L'Artiste Affamé

Local artists now have a place to meet, share, learn and exchange. Café l'artiste affamé is a tribute to all those who dream of turning their art into income, who want a place to relax, put their ideas to paper and connect with other like-minded artists.

The café’s founder, Jesse Lewin, has worked on both sides of the recording industry, as an engineer and as a musician, but hasn't been able to turn his passion into a solid living. All the while, he dreamed of opening a café that doubled as a recording studio and could make recording more accessible to undiscovered talent. He happened to share his dream with a silent partner of a leading café who advised him to quit his job and dive back into the world of coffee. He did just that.

After months of preparation, including a location change, coffee lovers can now get a great cup of brew and bounce ideas around at the café on Saint-Denis Street, one of Montreal’s most vibrant areas.