Excellent spot in Little Italy with a jovial owner. The coffee was absolutely on point - I loved the macchiato. My wife loved the hot chocolate - it was flavorful without being too sweet. Their pastries are also excellent. read more

I saw this caffe on the Food Network Canada on YouTube and said to myself that if I ever decided to go to Montréal, I would go there. The coffee was absolutely AMAZING! It was everything I had hoped for. I also had pizza and a juice here. The workers were SUPER NICE and very helpful. I would and definitely will come back again to this Coffee Shop. You can't go wrong with anything you order. read more

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This full bodied, creamy brew is smooth and well-balanced. Paired with a tasty pastry ( We chose Nutella! ) it can be throughly enjoyed as an afternoon pick-me-up, post meal or as morning fuel. A must for any caffeinator! read more

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Our private tour guide sent us on a mission for the best iced coffee around. Ask for Joseph! You won't be disappointed. This tiny Italian style caffe is just a stone throw from the popular and beautiful Jean Talon market, on Rue Dante. It is quite clearly a local joint as the regulars were inside and out enjoying their espresso as Montreal locals do: seated, sipping and relaxing. We were treated just like the locals which was so nice. I ordered the iced coffee which is an blend of their Italian coffee and ice. They add whatever milk you'd like. It is slightly sweetened so be forewarned! But it is a total indulgent treat and on a hot day there is just nothing better! I took mine to go... it is quite petite so it won't totally ruin your daily calorie count if you're watching your figure. Joseph and the staff are so friendly. Can't wait to come back. read more

While walking around we stopped in and had an espresso, cappuccino and a quick little snack. The baristas and servers were very pleasant. The service was prompt and the vibe was chill yet energized. A lot going on. Great place to take a load off and relax over a little treat. read more

Coffee so/so , CASH only , to me it means they are cheating the government big time ! Atmosphere very hippyish, dogs allowed , why no idea , next time I might as well bring my pet monkey ... read more

Ran in for a quick pastry and cappuccino. So. Good. I love this place. I'm dreaming of this place. This reminds me of being in Italy! The prices are really reasonable it's fast to order and the guys working are great. They have lots of pastries to offer, gelato and cold coffee too. read more

Great coffee. Had cappuccinos and they were well made and no bittermess found at many places. They had a small selection of pastries. Had the chocolate one which was decent, but overall the coffee was great. Need a few tables and chairs outside to make this destination. read more

My expectations for this place were pretty high. Their coffee is nothing memorable, it only comes in a pretty presentation. Pretty but boring. At least it is cheap! 2.5/5 I thought it was a good idea to enjoy a coffee and read a book. This place welcomed me like a bar with loud music and people needing to be speak over the table to have a conversation. I could not concetrate. Maybe if I had had a beer. I took that Capuccino like a shot of espresso and left since it felt weird and incompatible. It is more like a Fast food/Bar that serves coffee and plays RAI televison. read more

I came here everyday for a week for coffee with my colleagues. I've tried their Americano coffee and their cappuccino. My favorite was the latter and I just kept ordering it the rest of the week. The best is their hazelnut gelato! Omg so worth the calories! It was so creamy and not too sweet. I highly recommend this coffee place. The staff and the owner are so welcoming and they know the regulars on a first name basis which is really nice. There is a nice wooden seating area in the front as well. I wish I worked closer to this place so that I could keep going back! read more

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This café really reflects the atmosphere of little Italy. Their coffee is excellent, they have a few cookies and pastries and apparently some gelato, benches and tables outside and soccer playing on the TV. The locals are just sitting outside on the benches chatting with no worries about the time. I ordered just a simple espresso (excellent!) took a minute to drink it outside and in that moment I got this feeling that I was back in Italy near a piazza. read more

Caffè San Simeon - Espresso! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

They should change their name to "Perfection" or something. Amazing Coffee, the balance of bitter and sweet is in such sync in every cup of coffee. My boyfriend came here before and he was so impressed with the coffee that he brought me here later. I had a latte and my boyfriend took cappuccino and we were extremely satisfied. The cappucino wasn't too foamy, had the perfect 1/3 ratio that capuccinos should have. The intensity for the latte was also amazing, not way too milky, you get your milk based drink without losing the coffee taste. Cappuccino is $2.50 and Latte is $3.00 tax inclusive! Cash only. The ambience is very warm and made me so homesick because most of the customers know each other and the owner is also there. People are friendly and there's always a positive vibe there. Best coffee for the best price in Montreal! read more

Caffè San Simeon - Cappucinno, $2.50 tax included - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

World's best cappuccino. There is a cappuccino that I remember very, very fondly. My girlfriend was studying abroad, and I was visiting for spring break. The weather was beautiful. Sunny, warm. I had wandered out, my first real foreign vacation, in search of breakfast. And I found the perfect cappuccino. Creamy. Strong, and yet, subdued. Nothing could have been more right. And then, this cappuccino came along. This cappuccino is ultimately creamy. Yet, it is neither dense, nor milky. The dairy used is wonderful. Some dairy can be quite bland or chalky. Not so here. The coffee was robust and intense without being one note or overpowering the milk. Perfection. I've considered driving here from NY just for this cappuccino. Would definitely drink again. read more

Caffè San Simeon - World's best cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Espresso so strong I had to add sugar. The place jammed, takes cash only, but you hear a lot of Italian spoken here. Great coffee! Nice seating area outside where you can even have a conversation. read more

Caffè San Simeon - Small, crowded - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Best coffee in the city. Authentic Italian atmosphere and people. Highly highly recommend!!!

Came here for a freddo (iced coffee) and it was very tasty and refreshing on a humid day. I opted for some cream in it and was a wise decison and it enhanced the flavor. Coffee is very strong and even the small shot quickly picked me up. The price tag was abou average. The barista looked like he was having a long day and I felt I was bothering him. That's why I can't go 5 stars on this one, maybe it'll change on my next visit. read more

Caffè San Simeon - Malibu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The cappuccino lives up to the hype. Read in an article that it's the one cappuccino you have to get in Montreal -- best one I've ever had. Foam is PERFECT and good balance in espresso flavor between bitter and sweet. It was strange how good the espresso flavor was even though the barista poured the milk about 45 seconds after he pulled the shot (I used to work at Starbucks and apparently the peak flavor of an espresso shot dies if the milk isn't poured in 3 seconds). Pretty ample amount of seating, and nice little benches to sit outside and enjoy. Except there was the construction of a deck going on out front. Shrug, too busy enjoying the cappuccino. Service is super friendly and the line moves quickly. These guys definitely know what they're doing. read more

Caffè San Simeon - Amazing cappuccino. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Caffè San Simeon on Dante in the heart of Little Italy. I came here twice. First during the weekend during F1 Grand Prix when the whole Boulevard St-Laurent is celebrating the Mural festival from Sherbrooke street up to Mont-Royal Avenue. In Little Italy they have a 4 day F1 celebration where the street is closed down to traffic between Jean Talon (north) down to I think Beaulieu? With amazing shiny gas guzzling cars parked all around the streets to admire while gulping down an excellent latte from this café just off St-Laurent on Dante. These guys are the real deal. Not a tourist attraction just straight to the point coffee! Nice little outdoors seating area in the front where to sit and sip and gaze at all the beauty that Little Italy has to offer. Right around the corner from the Jean Talon market, 2 minutes walking. Staff was very friendly and helpful even with people that are slow to choose... Will definitely be back when in the neighborhood, going to Dinette Triple Crown who have no coffee but the best fried chicken in all of Little Italy. A "Big Nasty" at DTC then an espresso at Caffè San Simeon and on my way to the market for everything else! read more

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Excellent coffee! Very strong so we usually go for the late. Typical coffee place where staff knows your name. People sit down outside and they have a huge terrace. Sometimes very crowded but you can always sit down and enjoy your coffee. They have gelato and some croissants. You can also get a bit of Nutella if you want. read more

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VIBE Very old school Italian coffee joint across the street from Impasto. Connected to the restaurant on the corner from the back (not part of the same resto family, not that I know of). But the best part is that there's casino machines in the back! Awesome. I DRANK I got the Old School. Kind of like a sweeter latte. Yum. Tasty. You can tell these guys are pros. And look for the $75 bill behind the counter. OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK I wish I could see more of the atmosphere here during the week. I feel like it's the old days of Montreal a la Duddy Kravitz but with Italian characters. read more

Great little coffee shop in Quartier Italien. What I enjoy about coffee shops like this is the action spills out onto the street. For me this is one of the definitions of a great coffee shop. They have these wonderful wooden benches that groggy or somewhat tired people of the community come congregate at. They are a great melting pot for the locals and those who come here to relax and have a java or cappuccino. Secondly, they must have a strong java brew. On my visit I was looking for a strong cap. Definitely not disappointed (creamy, strong and well balanced). This place has the opportunity to keep up with the likes of Olympico. I need to come back and check out their Freddo. Something about a nuclear strength iced coffee intrigues me! read more

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As close as you'll get to an authentic Italian coffee bar, compete with a complimentary glass of water served alongside your creamy, delicious espresso. Stand at the bar, soak in the gossip, chat with the friendly baristas. read more

Cash only, friendly faces (you will get to know everyone here fairly quickly!), lively atmosphere and the highlight of my night walk with my dog in Little Italy. This place is especially great in the summer when the outdoor seating is there, but the coffee is great all year round, especially their cappucino. Free fizzy water also makes me happy! read more

WORST coffee on EARTH. rather have a moka at home. tasted burnt, bitter and just insultingly bad.

The espresso was very good! quality of the beans were legit. Came with a glass of club soda to clean your mouth which i thought was a bonus! Definitely a good place to check out when you're around the area. read more

The absolute best cappuccino in all of North America! Easily compares with my cappuccinos in Italy, likely even better. The environment is lively and brings me right back to my travels a few years ago to Italy. The people could not be kinder either. Came here two days in a row and would come every day if I didn't live a country away! Thank you Caffè San Simeon for adding to my great stay in Montreal! I will surely be back on future visits! read more

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I can't stop thinking about the freddo. I tried it black and with milk. The flavor of the black alone was perfect. The servers were really friendly too! read more

I live in the area and this place is just the best in Montreal for real authentic Italian coffee. Coffee is done the right way and tastes exactly the same every time. They take it seriously and you can tell when you see Italians goes there and stick to the counter for a quick espresso shot. Same as in Italy ! Staff is the best, pastries are awesome and the terrasse and benches outside are always busy ! No need for a pricey (you pay for the logo on the cup, that's it) chain industrial coffee when you have this one around. read more

A cafe around little Italy and a cafe with slot machine's and a bar so it can be a bit noisy. I usually don't drink cappucino's so this time i decided to give it a try and i was really amazed on how cappucino can be this good! I would recommend getting it! They also had a good white chocolate almond biscuit and a chocolate croissant wich was also good! My only complaint was there was no wi-fi! read more

Caffè San Simeon - White chocolate Almond biscuit, Chocolate croissant with cappucino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great coffee, some of the best in Montreal. Staff is friendly and very welcoming. Makes one of the best espressos around. Nice terrasse for the summer with an excellent cold coffee. read more

Friendly family atmosphere in the heart of little Italy. Aromatic coffee tastes as good as it smells. read more

Caffè San Simeon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Service, coffee, ambience, everything five stars! The coffee was quite good and strong (we got a latte and a espresso), we came in on a Sunday and the place was full and lively. The service was excellent: we forgot to take cash and we realised after we placed our order! they mentioned we can come back later anytime to pay, which was very nice of them. We came back and had coffee and tea and also tried their biscotti (photo below) which were excellent. Next time we are in Montreal we will of course come back again. read more

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Advertised to be open until 3 am on google and Yelp profiles but was closed before 2am. Walked in pouring rain for nothing.

It's a sport cafe. They dont accept debit/credit cards. I had their cappuccino, they make coffee the italian way.

Take a trip to Italy in this authentic cafe where regulars are met with a 'Bon journo' and their preferred espresso concoction and visitors are made to feel right at home by Piero and his team. I went in for a cappuccino, thinking I might take it to go; I wound staying for hours and feeling like I'd begun new friendships. Stand at the bar, grab a chair, or relax in their outdoor patio and take a sip of Little Italy. read more

Nothing to say bad about this place. Amazing location, amazing people, great conversations. A great Terrasse in the summer... And o yeah BEST COFFEE IN MTL read more

A Little Italy gem: great coffee, friendly service, good prices. I drop in several times a week -- part of what makes life in this neighbourhood so enjoyable. read more

A real trip to Italy without getting on the plane! The best cappuccino in Montreal and maybe the northern hemisphere!

The best thing about this coffee shop is the price, you can't beat it. The value is great, very inexpensive coffee, though I wouldn't say it's excellent coffee but it's good enough, satisfying and among the most inexpensive. Summertime is nice as they have a large terrace. Open late every night. read more

After having lunch in little italy, stopped by this cute coffee shop and try their delicious espresso ! When they make your drink, you can tell it's made with love. Definately recommend ! read more