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.
Found out about this place via a video on Instagram.. of coarse of all places because I'm always looking for new places to eat & wow how did I not know about this place sooner! Highly recommend place. Great food, service & atmosphere. Just be prepared for a line
The cafe is very cozy & original, the food & drinks are good, & staff are very nice. The sandwiches were very good, I haven't tried anything like that beforehand. Many people come to work or study there, it was hard to find a seat. It can get noisy with music, if you want to focus on something.
Jan 29, 2024
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coffee was decent, food was delicious! aesthetics are definitely the focus here- music choice was great, & the plants liven up the brutalist space. young, hip crowd who are primarily there to work!
J'ai été extrêmement déçu de constater que lors de ma visite du café Osmo ce jeudi, 25 janvier 2024, il était absolument impossible de recevoir de la part des employés un service en français. Je ne m'attend pas ici à de la haute voltige linguistique, mais simplement quelques mots qui indiquent une forme de respect envers la société majoritairement francophone qui supporte ce café. Il semble malheureusement que ce soit impossible. Alors que le manifeste de la fondation Osmo, qui abrite elle même ce café, comporte un "engagement d'ouverture & d'inclusion", il me semble inquiétant de voir que cet engagement ne s'applique pas aux francophones qui le fréquentent. J'espère de tout coeur que la direction lira ce commentaire & apportera les ajustements qui s'imposent, avant qu'il ne soit trop tard & que nous assistions à la dégradation progressive de ce haut lieu de l'entrepreneurship montréalais.
This is true to everything you have heard about. Lovely place, eclectic space & fabulous food. It is very popular on a saturday & seating was generally in shared spaces. It gets a bit loud as well unfortunately
Les poulet curry est délicieux! Plusieurs places assises à l'intérieur & à l'extérieur. J'ai moins aimé leur thé spécialité maison. Visite 1 an plus tard : j'ai pris le tamago sando avec saumon fumé. Correct, mangeable.. le saumon fumé a sauvé le sandwich. Les oeufs sortaient à chaque bouchée & le tout était sec à mon goût. Prochaine fois je prendrais le curry, une valeur sûre.
Nice place to sit & relax while enjoying the coffee & light food. Tried the Katsu sando & tamago sando as recommended. They are wonderful as mentioned in reviews. The dressings are the ones that make them standout.
Dec 25, 2023
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Absolutely love this place, their tamago sando is phenomenal. The karage was also so tender & had a great crunchy coating. It's also one of the few cafes that has amazing drinks & amazing food! I'm a big coffee nerd & I usually find that places that serve food won't have quite as good coffee as a dedicated specialty coffee shop. But Osmo does both wonderfully & it's a treasure! It's a beautiful place, highly recommend their specialty lattes. The vibes are great for writing or any kind of productivity on your to do list, too.
The food is really good, & I love their matcha latte. However the music is too loud, I do not see the point in making the music so loud that it rings in my head, I can barely hear my partner speaking next to me. Please turn down the volume a little bit if possible, it's a waste of the space, amazing food & good drinks.
Great place to catch a break to study or to just grab a quick bite &/or coffee. They explore with different flavor profiles in the coffee which promises to give you a different yet interesting experience when trying out their beverages. Great place!
A must if you're in montreal. We have a very good cafe selection & this one is at the top of the list. The atmosphere & decor are so welcoming & unique. The food is delicious & aesthetically pleasing. I recommend the iced hojicha latte, it's just sweet enough for someone who doesn't like coffee. The egg sandwich is very filling & not expensive for the quantity & quality you are getting. The eff & salmon one is my favourite so far, it's so comforting & tasty.
