Stopped by this cute little coffee shop at around 2pm on the way to Schwartz's deli and got a cortado in about 5-10 min from getting in line to receiving my drink. Excellent cortado, the espresso was not bitter or sweet - it was just right! The girl at the cashier spoke English which was helpful. I'd come back for a quick stop, to study, or to grab an iced tea or espresso. It quickly became busy after we sat down and it does get quite hot, so not somewhere I'd stay for too long. P.S. They have coffee beans for sale and one bathroom, and free wifi. read more

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We were visiting Little Portugal in Montreal. We stopped by Dispatch Coffee. We enjoyed a perfectly prepared Oat Milk Latte. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. read more

Dispatch Coffee - Latte with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Amazing service and options, seats kinda cheap/ funky but would recommend :) They only have a few seats w plugs for charging read more

Dispatch Coffee - Kukicha (japonaise thé vert) green tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Coffee was fine but unmemorable, which is the theme for most of the 6 Montréal coffee shops I tried (Crew Coffee, Osmo x Murasan, Dispatch, Noble Café, Aube Boulangerie, Dreamy) with the exception of White Heron which was striking. Likewise the pastries. So when all things are otherwise equal, you look at other aspects. Went here 3 times in a week (it's a convenient location) and noticed a pattern: the service in inefficient with some folks who probably shouldn't be front-of-house because they are simply bad at it. Either not hospitable or painfully unaware when a large line has formed and they need to keep it moving. Seems like the good location led them to be lazy about those aspects. The industrial chic space gets warm because of under-powered air conditioning. This place is functional but has no ambition of being more. read more

Dispatch Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

While we were on the boulevard Saint Laurent, coffee was in demand by my brain. Instead of trying a regular branch ones, I felt trying an independent coffeeshop, and Dispatch Coffeeshop turns out be around the corner. It is a pretty modern place. The service is just ok. Workers didn't seem passionate. At the cash, the minute there is no customer, the staff leaves to sit and be on her phone and when she sees a new customer walking in; she exasperates, which found very annoying. I also had to repeat my orders 3 times, which I wasn't very happy about it. But our barista made amazing lattes for us, and I grateful about it. read more

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Dispatch is a superb third wave coffee roaster that emphasizes ethical coffee sourcing. If you care about people more than you care about coffee (which you ought to), Dispatch is your spot in MTL. Their coffee beans will appear expensive to many, but that's because mass-production and unethical sourcing--the status quo in the coffee industry--has deceived the world into believing that coffee is not a luxury product. Be deceived no more, and support small growers who care for the craft and trade of coffee production, and are treated with dignity and rewarded for their hard work. Though I don't go out for coffee much, Dispatch is one of my go-to destinations for beans, and I've always been content when I've ordered a drink. read more

Stopped here for coffee before going to Schwartz's. Minimalistic vibe. Good coffee but not a standout in my opinion. Fairly busy shop given the location. read more

Dispatch Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Updating my review of Dispatch to 5 stars because its even better than I remember! Ordered an oat milk latte and its one of the creamiest, silkiest latte's I've ever had. Love it! They are currently open during covid-19 and only accepting 1 client at a time, hand sanitizer as you come in and cards only. We decided to purchase a few bags of beans from their online store and unfortunately our package was lost by UPS. Dispatch's customer service was SO helpful, they investigated and solved our issue quickly. I am VERY impressed with their customer service! Love Dispatch, support your local businesses if you can :) read more

Oh-so-pricy, but oh-so-delicious coffee. I had ordered a latte with oat milk and the taste was so deep, roasty, round and toasty, much different than the average franchise level stuff (do these adjectives even mean anything?). So for the non believers out there, yes there is a noticeable difference in quality of the beans. Would I drink this every day? No, I'm not Bill Gates. But a girl can splurge from time to time, right? In any event, the baristas were friendly, they showed me all my milk alternative choices. I would come back. read more

Dispatch Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

One of my fave plateau coffee shops. Amazing service, everyone who works here is extremely nice and friendly. Also you can tell there is a lot of knowledge of their coffee. The space is nice and open, modern aesthetic. Good music. Accessible. Gender neutral bathrooms. Great lattes and chai. Only downside is there is only one kind of plant based milk and that's oat. So if you can't have oat or cows milk, it limits your options. read more

Dispatch Coffee - a view of a street through a window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Probably the best espresso in Montreal! We keep coming back for more! The food is great and so is the seating. read more

Dispatch Coffee - Great coffee!! We love this place! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great service! The baristas explained all of their beans to me with patience and even lete sample some coffee. The espresso was smooth, slightly bitter and rich. The two ladies working were there on both visits send they were amazing. The pastries are good as well. read more

Dispatch Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I expected better espresso from a place that specializes in coffee. Service was friendly, but I think there are better coffee options within the same areA read more

Love my cappuccino Literally the best since I made one my self like 6 years ago !!! Gotta try this place guys!!! read more

Dispatch Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I want to say something nice, but sadly I came on a bad day. I think I over heard that something broke down or they sold out most of their stuff. Which I found odd or maybe it could simply because I just ordered a cold brew. But I was dissatisfied with my cup of joe on the rocks ~ The flavor wasn't there if anything it felt more water then anything else. I honestly wish I can rate it..but, I will have to come back and try again. But the experience wasn't great, Sorry! read more

Specialty coffee is only reserved for the special and privileged people, right? Wrong (buzzer sound)! The founder of Dispatch Coffee philosophy to deliver quality products, new experiences at a reasonable price to the masses is about to take a leap to the next level with this third location! As I breathe in deeply the intoxicating aroma and savor the warming first sip from a cup of a special something that was grown, picked, processed, roasted, and brewed with so much love and care, my good friend reminds me that that a specialty coffee shops success is so much more than just about the quality of the beans - it's actually about the overall experience and the relationships that led to the experience! The relationships that coffee shop owners nurture with its producers/exporters/importers is as an integral a part of the specialty business and is as important as the relationship with its customers; bridging the gap between the people and the many coffee varieties cultivated in far and remote lands. Think about the coffee shops that made you fall in love with the wonderful brews... were the baristas friendly and treat you more like a buddy than "Just" any other customer? Did you enjoy the chit chat and felt you can confide in them? Were you impressed to learn that the world's coffee billions of cups produced depends on a mere 125M or so independent farmers or that one can only extract up to 28% of a bean? Did every sip of coffee remind you that you just simply belong there? Creating positive interactions, tasty products, and a comfy environment is what Dispatch is all about. So far I had the pleasure of enjoying delicious cups made by Annie (from Melbourne), with Finca El Rincon Coffee beans from Guatemala. Expect a light to medium roast, slightly undeveloped, with light flavors of spicy tobacco, tea notes, cane sugar like sweetness, milk chocolate and pralines. Will come back to see the evolution progress and certainly quiz the wiz at the coffee knowledge bar. Kudos to owner Chrissy Durcak and coffee director Chris Durning. Upwards and onwards! read more

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Staff was really friendly and the wait was very minimal even though there was a line when we showed up. Good iced latte, although nothing exceptional. The atmosphere inside is a bit harsh, although I think it's meant to be. Definitely not a place to stay and study. read more

Dispatch Coffee - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

It felt like a stepped into a storage container. The coffee counter is square dab in the middle of the store with product circling it. Sparse in seating, they put out some good coffee. The maple latte I ordered was a prefect blend of sweet but allowing the flavor of the espresso to come through. Sparse with a few seating options. A unique take on a cafe. read more

If you are searching for a cafe browsing or work with your laptop for a while, this is not a place. If you need a place mainly for a long chat (+1 hour) with friends, still this may not be the perfect place. There are many other good cafes where you can hang out with friends in Plateau. However, if you are searching for a coffee "experience", where you could taste different versions of filtering, pressing and extracting all different kinds of coffee with the good help of explanation, yay! you are in the right place. I only visited once, to be honest, my first coffee at Dispatch was not like a heaven. (I had Guatemala San Jose brewed by Aeropress) I had a sip of cortado from my friends, it was quite good for me, but still, the coffee was not wow-level impressive, as many reviewers said here. However, I mark four stars and definitely "I am a fan!" of this place. The reason is simple. Again, Dispatch is a very decent place to try diverse coffee with different styles in the best condition by a barista. For example, I was considering buying an Aeropress for my own and wondered the taste and texture. The shop helped me convince that I will stick to espresso for a while. They gave me an "experience"! and made me explore other coffees and other methods. This is why they are worth at least four stars. One more thing that I liked from Dispatch was, the coffee they provide was not overly acidic, as one of many trendy Montreal cafes'. It has diversity to choose. Definitely, I'd visit again with some friends who love coffee and wanted to explore. read more

Somewhat disappointing coffee in a great coffee town. $2.80 for a big filtered coffee but I needed 2 sugars to get it to taste OK. Perhaps I caught them on a bad day? Definitely a bland looking shop, I agree with other reviewers. But free WiFi and a/c made it an OK stop on my walk around Montreal read more

So I came back to Dispatch coffee and this time I got a cold brew (woke me up instantly after having zero to no sleep the entire week prior to my arrival). I also decided to buy the LA UNION beans because I was heading back to Toronto. Got a chance to grind up the beans and make coffee today and let me tell you, as soon as you open the bag, the scent is AMAZING. I don't know why people do cocaine when you can simply open a bag of freshly roasted coffee beans because I was literally taking a few deep inhales. Anyways, trying not to make this about drugs.. But the coffee tasted incredible, the bag was only $22 and I'm almost positive that it will last me for about 2-3 months. Hi Dispatch, if you are reading this, please open one in Toronto!! read more

This place is suuuuper hipster - concrete floors, bare minimalist style - but you know what, it's good. I got a fresh brewed coffee for $2, and they were pretty knowledgeable about their roasts. I was a little surprised that the coffee was served in regular coffee mugs, like the kind you'd get at a Holiday Inn for breakfast, since I was expecting...I don't know, copper-lined ostrich skulls or something. But that's not a complaint, it's just thats I've been to A LOT of hipster cafes. Thanks for not using a mason jar, friends. read more

Was not a fan of Dispatch. It has a very strong coffee and a good pastry but the cafe itself is grey and overbearing. There is little interior lighting and large windows but most of the light doesn't reach the study area so it's actually quite dim. There are large long tables meant for sharing but there aren't always plugs around. The furniture is all very hard wooden furniture. Great design aesthetic; not so comfortable. If you're looking for a cafe for a quick chat indoors then this place would be great but as a study cafe I was not a fan. The internet was really slow and their bathroom was broken so you had to use a really hidden bathroom in an unfinished basement behind a cupboard that only Dobby the house elf would fit into. Overall, I would rather sit in a starbucks than try to study here. read more

Following up on their superb location on St. Zotique, Dispatch is one of the most exciting names in specialty coffee in Montréal. Their new 4021 St. Laurent location is a home run in the design department: sleek, minimal, and elegant, this is the perfect place for meetings, getting some work done, and visiting w/ friends. Their staff is very knowledgable and they have plenty of beans/gadgets for sale, making Dispatch a very coffee-centred environment that prioritizes quality over quantity. You may wait a couple extra minutes as it's a very busy spot, but there's a great vibe to this location that Montréal is sorely missing. None of the beanies, plaid shirts, 21 y/o attitude, tungsten lighting, and shabby chic furniture. In its place, clean and minimal design w/ a focus on excellent coffee and coffee education. read more

If you're looking for a good coffee and a good space on a busy St-Laurent, head to Dispatch. Ordered two cappuccinos and waited about 10 minutes, which I was okay with; no rush on my end. I was given a great sparkling water while waiting... +1 service. The design of the space is minimal and industrial, making for an open feel that doesn't close in on you. Good hip hop vibes with music. Geared towards a younger crowd. The cappuccino had great deep notes, even with a thick steamed milk. It wasn't runny, and it wasn't too thick. Didn't go all the way to the top. Definitely Instagrammer's choice. read more

montreal is a place full of coffee shop with good quality coffee. the simple interior makes this one so unique. it is a place that you can stop by and rest for a bit or even warm yourself up in the cold weather. read more

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Location: On the main, in the heart of the action - at least during the Mural festival. Street parking is available but metered. Your best bet is to use transit and/or walk over. The place: Bare with the quintessential minimalist look. I can't say the vibe is warm and inviting because really, it's rather sterile - perhaps they want to discourage lingerers? In any case, this attracts hipsters like a moth to light so it won't be in my top five coffee places to frequent. There's only so much pretentiousness I can stand. The goods: Not my favourite coffee. I found it bitter and unimpressive. I had high hopes but nope, it just didn't work for me. I had a Cortado and from what I tasted of the home made cashew milk, it had a nice flavour to it but the coffee roast just overpowered it. The croissant was fresh and pretty good. Service: Slow as f**k. There was some hipster douche bag who obviously knew the girl behind the counter and he just kept going on and ON about useless, superficial shit because HEY - no one else is waiting in line! Rather then move him along, the clerk just kept talking to him. Had I known the coffee would be so underwhelming, I would have gone to my usual spot. Price point: I think the Cortado was over $3, while the croissant was something like $2.25. read more

I came here with some friends and had a great experience. 3 of us got Aeropress of the Gesha coffee while my other friend got a hot chocolate. The Gesha coffee was a very solid coffee. Well balanced and full body. My friend said it was the best hot chocolate she's ever had. The barista's were very friendly and helpful and happy to suggest coffees. We also got their banana nut bread which is very delicious. Clean and spacious shop with a lot of window light. It's a great place and I love that they roast their own coffee! :) read more

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The place is very new, minimal and what I would consider hipster. They have a great menu and we opted for an iced mocha coffee. I don't know why, but the minimalist look made me antsy, but that's besides the point. Staff was very friendly and they make decent espresso but I wouldn't say it's the best coffee I've had. Their one plus is that they actually entertain the idea of an iced coffee. Other places we went to did not do iced coffees at all, probably because to real coffee drinkers, iced coffee is a big no no. Not sure if this is where I would go back for coffee but it's at a convenient location so if you're in need of your caffeine fix it's worth at least a drop in. read more

Simple but quite cool cafe with great latte and popular music all the time. But the seatings are really limited read more

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Things have really changed at their st Laurent location! I used to come to this cafe all the time when I lived nearby because the staff *was* very warm and friendly but I went in recently to buy beans and a coffee and felt like I was intruding on the two baristas conversation, really unfriendly service for a place that automatically directs you to tipping during payment. When I was buying the beans the barista said they came with a free drink, espresso or filter, so I asked for an iced latte, after specifying which drink I would like, the barista told me it wasn't actually a free drink, but an extra shot in an espresso drink, the other barista then shouted at me from across the cafe rather bluntly "it's not a free drink - it's a tasting option so you can try the coffee" which is confusing because the beans I'm buying are not necessarily the ones they're brewing with? I opted for the cold brew because double shot of espresso is too much for me. The staff should specify that it's a free extra shot, or a filter, instead of assuming that I know "free drink" means espresso shot? Then when I ordered a white cold brew instead, she asked whether I wanted to water it down, with a splash of milk, which is not what a white cold brew is (just milk and cold brew concentrate). Overall it was a confusing and cold experience that made me feel really unwelcome, all for a very underwhelming cold brew that tasted much worse than they used to (partially because there was way too much milk in it - they used to serve them in more of a cappuccino size). It would have been awesome to be treated with a helpful energy, and not like I was a burden/intruder who should know everything already. As someone who has worked in customer service/restaurants I know the people who worked at that location before and the lovely owners wouldn't want people to feel stupid for not knowing "free drink" means "extra shot of espresso". the st zotique location, however, seems to be where all the positive caring energy has relocated, I had a wonderful experience there and everyone was really sweet and helpful. And the coffee was great! read more

The actual coffee and croissant I had were very enjoyable and reasonably priced! Temperature were nice, and the decor was super minimalist (which I found refreshing), but I have reservations about their music choice and repetition. There are extremely few seats, though, so it has its limits as a place to study/work. read more

3 staff members, 3 customers. But it still took a long time for them to make 2 out 3 customers the wrong drinks. For some reason they were arguing with another customer about what he ordered. They made some other drink for apparently no one in particular. Nice of them to give it to anyone who would take it. I dunno if the staff were hungover that day, or hired based on being someone's friend. read more

Fine example of coffee and hospitality in Montreal. David Plante baked goods, as in many cafes around town, but the coffee is the main event. Currently, Kossa Geshe (Ethiopian) stands out for its smooth flavor. read more

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I decided to give this cafe a try because I have had their coffee quite a few times and Cafe Nocturne on Prince Arthur and St. Laurent uses their beans! I loved the whole atmosphere of their cafe and their coffee is too die for! They also offered me sparkling water as I waited for my coffee! I loved the music that they were playing (if you're a TLC, throwback music kind of person: this should be your go-to). The only downside that I had here was the lack of space to study. There were only two tables that could seat 4 people with laptops. There are a lot of seats to the side to sit, read, or catch up with someone, but may not be the best place to get your grind on. The washroom was alright, you do need to flush the toilet a couple of times to get it to properly flush. I love their handsoap! read more

Great service, high end coffee. A new and minimalist addition to a traditionally retro part of the Main. It's good though, $2.80 for a large cup of filtered coffee and a sparkling water chaser. Not bad guys, not bad at all. read more

Friendly staff, yummy coffee! I go pretty much every morning to pick up my dose of coffee before I start my day... I love talking to the staff! My go to place for meetings, very quiet, cool and collective! read more

No tables and chairs here, but that's ok, just find a spot on the urban bench or choose a wooden sofa bench. Good service, nice coffee, very mild actually. Will come again when in the area! read more

Real coffee and love the simplicity of their space. Yet it's a bit princely. Small latte costs $4.5.

Great Cappuccino & filter coffee ... Lovely place . Very Friendly staff ... pastries too !