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.
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.
Jul 4, 2024
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Hojicha latte was great, flavorful & mildly sweet. The pork katsu curry portion was super generous, the katsu is thick & juicy. The matcha cookie was a perfect blend of green tea & milky flavor.
Food is decent & it has a big portion but takes a while to make (it takes about 20min for a sandwich). If you're going to order the egg sando, add salmon & curry since the egg itself is too creamy (unless you like them that way). The atmosphere is nice, but music is loud (idk if that's supposed to be the vibe of the place)
Pretty cute cafe with indoor & outdoor seating We tried the curry katsu which was really good. It was crispy on the outside but super juicy on the inside. We also got the iced chai & ice dirty chai. Couldn't taste much of the chai as the espresso was quite overpowering. The regular chai didn't have a strong chai flavor either, tasted more milky. However, the staff was super kind & fast.
Jun 30, 2024
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J'ai été impressionné par le décor du café, c'est un peu caché mais ça vaut le détour. J'ai pris un cappuccino vraiment très bon, il y a un bon rapport qualité prix. La nourriture est un peu cher par contre mais à l'air d'être très bonne !! Café filtre classique & très bon également, bref parfait pour chiller, travailler ou encore pour un date ! Je recommande x10
Ce lieu très populaire, notamment auprès des étudiants qui viennent y étudier toute la journée, est souvent bondé. Je suis venue 2 fois &, à 2 reprises, j'ai eu de la difficulté à trouver une place convenable pour m'asseoir. Je précise également que la pièce est assez bruyante, ce qui peut déranger certaines personnes souhaitant se concentrer. Malgré cela, j'ai beaucoup aimé le latte hogicha ainsi que l'absence de frais supplémentaires pour les laits végétaux. J'aimerais revenir pour tester la nourriture qui a l'air très appétissante, que ce soit les curry & les sandos.
came before the kitchen opened (at 11am) so we could only get croissants or cookies. the croissants were stale & clearly not fresh. have heard that their hot food is much better. on the other hand, the coffee was delicious. bonus points for being dog friendly!
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?
