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.
Exceptional cafe with a one of a kind space. Everything feels expertly curated, plenty of seating inside & a wonderful private terrace if you'd like a little sun. The matcha was flavourful & clean & bright with a subtle contrasting astringency at the end. The hojicha was similar with a delicate chocolatey earthiness. I would visit again anytime I find myself in the neighbourhood. Bravo.
Sep 21, 2025
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Had the Tomago Sando which was really good & also tried the hojicha latte & yuzu lemonade. The lemonade was sour & not too sweet in the best way. I would recommend all of these items. It is a unique space that is well decorated. When we visited on a Saturday afternoon it was busy & there was a dj playing, so it was pretty loud. It doesn't have the relaxing atmosphere I would usually enjoy at a café.
Immaculate vibes
The matcha is, indeed, a must in mtl
The space is so nice & inviting, but people KNOW SO IT'S PACKED
if you manage to find space pls go!
++++ cause the staff is so nice
didn't expect the food to be that good. it was full but my katsu sando was ready within less than 10 minutes. seems like a cool place to go & chill listening to some nice music.
This place could be better managed. I went there twice but both time the sandwiches are sold out. The second time I went around 1pm… it was not very late for a Saturday. But otherwise very cute place & nice drinks
Awesome little joint, don't be fooled by the exterior. Great sandwiches & to my surprise the Katsu Curry was great too.
As it moonlights as a club it's atmosphere is loud even during day service. There is a decibel monitor in the cafe & it was at 82 when we were there. We didn't wait for a line at 11:30am but the line quickly grew as we waited for our food so be ready to wait as it's a popular spot.
We heard about this place researching for our trip to Montreal & it was great for us.
Great music & atmosphere here, the food is delicious but the portions are a bit small. I ordered the chicken katsu curry(??) & there were two small pieces of chicken in it.
Sep 1, 2025
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The yuzu tea was made with Sencha, which is a type of green tea. I didn't expect it to be green tea, & I wish it had been written clearly on the menu. If I had known, I wouldn't have ordered it.
The karaage sandwich had Japanese-style fried chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, & jalapenos. I expected it to be hot, but both the bread & the chicken were cold, which was disappointing.
It also took about 30 minutes to get the sandwich after ordering. You should go there only if you have patience & plenty of time.
We got to osmo right before the rush. My hojicha latte was delicious. Would love to go back to try their sandwiches. Great vibe in there & lovely garden patio.
Le café est extrêmement bruyant, nous avons attendu 15 minutes pour des boissons. Nous avons pris deux matcha cérémonie, & plutôt décevant, pour un matcha de cérémonie, on ne sent pas la qualité du produit, & en plus de cela, il y a du sucre à la préparation, ce qui gâche un peu le goût du matcha.. c'est dommage
Le OXM se cache sous terre dans un véritable espace hors du commun en plein coeur de Montréal. Il se définit comme étant un club social mêlant culture, café & nourriture japonaise. Si vous vous retrouvez dans cette description alors vous allez adorer le lieu & son ambiance. Mention spéciale pour le tamago sando & le osmo fog.
