9 comforting downtown cafés to discover

Nothing is more comforting than spending time in a cozy coffee shop enjoying your favourite hot beverage, especially when the weather gets chilly. In the age of remote working, it’s perfect when you’re looking for a change of scenery.

Whether you want to work alone or with colleagues, soak up some inspiration, or simply take a moment for yourself, here are 9 cozy coffee shops to discover in the downtown area this fall. Big wool scarves and cashmere sweaters not required, but highly recommended!

SoLIT Café

To add color to your days during the winter season, head to the SoLIT Café. Admire the orange decoration and savor a hot drink and excellent comfort food.

2030 Rue Mansfield

Café Améa

Café Améa, at the Maison Alcan, right in the heart of downtown. On the agenda: coffee, pastries, lunch (of course), all in one of the most beautiful settings you’ll find in Montreal. A perfect spot to relax, chill out, or work. And as a bonus… You can enjoy your latte while admiring a mural by Ola Volo.

1188 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest

Café Aunja

The most interesting part of this small Iranian coffee shop located just in front of the Museum of Fine Arts is its bohemian atmosphere and unique, comforting hot drinks. For example, there’s their classic Persian Fog, made with Iranian black tea, saffron syrup, and milk, then dusted with pistachio.

1448 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest

Café Columbus

What could be more comforting than a big, soft, chewy cookie? Café Columbus is there for you all day long. Whether you’re looking for a bagel, a sandwich or a hot drink, make yourself comfortable in one of its downtown cafés.

4 cafés downtown 

2153 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest 

1370 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest

2020 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa

262 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest 

Café Myriade

Just a stone’s throw from Concordia, settle into Café Myriade. Premium coffee, delicious beverages and a cosy environment await you.

1432 Rue Mackay

Tommy Café

Located at the foot of the Ring, Tommy Café will delight you all day long. A bright, welcoming and gourmet place, just the way we like it!

1241 Avenue McGill College

Café Olimpico

Café Olimpico, a true Montreal institution, also welcomes you downtown! If you’d like to enjoy a real Italian coffee in an elegant, subdued setting, now you know where to go!

1333 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa

Café Shaughnessy

A small, independent coffee shop in Shaughnessy Village, Café Shaughnessy is a favourite meeting place for Concordia and Dawson students. It’s the ideal spot to get together for a good coffee in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, sheltered from the noise of the city.

1455 Rue Lambert Closse

Caffettiera

Escape to the Old Country for an espresso thanks to Caffetiera. This Italian bar offers caffeinated beverages, of course, but also some good bottles of wine for an impromptu 5 à 7.

2055 Rue Stanley