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.
Un de mes cafés préférés lors de mon passage à Montréal ! Avec une touche japonaise & très minimaliste, ce café propose une ambiance très rythmique avec des set DJ. On y mange très bien & le lieu est très adapté au co-working & aux échanges
Lovedddd the coffee & this delicious vegan curry bowl! For a place with only one vegan option, it's truly delish - & I'm always happy when the coffee slaps!
Jan 17, 2026
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Excellent repas & les boissons étaient vraiment bonnes mais difficile de trouver de la place.
Un peu bruyant aussi si vous voulez un endroit pour travailler/etudier.
Le service était impeccable.
Was super excited about the egg sandwich but got disappointed bc the kitchen only starts at 11am while the coffee itself opens at 10am. My flat white vanilla was very good & the hojicha is good for who likes matcha!
The curry bowls here are the perfect size for lunch & are very delicious. The matcha was also tasty. They are not sweetened though in case you are looking for a sweet matcha latte. It was very busy when we stopped in but we were able to find space on one of the shared long tables very quickly.
I have been to this place with my boyfriend, we had the famous egg sandwich, tea & coffee! Everything was delicious, the ambiance is soo fun! I came back last week for the Christmas market & again, the vibes are immaculate 💓
Dec 16, 2025
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My hojicha latte was great, I just wish the music was slightly quieter for a better studying environment. The loudness (with the added sound of people talking) made it a bit distracting. Will be back to try the food next time!
Beautiful place serving quality drinks & food for a good price. Nice staff, really unique vibe. However, it is super crowded all the time so keep that in mind & come
early!
Un très beau café au design unique, avec un menu d'inspiration japonaise qui se démarque. L'endroit est populaire auprès des étudiants, donc ce n'est pas l'adresse idéale si on cherche un moment calme.
Nous avons pris un matcha & un osmo fog, tous deux bien exécutés. Les sando étaient bons, mais manquaient un peu de saveur selon moi.
Malgré tout, l'expérience globale reste plaisante & je retournerai chez Osmo x Marusan sans hésiter.
Dec 11, 2025
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Really interesting looking place, the vibes are so cool. Definitely targeted to a younger university-aged crowd though. Also very loud at times. There's a dB meter that helps you keep track at least.
Came here with my boyfriend on a Thursday afternoon & it was super packed with people studying but they were able to clear a seat for us to eat. 10/10 service for that!
We got the Karaage Sando & Tamago Sando. We found the tamago sando a bit plain, wish it had a bit more salt or maybe chili crisp 🤔🤔🤔. However, the karaage was delicious. We also shared a Hojicha Latte which was suuuper yummy, definitely recommend that.
It's a nice small cosy café in my Neighbourhood, which I have never seen before I discovered it because it's kind of like a hidden Café. I've tried their much with lavender, which was tasting good. Also, they had nice sandwiches. I haven't tried yet, but they looked very good. Maybe next time I will try that too.
The place is littered with laptops & people out overextend their stays. Choose your time wisely if you plan to visit this hidden gem. Feels more like a library with food than a great café with food.
Limited seating time would be a great suggestion for this place.
