Best Cafés in Montreal
This list covers 20 of Montreal's best cafés and coffee shops based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 2026. It focuses on places with at least 150 reviews and a high weighted rating, ensuring they are well-regarded by a substantial number of customers. The cafés are spread across many neighbourhoods, with Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Ville-Marie appearing most frequently. All listed spots are inexpensive, with ratings from 4.8 to a perfect 5.0.
The ratings are exceptionally high, with several places holding a 4.9 or 5.0 score from hundreds of reviews. Shaka Club has the most reviews at 1085, while others like Angelini Café have a perfect rating from 292 reviewers. FroidÔchaud Café and Aura Café also have perfect 5.0 ratings from 460 and 429 reviews respectively. This list highlights a variety of local favourites, from coffee roasteries to tea shops, all currently open for business.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Côte Café | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 760 | $ |
| 2 | FroidÔchaud Café | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 5 | 460 | $ |
| 3 | Aura Café | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 5 | 429 | $ |
| 4 | Shaka Club (Café & Smoothie) | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,085 | $ |
| 5 | Le Café Magda | Lasalle | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 586 | $ |
| 6 | Plentea | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 808 | |
| 7 | Café Komma Rosta | Verdun | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 486 | $ |
| 8 | Balance Torrefacteur | Verdun | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 471 | |
| 9 | Oh My Deer Café | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 668 | $ |
| 10 | Cams Déjeuner | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 421 | $ |
| 11 | Le Comptoir Café / COFFEE ESPRESSO | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 415 | $ |
| 12 | Nigelle | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 415 | $ |
| 13 | Angelini Café | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 5 | 292 | $ |
| 14 | NHASANG | Saint-Laurent | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 377 | $ |
| 15 | Café Ilios | Lasalle | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 375 | $ |
| 16 | Beardlington Café | Southwest | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 373 | $ |
| 17 | Théo Café | Le Vieux-Longueuil | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 361 | $ |
| 18 | Caffè Mille Gusti | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 340 | $ |
| 19 | Café Zaytouna | Ahuntsic-Cartierville | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 315 | $ |
| 20 | Baristello – Café Italien Jarry | Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 417 | $ |
Côte Café
Côte Café is an inexpensive coffee shop in Ville-Marie, rated 4.9 from 760 reviews. It is open daily from 6:00 to 18:00. Reviewers often mention its cozy atmosphere, pastries, croissants, and outdoor seating.
Opening hours
- Sun 06:00-18:00
- Mon 06:00-18:00
- Tue 06:00-18:00
- Wed 06:00-18:00
- Thu 06:00-18:00
- Fri 06:00-18:00
- Sat 06:00-18:00
FroidÔchaud Café
FroidÔchaud Café in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has a perfect 5.0 rating from 460 reviews and is inexpensive. It is open from 9:00 to 19:00, closed on Mondays. Reviewers frequently highlight its crepes, including tiramisu and salmon varieties, and fresh juices.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-19:00
- Tue 09:00-19:00
- Wed 09:00-19:00
- Thu 09:00-19:00
- Fri 09:00-19:00
- Sat 09:00-19:00
Aura Café
Aura Café is an inexpensive coffee shop in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal with a 5.0 rating from 429 reviews. It is open only on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 to 17:30. Reviewers often talk about its sandwiches, matcha, and friendly owner.
Opening hours
- Fri 09:00-17:30
- Sat 09:00-17:30
Shaka Club (Café & Smoothie)
Shaka Club in Ville-Marie is an inexpensive coffee shop rated 4.8 from 1085 reviews. It opens at 7:30 or 8:00 and closes at 17:00 daily. Reviewers most mention its smoothies, smoothie bowls, and healthy food with quality ingredients.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-17:00
- Mon 07:30-17:00
- Tue 07:30-17:00
- Wed 07:30-17:00
- Thu 07:30-17:00
- Fri 07:30-17:00
- Sat 08:00-17:00
Le Café Magda
Le Café Magda is a women-owned, inexpensive coffee shop in Lasalle, rated 4.9 from 586 reviews. Hours are generally 8:00 to 16:00, extending to 19:00 on Thursdays. Reviewers often note it as a neighbourhood cafe with vegan options and a cozy spot.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-16:00
- Mon 08:00-16:00
- Tue 08:00-16:00
- Wed 08:00-16:00
- Thu 08:00-19:00
- Fri 08:00-16:00
- Sat 08:00-16:00
Plentea
Plentea is a tea store in Ville-Marie with a 4.8 rating from 808 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00. Reviewers frequently mention its cookies, chai karak, and extensive tea selection and blends.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-23:00
Café Komma Rosta
Café Komma Rosta is a women-owned, inexpensive cafe in Verdun, rated 4.9 from 486 reviews. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, with hours from 9:00 to 17:00 or 18:00. Reviewers often talk about its Japanese food, onigiri, and matcha.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-18:00
- Wed 09:00-17:00
- Thu 09:00-17:00
- Fri 09:00-17:00
- Sat 09:00-18:00
Balance Torrefacteur
Balance Torrefacteur is a coffee roastery in Verdun, rated 4.9 from 471 reviews. It opens at 7:00 on weekdays and 9:00 on weekends, closing at 18:00 or 16:00. Reviewers frequently mention its affordable, freshly roasted coffee and value for money.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-16:00
- Mon 07:00-18:00
- Tue 07:00-18:00
- Wed 07:00-18:00
- Thu 07:00-18:00
- Fri 07:00-18:00
- Sat 09:00-16:00
Oh My Deer Café
Oh My Deer Café is a women-owned, inexpensive cafe in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, rated 4.8 from 668 reviews. It is open daily from 9:00 to 21:00. Reviewers often mention its cozy atmosphere, empanadas, gelato, and vegan options.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-21:00
- Mon 09:00-21:00
- Tue 09:00-21:00
- Wed 09:00-21:00
- Thu 09:00-21:00
- Fri 09:00-21:00
- Sat 09:00-21:00
Cams Déjeuner
Cams Déjeuner is an inexpensive coffee shop in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, rated 4.9 from 421 reviews. It is open from 8:00 to 15:00, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Reviewers frequently highlight its tater tots, BLT, and homemade bread.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Wed 08:00-15:00
- Thu 08:00-15:00
- Fri 08:00-15:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
Le Comptoir Café / COFFEE ESPRESSO
Le Comptoir Café in Ville-Marie is inexpensive and rated 4.9 from 415 reviews. It opens at 7:00 or 8:00 and closes at 16:00 daily. Reviewers often mention its bagels, latte, salmon bagel, and welcoming atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-16:00
- Mon 07:00-16:00
- Tue 07:00-16:00
- Wed 07:00-16:00
- Thu 07:00-16:00
- Fri 07:00-16:00
- Sat 08:00-16:00
Nigelle
Nigelle is an inexpensive cafe in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, rated 4.9 from 415 reviews. Hours are 7:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and 9:00 or 8:00 to 16:00 on weekends. Reviewers frequently talk about its sandwiches, croissants, and viennoiseries.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-16:00
- Mon 07:00-18:00
- Tue 07:00-18:00
- Wed 07:00-18:00
- Thu 07:00-18:00
- Fri 07:00-18:00
- Sat 08:00-16:00
Angelini Café
Angelini Café is an inexpensive coffee shop in Ville-Marie with a perfect 5.0 rating from 292 reviews. It is closed on Mondays, with hours from 8:00 or 9:00 to 17:00 or 21:00. Reviewers often mention its gelato, focaccia, and pistachio gelato.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-17:00
- Tue 08:00-17:00
- Wed 08:00-17:00
- Thu 08:00-17:00
- Fri 08:00-21:00
- Sat 09:00-21:00
NHASANG
NHASANG is a women-owned, inexpensive cafe in Saint-Laurent, rated 4.9 from 377 reviews. It is open from 11:30 to 20:00, Wednesday through Saturday. Reviewers frequently highlight its pho, kind staff, banh mi, and welcoming atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Wed 11:30-20:00
- Thu 11:30-20:00
- Fri 11:30-20:00
- Sat 11:30-20:00
Café Ilios
Café Ilios is an inexpensive cafe in Lasalle, rated 4.9 from 375 reviews. It is open daily, from 11:00 to 20:00 most days, starting at 10:00 on Saturdays. Reviewers often mention its sandwiches, friendly owners, and homemade ice cream.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-20:00
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
- Sat 10:00-20:00
Beardlington Café
Beardlington Café is an inexpensive coffee shop in Southwest Montreal, rated 4.9 from 373 reviews. It opens at 8:00 or 8:30 and closes at 17:00 or 19:00. Reviewers frequently talk about its ambiance, matcha, and welcoming staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:30-17:00
- Mon 08:00-17:00
- Tue 08:00-19:00
- Wed 08:00-19:00
- Thu 08:00-19:00
- Fri 08:00-19:00
- Sat 08:30-17:00
Théo Café
Théo Café is an inexpensive coffee shop in Le Vieux-Longueuil, rated 4.9 from 361 reviews. It is open daily from 8:00 or 9:00 to 17:00. Reviewers often mention its sandwiches, pastries, and as a cozy corner for working.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-17:00
- Mon 08:00-17:00
- Tue 08:00-17:00
- Wed 08:00-17:00
- Thu 08:00-17:00
- Fri 08:00-17:00
- Sat 09:00-17:00
Caffè Mille Gusti
Caffè Mille Gusti is an inexpensive cafe in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, rated 4.9 from 340 reviews. It is closed on Mondays, with hours from 7:00 or 8:00 to 17:00. Reviewers frequently highlight its panini, friendly owner, and cannoli.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-17:00
- Tue 07:00-17:00
- Wed 07:00-17:00
- Thu 07:00-17:00
- Fri 07:00-17:00
- Sat 08:00-17:00
Café Zaytouna
Café Zaytouna is an inexpensive coffee shop in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, rated 4.9 from 315 reviews. It opens at 10:00 or 10:30 and closes between 20:00 and 22:00. Reviewers often mention its crème brûlée, latte, and matcha creme brulee.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-21:00
- Mon 10:00-20:00
- Tue 10:00-20:00
- Wed 10:00-20:00
- Thu 10:00-20:00
- Fri 10:00-22:00
- Sat 10:30-22:00
Baristello – Café Italien Jarry
Baristello in Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension is an inexpensive coffee shop rated 4.8 from 417 reviews. It opens early, from 6:00 or 7:00, and closes at 14:00 or 15:00 daily. Reviewers frequently talk about its sandwiches, espresso, and focaccia.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:30-14:00
- Mon 06:00-15:00
- Tue 06:00-15:00
- Wed 06:00-15:00
- Thu 06:00-15:00
- Fri 06:00-15:00
- Sat 07:00-15:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours carefully, as some cafes like Aura Café and NHASANG are only open a few days a week.
- All listed spots are inexpensive, making them budget-friendly options across the city.
- Many cafes, like Côte Café and Oh My Deer Café, have outdoor seating available.
- Takeout is widely available, as indicated by the features for most places.
- Neighbourhoods like Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Ville-Marie have a high concentration of options.
- Several women-owned businesses are featured, including Le Café Magda and Café Komma Rosta.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews would not rank disproportionately high. Only establishments with at least 150 reviews were considered for inclusion. Furthermore, all listed places are confirmed to be currently open for business. The final selection represents the top-rated cafes based on this combined data.
Questions about cafés in Montreal
What are the price levels for these cafés?
Every café on this list is categorized as inexpensive. Two spots, Plentea and Balance Torrefacteur, do not have a specific price level listed in the data, but all others are marked as inexpensive. This means the vast majority are confirmed as affordable, budget-friendly options for visitors.
Which neighbourhoods have the most cafés on this list?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Ville-Marie are the most common neighbourhoods, each featuring several cafés. Other areas represented include Verdun, Lasalle, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, and Saint-Laurent. This offers a wide geographic spread across Montreal, from the central boroughs to surrounding areas.
Are these places good for working on a laptop or dining alone?
Yes, many are suitable for these purposes. Features indicate several, like Shaka Club and Café Zaytouna, are suitable for working on a laptop. Others, including Côte Café and Beardlington Café, are noted as suitable for solo dining. This makes them good options for remote work or a quiet visit alone.
Do these cafés offer takeout or delivery?
Most offer takeout, as shown in their listed features. Delivery is also available at many, including FroidÔchaud Café, Aura Café, and Baristello. Specific services like curbside pickup are noted for Le Comptoir Café. You should check individual listings for the exact services available.
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