Ohayo — Restaurant in Montreal

One of the best coffee shops of 2024 in Montreal!

I was delighted to see reviews like Tastet praise this incredible Japanese coffee shop!

Let’s give a breakdown of each aspect of the coffee shop:

Food: From the Mazemen to their ramens, there is a little bit of everything! Their kitchen usually opens at 10:30 am EST. This does not mean that you shouldn’t pass by!

In fact, the whole point of this review is to explain how good the coffee and the food are !

I am quite the cortado lover and it is incredible how they are able to take such care of each coffee. Their matcha is definitely worth it and I would invite everyone to give this a go! One of my favorite coffee shops in Montreal is September café because of their consistency and each barista being skilled with making precisely every kind of coffee. This is a coffee shop that is quite close in terms quality of coffee that September café makes.

Which brings me to the food! This is such a delight and it feels like I’ve gone back to Japan all over again! Rich, comforting! Their dishes are something that I can continue eating all day long especially the mazemen. I strongly recommend trying each of their dish!

Atmosphere: calm, welcoming, peaceful and beautiful! This is the kind of coffee shop that makes you want to stay long hours and enjoy the vibrant and serene place! This is feels like a coffee shop in Copenhagen.

Service: this is where they stand out from most! Incredibly kind, caring and focus, each coffee and meal is being cared for. The owner is incredibly kind and knowledgeable when it comes to coffee (grains, technique and other topics). This is the kind of coffee shop where I would love a James Hoffman to pass by and drink their coffee.

I strongly recommend this Japanese coffee shop!

If you don’t believe me, I invite you to read up on food critics like Tastet to see what they think! 😄

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Hotaru Ika Mazemen 🦑 Have to say I'm so happy I was finally able to try this amazing season ingredient. These baby squid have been on my hit list for a while and so has @ohayocafemtl since they've opened. . Located on Mont-Royal street in one of MTL biggest food scene sit a amazing little Japanese resto serving up delicious bits for both Brunch and Lunch for all who walk by. . Because I live to far, as I normally do I had to check out a couple of there staples and some specials. First, something I've always wanted to try which was there shrimp burger, end to end delicious and crunchy, great amount of sauce and spice, perfect in every bite. That along with those fries and yuzu Mayo a easy 10/10. . Next we tried there Lamb Mazemen which was a special they were having, great texture for the noodles, amazing portion of Confit lamb that was supper fall apart tender, good amount of heat and another banger. . Last and something I was most excited to try was the Baby Squid Mazemen, almost gave me a little carbonara style vibes because the ramen tasted a little thick and Cheese which I loved, tied with the freshness of the shisho herbs and spicy really tied together the dish extremely well. But I can see how it's not going to be for everyone, some of the baby squids texture is left to be acquired to some, personally I loved it!...

Ohayo Cafe, a quaint new place on Mont-Royal, at the corner of rue de Buillon.

Blending japanese ideas with a Montreal feel, they offer a variety of favourites. I had the tamago sando 「タマゴサンド」, which to my surprise was served like the fancy French toast you'd find at l'Avenue not too far away. Served on a pair of crisp golden toast, the egg salad is light and flavourful. Butter hits your tongue, as your palate is flooded with subtle flavours of egg, Dijon, and a marinated Sancho pepper- which comes in its pod, in-lieu of the usual slightly numbing powder you get on an unagi bowl.

I ordered the sando with a flat white. The coffee, of course, made with the best-in-class La Marzocco espresso machine, gave notes of the soft cascara of the bean. I'm happy to see that Japan's spirit, in their meticulous quality and attention to coffee, has materialized here as well.

In all, the duo came to 17.53$, with a 15% tip the bill for 1 came at 20.15$. Which I find reasonably priced for the quality presented.

I have yet to try other items on the menu, but rest assured that whilst enjoying my own, I was witness to a room of people enjoying the rest of the menu. Very clearly enjoying their...