Formerly a members-only spot, this is now the place where old Italians and young hipsters meet for expertly pulled espressos and a seat in a sunlit window. 180 rue Saint-Viateur Ouest, (514) 495-0114.

More in Montreal:
Drawn & Quarterly, an influential graphic novel publisher and retail shop
DHC/Art, witty contemporary art 

Photo by Alexi Hobbs. Read more about Matt Gross’s trip to Montreal.