When I first spotted this Cafe, I was on my way to the Green Day concert and my heart literally STOPPED! I was already having a shitty day since I feel down the stairs at Guy metro when my sister and I were going to grab a bite before the concert, but then... I spotted my first love (sorry Dave) and all my worries semmed to had away.
At the time that I had spotted it, the shop was already closed for the day, but I couldn't help but yell at my sister OMG THEY HAVE CACTI! I looked insane since about half the block turned and also looked in the window.
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My sister also thought I was insane, but I couldn't help myself! I was so sad that it was closed and it was SO new that there wasn't even a store sign so I had to depart with a broken heart of the unknown coffee shop that stole my heart.
After a week or so, I hadn't walked down st. Catherine for awhile so my dreams of going to this cafe were slowly dwindling away... UNTIL my bae coworker Miranda discovered the name for me!
I instantly went on Instagram and found HVMANS cafe, my dreams had come true! Not only does the coffee look absolutely fresh AF, but their cacti, succulents, and flowers are blooming and perfect for purchasing.
It has a lit Down Town vibe and a lowkey ambiance that makes it perfect for snapping pictures, doing homework, or grabbing a coffee on the go! I have to say that this is now one of my new favorite places in Montreal.
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The impulse I have to buy all the cacti is pretty distracting but I have to say that you can be productive AF here. So, I suggest making this your new homework spot especially if you go to Dawson, Concordia, or McGill since it is literally located right on the corner of Mackay and St. Catherine under Lux Lounge.
Midterms, essays, assignments, and many more projects are taking over Montreal student's lives. So, instead of going to cafes, since they will all be invaded, I suggest checking out these cute restaurants! It's perfect for a solo or a group study session!
As yes, the time has come where herds of students join at cafes to study for the next big exam coming up. Well, instead of all invading the closest Starbucks, I suggest checking out these insanely cute cafes located all across Montreal! Not only are these cafes absolutely adorable, but they are perfect for that study grind.
So, get that coffee money ready because you will become addicted to these honestly amazing Montreal cafes! Maybe you'll actually enjoy studying... or maybe these cafes will just make it more bearable. Either way, you will be getting 100% on all those exams!
This simply cute cafe is honestly perfect for a study session! They are super simple and you won't be attacked by plants like in other cafes. Their ambiance is very relaxing so you won't feel stressed as you study your life away! In other words, it's perfect for you to get that 100%!
For a fun and just about as cute as it can get coffee, then I recommend checking out Moustache café! All their drinks come in a cup that has a mustache on it and you can even get moustache cookies! It's a perfect study toom cafe and it's also great for those cute pictures we know you want to take. They have a fun-loving atmosphere with unique drinks and beautiful plants. They even have a superb terrasse in the summer!
If you happen to be in Verdun and you are in need of a quiet place to get some homework done, then cafe Baobab is the place for you! They have a cute backyard terrasse and a large indoors seating area as well. It is filled with colors and it is perfect for +A marks! It’s unique and they have a light-hearted ambiance.
This cute AF cafe is honestly perfect for those who enjoy a quiet time studying along the Lachine Canal. At this cafe you can enjoy a sweet tasting coffee that is perfectly accompanied with your pile of homework! You can even walk down the canal afterward and enjoy a stress-free walk!
For some absolutely perfect coffee and perfect studying with your friends, I suggest checking out Larue & Fils! They have great freshly brewed coffee for fresh essays! They are simply perfect and they offer a great relaxing environment making your studying more bearable.
Café Sfouf is best known for their “sfouf,” a Middle Eastern cake made with semolina and turmeric. But what you may not have know is that they are also a great location for studying and writing last minute essays. These cakes are amazing with a freshly brewed coffee or latte. You will enjoy the cozy atmosphere and your delightful food with someone who needs to study just as much as you.
For those who love free things, this is the place for you! They have free coffee, free cookies, high-speed internet, and a beautiful view of the city. All you need to do is contributing $3 for the first hour and $2 for each consequent hour that you spend here.It’s a perfect working location for students since it is a quick environment that serves strong coffee to keep the juices flowing.
For a bakery cafe where you can snack and study, Arhoma is the perfect place to be. They have a beautiful seating area, great caffeine, yummy pastries, and delectable sandwiches to accompany you with your school work. It’s all homemade and absolutely delicious! They have a beautiful terrasse that is perfect for fall.
If you want that 1 am coffee with your last minute essay, then La Croissant Figaro is the place for you! They have a stunning terrasse and honestly the best snacks! Whenever I go, I can honestly say that it feel like I am Paris all over again which makes studying extra "fun" !
This cute Mile End spot if perfect for a quick afternoon study session! You can enjoy Italian delights with you Psychology paper or Economics exam. So, make studying more fun at Cafe Olimpico! It's cute, delicious, and perfect for melt-downs!
Located in Côte-des-Neiges, Caravane is known for amazing coffees and perfect grades! This cafe is perfect for assignments, essays, and well.... meltdowns since their treats can comfort you in any situation. So bring your laptop and get on that study session!
When you happen to be in Monkland Village and are in need for a quiet place to study, I recommend heading to Melk! This hipster cafe is absolutely adorable and I can guarantee you that you will be super proactive!
For a large group of friends who are all struggling with their Cal 2 homework, Cafe Osmo is great! They are known for accommodating large groups and supply a great learning atmosphere with delightful coffee to keep you awake!
For some Australian treats in the Plateau Area that will help you with you Western Civilization assignment, this is the place for you! You can munch on some yummy grub and enjoy a superb coffee in this absolutely adorable cafe where you can study hard.
Le Couteau is a simply adorable cafe where you can sit, open up your laptop, and get down to business with a fresh cup of coffee. They have adorable cacti on each table and a calming environment. It is insanely cute and perfect for getting down to business.
For some cute and yummy sandwiches that pair perfectly with your homework, I recommend heading down to Dispatch cafe. You can nibble on delicious treats while you pour your heart out into one of your 25 paper essays! Don't worry, you can do this!
For a cozy outdoors study group this fall, I recommend checking out Santropol! Their cute outdoor garden is perfect for a relaxing study session. The garden is beautiful and absolutely perfect for an adorable study date!
For a stylish vintage cafe tat is perfect for discussions and essay peer edits, I recommend checking out Arts Cafe! They serve breakfast and it then transforms into the perfect study location. I suggest having a well-needed breakfast and then using all your energy studying for that exam coming up!
This funky AF cafe is perfect if you like rustic vibes while you are getting down to business. It's a great place to pull out your laptop and get things done! So, head down to the Plateau when your eyes are in need of something interesting!
This cafe is perfect for when you just want a naturally cute study vibe. The cafe is adorable and absolutely perfect for a quiet study time. So, when you just need to get away from everyone and need some alone study time, this is the place for you!
Located in Old Montreal, Tommy Café is a cozy place to go to on a lazy Sunday afternoon when you want to be productive. You can enjoy a delicious latte and some great biscuits! So, bring your books and some close friends for some hardcore studying and reading.
If you and your friends have some studying to do, then I suggest going to the Crew Collective Cafe! The location is absolutely stunning and perfect for a cute study date! The architecture is actually breath-taking and you will 100% be able to focus here!
If you happen to go to Concordia University, then you have probably heard of Cafe Aunja and if you haven't then you need to get there ASAP! This is an adorable cafe that is absolutely perfect for you to get your work done. I recommend heading here after school for a long night of studying!
School would be a lot more bearable if there was no homework involved. Homework-less school is but a far fetched dream for most university students, but a certain elementary school in Quebec is giving its kids the magical gift of no homework.
In Saguenay, College de Saint-Ambroise, is trying out a 1 year pilot project where virtually no homework will be given to any of its 339 students. The goal is to make life easier for parents and students alike, as the ol' HW can (and does) eat up a lot of home time for both.
Notice the "virtually" in front of homework though, as student's aren't getting off the hook entirely. Intense homework like essays or math problems won't be assigned, though students may still receive studying and reading homework from teachers.
Homework is no fun for anyone, and the leaders of the pilot project believe positive results will be the result. More free time means students will have the ability to participate in extra curriculars, or, you know, just play, like kids are supposed to.
Pro-homework supporters (do they exist?) should keep in mind that College de Saint-Ambroise isn't the first school to try this out. As Global News points out, a school in Barrie, Ontario did the same thing in 2008, and students grades actually improved.
More time to let kids actually be kids seems like a good idea to us, and lets be honest here, who actually even did their homework back in elementary school? If you did, please do not answer that and let the rest of us live in our fantasy world.
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