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Cafe Myriade
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 7 pm
Sat-Sun 9 am - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
33 reviews for Cafe Myriade
Review Highlights
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"Phenomenal beans (49th Parallel, Ritual, Phil & Sebastian..." In 6 reviews -
"If you do, have the french press option, great for a date." In 3 reviews -
"...either - but enough to make the perfect pair with a latte." In 5 reviews
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32 reviews in English
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Review from Mardou F.
Montréal, QC
2/5/2012
West coast coffee, west coast vibe in the heart of Montreal!
Hailing from Vancouver, a place where people take their coffee very seriously. It was a relief to stumble upon a place that prides itself on simplicity and quality coffee.
They know how to make their drinks with quality and care. I'm not scalding myself on burnt milk and burnt coffee.
The simplicity lies in the fact that they focus on their coffee and don't get lost in the notion of the cafe vibe (which personally is a terrible inclination in montreal coffee shops) Just a small assortment of pastries doesn't overwhelm what they do best.
I usually order an americano, but enjoy their cappuccinos (wet, none of this silly cloud of foam crap)
cheers!
love the cynical coffee nerd ! -
Review from Gregory S.
Montréal, QC
12/27/2011
I work nearby and try and make it to cafe myriade every weekday. I have had all sorts of drinks from here (latte, mocha, espresso, tea) and they have all exceeded my expectations. The Earl grey tea is the best I have ever had, no sugar necessary. However, it comes out scalding hot so watch out.
They also sell an assortment of pastries such as banana bread, vegan muffins, and croissants which are my favorite.
The staff is always efficient and helpful. The tunes are very indie and it is definitely a hipster joint. Personally I love it when I walk in to hear death cab playing on the stereo. -
Review from Jennifer B.
4/26/2012 2 photos
Staying in downtown Montreal during a visit, this is the ONLY place we went for coffee. Was absolutely excellent.
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Review from Joey N.
Calgary, AB
10/14/2011 1 photo
We ordered chocolate water (literally taste like melted dark chocolate with water....quite interesting, really rich chocolate taste, a little bitter), apricot danish thing and meat pastry. The pastries were good, very light and flaky. The staff were very friendly as well.
We didn't try their coffee coz we are not coffee drinkers, but overall this place is alright.Listed in: Montreal
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Review from Aaron C.
Victoria, BC
9/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Staying in the downtown core of Montreal recently, I kind of expected there to be a number of quality cafes within walking distance; places that really cared about the quality of their beans and creating some good drinks. As far as I can tell, that's not the case.
Luckily, I came across Myriade by way of a recommendation from a friendly stranger. Proudly displaying beans from 49th Parallel in Vancouver and Ritual from SF, this busy shop equals the quality I've become accustomed to while in Toronto.
My friend got a latte, while I opted for an Americano. Both were excellent and proved to be the best espresso I had while in Montreal.
The cafe has a great atmosphere, with patrons spilling out of the tiny interior onto the steps in front. The place was abuzz with activity, and proved excellent for an afternoon of people watching.
Overall - a must visit for coffee aficionados visiting downtown Montreal. -
Review from Sara R.
9/28/2011
It took a couple of hours for me to finally find this spot (coming in from Vieux Port and downtown). Google maps didn't lead me right (boo hoo!) along the bus path, but hey.... there's so much to eat in Montreal, may as well get the exercise to balance it out.
Once I found it, I was hoping it was open! And yes, I believe it's open until 7pm. It's a small shop, but very clean and with a spacious outdoor seating area (more room outside than inside.. and I'm not sure how that works in the winter). I ordered a latte, and he recommended the carrot cake when I asked for a pastry suggestion. Sold. For those espresso geeks out there, they use Ritual (although not the time I was there), as well as 49th Parallel. The one I had, I forget the name of, but rest assured, they know good espresso beans, and they use it, and make it quite excellently. It was one of the best lattes I've had - beating all of the southern California shops I've hit up (i.e. Intelligentsia).
Service is superb. So friendly and nice, and yes, the carrot cake suggestion was well done. It's not a frosted/iced carrot cake a la my homeland of the USA. It was plain, but filled with chunks of walnuts and carrots and pineapple. I only really care for fresh pineapple on its own and not *in* anything, but this really works well. Not overly sweet, either - but enough to make the perfect pair with a latte.
A tad pricey at I think almost $8 for drink and cake, but most things in Montreal seem high quality - and so it ends up being well worth it. -
Review from Numa P.
Montréal, QC
8/3/2011
The biggest grudge I hold against the Concordia-Bishop-Mackay area is its lack of stylish, delicate, unique and quality places. Appealing to Ed Hardy clientele does lead you to favor quantity and superficiality but luckily the Antichrist has come: Myriade.
The cafe has a great varieties of beans (Kenyan, Jamaican, American) which are chosen to fit specific types of preparation (French press for example). While other coffee shops on St-Denis will offer you a wide range of choices, you will perhaps appreciate the more narrow and focused selection here. More, the diversity of the menu is also reflected with its authentic and rare tea varieties such as the Black one imported from Northern China.
Myriade is very busy though and you won't find many seats during the summer. Being one of a kind in the neighborhood, do not choose this cafe to work or read as its noise level won't allow you to focus accurately. Furthermore, the WiFi is pretty poor as you will have to share Concordia's bandwidth. Too bad, coziness would have paired magnificently with such a beautiful interior.Listed in: Sin City
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Review from Tanya N.
5/1/2011 5 photos
I was happy to have found this indie cafe by my hotel during my short trip to Montreal. I dropped in at around a quarter to 12 and this place was really busy. All the seats inside were taken up which left only the patio that had possible just as many seats as the interior.
I opted for a latte ($3.51) which was great - milk was velvety and the espresso was strong. Happy I didn't have to settle for Starbucks!Listed in: For the Love of Lattes, Bonjour Montreal!
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Review from Justin B.
11/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Amazing coffee, thank you yelp for leading me in the right direction. You can spot this places a block away, there are people everywhere.
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Review from Emily F.
6/2/2011
My boyfriend enjoys this cafe for espresso. I tried a Mocha once with only a little of the chocolate (watching my sugar intake) the modification was welcomed and no one looked at me strange, much appreciated. Ha. Anyhow, the Mocha was good. They use REAL chocolate for these decadent lattes. Can't complain too much about the coffee... as everyone else says, it's good!
The tea selection is authentic. There is choice between many types and those are split between organic and regular. When you order a tea onsite they give you a large teapot with a teacup. There is no skimping. The experience is fun. -
Review from Nicole S.
Montréal, QC
3/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
One of the best true coffee shops in mtl-no panini presses getting in the way of great coffee (although they do still offer pastries for hungry visitors). 49th Parallel seems to be their staple, but they've offered a variety of coffees-both different roasters and regions. In addition to standard filter, they also offer press, eva solo and siphon brewing methods. Knowledgeable staff in a cozy but cute space with wi-fi.
I'm only knocking a star because of inconsistency. I've had delicious, perfectly extracted shots here, reminiscent of the best of the west, but have also experienced the biting acidity that other reviewers commented on. I can only think to attribute this to the high rotation of espressos and what seems to be a preference for bright flavor profiles. That being said, the folks at Myriade offer enough selection and seem nice enough to find you something you'll really enjoy. Not a coffee fan? Try anything containing their real chocolate mix, it's great! -
Review from Marie-Pier R.
Montréal, QC
8/15/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Really, really, really good coffee. It had to be one of the best lattes I have had in a long time. Their muffins, especially the raspberry chocolate chip one, are to die for. I wouldn't have known the muffins are vegan unless I was told. I only wish this cafe was closer to my home.
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Review from Bert H.
4/4/2011
Coffee aficionados will appreciate the attention to detail of the baristas here. I had a couple of eva solo presses. They were clearly serious about selecting their beans and preparing the coffee.
I had to remove a star: there was no wi-fi and the place is cramped with tiny tables. This isn't a place for a chill out session on a sofa with your iPad. -
Review from Helen Adilia A.
Westmount, QC
4/26/2011
This is the best coffee in the Downtown core. Not only is it the best coffee but it is inexpensive and the service is great! I prefer their americano's to their espressos. Right in the middle of Concordia University campus it is sometimes hard to find a place to sit. If you do, have the french press option, great for a date!
If you get there early they usually have a great selection of baked goods! Personal favorites are the vegan apricot coconut muffin! -
Review from Jeff O.
9/16/2011
Great coffee shop. Does everything right, and is equipped for much more, while still being just shy of pretension. I totally dig the vibe: open and efficient. The terrace is a great place to hang out and work on your wifi, caffeinated. I'd come back in a heartbeat.
Listed in: Canada!
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Review from Khai Pin T.
Montréal, QC
2/12/2012
Almost the best coffee I can find in Montreal so far!
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Review from monica c.
1/15/2011
A cozy little coffee shop with great drip and specialty coffees (siphon, eva solo, and press pot).
Tried the espresso first, and it was barely drinkable. Even after pouring sugar in (which I normally don't love doing). Super bitter and acidic. Yikes.
Determined to give this place another try despite already twitching from caffeine, I ordered the eva solo coffee. This was fantastic. Smoother than a press pot yet not as thin as chemex or siphon. The coffee itself was bold and nutty and extremely well-balanced.
I'll come back when I'm back in Montréal, but only for the coffee. For espresso, I'll stick with Café Olimpico, even if it's a 15 minute metro ride away. -
Review from Richard K.
Montréal, QC
6/3/2011
Myriade is basically the no-frills, superb coffee place you've always heard of but figure is too obscure to find. They do coffee in its various flavors and very little besides - just the way I like it!
People looking for wifi, expansive seating (not unless it's a warm day!) and tons of food options best look elsewhere. This is the place to go when you want a really, really good latte, a croissant, and a few minutes off the side of Ste. Catherine to chill. You're only seconds from getting back on the shopping path. And the Vancouver heritage shows - any transplants from the west coast will know exactly what I'm talking about the moment they take a sip. -
Review from Pearl C.
Toronto, ON
7/31/2010 1 Check-in Here
I don't live in Montreal and can only rate this place based on one visit and one Americano but it was great coffee -- bright and a little bit sweet.
They have a great little front patio and free wi-fi.
They sell tons of 49th Parallel coffee (which is currently my fave) and staff is super friendly. -
Review from Wilson K.
9/29/2010
Myriad delights: pretentious coffee without pretentious service. What really sets this café apart is their nifty brewing technology. If you don't feel like a regular filtered coffee, try a press pot (which keep the oils, making it richer and more aromatic), or for the more adventurous try the eva solo (a magical funneling-filtering technique), and for those of you who like the strange, try the positively alchemical looking "siphon."
There is a world of coffee out there, and Myriad proves this. You don't have to accept the same old espresso beans everywhere you go. Try a light Ethiopian blend; what about Columbian? We were especially wowed by their Yirgacheffe reserves.
Yet another reason why this is the best downtown café we've found is that they have appropriate coffee service: their pots are double lined so you can get lost in your conversation and still come back to a hot drink, and they pre-warm their tall-and-skinny ceramic cups so your coffee stays warm and creates a snifter effect for your nose when you drink. Those places that give you soup-bowls for your coffee are secretly just trying to hustle you out of there, because you've only got five minutes of nice coffee-drinking before it all gets cold (or lukewarm, which is worse). This place invites you to spend some time.
The space is cute and bright, with nice outdoor seating, although it's right by a busy road and the buildings across the way look atrocious. I'd recommend coming later in the evening when the lights make the outdoor space more romantic (or at least not so ugly). The only other thing I'd change about this marvelous spot would be to add a bit of food - one cannot live on coffee alone (I know, I've tried it). The inside is small and cozy; the clientele is young, with lots of locals stopping in for a quick fix.
They sell en vrac (bulk), and if you are coffee ignorant, the friendly baristas will help you choose, and choose well.Listed in: Coffee Crazy
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Review from Ali L.
Montréal, QC
10/24/2010
The espresso is magnificent and, at the moment, they have both 49th Parallel and Ritual beans. I nearly passed out from joy when I saw the Ritual logo in the store. I am pretty sure a choir of angels was singing when I sipped my first espresso here. Could have been the radio...
What really differentiates Myriade from Art Java's downtown location is that Myriade is really, consistently good. I've never had a bad shot of espresso here.
Note to West Coasters: you will not be disappointed! -
Review from Anthony K.
Montréal, QC
4/25/2011
Hands down, easily, no questions about it: Montreal's best coffee bar. Phenomenal beans (49th Parallel, Ritual, Phil & Sebastian, etc.), daily specials, nice equipment, great touch--hell, even their drip coffee is amazing because they only make it small-batch. These people know what they're doing, but, equally importantly, they've created a café space that's a pleasure to go to.
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Review from Alfonso H.
Montréal, QC
12/22/2010 1 photo
One of the top coffee shops in Montreal!
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Review from Dan W.
12/5/2010
GREAT coffee shop. I have been asking hotel staff and people on the street where the best coffee in Montreal was and I received the same answer, Starbucks. I'm glad I didn't take that for the answer, instead I went on a hunt and finally found, the best coffee in Montreal.
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Review from Todd M.
9/6/2009 1 photo
Exceptionally good coffees and teas, thoughtfully prepared, from French press to the Eva Solo to cutting edge techniques. The emphasis is on good service and even better coffee. An outdoor terrasse adds to the scene in the summer months; at other times, patrons jostle for space at tables inside, or get their beverages to go. Regular tea and coffee tastings on Sundays. Café Myriade is raising the bar for cafés in the city.
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Review from Georgina F.
1/8/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This nice WARM coffee shop was heaven sent when i was in freezing Montreal. The staff is very friendly and your drinks come very fast. Its usually busy but not busy to the point that you feel awkward staying and drinking your coffee there because of the hustle and bustle of the crowd (as I do in some places aka Starbucks -_- ) You have to try the sipping chocolate! :D
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Review from Rebecca S.
11/28/2010
YUM YUM YUM. It was a quick stop for us, but so glad we did. Nice staff, cute place, delicious coffee... the kind of place that I would come to on a regular basis if I lived nearby. Hope I can go back again and try some of their coffees in a press, or a siphon... so many options!
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Review from Sabrina Y.
12/19/2010
In the hunt for great coffee in Montreal, we scoped out the highly recommended places, and I have to say this place did not disappoint. The coffee shop is right next to Guy-Concordia EV building, which is really convenient when its cold outside, since you just have to exit the metro station inside the Guy-Corcordia building. Anyways, the place is really small, but always filled with people, not only students but also locals.
The coffee is pretty good, having an oil layer right on the top of the cup. We also tried a mocha and a latte, and the mocha was amazing (they use real chocolate pieces, unlike Starbuck's chocolate powder), and the latte was not only tasty, but pretty in its presentation. As far as their pastries, they also have this amazing apple cake that is really yummy...they also sell tea blends if tea is more your forte.
The only con to this place is that the coffee can be a bit pricey... -
Review from Kiki M.
7/24/2010
Best coffee I've ever had in Montreal. Definitely comparable to the world-class coffee at Stumptown PDX/NYC or Intelligentsia in Chicago. Cute staff, great vegan muffins!
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Review from Alex M.
5/23/2010
Coffee to rival the best in Vancouver... Excellent!
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Review from Anastasia S.
5/13/2011
Visiting from San Francisco, I did a double-take to see they use Ritual beans. They make great coffee. Nice atmosphere, everyone speaks English. A big patio. No wireless.
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Review from MTL c.
Montréal, QC
1/30/2010
Hole in the wall with amazing lattes, hot chocolate and tea. I'm hooked.
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