I walk from Dorval to the Lachine lighthouse all the time for exercise. Sometimes, I keep on walking into LaSalle when I want an even longer walk. As I went for one of these walks a long time ago, I noticed the H8S Cafe and I have wanted to go ever since. We went on a "local adventure" yesterday and one of our stops was finally this cafe! And now, I wish that I lived right next door... except I would just end up living in this cafe probably. The food is so delicious. I got a ham and cheese croissant with spinach and red pepper sauce and I am drooling just thinking about it. I could eat that every day. The hot chocolate was also REAL hot chocolate and it was exactly what I wanted. When with the chocolate chip cookie we got, I was extremely happy. The service was fast and the man working was really kind. He was open to chatting for a bit and you can just tell he's great with his customers. A fellow diner was on their computer doing a video call using headphones, so it's wonderful people can do that here too if they need to. (Without being disruptive). There are spots outside you can sit at too but we had come in for a small break from our adventure so we were happy and comfortable sitting where it was cooler. The artwork on the walls is beautiful (and some are for sale)- I really enjoyed looking at it as we dined. We also picked up a jar of honey with nuts as a gift for a family member so it's nice to know they have items like that for sale too! Overall, I love the vibe here and I'm excited to make it a more regular stop on my walks. read more

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Walking by the canal, came to checkout this cafe. It's a small cute cafe! The service is amicable. The vibe is disturbing every time the barista bangs the portafilter, it happens way too often when someone orders a coffee. My latte was good though, but if I come here, I rather sit on the terrace instead of hearing the bang all the time. read more

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Petit café bien situé sur le bord de l'eau terrasse directement sur le trottoir et une sur la rue. Excellent café chaud et glace. Service excellent avec le sourire read more

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So, for you anglophones reading, if you're anything like me, your first question is: "They didn't really name this place H(EIGHT)S = HATES café, did they?!" And the answer is thankfully and obviously, no.("Hates" would be a TERRIBLE name for a café lol). It's " Hâche, Huit, Ess " en français svp! And stands for the postal code of Lachine, just another endearing local element to this place. Amaaaaazing Americano coffee!! I came here with my love with the @restomania ICE Passports, so our coffees were free. Tasted almost identical to our fave roast house from Tofino and brought us instantly back to the west coast- which, on a cold february afternoon in Mtl, was worth more than all the money in the world. As usual, we opted to try some treats. Getting coffee for free with the Passport is awesome, but we like to encourage local businesses so always make a point to purchase something. Our choices today: a little brownie and a little choco-oreo square, the verdict? Wayyyy overpriced at over 2$ a pop for the size, and yet, WORTH EVERY PENNY. When inquired if they were housmade, we were told they are from Rustique in St Henri. I would describe them further, but I think part of what made them so lovely was the surprising taste explosions from each, having been told simply 'brownie and choco-oreo square': (see photo) if you see these in their display case, definitely get both! So many Québec locally made crafts, artisans, jams, spreads, spices and accessories for purchase on site. Very reasonable affordable pricing! On display so one would want to spend a good amount of time enjoying the selection, but unfortunately, that is not possible because of the set up and how understandably popular they are. Decor = kyoot, adorable, hipster. But unfortunately this set up is where they lose their star for me. The charming tall square benches and 4 inch-wooden counter set up is absolutely aesthetically pleasing and also horrendously, a$$-achingly uncomfortable. The narrow store and its attraction make it so, despite the visually pleasing aspect of every shelf, product, light fixture, moulding, art piece and seating type, one cannot really enjoy all this place has to offer and we are left simply wanting to finish our coffee to leave room for others. A sad, but necessary point to remove a star on, these folks would benefit from a larger space. This is an amazing local, eco-responsible, homemade café delight and I absolutely will be back with my contigo for an excellent americano and a goodie TO GO. I will also definitely try to snag enough perusing time at a future visit to be able to purchase some great local gifts! Excellent adorable place, H8S: live long and prosper! (But move to a bigger building, please. Decorate it exactly the same with more comfy seating options and voilà! Recipe for 5 stars!). P.S. You will pay 0.25$ more for your coffee if u get it in a to-go cup. This charge goes to support eco-friendly initiatives and I totally dig it. read more

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Cozy and nice little coffee shop by the water. Went there the first week it opened and wasn't wowed by the coffee...2 other tables sitting outside were not impressed by their coffee either. I will give it another try later and see if any improvement. read more

I've lived in this area for two years (10 min walk down the street) and only noticed this place today ..I decided to venture in and grab a cappuccino n baked treats to go. I'm very happy I did, and will definitely be making this a regular stop! read more

Yay!! Coffee shop in Lachine, to my knowledge it's the only one. Well it's sort of a coffee shop, they don't offer coffee here, it's not that kind of coffee shop. They do not make cold brew here either, or frappiccinos, or mochas, and they are only open till 5:00pm. So don't plan on coming here after work or as a bike destination in the summer. Yay!! I guess it's an espresso shop in Lachine with weird business hours. To their credit, they partnered with Rustique bakery and no joke, because of this genius business move, this coffee shop now has the best sweet treats of any coffee shop anywhere in the city. I just wish I could get a cup of coffee or some cold brew to go along with them. This cafe has also partnered with its neighbor to offer affogoto's! There is a short, short list of people selling this product in this city. It's just kinda weird they have different hours and you have to get your ice cream from one place and run next door for the espresso. The title "cafe" evokes an image of a place that sells coffee and sweet treats, possibly a small snack (they do sell grilled cheese Sammie's and they looked good). I can't recommend this place yet, not until they sell coffee, and enjoy selling the cafe, coffee culture. Americano's are not a substitute for drip coffee, I don't know where this idea came from. read more

the place , food, drinks themselves are awesome but the service wasn't good, the girl was rude and gave attitude to everyone. we all have off days, i understand that but all of us that were waiting and ordering looked at eachother like what's going on? she stormed off outside to get sugar and was rude about having to help the customer. read more

Cute and small cafe in Lachine along the water. Great location to stop for a coffee while out on a walk. It is pretty small and there is limited seating inside and outside, so this is more for a quick stop or to take on the go during a walk. We grabbed some coffees and then sat in the park across the street right on the water. read more

Great coffee at competitive prices! Awesome location. Staff is friendly and the food selection is sufficient. Take your coffee to go and walk along the lake. It is nice to see small local businesses thriving in Lachine - keep it up and we will be back. read more

H8S Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Lachine, Quebec

Locals all and sundry waxing poetic at the first café to open in Lachine. All fine and good, but their choice of Phil and Sebastian ethical beans from out West is not bitter, it is sour. As in lemon juice could have been added and I would not have been surprised. As there is only one bean on offer, you had better be prepared to like it. read more

I've been going to this cafe for about a year now and i dont want to change places. The lattes are great, they now offer vegan pastries as well as normal pastries. Their coffee was my favorite thing about this place until they changed it however it still tastes good and their hot chocolates are creamy and decadent. read more

Hands down the best coffee you will find in the west-island. The beans come from a small Albertan ethical supplier called Phil and Sebastian (You can look them up online). The flavor is unique, chocolatey and nuanced. The decaf beans are just as good as the regular ones. The menu is simple, has all the classics (latte, cappuccino, americano, etc.) and each option is crafted to perfection; The weight of grains is measured precisely and all the baristas are well trained making it one of the most consistent and expertly crafted coffee I know in Montreal. Every time I go, I know my cappuccino or latte will be made perfectly and taste pretty much exactly the same as the last time. And if you are vegan, they offer a high quality barista line of milk alternatives (soy, coconut and almond milk are available) so the texture and taste of your latte will be just as good, if not better than your regular milk latte. They also have a small but delicious selection of home made and local foods and pastries if you are hungry. The place is clean and ambiance is top notch. It's what you'd expect from a nice quaint cafe in Montreal: a rustic modern mix with accents of succulent florals, local art and chill music. I've seen some criticize it for being small, but the place is not located in a very busy urban area so it is very rarely packed; I've always seen free chairs to sit and so I'm not sure why people complained about this. Plus they just renovated/extended the place, so there are more seats now. And even if you can't find a seat, the door opens to the largest and most beautiful waterfront in Montreal so you can just go for a nice walk and/or sit by the water. The only complain I would have is that the place closes early (I think 5pm during the week and 6pm on the week-end). It seems to me that they are missing out on a lot of business in the spring/summer/fall evenings. You can't go here for your after dinner cappuccino or shot of espresso or evening studying/work session, or evening coffee and walk by the water. It's a shame because the Lachine waterfront area is busy during those times and there are no alternatives for a good coffee (that I know of). I suspect this will change sometime in the near future as the demand will keep on growing and growing as Lachine keeps on revitalizing in the next couple of years. read more

Small cozy coffee shop just off the water. 3-4 tables with 6 bars stools. Small selection of breads, muffins, squares etc.