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The best places to study in Montreal, according to Reddit

The 3 places to study in Montreal that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Crew Collective & Café, Tim Hortons and Atomic Café. 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.

Aerial view of Montreal's downtown skyscrapers at dusk, showcasing a blend of modern architecture.
  1. 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. Tim Hortons is a Canadian chain café on Boulevard Saint-Laurent in Montreal, open 24 hours. Located inside a Couche-Tard convenience store with an attached gas station, it serves signature coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches.

    Mont-Royal and St-Laurent stays 24/7. I sometimes go there at quiet times at night to do some schoolwork.
    r/montrealApril 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Tim Hortons

  3. 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

Our picks

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

  1. 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

  2. Its welcoming ambiance and minimalist decor in both locales ensure you can settle down with your laptop without distractions.
    MTL BlogSeptember 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Dispatch

  3. With many, many reading armchairs, over 800 study seats and carrels, and more than 300 computer stations throughout the building, there’s a variety of workspaces suited for a variety of study styles.
    The MainJuly 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Grande Bibliothèque - BAnQ

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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. It’s on our list of perfect cafés for working, as there are large communal tables, small tables for two, and other round tables.
    TastetOctober 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Café Replika

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.