lemonade & their karaage sando which were both so good! I definitely recommend this place.
Came here for lunch with a friend to catch up. Loved it! The karaage sandwich was delicious!! I loved the mayo spread & marinade. The bread was subtly sweet & soaked up the flavors of the sauce well. I tried a bite of the tamago egg sandwich as well, which had less textures going on (the filling was just egg & mayo) but delicious nonetheless. Atmosphere was great for a little chat, & I stayed after to get some work done too. Lively but not too distracting. I would highly recommend this cafe! @thehungry.sheep
i went here for lunch on a monday at it was quite busy around 2 pm with mostly students working. it's the perfect spot to grab a coffee or lunch & work with tons of natural light in a welcoming environment. the coffee is top tier & the sandy's go hard. must go for anyone living in or visiting the city.
La place du Osmo X Marusan est très agréable & bien située proche de la rue Saint-Laurent , mais malheureusement, le personnel laisse à désirer. Les serveurs ne sourient pas on a l'impression de les déranger à chaque demande. C'est vraiment dommage car le cadre est superbe.
This is a great spot to go eat some Japanese inspired dishes as a snack or a full meal. Such a beautiful place. Tried the curry, the tamago sando, the katsu sando & the karaage. The bread was a little bit too sweet for my taste but was pretty balanced in the sandwiches overall. The katsu sando's piece of work was really though to eat, it did not seem to be tenderized in any way. The karaage was exceptional as was the curry.
What's not to love? The tamago sando is a thing of beauty. The strawberry sandwiches are delicious (weekends only). The hojicha latte is zen in a cup. Yes, it's somewhat pricey, but much cheaper than a flight to Japan. My only complaint would be that the space has been taken over by the laptop crowd who sit, one to a table, taking much of the available space.
Such a cool spot somewhat secluded from the hectic city vibes. I also got lunch here which was the vegan curry bowl but was too hungry & didn't take a picture. Was Coffee was so good. Wasn't too impressed with the pastries though. Mostly cause my expectations were really high. But generally I give this place a high rating & would definitely go back!
Super cool cafe with tasty drinks & food. Was really impressed by the quality of the sandwiches. Would definitely come back to get these again & try the other items on the menu.
