As like many other reviewers, this adorable cafe was next door to my hotel. I was craving a latte…read moreand croissant and got the most creamy, beautiful latte (with swan latte art) and a fresh, buttery croissant. I found the cafe a bit pricier than others I visited while in Montreal, but the size of the croissant and latte certainly made up for that. The place has a great vibe, is bright, and offers some local goods and crafts. I could tell many of the customers were likely students from the university across the street. I would definitely come here again if I am in the area.

I've been a few times and it's outstanding. The mocha uses real chocolate and isn't too sweet. The…read morepastries are excellent as is the cappuccino. Plenty of seating and friendly workers.

Came here for tea and was not disappointed. Such a cute and cozy tea shop. The service is fast and…read morethey play a little song for you depending on if you got the king or queen platter. Everything was so delicious and more filling than you think. My favourites from the queen platter were the the prosciutto slider and the smoked salmon bagel. My favourite scone was the cheese one. I also got a matcha and it was delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness. I really recommend!

The last time we came here for high tea was pre-Covid... not much has changed, the food is still…read moredelicious but the service wasn't as good (maybe an off day). We weren't given any napkins or milk for the tea. We weren't given a choice of scones like last time. Our table was incredibly small, a little uncomfortable. For $35 however, I feel we got our money's worth and I would go back and try something off their breakfast menu, the plates coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. Really enjoyed my tea also, le Secret D'Hercules. Delicious!

TWIGS (stands for Two West Island Girls) is a Cafe located in Ste Anne de Bellevue in Montreal, QC…read more While I love Saint Anne's for several reasons and it is home to several good restaurants, this cafe is one of my favorites. The atmosphere is always very cozy and the menu is simply amazing. They offer a wide range of sandwiches, soups, drinks and desserts. Drinks include lattes, teas, coffees and smoothies. The menu is full of healthy options and choices offered for vegetarians. While they have their specialty sandwiches, you are also able to make your own! This is what I always do while I am there. My usual order is a panini with chicken, avocado, brie cheese, mustard, hummus, tomato and spinach. While the prices may seem just a bit high for some items, it is VERY worth it. For my sandwich, the amount of brie cheese they use alone would cost the amount of the sandwich. It is delicious and I am craving one as I type. There are quite a few restaurants in Ste Anne's I would recommend however this one is perfect for a snowy day inside or a refreshing summer day. I would go to TWIGS every day if I could.

Twigs is a really cozy cafe tucked away in Ste-Anne-de-bellevue. It's great for a quick sandwhich…read moreand coffee. They have a number of sandwiches you order or you can build your own. The ingredients are fresh and they prepare the sandwichs to order. They have a number of vegetarian, vegan and GF options. Their coffee is ok and their desserts are good but very very sweet. Overall great sandwich place for a snack or lunch!

An intentionally funky place with a refreshing iced matcha latte. The barista recommended their…read morebrownie, but it was disappointingly dry.

Independent - and very different - coffehouses in the Montreal area - 1 of 2…read more A hectic transition to Montreal - first arriving at YUL and then on to Centre-Ville - called for a rest - a nap - which then brought on the need for a snack and coffee/tea late at about 11:00 p.m. Looking at the phone didn't provide much in the way of choices, and, at that, a place where one could sit. I looked at the listing for La Graine Brulee more than once and had to think about it. I finally went in. This place is indeed weird. However, it all turned out to be better than I thought. There are all these seating areas, with some on either side of the front door and then several on a circular bench radiating from the center and making for quite a few tables. That's where I sat. Take note that there is also a big wooden cube with a lot of graffiti on it. The service was pleasant. I ordered some hot tea and they made a vegetarian burrito for me at late hours. (There's no way in hell you'll find something with meat or poultry in here.) I'm glad I was able to eat something before turning in. The prices were acceptable for what I got and its location, between 2 and 3 blocks east of the city's main Metro station at Berri-UQAM. In looking around, there was a good cross-section of people. It's more about nearby UQAM (translation: students) than it is "Le Village," which is now mid-rise and high-rise condos ... and the cranes that go into making them. Tables with books and laptops were the norm which, in my mind, is a good thing. Either way, there wasn't anyone over 40 here as far as I could see. That said, I don't know how willing I'd be to go back, unless in the same situation, and I have to joke that I don't know if personae who are middle of the road, and right of that, would like it here. However, if you are cut from the same cloth as the ownership and the other patrons, meaning bohemian and "new age-y," then I would strongly recommend it. I'm talking tribe! I will rate it within that context since they are not looking to serve the "mom, apple pie, and Chevrolet" crowd. Also, being on Saint-Catherine Est might foretell its personality, since Est and Ouest along this major thoroughfare can be two different worlds. However, La Graine Brulee delivered on a (vegetarian) burrito and some hot tea that I needed before turning in and did it well.

Really enjoyed our visit. The atmosphere is what makes this place special--it feels like working or…read morerelaxing in a beautiful historic library rather than a typical café. The space is spacious, quiet, and has a great vibe. The Wi-Fi also seemed fast, making it a great spot to get some work done. I had the flat white, and my wife had a decaf coffee. We enjoyed both. Definitely worth a visit whether you're looking for a good coffee or a unique place to spend an hour.

After a dandy brunch at Dandy and the striking atrium at the Centre de Commerce Mondial, Jamie W…read moreand I fully expected a Montreal must-experience triple play with this heavily Instagrammed cafe. Housed under the vaunted ceiling of the grand, neo-classical former Royal Bank of Canada building, the cafe, we agreed, was most impressive when we looked upward at the marble and historic detail. It was just when our gazes gravitated toward ground level that we became less entranced. It was a zoo, a triggering tourist vacuum with an endless queue. There was nothing wrong with the attentive staff. What got on our nerves was the complete indifference of entitled customers in front of us, especially families that require constant attention and selfishly barricade every open table. It took us quite a while to find a space for us as we waited for our C$6.47 12-ounce Iced Lattes (Photo 9). It was the first time I saw a surcharge for ice, C$0.22. Anyway, despite the crowds and the middling coffee, it was worth the stop for the architecture. I wondered if the common workspace on the opposite side of the counter was worthwhile for locals. Obviously it meant little to us as tourists. COFFEE - 3.5 stars...rather middling considering the setting...what's with the surcharge for ice? AMBIANCE - 3 stars... historic architecture compromised by the crowds SERVICE - 3.5 stars...pretty efficient considering TOTAL - 3 stars...worth the stop but probably just once CORRESPONDING REVIEWS Dandy: https://yelp.to/91vXGUrXOo Centre de Commerce Mondial: https://yelp.to/ECo5MJJgGa RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/BaC1c_eBQB

Very cool nook in Griffintown. The café also presents as a mini gallery with local artists. So…read morewhile you are hanging out waiting for your coffee you have beautiful art pieces to discover and/or buy. I really appreciated the mezzanine. You can walk up a spiral staircase and set yourself up on the large table hidden there. I can imagine that this is a great spot to do some serious work. Will be back when I am back in the neighbourhood. The coffee was excellent as well.

Yikes. The coffee was terrible here. We ordered an espresso and an iced latte. Both tasted like…read moreburnt water. Had to throw both drinks in the trash. The ladies working the counter were also extremely inattentive and more focused on using their phones. Terrible experience.

We found Lili & Oli on Yelp while exploring Atwater Farmers Market. Lili & Oli was busy but we…read morefound a decent table to enjoy our well prepared oat milk latte. Ambiance was busy but not noisy. Service was (very) fast, friendly and efficient. Great stop for good coffee especially while visiting the canal area and Atwater Market.

Nice and quaint cafe. We went for a Cold Brew and a Petit Cafe Glace (which wasn't so petit!) on a…read morehot day. Loved them both. Interesting idea of coffee infused ice cubes, so more coffee as the cubes melt. We didn't try the food as we weren't hungry. The staff was nice and friendly. A couple of parking spots on the other side of the street. Definitely recommended.

This is such a cute cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating! It's a little tucked away beside the…read moregas station. The parking situation is a little tricky but if you're lucky, you can find street parking and pay via the app! Love the vibes inside including the little retail area where they sell vinyls. There is also a huge disco ball hanging in the middle! The water station is self-serve beside the cashier. Your food will be brought to you on a tray and you can put your tray/plates/utensils away at the end of the meal (at the same shelf where the self-serve water station is). I came for the egg sando and it did not disappoint! It was so yummy. Egg was the perfect consistency. It was pretty filling so it is something that can be shared if you don't have a huge appetite. I ate half and got a box for the other half. Matcha latte wasn't bad either. The only reason I took off one star is because it took us 20 minutes just to get our drinks. When we were finally served our drinks, the server was like "oh, you guys are waiting for food too right?" which makes it seem like our order might've been forgotten..

Super cute place to hang out and work/study. Both the Sandos were delicious, the salmon one was…read morerefreshing and the other one was super savory. The hojicha latte(didn't get a picture) was also yummy. Not too sweet or grainy.