Skip to content
Get featured
Photo-style illustration of a Montreal microbrewery bar with beer and cider glasses

Café Union

Historic Montréal roaster near Jean-Talon Market, now also running the Union Microlot specialty line.

  • Montréal
  • since 1910
  • Drinks

About Café Union

Café Union is a historic Montréal coffee roaster, founded in 1910, located near Jean-Talon Market. Alongside its long-standing roasts, it now runs the Union Microlot specialty line.

It suits market shoppers who want fresh beans with their groceries, and coffee drinkers who like a range from classic blends to specialty lots. Pair a visit with a Saturday morning at Jean-Talon, when the market is at its liveliest. A bag of Microlot coffee makes a thoughtful gift for a coffee lover. With more than a century in Montreal, it is one of the city's oldest roasters.

At a glance

Category
Drinks
Based in
Montréal
Founded
1910
Size
An independent, smaller maker
Listed in
Made in QuebecMade in QuebecMade in MontrealMade in Montreal

Questions people ask

Is Café Union made in Quebec?

Yes. Café Union started in Quebec and is based in Montréal, on the island of Montreal, so it is listed in both Made in Quebec and Made in Montreal.

What does Café Union make?

Historic Montréal roaster near Jean-Talon Market, now also running the Union Microlot specialty line.

When was Café Union founded?

Café Union was founded in 1910, about 116 years ago.

Where can I buy from Café Union?

Start with its official website, cafeunion.com. In Quebec, local beer and cider are sold in grocery stores and dépanneurs, while wine and spirits are sold at the SAQ. Many breweries, cideries, distilleries and roasters also sell on site or online.

Is Café Union a big company or a small business?

Café Union is an independent, smaller business. Buying from makers like this one supports local jobs directly.

What are some local brands similar to Café Union?

Other local brands in Drinks include Za & Klo, Cirka Distilleries, ZAB Café, Sober Carpenter.

How did Café Union get on this list?

Montreal Tips lists businesses that started in Quebec and still make, run or are based here. Listings are free and never sponsored. If you run Café Union and want to update this page, contact us.

More in Drinks

See all 68
  • Made in Montreal

    Za & Klo

    Montréal

    Coffee roaster founded by Elizabeth and Chloé, with blends ranging from fruity to earthy.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Cirka Distilleries

    Montréal · since 2016

    Montréal grain-to-glass distillery near the Lachine Canal, known for its boreal Cirka Sauvage gin.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    ZAB Café

    Montréal · since 2016

    Specialty roaster with a café on Saint-Denis Street and brewing workshops at its Parc-Extension lab.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Sober Carpenter

    Montréal

    Non-alcoholic craft brewery started by two Québec brothers, sold in over 2,500 stores.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    HELM Microbrasserie

    Montréal

    Small Mile End brewpub on Bernard Street with a sleek room and house beers.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Bec Cola

    Montréal

    Organic Montréal sodas sweetened with Québec maple syrup instead of refined sugar.

    • Organic
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    L'Espace Public

    Montréal

    Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood brewery on Ontario Street, also making non-alcoholic sour beers.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Humble Lion

    Montréal

    Downtown café turned roaster, known for its Résilience espresso blend.

    • Small maker

Also from Montréal

  • Made in Montreal

    Golf Avenue

    Montréal · since 2006

    Montreal golf retailer started by two students on eBay, with a huge stock of used clubs.

    • Outdoor and sport
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Marché Jean-Talon

    Montréal · since 1933

    Open-air public market in Little Italy where Quebec farmers sell fruit, vegetables, flowers and local specialties.

    • Stores and restaurants
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Cora

    Montréal · since 1987

    Breakfast restaurant chain started by Cora Tsouflidou in Montreal, known for fruit-heavy plates and crepes.

    • Stores and restaurants
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Omer DeSerres

    Montréal · since 1908

    Montreal art supply and creative store selling paints, paper, framing and craft materials since 1908.

    • Stores and restaurants
    • Big name

Details change. If something here is out of date, tell us and we will fix it.