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POP Montréal — Coffee Before the Show

A friendly guide to great café stops around POP Montréal's venues in Mile-End and the Plateau. Photo by @popmontreal

POP Montréal returns from September 23 to 27 — five days of independent music, art, and culture spread across some of the city's most beloved venues. The festival is rooted in the Mile-End and the Plateau, with shows and events happening along St-Laurent, Bernard, and Parc Avenue, in spaces that feel genuinely part of the neighbourhood.

If you're heading to a show, this guide helps you find a great café stop beforehand. Whether you want to grab a coffee before doors open, settle in somewhere warm between sets, or just soak in the neighbourhood energy before the music starts — these cafés are perfectly placed for a POP Montréal evening.

Not affiliated with POP Montréal or any of the businesses listed. Find them all on app.th3rdwave.coffee.

Last updated 2026-09-23