by Audrée Giroux
The color changing leaves, the fresh air cooling down ideas, the little warming vests... All of this can mean only one thing: Fall is officially here! The time of year rhymes with getting back into routine and with cocooning, but also with back-to-school season. How to make these hours of mental puzzles, creation, writing, mathematical calculations, and research more enjoyable? Get cozy in a coffee shop with a great ambiance, how sweet is this solution! The experience becomes so much more motivating, you can replenish with a great coffee and have a snack! Here are five locations where to get cozy in Rouyn-Noranda. Happy studying!
Bar-Librairie Livresse
When you wish to work or to simply have a break in a colorful, cozy and warm environment, Livresse (Bookstore-Bar) is perfect for you! In the search for coffee in Rouyn-Noranda, this spot stands out.
Located in the Vieux-Noranda (Old Noranda), you can enjoy a spiked coffee surrounded by a hundred brand new books. Bonus point for the very welcoming staff.
If you have kids, there is a section set up especially for them! It’s such a beautiful invitation to immerse themselves in the culture of the region.
Livresse also offers literary activities all throughout the year. Have a look at their events right here!
Abstracto
Are you in a relaxed mood, or even a peaceful one? L’Abstracto is the perfect choice for you to drink a great coffee in Rouyn-Noranda! The walls of the place are covered with artworks from local artists. On top of serving high quality fair-trade coffee, they render available small bookshelves of books and board games. The café also offers a beautiful choice of local microbrewery beers. To study in solo or to play games with your friends, the soft dimmed lighting and the warm cozy ambiance will enhance your experience amazingly.
Beginner or checkerboard expert, you can also participate in chess nights every Monday at 7PM!
You want to keep up with the latest news from this café-bar? Like their Facebook page!
Le Mudra Espace Sportif
You feel like moving it before starting your assignments? Le Mudra Espace Sportif is the best option! You can practice wall climbing on a large interior wall, try their spinning classes or even relax in a yoga class. On the hunt for coffee in Rouyn-Noranda? Check out their offerings after your workout.
Whether you have a membership or not, you can work in the Café space. It’s full of greenery, the lighting is beautiful and the smiling staff will be pleased to serve you delicious energy treats and a latte made with love!
You can find their class schedule on their website, or even follow their Facebook and Instagram page to get to see their new offers!
Pâtissières de Ruelle
If you got a sweet tooth, you will be on cloud nine at Les Pâtissières de Ruelle! Cakes, cupcakes, brownies, pies, chocolate eclairs, cookies… They have it all, and even pastries you have not even imagined yet! The owners, two self-taught cordial women, will serve you a heartwarming moka with a delicious pastry to enjoy in their funky decor! You will feel relaxed as if you were at home, it’s guaranteed.
If you have a special event to celebrate, you can even order a custom cake. This location is a big favorite that is outstanding for its unique creations.
To be up to date with the latest news, follow them here and there too!
Ô Terrier
Ô Terrier is a warm and cozy ceramics café distinguishing itself by its services and the creativity at the root of their activities. Mixing coffee, store and art school, the place allows you to register to their pottery wheel classes and their ceramics initiation classes. Also, you can simply find refuge to paint some ceramic pieces with a cozy little espresso and a hearty homemade meal.
Half-way between a neighborhood coffee shop and grandma’s kitchen, the menu changes every week but always remains as fresh, local and delicious.
In the end, Ô Terrier is a place to gather together where community and arts pair up to create the perfect space to relax and connect with yourself, as well as with new people.
You can obviously go there to set up your laptop and work on your school assignments. Oh! By the way, there might still be time to register for the pottery wheel classes. There are two cohorts: one on Tuesday nights from 6PM to 9PM, and one on Wednesday afternoons from 1PM to 4PM. In order to keep up with their latest news and services, like their Facebook page!
