9 Montreal cafés every local needs to visit this spring
But first, coffee. ☕️
The exterior terrasse at Montreal café Maison Oflore. Right: A person holding up a blended iced coffee from Cordova café in Montreal.
Spring energizes Montreal, and the city's most popular cafés keep that spark alive all year. While Montreal is home to countless must-try cafés, there are a few that every local should visit in the spring.
From cafés decked out in pastel hues to eateries draped in plants and florals, these nine Montreal cafés are known to have vibes as fresh as their coffee.
Whether you're seeking a quiet corner to get work done, a lively spot to catch up with friends or simply want to try some place new, these cafés should be on every Montrealer's spring to do list.
Pastel Rita
Where: 5761, boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Located in Montreal's Mile-End, Pastel Rita is a pastel paradise. With soft hues of pink, green and beige, this is the ideal spot to spend an afternoon getting entranced by spring shades. For those looking for the perfect bite, grab the eggplant sandwich and Pastel Rita salad and thank us later.
Alphabet Café
Where: 5765, rue Clark, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: If there's one Montreal café gaining all sorts of recognition, it's Alphabet Café. With recent visits from Hollywood A-lister Blake Lively and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who visited the Greek-owned café on Greek Independence Day along with the Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Known for their iconic pink lattés, the café has a stellar Freddo menu that you will simply fall in love with.
Alphabet Café website
Maison Oflore
Where: 511, ave Duluth E., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Known for their waffle creations, fresh lemonades and floral-inspired decor, Maison Oflore is a sure way to spring your way into the new season in style. If you're visiting for the first time, we recommend the smoked salmon waffle sandwich and a mix of lemon and hibiscus lemonades, which are made in-house.
Café Parvis
Where: 433, rue Mayor, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Nothing screams spring like an oasis of freshly bloomed florals, hanging plants and tons of natural sunlight — all of which you can find at Café Parvis. This downtown Montreal café offers up a sweet menu made up of pizzas, pasta and salads, perfect for those working remotely or Montrealers wanting a quick grab-and-go moment.
Rosa Café Sud Italian
Where: 26, rue Gounod, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: While the floral walls and pink accents make this the perfect spring café, Rosa's coffee and sweet treats are what will make you want to stay. Located on the cusp of Montreal's Parc-Extension and Villereay borough, Rosa Café offers up decadent sandwiches, including the prosciutto di parma and burrata option, as well as all your Italian favourites such as cannolis, bombolinis and Nutella focaccia, to name a few.
Cordova
Where: 4606, rue Notre-Dame O., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: This café in Montreal's Saint-Henri is a quaint spot for some Mediterranean-inspired eats, delicious espresso and cocktails, if you're feeling festive enough. Whether you're in the mood for a classic latté, Cordova's iconic cold brew or their mouthwatering iced cappuccino, there's no going wrong here. I mean, how could you with coffee and cocktails, amirite ladies?
Cordova website
Savsav
Where: 780, ave Brewster, RC-015, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: From the beams of sunlight that glow throughout the café to its natural woodwork-inspired look, Savsav is an all-time fave for a remote workday thanks to its functional seating arrangement and delicious coffee selection. The Saint-Henri café turns into a bar come sunset, making it the ideal day-to-night spot for those looking to go from casual to chic.
Café Dei Campi
Where: 6201, rue Chabot, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: Known for its vegan and vegetarian menu, Café Dei Campi is home to some of the most decadent baked goods, including their iconic mini pies that are just as cute as they are delicious. Not to mention a cup of their espresso isn't complete without a side of its iconic Zeppole di San Giuseppe.
Café Valentina
Where: 268, boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Go: From the pink seats and pink lemonade all the way to the pampas lining up along the café wall, Valentina offers a spring-like space for a quick pick me up or a cute afternoon enjoying the many events and activities the café hosts including sip and clay as well as paint nights. The Montreal eatery is also known for its personalized lattés — where you can get just about anything written atop your drink.
Valentina Café website
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