A friend and I walked into this location after having lunch in Chinatown. I was happy to find that…read morehis cute store sold a variety of teas including green, oolong, white, black and blooming teas (mainly with a green tea base). Their teas are sold in loose and bagged - note that the loose is a much better deal. Also, they have various accessories like tea strainers and cups. I like that their loose teas are sold in cute paper cup containers and then boxed up. This made it easy to pack and take on my flight with me! The staff were very helpful and even had samples of tea for us to taste. I love tea and although I tend to drink black tea in the mornings, I bought their Milky Oolong ($15) as it is calming and good for digestion. I have been having a cup of it after dinner and it is perfect! It is an oolong tea, but creamier and light in taste. I looked at the steeped tea and noticed most of it was whole leaves that were rolled up. The tea itself was of a high quality and the side of the box says leaves are hand picked. My Cup of Tea was a great find in Montreal. I would love to try some of their other teas next time! Out of curiousity, I even looked online and you can browse their tea here: http://mcot.ca/en/home/

My Cup of Tea has long been a go-to for not only Chinese teas but also gifts for folks that I don't…read moreknow what to get. I've been visiting this spot for over ten years and it's really been wonderful to see how they've evolved as a company while still maintaining the same level of customer service and incredible quality. Snob moment: I'm not a huge fan of mass-marketed teas (companies like Davids Tea and Teavana). Generally speaking, these companies focus more on smell than actual taste profile with their teas and they lack transparency in their tea-sourcing methods. MCOP offers freshness, an impeccable product AND they oversee the direct sourcing of their teas. All this considered, they're also very reasonably priced. I've benefitted from many a good sale here as well (their mothers day deal is usually especially on point). If ever you have questions about the sourcing of their teas or the health benefits of a product, the staff is always super informative. The milky oolong is my all-time-fave from MCOT, although it's not always available.

A quintessential Montréal neighbourhood dépanneur . Le Dep nails the authentic local corner store…read morevibe tourists crave. Great spot to grab ready-to-eat sandwiches, smoked meat subs and cold drinks for a quick stroll around the historic district. Staff are warm and bilingual, quick with recommendations for hidden nearby eateries. Prices are reasonable for downtown Old Montréal, no crazy tourist markup.

Such a cute cafe and boutique combined into one. There are sooo many good souvenir options like…read morechocolates, ground coffee, maple syrup, hot sauces, etc. I bought one of their hot maple syrups and a few chocolates which were perfect for gifting. If it was a little less crowded I would've loved to sit down and try some of their pastries as well.

December 2022 - COVID Review:…read more I was wondering why this place was so crowded when I first got there.... until I saw that the other restaurant options in the building were either non-existent (closed/out of business) or didn't have a great menu. There's not a ton of options on their menu and it is a little pricey for the amount of food that you get. But it's decent for a pit stop if you happen to be in the area.

Cool hang out place after you are tired from walking in old Montreal…read more Nice selection of paninis, pastries, ice cream. They also serve coffee and wine. There are some interesting paintings and art work for sale but it's pricey.

The macchiato latte with caramel was amazing and I even came back the next day for this latte. The…read morecaramel was velvety smooth and well balanced with the oat milk. The temperature of the latte was perfect and the barista was super nice. Great place to buy local gifts and souvenirs.

This is such a cute coffee shop in a prime location! I got a matcha latte and it was absolutely…read moredelicious! The staff was quick and the atmosphere was very cute. They had a huge section of local goods and crafts that was the perfect spot to pick up a few gifts!

Stopped in for a quick coffee and a bite to eat. This place is unquestionably charming. Very old…read moreschool, loved the look of it! It was also very packed, lots of tourists, a little bit hard to get a table actually. When we finally got seated I was delighted to get the most delicious cappuccino. I loved the coffee flavor, they did a great job. The food was also pretty good! I got a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel which was tasty and my wife went with the salad Nicoise which she said was great. Overall, gotta give this place 5 stars. Definitely recommended if you're in the area and looking for a good coffee and/or meal.

A quintessential Montréal neighbourhood dépanneur . Le Dep nails the authentic local corner store…read morevibe tourists crave. Great spot to grab ready-to-eat sandwiches, smoked meat subs and cold drinks for a quick stroll around the historic district. Staff are warm and bilingual, quick with recommendations for hidden nearby eateries. Prices are reasonable for downtown Old Montréal, no crazy tourist markup.

I received a gift card for this little shop that sells loose leaf tea and tea based beverages like…read morelattes, smoothies and hot or iced infusions. Since the place is located in the Sun Life office building, it is very convenient if you work in or around the area but otherwise you'll never know it exists. The shop may be similar to other competitors like Teavana or David's Tea, but it is less "flashy". The flavors seem a little more tame and there is fewer merchandise sold as well. You can still find some mugs and thermos if you really need them but the selection is limited. This is the kind of shop you come to if you're serious about tea and want to purchase to go, or perhaps just want a cup on the spot. You won't find the colorful or frivolous accessories like at larger chains. I also didn't see any nice gift sets or pre-packaged tea boxes, therefore I don't think it would be an ideal place to shop for a gift. I've tried two of their regular herbal infusions- both were recommended by the staff as I wanted something light and fruity. The service is friendly, employees are knowledgeable about their products and they let you sample or sniff the teas to help you make a choice. However as I am not really a tea drinker, I honestly didn't know if anything else should be added to my cup - I saw a bunch of pump bottles with syrup and flavorings but these were hidden behind the counter. It would have been nice if the staff offered something additional as the choices can be overwhelming when you don't know the products. Note this place also sells some cold refrigerated beverages like juices/sparkling waters and small snacks (protein bars, mini cakes, cookies). Decent selection of products- plenty of teas to choose from, but not the best store to attract and retain non-tea enthusiasts as the overall vibe wasn't "fun" enough for me compared to larger chains. I see this place more suited for the already experienced tea drinker.

It is not easy to find this tea shop inside the sun life financial building. I had to do almost a…read moretour. It's also my own fault, I didn't ask for help from the information counter. Finally, I self discovered the teashop. When you enter, it has nice warmth vibe like Teavana had (sadly closed). It isn't commercialized like David's Tea (don't get me wrong, I like that shop too). I love their tea tins display. Nicely shaped and the writings are big. So since I went there with my passport barista, I asked the server to recommend me a white tea. Wow, she was really nice, friendly and warm person... She is really knowledgeable about teas; I felt she can give a crash course on Tea 101. Finally we narrowed down to wild roses tea, with hint on of almond. Just knowing the ingredients, you know this tea will be awesome. And yes it was definitely. I recommend this cute teashop to all.

This shop definitely felt like a mashup between a cafe and a sock shop, which sounds weird but…read moremakes for something to look at while waiting for your drink to be prepared. I ordered their Hojicha Latte with Oat Milk (props for having non-dairy options), and it was fine. Nothing about it was a standout for me but it got the job done in providing a caffeine fix. This store is much smaller than the "flagship" location inside a historical bank, and works to get your coffee/tea fix if you're in the area... and to buy some socks too.

I came here for a much needed charging and coffee break in downtown Montreal. This place was easy…read moreto find and had a clean restroom. The environment was nice and clean, and the drinks and pastry items were good. There were a row of seats along with a few charging outlets on the second floor. I got the einspanner latte for ~$6. The cream was rich and creamy, while the espresso gave me the mid afternoon boost that I needed.