Best New Cafés, Bakeries, and Sandwich Shops of 2025
Here is our roundup of the best new cafés, bakeries, and sandwich shops that opened their doors in 2025.
Montréal continues to assert itself as a true food lover’s capital, but while fine dining often steals the spotlight, the real heartbeat of neighbourhood life thrives in the morning coffee ritual, the quick lunchtime sandwich, and the weekend sweet treat. The year 2025 was especially fertile, marked by the emergence of an impressive wave of new establishments that quickly became local must-visits.
We saw the rise of artisanal bakeries where the scent of fresh sourdough stops you in your tracks right from the sidewalk, bold pastry shops that turn classics into true works of art, and sandwich counters that reinvent lunch with top-quality ingredients. Not to mention the stylish cafés that have become our favourite secondary offices and essential gathering places. These addresses reflect the passion and resilience of young entrepreneurs who chose to invest their energy in everyday excellence.
At Tastet, we spent the year crisscrossing the city, coffee in one hand and panino in the other, in search of those gems that breathe fresh life into the local scene. This year stood out for its exceptional diversity and quality: from projects infused with Italian nostalgia to clean, Nordic-inspired concepts, every opening told a unique story.
These places managed to anchor themselves in their communities in just a few short months. Get ready to discover Montréal’s future classics. And for those looking to explore even more standout openings from 2025, be sure to check out our list of the best new restaurants of the year.
Maison Baultberri
Maison Baultberri is the new project by Laurent Dagenais, set inside the newly opened Empire. The café has taken up residence in the heart of the former, iconic Archambault building, at the corner of Berri and Sainte-Catherine. In many ways, it’s a tribute to the beloved store—a blend of nostalgia and childhood memories. The stunning space pairs vintage furniture with modern touches, while the menu features local classics like onion soup and PB&J-style toast. In short, everything here invites you to linger all day long, wrapped in comfort and nostalgia. An undeniable success.
Montréal
Cafe Gentile West Island
The West Island location of Café Gentile proudly carries on the family tradition, this time in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, in a large, light-filled space. At the front of the expansive restaurant, you’ll find a cozy café area where excellent coffee is served alongside sweet treats—like their famous marshmallow brownies.
Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Cafe Mina Mina
Last May, Amina opened her very first café at just 25 years old. The space is quite small, with a soft, calm atmosphere. For those who love working or studying in cafés but can’t stand the noise, this is the perfect spot. Mina Mina serves all the classic coffee drinks and uses beans sourced from women-owned roasteries. Their signature beverages are also not to be missed—especially the Earl Grey matcha!
Montréal
Pas de probleme cafe
Pas de Problème is a Jamaican-inspired café that opened this year on Notre-Dame Street West in Saint-Henri. Paris, her father Royden, and her brother Kingston have created a welcoming, laid-back space. There’s no Wi-Fi here—you come to connect, hang out, unplug, and slow down. While the décor leans slightly toward a cool, industrial aesthetic, the atmosphere is warm and enveloping. Coffee is taken very seriously at Pas de Problème. They serve Blue Mountain coffee, a world-renowned varietal grown in Jamaica’s volcanic soils. The extraction yields a rich, silky cup with notes of chocolate and hazelnut—worth the visit on its own. But we also fall hard for their house-made jerk chicken prepared by Royden, the Jamaican patties made from the family recipe, and really, their entire brunch menu.
Montréal
Jumeler
Jumeler is the new café in the Village by Boulangerie Candeur. Here, you’ll find Candeur’s beloved classics—carrot cake, scones, muffins, cookies—alongside impeccably crafted coffee. A special mention goes to their standout signature drinks, like the salted brown butter latte or the strawberry–pink pepper matcha—both major wow moments. A wonderful new addition to the neighbourhood.
Montréal
Royale Ginette
On March 8—International Women’s Rights Day—Royale Ginette was born: a café–pastry shop–diner in the heart of Petite-Patrie. The date was intentionally chosen by Mathilde and Geneviève as a sincere, engaged nod to women. The spot quickly built a reputation for its soft, indulgent brioche buns in original, creative flavours. It’s a warm, welcoming place where you come just as much to treat yourself as to soak up the neighbourhood’s kind, inclusive atmosphere.
Montréal
BAR EDICOLA
Bar Edicola is the new downtown gem from the team behind Bar Caffettiera. It quickly became our go-to spot in the area to sip an espresso in the morning alongside a cornetto. And in the evening, we happily return for aperitivo, as the space transforms into an inviting bar.
Montréal
Chez Greenberg
Chez Greenberg has opened its doors on Avenue du Parc, in the former location of the now-closed Lustucru. Run by Jake Greenberg (the man behind Zaidie’s smoked salmon) and Daniel Feinglos (Agriculture du Coin), this still-early-stage project marks the very beginning of what promises to be a great adventure.
Montréal
mr + mrs m magasin (mmmm)
Matt and Jess opened Mr + Mrs M Magasin in Little Burgundy, a truly charming little café. You can enjoy tight, perfectly pulled espressos, creamy matcha, and teas that warm the heart. They also serve Carlota’s famous bisous and Miette’s cardamom knots. Beyond being a café, the space also doubles as a small shop showcasing artisans from around the world.
Montréal
Maison Aïdo
Maison Aïdo is the new address that opened in Saint-Henri, where French pastry meets the flavors of West Africa in a beautifully delicate union. You’ll find unique viennoiseries like the squash praline croissant, which tells the story of Andrea’s Beninese roots, the founder. The small kitchen also offers a selection of homemade dishes and snacks inspired by West African street food, all crafted with heart and care.
Montréal
Comète BAKE SHOP
Comète is the tiny, adorable Japanese bakery that opened its doors in the summer of 2025. Unfortunately, a fire struck the shop just one month after opening. That fall, they made a strong comeback and began serving their unique treats once again.
Montréal
Brume Cantine
Brume Cantine settled into a tiny space with just twelve seats on the Plateau, right next to Comète! The place is bright and soothing—perfect for a cozy brunch for two or a solo coffee escape.
Montréal
FAME CAFÉ
FAME is the really cool spot that opened at the beginning of the year in Mile End. The décor is super stylish—a retro meets Italy vibe, with wood and vinyl records everywhere. It’s the perfect place if you’re looking for a festive yet laid-back atmosphere, where the music matters just as much as the coffee.
Montréal
Miette Sandwicherie
You probably already know Miette, one of the best bakeries in Montréal! In 2025, the team launched a brand-new concept: Miette Sandwicherie, a tiny sandwich counter in Saint-Henri. As true masters of bread in Montréal, it goes without saying that their sandwiches are absolutely fantastic!
Montréal
Renzo Sandwich
In Mile End, Renzo was one of the busiest openings of 2025! When we stopped by, we quickly understood why. Almost instantly, the spot earned a place on our list of the city’s best sandwiches. The sandwiches are generously filled, packed with flavor, and deeply satisfying.
Montréal
Pisa Panino
Pisa Panino is the new address on St-Viateur Street bringing back a wave of Italo-Montréal nostalgia. Inspired by the beloved Pisa sodas of our childhood, the counter was designed as a simple, welcoming space that recreates the warm atmosphere of a nonna’s kitchen. The secret lies in the bread: a perfectly crisp loaf developed specifically to hold generous, thoughtfully crafted sandwiches. The concept is brilliantly efficient—grab your sandwich at Pisa, then head next door for a coffee at their friends and neighbors, Café Olimpico.
Montréal
Daddy Roll
Until very recently, MTL Daddy Roll existed as a highly coveted pop-up by Maison BonBec every Thursday and Friday. People would line up to get their hands on the limited quantities—and for good reason: they are very likely the best brioche rolls in the city! The brand has finally opened a permanent location on Saint-Laurent to meet the demand. You can now get your hands on their decadent treats from Wednesday to Saturday at 6527 Saint-Laurent Boulevard.
Montréal
Roxy Focaccia St-Zotique
In the summer of 2024 at Jean-Talon Market, a small makeshift counter turned into one of the season’s sweetest success stories: Roxy Focaccia. Roxanna, her brother Mauro (of San Gennaro), her sister Elisa, and two friends—Vincent Romito and Adamo Urgolo—set up a sandwich pop-up “just for fun,” a nod to the lunches that shaped their childhood and a tribute to their Italian roots. The response was immediate: market regulars kept asking where to find the “real” Roxy Focaccia. At the time, the whole crew still had day jobs, with no idea that this side project would soon become a full-time career.
Montréal
Café Le 9e
Melk, one of Montréal’s most beloved cafés, is making a big splash with the opening of its brand-new location in the Eaton Centre: Café le 9e. This new spot carries Melk’s DNA while adding Le 9e’s more sophisticated touch, brought to life by a passionate team—Gabrielle Deschamps (Director of Operations), Soazig Mahé (Manager), Myriam Asselin and Dominique Jacques (co-owners), along with chefs Derek Dammann and Liam Hopkins. Together, they’ve recreated the unique Melk experience we love, while pushing it in a fresh, exciting direction.
Montréal
Aylwin Deli
Aylwin Deli is the natural — and much-anticipated — next step in the Aylwin BBQ story, the summer pop-up that’s been lighting up Atwater Market since 2017. After several seasons smoking meat in the open air and building a loyal following, the team has finally found a permanent home… still at the market, but this time indoors.
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