Hipster baristas whip up delightfully smooth lattes at this bright little espresso bar on the edge of Old Montréal to a mostly hurried professional crowd. Big windows, tall ceilings and great pastries make Café Différance a fine pit stop before venturing in or out of the old city.
Café Différance
Old Montréal
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