Best Great Montreal Cafés That Are Still Open for Business Must Try
We asked the owners of our favorite Montreal cafés where they thought would be the best places for a quick lunch or a delicious meal during the COVID-19 crisis.
Great cafés are an essential part of any city’s culture. You could find a cafe that serves some of the best coffee in town, but you won’t find the same atmosphere or vibe as a local hangout.
But what makes a great café? Well, we’ve scoured Montreal’s best cafes, and have compiled a list of some of the city’s best places to enjoy a nice cup of joe.
16 Great Montreal Cafés That Are Still Open for Business
1. Café Pista (Masson)
Address: 2650 Rue Masson, Montréal, QC H1Y 1W2, Canada
Phone: (438) 380-1307
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The Beaubien and St. Laurent locations of the popular coffee shop Pista on Montreal’s north side have closed, but the new Rosemont site is still operating and offering its signature house roasts from 9 am to 4 pm everyday.
2. Baristello & Co
Address: 709B Rue Jarry E, Montréal, QC H2P 1W2, Canada
Phone: (514) 272-2113
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This Jarry Street staple is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day (except Tuesday), and offers Uber Eats delivery of its Italian espresso, sandwiches, and Nutella cookies.
3. Café Vito
Address: 151 Rue Villeray, Montréal, QC H2R 1G4, Canada
Phone: (514) 564-3131
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Vito, a local favorite in the Villeray area, serves authentic Italian espresso and a wide variety of culinary items (including bagels, sandwiches, cannoli, and many other pastries) every day from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
With Uber Eats, you can get your food delivered.
4. Cafe Larue & Fils (multiple locations)
Address: 244 Rue de Castelnau E, Montréal, QC H2R 1P5, Canada
Phone: (514) 272-8087
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This café, along with its two other sites on St. Zotique East and de Castelnau, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sundays. Forget about using cash or credit; we only accept debit cards here.
5. Café Orr
Address: 5368 Avenue Papineau, Montréal, QC H2H 1W2, Canada
Phone: (514) 544-2233
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Although it is currently unable to screen films, the Papineau location of this cinema-café is open everyday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for take out, with bulk beans, smoothies, pastries, and other delicacies available.
6. Café Olimpico
Address: 124 Rue Saint- Viateur O, Montréal, QC H2T 2L1, Canada
Phone: (514) 495-0746
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The single location of Montreal’s most famous Italian café is in the Mile End, and it exclusively serves takeout (so, nobody can go inside). The store is open everyday from 6 am to 9 pm.
7. The Standard (Mile End)
Address: 251 Rue Saint- Viateur O, Montréal, QC H2V 1Y1, Canada
Phone: (514) 803-7232
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Currently, you can get your hands on coffee roasts from Propeller, Pilot, and more in bulk or in a variety of espresso beverages at the Standard’s St-Viateur location.
8. Caffè In Gamba
Address: 5263 Av du Parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4G9, Canada
Phone: (514) 656-6852
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This third-wave coffee shop on Parc Avenue in Mile End is open from 9 am to 5 pm (GMT) Tuesday through Saturday (the St-Viateur location is closed).
9. Café Névé
Address: 151 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2W 1E1, Canada
Phone: (514) 903-9294
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The original Névé in Rachel is only open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., but you can still get your caffeine fix and have one of their famously huge and delicious sandwiches there.
Delivery is available by calling ahead of time Tuesday through Saturday.
10. Structure Coffee Roasters
Address: 460 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2H2, Canada
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Montreal’s seasoned roasters Every day from 8 AM to 4 PM, you may get bulk bags of Structure’s delicious roasts.
11. Le Café Bloom
Address: 1940 Rue Centre, Montréal, QC H3K 1J2, Canada
Phone: (514) 508-2313
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Bloom, the best breakfast spot in Pointe-St.-Charles, now offers an épicerie area stocked with high-quality regional products in addition to its extensive menu of ready-to-eat options, which includes everything from donburi bowls to tartes au sucre and brownies.
They are open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and they provide bike delivery in the local region if you give them a call.
12. Campanelli
Address: 4634 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1S4, Canada
Phone: (514) 933-7770
Campanelli, a favorite hangout spot in St. Henri, serves espresso all day long (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Every day of the week, except Sundays (closed Sundays).
13. Yo & Co Espresso Bar
Address: 5590 Rue Laurendeau, Montréal, QC H4E 3W3, Canada
Phone: (514) 703-8553
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The best place to get an espresso in Côte-St-Paul is open from 8 am to 4 pm during the week, and from 9 am to 4 pm on weekends (including Easter). The Th3rdWave app allows for pre-orders to be placed.
14. Café Felice
Address: 5563 Av du Parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4H2, Canada
Phone: (514) 277-7033
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Though it hasn’t been around for decades, Felice, a takeout coffee shop in Mile End, serves really excellent espresso. During the coronavirus crisis, it’s open from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm every day.
15. Café Dax
Address: 1461 Avenue Van Horne, Outremont, QC H2V 1L3, Canada
Phone: (514) 941-9982
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Third-wave coffee is available at Dax, which is located in Outremont and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
The café sources its beans from local Montreal roasters Kujira and Phil & Sebastian in Calgary.
16. Mollo
Address: 2069 Rue Wellington, Montréal, QC H3K 1W7, Canada
Phone: (514) 543-6530
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Mollo, a coffee shop in the Pointe-St.-Charles neighborhood, also serves gelato and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Delivery is available by Uber Eats from 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday, and from 9 AM to 4 PM on the weekends.
Conclusion
So there you have it, the best Montreal cafés that are still open for business to enjoy a cup of coffee. While it’s important to choose your cafes carefully, it’s equally important to choose your cafes wisely.
Some cafes might be better for socializing than others. Others might have the best wifi. Others may have the nicest interior design.
Choose cafes based on what’s important to you and you’ll be sure to find one that suits your needs. Whether you’re going for caffeine or conversation, you’ll find your ideal cafe. Happy cafetièreing!
