We visited Montreal from America and found this cafe while waiting for friends to arrive…read more Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the service and the chai latte, which tasted mostly like milk. Hot matcha latte was decent. Could hardly enjoy my sandwich. The only highlight was the macadamia matcha cookie--it was delicious and the best thing I had all day since it was my first meal.

A mother in a fb group was recommending this cafe and mentioned their pumpkin soice latte... right…read morethen and there i had to go. It was delicious not a sweet as Starbucks and you can actually taste the coffee as well... given that its about the same price i would rather encourage locally. Apparently their food is delicious but unfortunately being celiac I can't have any of it. Will definitely be back whem i want to treat myself again.

Best way to describe this place is 'lovely'. Amazing attention to details and full of design…read moretouches in every corner, including the ceiling. It's almost being in a museum. The food was excellent, great healthy selection focused in breakfast and salads (they also have a selection of sandwiches). Breakfast plates come with fruits. Polite and helpful staff.

After walking around old Montreal for two hours, my husband and I agreed we could not walk another…read moreblock without some coffee and refreshment. We had a list of cafés that were highly rated on Yelp, but none of them were right in front of us, and this one was. So we walked in without having checked any reviews first. Sometimes we get lucky that way! This time, we did not. First, we really just wanted a cup of drip coffee. That was not offered here. The only options were various espresso drinks, starting at $4.50. We each got a café Americano. They were ok. None of the food in the display cases looked that appealing, so we picked a large chocolate cookie with a fudgy center to share. Can't go wrong with a chocolate cookie, right? Wrong. It was dry and lackluster in flavor. There was only one person working there, and he was surly. We thought perhaps he was just annoyed with us for asking for wifi (not offered) and regular non-espresso coffee, but we listened to him interact with customers who came after us, and he was short and abrupt with them too. The back part of the store sold souvenirs, but nothing unique or exciting, just mugs and magnets and stuff you could get anywhere. The decor was eclectic mix of antique furniture, which seemed kind of funky and fun, until I sat down. The seat part of my old wood stool wobbled and tilted and I slid right off because some screws were missing. I had to catch myself along the counter and regain balance. I was fine, but this would not have been a safe situation for someone less steady on their feet! I liked the pressed tin ceiling and the chandelier. There were different books on the counter available for public browsing while we drank our coffee, which was nice. The windows were large and the potted plants seemed to be doing well in their sunny spot. I liked looking out at the sidewalk passersby. I would not come here again.

The Short Version: It's a Canadian chain coffee shop in the…read moretrain station. Consistent with other locations. The Long Version: This location is inside the Gare Centrale (Central Station) were the VIA, Amtrak and commuter trains are. We were at the train station dropping off our luggage for the day since we had to check out of our hotel but our train home wasn't until later that afternoon. The hubby is a coffee fiend, so needed his coffee fix, even though he literally just had a coffee when we left the hotel, lol. Anyway, he got this second cup of the day at Second Cup. How fitting, haha. He said it was fine. Better than the Cafe Brossard coffee at the hotel, but nothing remarkable. I had a sip and agreed. Service was courteous and efficient. The ambiance is quite nice. It's spacious and fits the overall train station vibe. Review #214 (2025)

While not as obvious as McDonald's or some depanneurs, this Second Cup coffeehouse is not that far…read morefrom the main hall at Gare Centrale. It shares some of the walkways and passages in Place Bonaventure with other food and drink establishments. For starters, I like Second Cup more than I do Starbucks. It doesn't have as much hype and branding. It seems lower key. However, on this particular visit, the service ran a little more aloof and they weren't crowded. Also, I prefer their selection of desserts. I went in to get something to eat and to do so in the dining area. I settled on a big cup of hot tea and a hefty slice of chocolate cake. While far from nutritionally balanced or healthy, that might have been dinner. However, in Montreal, using transit is always accompanied by walking - how much is up to you - and that can help counter those calories. Second Cup is a Canadian coffeehouse chain. Per the maxim "when in Rome," I try to patronize Canadian establishments when in Canada, be they stand-alone or chain entities. I will only go to Starbucks outside the U.S. if all the stars line up in its favor, so to speak. I've always had good to excellent experiences at Second Cup and, with the dynamic hustle and bustle of Gare Centrale and the Financial District, this is a nice store in which to sit, eat and drink, people watch (which never disappoints in Montreal), and do some laptop or "to do list" time.

Great place for relax and have some nice coffee and food. We went for a Cortado and a Colombian hot…read morechocolate along with Buñuelo and vegan empanadas. I love the Cortado, probably the best one I've had in Montreal. The Colombian hot chocolate was also amazing. Vegan empanadas were great. Not a fan of Buñuelo though. The gentleman at the counter was nice and friendly. Plenty of seating space around. Parking can be tricky if you are driving here, but there is street parking available around. Definitely recommended.

Service was friendly, space was lovely, and my Canadiano coffee was strong and delicious! Plus the…read moretable area had lots of outlets to recharge my phone for more exploring!

The coffee was pretty decent and a good portion but the food was just okay. Our recomendation for…read morethis place was for the coffee so we probably shouldnt have gotten food anyway but if you are just going for coffee its a decent spot. The breakfast sandwhich we got seemed fresh but bland. It definitly needed hot sauce or something but that would have made it pretty decent. The coffee itsef was larger than I was expecting and seemed pretty creamy which was nice. A decent spot if your in the area for a drink but I would skip it for food.

Beau petit bistro, le café est excellent et le service aussi…read more Nice small café, coffee is excellent and service onpar !

Saturday morning in Montreal began with something called an Adventure Walk. "Adventure" is…read moreapparently human terminology for making a small Italian Greyhound exercise extensively before brunch. By the time we finished with our walk, I had earned a meal. Or so I thought. Next stop: Maman in Griffintown. Mom already knew Maman because apparently they have one back home on the Upper East Side. Yet somehow, despite living on the Upper East Side myself, I have never been taken there. Interesting. We will address this upon our return to New York. The Griffintown location has a really nice outdoor seating area running alongside the building, with blue café tables, big wooden pergolas and planters. Under normal circumstances, this would have been perfect for me. Unfortunately, it was raining. The staff very kindly told Mom and Dad that I could come inside as long as I remained in my carrier. Terms accepted. After an entire morning of adventuring, I had absolutely no objection to being carried around like important cargo. Mom ordered eggs Benedict and an iced latte. Dad went with scrambled eggs, bacon and toast plus a Diet Coke. I stayed tucked inside my carrier and monitored the bacon situation. Very closely. No further comment at this time. The humans declared brunch a success, and I appreciated having a warm, dry place to recover after my morning excursion instead of sitting outside contemplating my life choices in the rain. Dogba's verdict: 3 paws out of 5. Rainy-day hospitality: very appreciated Dogba welcome: kind and accommodating Carrier accommodations: cozy Outdoor patio: saving this for a sunnier day Mom's eggs Benedict: big success Iced latte: Mom approved Dad's bacon: closely monitored Classic Dad breakfast: successfully demolished Post-adventure recovery: excellent Dogba brunch supervision: impeccable Would I return? Absolutely. In fact, I've recently learned that Maman has a location in my own neighborhood in New York City. Mom has some explaining to do. See you on the Upper East Side, Maman. I know where you live now.

we managed to squeeze in one more brunch on our last day, making our way to maman in griffintown…read more walking in felt like stepping into a little rustic farmhouse tucked into the city, exposed brick, weathered wood, whitewashed furniture, vintage blue and white plates, hanging greenery and a beautiful tree like arrangement covered in delicate blooms. every corner had a story, with little details that made the space feel warm, inviting and effortlessly charming. we were a party of three and arrived around 11:00 am. before the food arrived, i couldn't resist trying one more fun drink before leaving montreal, the peach pie iced matcha latte with vanilla cloud. it was such a pretty seasonal creation, with fruity peach notes layered with creamy matcha and topped with a soft vanilla cloud. refreshing, a little indulgent and the perfect drink to sip while settling into our final brunch of the trip. for my meal, i ordered the eggs ratatouille, stewed eggplant, squash, peppers and tomatoes topped with two over easy eggs, herbed feta and served with toasted country bread. the dish was colourful, comforting and full of fresh flavours. the slow cooked vegetables gave it a homey feel, while the runny yolks and herbed feta added just the right amount of richness. it felt like the perfect brunch after days of exploring, satisfying and flavourful, but still light enough to leave me feeling good. the toasted country bread was perfect for scooping up every last bit of the vegetable mixture and egg yolk. but what made this brunch special wasn't just the food or the beautiful setting. it was the chance to slow down and take in everything we had experienced over the whirlwind trip, the neighbourhood walks, incredible meals, rainy adventures, festival memories and all the unexpected little discoveries along the way. we sat, chatted and laughed, replaying our favourite moments and realizing just how much we had packed into a few short days. our server was friendly and never rushed us, allowing us to enjoy those final conversations before heading home. there was something cinematic about that last morning, sunlight filtering through the windows, flowers blooming indoors, plates arriving at the table, and three friends taking a quiet moment to appreciate the adventure before it came to an end. a beautiful space, a memorable meal, great company and one final chapter to close out our montreal adventure. au revoir montreal...until we meet again.

Went to Tommy's on a Friday for lunch and unlike the other locations, didn't wait at all. The host…read morewas also our server and was very friendly. We had lox tartines which were truly delicious and a great size/value for money. The Tommy Latte is to die for! (Try it iced, worth it!) Service was quick and efficient, in and out in a little over an hour which was exactly our hope. Easy parking nearby. Definitely a must try!

I enjoy the french toasts at tommu cafe. I find myself…read morestopping there every time I am in MTL and indo look forward to going there

On our way to the waterfront we stopped in this long-established business for coffee. We arrived…read morejust in time as a whole bunch of folks came in right after us. What caught my eye was a magnificently huge and fruit scone. Service was great (bilingual worked for me since my French was pretty rusty) and quick. The coffee was smooth and just perfectly brewed. Van Houtte has been in existence since I grew up here and I'm sure glad to see they're still doing well. The ambience at this location is low key and relaxing and I'd be a regular customer if I still lived here.

The pistachio croissant was flaky and crisp. They were kind enough to warm it up upon request so…read moredon't be shy to ask. Delicious!