Delicious coffee and delicacies in Montreal’s Gay Village

The Gay Village, just east of downtown, is becoming an increasingly popular destination for locals and visitors to Montreal. Nestled in amongst the many restaurant and bars are a growing number of cafes serving up great coffee and snacks ranging from baked goods to soups and heftier savoury meals. Here are a few that are well worth a visit.

De Farine et d'Eau Fraîche

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1701 rue Atateken, Montréal, QC H2L 3L4

Shop for bread, cakes and gourmet pastries, accompanied by coffee or organic tea, then try their paninis and salads, and don't forget about brunch.

Café SFOUF

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1250, rue Ontario E, Montréal, QC H2L 1R6

This spot has quickly become a neighbourhood fixture. People visit alone, or with friends or family, and enjoy the atmosphere and the welcome, in addition to the food: toasted, open-faced sandwiches, salads and Lebanese-inspired brunch.

Cacao 70

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1310, rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2H5

The perfect destination when you crave chocolate, whether to drink or eat. Plates are beautifully presented, and the menu also offers savoury dishes that will satisfy even the most ravenous appetites.

La Fabrique Arhoma

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1700 rue Ontario E, Montréal, QC H2K 1T4

This popular local bakery, at the border of HoMa, deserves its reputation. You will have quite a task to choose among their wide variety of breads, pastries and cakes; you can also watch bread-makers at work through the large windows.

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