Espresso At Waxman

A hidden café tucked in the back of a historic business on Parc, I like this by default already. Beautiful bar, delicious sandwiches, good coffee, another secret back room with a barber, big friendly dogs walking around, sweet little seats by a back window. Worth checking out if you’re in the area and want to duck in to a place full of history and lots of love. Also, word is, maybe there’s a bit of a speakeasy here sometimes, but you didn’t hear it from me.

This café is hidden at the back of Waxman (a formal-​wear store, which is kind of an institution in Montréal). I met up with a friend here and she immediately fell in love with place. From the docile dog roaming around the shop to the wedding photos along the walls, it has a unique, sparse vibe to it. The barista and owner (I think) were very friendly while the drinks were being made. I was entertained by the verbal sparring/​witty banter between my friend and the owner. Needless to say, it was a great experience and the coffee is good. Check it out.