Montreal is a beautiful place to get your coffee fix. Freshly brewed espresso is always right around the corner in this city of coffee connoisseurs, where crema and microfoam are taken seriously by friendly baristas. Depending on your mood you can check out a charming Parisian-style café or one of the many hipster espresso bars. Don’t forget to order a croissant with your café au lait. [Image credit: iStock.com/E. K. Kondoros]
Café Myriade source their Fair-Trade beans from Vancouver’s Forty Ninth Parallel, and a number of other guest roasters. Talented baristas have fun with latte art in this busy downtown locale. The pecan bars are to die for, the espresso is perfectly balanced and the patio is the perfect place to enjoy your coffee of choice.
Café Plume serves roasted beans from Verve Coffee Roasters in Santa Cruz. Located in the trendy Plateau district, they offer a cozy atmosphere with local art on the walls, and their gifted baristas are funny and friendly. Choose from a great selection of magazines, sit on the terrace overlooking the park and enjoy.
Café Code Black source their beans from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters in Calgary and their milk from local-food distributors, Société-Orignal. Try their delicious pastries, a Montreal bagel or one of their delicious cookies. The café has a hipster vibe, friendly baristas and good Wifi, making it a great place to study or simply relax.
Patisserie de Nancy, a combo café and pâtisserie, is quaint, has a nice terrace and is located in the trendy Monkland Village. Their café au lait in a bowl is serious business and their espresso is expertly brewed. They make some of the best pastry around and a delicious slice of quiche. Pick up some freshly baked bread before you leave – it’s unforgettable fabulous.
This café, located in the heart of Monkland Village, offers a cool and casual ambiance with baristas who really know the tricks of their trade. They use 49th Parallel roasted beans to create on of the best espressos in the city. Their scones are amazing and their freshly baked cranberry muffins are simply delicious.