12 Cute Cafés to Try in Montreal During Your Next Visit

Having lived in Montreal for over 15 years and in downtown for almost 5 years, I have had my fair share of cafés in the city. Whether it be to go discover a new coffee shop or to spend some time to get work or studying done, I love having a good cup of coffee. If you are visiting Montreal (or have been living here for a while) and would like some café recommendations, this article is for you! I have listed my 12 favourite coffee shops in Montreal.

I have also listed whether the cafés are budget friendly or pricey, if it is crowded, the amount of seating area, and if there are a good amount of charging plugs for if you want to get some work done. Of course, crowds depend on the day of the week and the time of the day. I tend to spend a few hours at the cafés, so I make an approximate on the average from my experience.

2. Le Petit Dep – Café & Buvette

Le Petit Dep is located in Old Montreal and in Griffintown, although I have only been to the one in Griffintown. They have super unique furniture. It is also very comfortable. Their wifi is also very good. It’s a great spot to get some work done.

• Price: $$ (7.00 CAD for a vanilla latte)
• Crowds: ++
• Seating areas: ++++
• Plugs: +++

3. Columbus Café & Co

Columbus Café & Co is located at various locations throughout Montreal. The ones I have been to are on Crescent and near Atwater. They have comfortable chairs, which makes it a cozy environment. The ones that I have been to are on St-Catherine (a very busy street in Montreal), so if you want to go during calmer hours, I recommend to come in the early to late mornings. Their wifi is also great.

• Price: $$ (7.00 CAD for a small vanilla latte)
• Crowds: +++
• Seating areas: ++
• Plugs: ++

4. Caravane Café

Caravane Café is located near Côte-des-Neiges. They have good wifi. They serve great coffee and a variety of good choices. If you are in the area or coming from the University of Montreal, I recommend stopping by one day.

• Price: $$
• Crowds: ++
• Seating areas: ++
• Plugs: ++

5. Brûlerie FARO-Roasting House Montréal

Brûlerie FARO is located on St-Catherine, next to Concordia University. They serve delicious coffee, sandwiches, and pastries for those who are interested. Their wifi is great. If you want to spend a few hours here, I recommend coming earlier to get the spots near the booth or near the comfortable black chairs. The other areas can be a bit more tight, but if you don’t mind it, then there are no worries!

• Price: $$ (7.00 CAD for a large vanilla latte)
• Crowds: ++
• Seating areas: ++
• Plugs: ++

6. Kréma Café

Kréma Café is actually located inside the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. Their lattes are super delicious! Since it is located in a Hotel, a lot of their customers are from there.

• Price: $$ (7.00 CAD for a vanilla latte)
• Crowds: ++
• Seating areas: ++
• Plugs: +

7. Café SAT

Café SAT is a lovely café located near Places-des-Arts. It is a great location for getting some work done. Their wifi is great. The coffee is also very good. Do note that if you love syrup in coffee (like me), they unfortunately don’t serve coffee with any kind of syrup.

• Price: $$ (7.00 CAD for a latte)
• Crowds: ++
• Seating areas: +++
• Plugs: ++

8. Tommy Café

Tommy Café is located at various locations throughout Downtown Montréal. The one that I have been to is located in the Old Port. The price is good for the generous amount of coffee they give. They also serve good food if you’re hungry. The vibe is super nice, but it does get very crowded. We went in the afternoon and were lucky enough to have arrived when someone was about to leave.

• Price: $ (7.00 CAD for a large vanilla latte)
• Crowds: ++++
• Seating areas: ++
• Plugs: ++

9. Leaves House Cafe

There are two locations of Leaves House Cafe. I have been to the one of de la Montagne, although there is another one near McGill. The coffee is super good, and the inside is a very modern atmosphere. The cafe is very small though, but it doesn’t get too busy (and I went during the afternoon). They have good wifi.

• Price: $$ (7.00 CAD for a vanilla latte)
• Crowds: +
• Seating areas: +
• Plugs: ++

10. Crew Collective & Café

Crew Collective & Café is a gorgeous coffee shop located in the Bank of Montreal’s old building. It’s famous for its architecture. They have lots of workspace for rent.

Make sure to come early if you want to sit down and relax! We arrived at opening time and 15 minutes later, all the seats were taken. The waiting lines were long (around 20 people) after 30 minutes of opening. If you want to do some studying for free, make sure to get here at their opening time. The other workspaces are 15$/hour or 80$ for the whole day.

• Price: $$$ (9.00 CAD for a vanilla latte)
• Crowds: +++++
• Seating areas: ++
• Plugs: +

11. Savsav

Savsav is a new coffee shop that opened near Lionel-Groulx. The space is super cute, and I highly recommend. They have great wifi and nice furniture. The spot is a it difficult to find. From the outside, you will need to enter by a black door that doesn’t have a sign indicating that Savsav is inside.

• Price: $$$ (8.00 CAD for a vanilla latte)
• Crowds: ++
• Seating areas: ++
• Plugs: ++++

12. Café Redwood

Café Redwood is a super cute and modern café. It is located in Pointe-Saint-Charles, right next to the Lachine Canal. If you are going on a walk around the canal, I recommend stopping by! The wifi is great and it is a nice spot to work on your laptop.

• Price: $$ (7.00 CAD for a vanilla latte)
• Crowds: ++
• Seating areas: ++
• Plugs: +++

There are SO MANY beautiful cafés in Montreal. This list only gives a few suggestions that I have tried out of the hundred of cafés in the city.