Flyjin

"Named after the term used by the Japanese to describe expats fleeing their country at the onset of World War II, Flyjin is a tucked away coffee shop offering a warm yet eclectic atmosphere. Having taken over the historic Café Vieux-Port, one of the first coffee shops in the city, Flyjin replaced its predecessor’s diner-dive vibe with one-of-a-kind stools, nearly-monochrome colours, and faceless decals adorning the walls. On a given weekday, you’ll find office workers sipping on coffee brewed from locally-roasted Kittel beans, and enjoying quick and welcome break from their busy schedules." - Shopify

"Flyjin Café, Old Montréal West. Named after the term used by the Japanese to describe expats fleeing their country at the onset of World War II, Flyjin is a tucked away coffee shop offering a warm yet eclectic atmosphere. Having taken over the historic Café Vieux-Port, one of the first coffee shops in the city, Flyjin replaced its predecessor’s diner-dive vibe with one-of-a-kind stools, nearly-monochrome colours, and faceless decals adorning the walls. On a given weekday, you’ll find office workers sipping on coffee brewed from locally-roasted Kittel beans, and enjoying quick and welcome break from their busy schedules."

"Open an understated door, descend a staircase that's been decorated with gilded wallpaper, and walk along the longest, narrowest hallway you've probably ever seen: at the end is this basement speakeasy-meets-izakaya, one of the most chichi hangouts in Old Montreal. Seasonal cocktails boast interesting flavors and Asian ingredients, including sake, plum wine, Japanese whiskey, and soju (Korean vodka). Take the Ichigo Monkey Business, a wowsa-yowsa concoction of rum, Campari, citrus juices, rose and hibiscus syrup, and—for the kicker—grapefruit Red Bull." - Isa Tousignant

"This Old Port supper club oozes sexy, neon vibes — once would-be customers manage to find it. Dinner service with a Japanese flavour rolls over into a clubby, DJ’ed atmosphere as each night moves on here, so it’s a spot to both enjoy some solid sashimi alongside cold, fresh cocktails." - Carla Bragagnolo