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Montreal cafes for must visit

Reviewed cafes in Montreal where must visit is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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One of the few stops in this city worth planning a coffee visit around.

Masson / Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Montreal

Masson roastery-cafe for house-roasted specialty coffee, brunch-leaning food, managed laptop seating, and beans to take home.

Marché Jean-Talon, Montreal

Market-side branch of a Montreal micro-roaster for espresso, filter coffee, retail beans, and a terrace pause before or after Jean-Talon shopping.

Saint-Laurent Boulevard / Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal

A bright Saint-Laurent roaster cafe for filter coffee, espresso, cold brew, retail beans, and a focused Plateau stop.

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