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.
Got the tamago sando, iced matcha & a cinnamon bun. Everything was delicious & reasonably priced. The space is very cool, industrial-modern, lots of plants & angles, & a dj spinning vinyl. I think it becomes a club at night?
Jun 16, 2024
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Very good sandwiches, the chicken curry is a little bland but still good. The matcha & yuzu lemonades are delicious. Great ambiance & architecture. Nice terrace in the back.
The sandwich was better than what I expected! The bread is soooo good I wanted to ask where they get it but obviously they wouldn't tell us so I didn't bother asking hahaha the ambiance is also nice! Would definitely go back again :)
get the tamago sandos & curry!! the pickled veggies in the curry are my favorite part, & they really nailed all the components of a good tamago sando 🥚
We loved our drinks, both look & taste were great! The food looks awesome but they can definitely work on the taste (the curry sauce was the best part of the food) The atmosphere is great for working for long hours
Jun 5, 2024
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Cute environment, good coffee, & the katsu sando was a unique & tasty combo. A little loud in terms of music, but still a good place to meet & have a conversation.
The food is really good for what they're charging. The coffee is very very good on any criteria you could measure it. The vibe is incredible. Such a great space to be in & hang out. The terrace out back is so cozy & comfortable. The service is out of this world. I don't know who put this place together but a lot of love went into creating it, & the team extends that love by making it all work.
such a hidden gem! the place is kind of hard to locate if it's your first time since the entrance is not on the main street & some might get confused with where the doors are located. the food is DELICIOUS & comes in arguably big portions. i thought i would be able to finish a strawberry sando & a karaage curry but i was so wrong, it was so filling i felt sick afterwards (in a positive way). i really enjoyed my food but the pork curry had way too much meat & was kind of dry, i personally preferred the chicken. overall, the visit was amazing & unless you're a big eater, i'd recommend only ordering one item. only small complaint is that the dj music was very loud so if you're easily overstimulated, please bring headphones with you to cancel out the noise because when i say it was loud, i am not exaggerating, my ears genuinely hurt.
May 26, 2024
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Super nourriture a prix abordable ! Les sandwiches sont tous excellents. Ambiance très agréable & tendance - possibilité de manger & boire un verre en extérieur ! On recommande cette paise a montreal :)
A perfect place to study & hang out throughout the day. The atmosphere was great & welcoming & the food was great overall. I recommend the Kaarage sandwiches & the matcha latte.
I had the chicken sandwich & chai latte .. both were amazing ! I loved the big outdoor terrasse & the overall vibe was very welcoming.. our barista Louis was the absolute best !!! Thank you Louis we can't wait to come again!
