Caffè Italia
Little Italy and Jean-Talon, Montréal
Source: petiteitalie.com, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A long-running Little Italy café on Boulevard Saint-Laurent serving Italian-style lattes and espresso. It has a short, low-priced menu and shows soccer matches.
Insider tip
Come at match time for the crowd, or off-peak for a quiet espresso at the bar. Hours aren't printed on the neighbourhood listing, so call 514 495-0059 before a special trip.
What's on near Caffè Italia
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Caffè Italia, from the weekly Montréal events calendar.
Les Sucres at Jean-Talon Market
Time 10 am to 5 pm Station Jean-Talon (Orange line)
The 2027 date hasn't been announced. The 2026 edition ran Saturday 11 April, 10 am to 5 pm, with maple tastings and entertainment in the outdoor event area. The activities and entertainment were free, and tasting tours mixed free and paid options.
Stay nearby Hotels near Marché Jean-Talon, 10 to 11 April
abdallahh, CC BY 2.0 Festiv'été, Spicy Edition
Time 10 am to 6 pm Station Jean-Talon (Orange line)
The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition ran Saturday 4 July, 10 am to 6 pm, with tastings from about 15 hot-product makers, a hot sauce competition, Latin music and a salsa workshop. Admission was free.
Stay nearby Hotels near Marché Jean-Talon, 3 to 4 July
abdallahh, CC BY 2.0 Ferment Fest Mtl
Time 10 am to 6 pm Station Jean-Talon (Orange line)
The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition ran 12 and 13 September, 10 am to 6 pm, with 17 exhibitors, free talks and registration-only workshops at $35 to $60, plus a workshop on Friday 11 September.
Stay nearby Hotels near Marché Jean-Talon, 11 to 13 September
abdallahh, CC BY 2.0 La rébellion du minuscule - Théâtre du Renard
Time 7:30 pm
Free, but a ticket reservation is required. At L'Illusion, Théâtre de marionnettes.
Stay nearby Hotels near L'Illusion, Théâtre de marionnettes, 9 to 10 March
Bénévolat, Tableau Noir
Time 19:30
A puppet theatre play about a university student who tutors an inmate in French in a small classroom. Free with a ticket, available from November 3.
Nearby
Around Little Italy and Jean-Talon
A covered market, Italian cafés and a fresco church
Little Italy sits around Marché Jean-Talon, which has been trading since May 1933. The streets around it hold Italian cafés, a pastry shop and a church painted in fresco. Most visits take a morning.
Little Italy and Jean-Talon has 12 places on the Roam Montréal map: 3 parks and gardens, 2 cafes, 2 restaurants, 1 market, 1 church or basilica, 1 shop, 1 neighbourhood and 1 landmark. Read the Little Italy and Jean-Talon guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Caffè Italia?
- 6840 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC.
- How long do you need at Caffè Italia?
- Plan for 30 min.
- When is the best time to visit Caffè Italia?
- Mornings, or match days.
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