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.
Super cute place with a great atmosphere! Very unique! I got the katsu pork & chicken karage sando! 🥪 Def get the chicken karage sandwich over the pork katsu as it had more flavor! Pork katsu sando could've used more flavor, pork itself was a little bland 😅
Mon endroit préféré a Montréal. Pas seulement un café, mais aussi un lieu d'échange artistique en tout genre. D'excellents djs fond de l'endroit un lieu de rassemblement de l'underground local !
I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into this café. I found it very unique in style & it had many seats. Despite the large number of seats, there wasn't any available. After having a cappuccino & a sandwich there, I can understand why this place is so popular. The bread was thick & super soft. This has become one of my favorite sandwich. They also had a live DJ with the music not being too loud. I think they even measure the decibel level so they don't go over. I highly you suggest you give it a try.
Tamago sandwich was kind of overrated, the latte was okay. Kitchen only opens at 11am, usually too full to find seats if you don't come within the first hour of opening
Super beau café, j'y suis allée avec des amis pendant la Semaine du Japon. DJ sur place, staff sympathique, un peu d'attente pour commander vu que c'était un samedi. J'ai pris le cold brew & il était délicieux.
Staff were super kind & accommodating when my food & drink got lost in the onslaught of a lunch rush! I waited 45 min for my buzzer to go off, & when I asked they quickly remade my order & it was DELICIOUS! Great café, great people, great music
May 9, 2024
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
The ambience is one of the best in a cafe in this city. Because of that however it is often pretty crowded & can result in a long line to place your order but the food/drinks are always prepared with haste so it makes it worth it. The terrace is beautiful - I recommend the back terrace over the front.
Atmosphere was really cool & I was really looking forward to visiting this place considering I'm Japanese & love tasting authentic Japanese cuisine. However my partner didn't receive his cappuccino (they forgot his order) after I paid & tipped. I ordered the egg Sando with salmon & in the middle of the sandwich they put WAY too much mayonnaise & it was also very bland. I ended up getting sick from the amount of mayo in the middle of the sandwich & left early.... Very disappointed as I had much higher expectations about this place.
