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.
Got the vegan curry which was fantastic! Ditched my family who were sitting inside because I got drawn in by the atmosphere & DJ. Ended up reading a really good magazine that they had there :)
Jul 26, 2024
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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.
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
Jul 17, 2024
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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.
