This holiday season, if you’re seeking a cozy spot for a coffee date, there is no shortage of cheerful cafes across Canada ready to set the mood. From charming, festive settings to fun novelty drinks, these beloved local spots and Christmas-themed pop-ups are beautifully decorated for the holidays. Limited-time treats such as doughnut-topped hot chocolates, housemade eggnog, and Yule log cake are offered at many of these cafes.
Here are eight festive cafes to visit over the holidays:
1. La Taverne de Noël – 5125 Blvd. Saint-Laurent, Montreal
For a few magical weeks each year, La Buvette du Dep on Saint-Laurent transforms into a charming Christmas tavern. Open every day from 8 a.m. to midnight until January 11, 2026, this all-ages spot offers delightful beverages like the “Guim-o Choco” hot chocolate.
2. Marché Mon Pitou – 1387 W. 7th Ave., Vancouver
Marché Mon Pitou, a part café, part sandwich shop, and part neighborhood grocer, shines during the holidays with a beautifully styled window display adorned with fresh greenery, twinkling lights, and ribbons. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, and if you’re lucky, you can enjoy some housemade eggnog.
3. Bean Around the World Coffees – 4456 W. 10th Ave., Vancouver
The W. 10th Ave. location of Bean Around the World in Vancouver is particularly festive during this time of year, featuring a tinsel-trimmed Christmas tree, electric candles, and abundant garlands.
4. The Art of Cake – 11811 105 Ave., Edmonton
This beloved café and bakery goes all out for the holidays, with multiple Christmas trees and a working model train set adding to the festive atmosphere. In December, they also offer a holiday high tea on Sunday afternoons.
5. Maelstrøm Saint-Roch – 181 Rue Saint-Vallier E., Quebec City
Highly rated Quebec City coffeehouse Maelstrøm Saint-Roch transforms into “Miracle au Maelstrøm” during the final weeks of each year. Until December 31, visitors can enjoy coffee served in novelty cups under a canopy of Christmas lights and oversized ornaments.
6. Le Marché St. George – 4393 St. George St., Vancouver
This small and cozy café, general store, and event space in Vancouver is decked out with disco balls and cute elves for the holidays, offering a menu that includes crepes, quiche, turmeric lattes, and London Fogs.
7. Pane e Circo – 1515 Queen St. and 1475 Lower Water St., Halifax
Both locations of Pane e Circo feature festive decorations and a seasonal menu during the holidays. Enjoy items like eggnog lattes, gingerbread chai, and chocolate-orange mochas along with delightful treats such as Yule log cakes and gingerbread-topped croissants.
8. Balzac’s Coffee – 1 Trinity St., Toronto
The most festive Balzac’s location is inside the Distillery Winter Village, which is free to enter before 4 p.m. daily. It’s a hotspot for hot chocolate lovers, offering indulgent flavors including maple-glazed doughnut, s’mores, brownie, and tiramisu.