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The best cafés to work from in Montreal, according to Reddit

The 3 cafés to work from in Montreal that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Crew Collective & Café, Atomic Café and Café Orr. The 7 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

A stack of newspapers resting on a cafe table in Montreal, Quebec. Sunlight creating shadows.
  1. 01Crew Collective & Café

    café360 Rue Saint-JacquesWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    if you want something more proper coworking space, crew collective in old montreal is beautiful but gets expensive quick. worth it for a day or two just to see the place honestly
    r/digitalnomadAugust 2026mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for Crew Collective & Café

  2. 02Atomic Café

    café3606 Rue Ontario EstWi‑FiWork 100

    Atomic Café on Ontario. Their Americano is delicious and the place is pleasant for working.

    Atomic Café sur Ontario. Leur Americano est delicicieux et l’endroitest agreable pour travailler.

    r/montrealAugust 2023Translated from French

    Hours, amenities and photos for Atomic Café

  3. 03Café Orr

    caféAvenue PapineauWork 74

    Good coffee and a good atmosphere for working!

    Bon café et bonne ambiance pour travailler!

    r/montrealAugust 2023Translated from French

    Hours, amenities and photos for Café Orr

Our picks

Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. 04Cafe Aunja

    café1448 Rue Sherbrooke OuestWi‑FiWork 100

    The seating arrangement is snug, giving it a lived-in feel, but there’s plenty of room in the back if you need a quiet corner to work.
    Best in MTLNovember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cafe Aunja

  2. 05La graine brûlée

    café921 Rue Sainte-Catherine EstWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    With fast Wi-Fi and plenty of plugs, it’s built for the digital age ... Despite its size and popularity, there’s usually a spot to be found, thanks to its spacious layout.
    MTL BlogSeptember 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for La graine brûlée

  3. 06Café Sfouf

    café1250 Rue Ontario EstWi‑FiWork 100

    The place is cozy and great to work in. ... In addition, the café provides large communal tables.
    TastetOctober 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Café Sfouf

  4. 07Myriade

    café4627 Rue Saint-DenisWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    this hyper-stylish cafe is one of the perfect places to work. The power outlets are under the large communal tables and the light is beautiful all day long.
    TastetOctober 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Myriade

  5. 08Café Parvis

    café433 Rue MayorWork 100

    There are plenty of seating options too and compared to most cafes. Surprisingly, this one tends to have a quieter crowd.
    Best in MTLNovember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Café Parvis

  6. 09Café des Habitudes

    café1104 Rue Saint-ZotiqueWi‑FiWork 100

    Café des Habitudes is perfect for settling in and getting some work done.

    Le Café des Habitudes est parfait pour se déposer et aller travailler.

    Silo 57August 2026Translated from French

    Hours, amenities and photos for Café des Habitudes

  7. 1049th Parallel

    caféRue Notre-Dame Ouest, Vieux-MontréalWork 100

    With a vibe that's welcoming to those with laptops, it's a top spot for focused study sessions
    MTL BlogSeptember 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for 49th Parallel

Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.