A warm beverage when reading your favorite piece of literature is simply amazing. The right café library will have you completing the book that you can’t seem to even get halfway through, reading the book you’ve only started or check through the book you’ve read a hundred times.

Luckily, Montreal has plenty of café libraries that let you enjoy your favorite read with your warm beverage of choice.

Appetite for Books

388 Victoria Avenue

Food takes the center stage in this café library. There are plenty of cookbooks and recipes to keep you hooked. Look out for the cooking classes that take place regularly for your eating pleasure.

Indigo McGill College

1500 McGill College Avenue

Montreal has many Indigo joints but this one on downtown McGill College has an amazing vibe. It’s a nice spot to escape the hustle of downtown.

Café-bistro Bobby McGee

3213-3215, Ontario E

Good coffee and food, incredible décor, regular laid back music and lots of books, you can’t go wrong here.

Salon B

4321 Saint- Laurent

A library, café and an art gallery that features many artists. Salon B has a welcoming vibe that you can enjoy even if art is not your style.

O-Taku Manga

3623 Saint-Denis

No problem if you don’t like manga?. You will want to enjoy the wide choice of sweet treats, bubble tea, coffee, and smoothies. Video games are available.

Olivieri Librairie + Bistro

5219, Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges

Books paired with French cuisine and cocktails sounds like the perfect mix. A big patio and brunch make this the best spot for your summer reading and relaxation.

Paragraphe

2220 McGill College Avenue

Not a café library parse but the store, Second Cup is right next door. You can grab a coffee, grab a book and get comfortable in the large sitting area between the stores without stepping outside.

Manga-Thé

2011 St Denis

If you love manga, you will love the dedication it’s shown here along with tasty pastries and teas.

Librairie L'Espanola

3811 Saint-Laurent

If you’ve been on St. Laurent, then you must have passed by this Spanish library. Next time you’re in the neighborhood, step in and enjoy some literature, art, and Spanish food.

Foonzo

1245 Drummond

We had to include this gamer café on this list. It’s a great spot even for those who aren’t hardcore gamers. Come to think about it, aren’t the game manuals books in themselves? Anyway, it’s a great place to have fun and relax.