The perfect idyllic hideaway on a sunny day... My bf and I almost walked right by this place but spotted a sign reading "café ouvert" and were intrigued by its quaintness.
We were immediately warmly greeted (in French) by a very sweet lady who encouraged us to sit on the terrace. She was more than happy to accommodate us in English and listed off an amazing list of their offerings for the day. We went with a fresh gazpacho (served with fresh garnishes & a ripe slice of watermelon), and can I just say... it was the best gazpacho I've ever tasted. We also each got an americano and enjoyed it.
The terrace area felt like something out of a dream, like a Wonderland or Secret Garden, and we kept finding curious trinkets hiding in the foliage. It's a real work of art.
When we cashed out, the lady who helped us made polite conversation about where we were visiting from and gave us helpful recommendations for things to see downtown.
I hope to some day return to this cafe. In the meantime, I will tell all of my Montreal-bound friends about it!