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The best cafés to work from in Montreal

The 10 coffee shops in Montreal that are best for working on a laptop, led by Crew Collective & Café, Cafe Aunja and La graine brûlée.

Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. 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

    The comfortable couches invite students to settle in and focus. But what truly sets it apart is its co-working space.
    MTL BlogSeptember 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Crew Collective & Café

  2. 02Cafe 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

  3. 03La 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

  4. 04Café 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

  5. 05Myriade

    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

  6. 06Café 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

  7. 07Café 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

  8. 0849th 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

  9. 09Café Replika

    café252 Rue Rachel EstWi‑FiWork 100

    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

  10. 10Barley - Bar à céréales

    café2613 Rue Notre-Dame OuestPowerWork 100

    The long counter dotted with power outlets is perfect for settling in without getting in anyone’s way.

    Le long comptoir parsemé de prises de courant est parfait pour s’y installer sans déranger.

    Alexanne LaplanteJanuary 2023Translated from French

    Hours, amenities and photos for Barley - Bar à céréales