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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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


