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This is a small cafe with a small selection of croissants and pastries. But it gets the job done. 2 very delicious Cafe au lait (with milk designs) and two croissants hit the spot on this Labor Day morning 2022. Only bad thing - more than a few flies landing on all the clean cups.
We arrived 10 mins before Pikolo was open and there was already a line up starting to form. We were second or third in line. I ordered a chai latte and a chocolate croissant. B got the ice cold coffee and a chocolate croissant. The croissant looks like it was made elsewhere and brought over. They make the drinks on the spot. My chai latte was super delicious. B was impressed with their ice cold brew coffee. He said it was made with high quality beans. Pricing is average. Seating is super limited here. Also there is no ac inside which means the place does get really hot especially in the summer time. They do have a bench outside for those who wants to sit in the sun. Overall, good coffee and I highly recommend trying this place.
Time for an update, because our beloved Pikolo has moved to its new and good looking location! Just a few minutes walk from its former space on Du Parc, it is now across the Parterre du Quartier des Spectacles, replacing an ice cream/ice pop shop. The interior looks newer, with more light. A bit less cozy, a bit less academia, but serving the same good brew and bakes! An exciting new chapter for one of the most beloved coffee shops in the neighbourhood. Don't think they disappeared! They're close by and as wonderful as ever!
Best latte in Montréal. After days of watered down coffee in Quebec, Pikolo was a much needed Java jolt to my system. Now the plain coffee tends to be fruity, the cappuccinos and lattes are simply devine. But those pastries are the true underdog here. Sent to Pikolo by the cafe gods themselves. Try them all, one day at a time if need be.
Small quaint coffee shop. Not a ton of seating, but if you're lucky you'll find a spot. I've been trying coffee around the Ontario area during my vacation from Toronto to Quebec and this has been my favorite so far. The staff are nice and the ambience is great.
We visited during the International Jazz festival weekend in the afternoon. The space is had a few tables and many large windows with great lighting. I had a cappuccino with soy and my wife had Pikolo capaccino (small). The small cappuccino was a little strong but my regular cappuccino was excellent. It was smooth, foamy, and with a subtle sweetness that likely came from the soy. We also had a delicious Kouing-Amann pastry and paired well with the drink. The staff was kind and we received our orders quickly. Highly recommend!
According to Yelp and what I've read on the internet, Pikolo is considered by many, including cafe owners, to be one of the best cafes in Montreal. This place was close to our Airbnb so we stopped by here to grab some coffee on our way to an early lunch at Schwartz's. Pikolo is located in the Milton Park neighborhood of Montreal (a.k.a. the McGill Ghetto), very close to McGill University, downtown Montreal, and the borough of Ville-Marie. Two things stuck out about this place to me: 1. There's no Wi-Fi, at least, not during our visit. A couple had just placed their orders and settled in at a table upstairs, with their laptops out and ready to work, when they found out there's no Wi-Fi. Needless to say, they were upset. Annoyed, one of them said words to the effect of, "Is this place so hipster, they don't feel the need to have Wi-Fi? We should have gone to Starbucks." While I didn't have a need for Wi-Fi in this instance, I do think all cafes should offer Wi-Fi. It seems pretty standard to me, especially nowadays. I searched Pikolo's Yelp reviews for "Wi-Fi" and it looks like Pikolo offered it years ago, but apparently not anymore. 2. There's no air conditioning. We visited on a warm day and it was uncomfortably warm/hot inside, especially upstairs. This coffee shop is tiny. I guesstimate there's seating inside for about 25 customers max, mostly at small two-tops. Even if they had Wi-Fi, I don't think this place is conducive for work/study. It's just too small and, when busy, too cramped. Some of the tables are right next to the ordering line. This place is best for a quick meetup or on-the-go coffee/a bite to eat. Criticisms aside, I did like the look and feel of the place. It's got a distinct, throwback, worn-and-weathered, warehouse/loft style to it. My matcha latte ($3.70) was good. It was served hot and unsweetened in a glass. The latte art was beautiful. The quality of the latte and ingredients was very good. My friends got various espresso-based drinks and snacks. Pikolo uses single-origin coffees. Most of their drinks, one size only, ranged in price from $2.61 to $3.70 each. Their coffee (and tea) selection spans the globe from China to England to Ethiopia. There was a small display at the counter with some French and Jewish pastries and artisanal breads from local bakery Hof Kelsten; things like cookies, croissants, muffins, and scones. Pikolo also sells coffee-making products or related accessories like the AeroPress, Hario V60, and reusable KeepCups. Service was fine. Some employees were friendlier than others. We didn't stay long so I had my latte poured into a disposable cup on the way out. I'd come back, but would prefer to check out other coffee shops in Montreal first.
Came on a Friday morning for some coffee with a friend. Seating is a bit limited but luckily we were able to find a spot. The barista helped us with our order and even gave us recommendations. Everything was prepared really quickly and I'd say that pricing is fair. Overall, the drinks were good, the ambiance was good, and service was great. I also liked that there were dairy-free options available. Definitely would recommend trying this place out!
Wonderful relaxing atmosphere. Excellent rich coffee and delicious pastries. Friendly staff and a great place to restore. Had an everything +cheese croissant and a savory feta scone. Outstanding. We walked a ways to get here and it was totally worth it.
This place is adorable! I went there on a Monday afternoon at 4:50 PM (10 min before close time). They have a decent seating area if you want to study/work. They are also very well located and parking around isn't impossible to find (park further on Parc). The prices are average for an independent coffeeshop (around 4.50$ a latte) The employee that served me was patient, helped me choose my drink and told me a little bit about the coffeeshop's history, etc. I ordered two lattes, one with soy milk and one normal. Both were exquisite! Can't wait until COVID is over to go study there :)
Took small mocha and latte this time. Creamy and out of the world once again. If you live around mcgill ghetto, this place is a must try.
Pikolo Espresso Bar is THE one! The best espresso drink we had for our weekend in Montreal as we looks for a good cup of espresso. Cappuccino ($3.48) & Gibraltar ($3.04) both nicely done. My first time ever tried Gibraltar which is a double shot of espresso with just a touch of milk. The drink was strong and really gave me the boost I needed! The cappuccino was strong but yet mellowed by the nicely foamed milk. Pikolo has this really laid back vibe. Free wifi and tons of outlets. High ceiling and with a lot of windows letting natural light in! I can stay here and sip on my coffee for a long timeeeeeeeeeeeeee..............
The matcha here is good, very matchay, usually other stores hide it by using a lot of milk, not here! I prefer to taste the matcha, so this is pretty good. The baristas were pretty nice, they made me a coffee with a bunny foam art. It was very cute. The place has a very nice vibe with the sun coming in through the windows. read more
1 year ago
This place has the most beautiful espresso machine I've ever seen. The staff was kind and my latte was delicious. I like how they had an example of what each size was so you knew which to order. Their pastries also looked great. read more
1 year ago
This is a small cafe with a small selection of croissants and pastries. But it gets the job done. 2 very delicious Cafe au lait (with milk designs) and two croissants hit the spot on this Labor Day morning 2022. Only bad thing - more than a few flies landing on all the clean cups. read more
We arrived 10 mins before Pikolo was open and there was already a line up starting to form. We were second or third in line. I ordered a chai latte and a chocolate croissant. B got the ice cold coffee and a chocolate croissant. The croissant looks like it was made elsewhere and brought over. They make the drinks on the spot. My chai latte was super delicious. B was impressed with their ice cold brew coffee. He said it was made with high quality beans. Pricing is average. Seating is super limited here. Also there is no ac inside which means the place does get really hot especially in the summer time. They do have a bench outside for those who wants to sit in the sun. Overall, good coffee and I highly recommend trying this place. read more
Time for an update, because our beloved Pikolo has moved to its new and good looking location! Just a few minutes walk from its former space on Du Parc, it is now across the Parterre du Quartier des Spectacles, replacing an ice cream/ice pop shop. The interior looks newer, with more light. A bit less cozy, a bit less academia, but serving the same good brew and bakes! An exciting new chapter for one of the most beloved coffee shops in the neighbourhood. Don't think they disappeared! They're close by and as wonderful as ever! read more
11 months ago
Best latte in Montréal. After days of watered down coffee in Quebec, Pikolo was a much needed Java jolt to my system. Now the plain coffee tends to be fruity, the cappuccinos and lattes are simply devine. But those pastries are the true underdog here. Sent to Pikolo by the cafe gods themselves. Try them all, one day at a time if need be. read more
2 years ago
Small quaint coffee shop. Not a ton of seating, but if you're lucky you'll find a spot. I've been trying coffee around the Ontario area during my vacation from Toronto to Quebec and this has been my favorite so far. The staff are nice and the ambience is great. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
We visited during the International Jazz festival weekend in the afternoon. The space is had a few tables and many large windows with great lighting. I had a cappuccino with soy and my wife had Pikolo capaccino (small). The small cappuccino was a little strong but my regular cappuccino was excellent. It was smooth, foamy, and with a subtle sweetness that likely came from the soy. We also had a delicious Kouing-Amann pastry and paired well with the drink. The staff was kind and we received our orders quickly. Highly recommend! read more
According to Yelp and what I've read on the internet, Pikolo is considered by many, including cafe owners, to be one of the best cafes in Montreal. This place was close to our Airbnb so we stopped by here to grab some coffee on our way to an early lunch at Schwartz's. Pikolo is located in the Milton Park neighborhood of Montreal (a.k.a. the McGill Ghetto), very close to McGill University, downtown Montreal, and the borough of Ville-Marie. Two things stuck out about this place to me: 1. There's no Wi-Fi, at least, not during our visit. A couple had just placed their orders and settled in at a table upstairs, with their laptops out and ready to work, when they found out there's no Wi-Fi. Needless to say, they were upset. Annoyed, one of them said words to the effect of, "Is this place so hipster, they don't feel the need to have Wi-Fi? We should have gone to Starbucks." While I didn't have a need for Wi-Fi in this instance, I do think all cafes should offer Wi-Fi. It seems pretty standard to me, especially nowadays. I searched Pikolo's Yelp reviews for "Wi-Fi" and it looks like Pikolo offered it years ago, but apparently not anymore. 2. There's no air conditioning. We visited on a warm day and it was uncomfortably warm/hot inside, especially upstairs. This coffee shop is tiny. I guesstimate there's seating inside for about 25 customers max, mostly at small two-tops. Even if they had Wi-Fi, I don't think this place is conducive for work/study. It's just too small and, when busy, too cramped. Some of the tables are right next to the ordering line. This place is best for a quick meetup or on-the-go coffee/a bite to eat. Criticisms aside, I did like the look and feel of the place. It's got a distinct, throwback, worn-and-weathered, warehouse/loft style to it. My matcha latte ($3.70) was good. It was served hot and unsweetened in a glass. The latte art was beautiful. The quality of the latte and ingredients was very good. My friends got various espresso-based drinks and snacks. Pikolo uses single-origin coffees. Most of their drinks, one size only, ranged in price from $2.61 to $3.70 each. Their coffee (and tea) selection spans the globe from China to England to Ethiopia. There was a small display at the counter with some French and Jewish pastries and artisanal breads from local bakery Hof Kelsten; things like cookies, croissants, muffins, and scones. Pikolo also sells coffee-making products or related accessories like the AeroPress, Hario V60, and reusable KeepCups. Service was fine. Some employees were friendlier than others. We didn't stay long so I had my latte poured into a disposable cup on the way out. I'd come back, but would prefer to check out other coffee shops in Montreal first. read more
5 years ago
Came on a Friday morning for some coffee with a friend. Seating is a bit limited but luckily we were able to find a spot. The barista helped us with our order and even gave us recommendations. Everything was prepared really quickly and I'd say that pricing is fair. Overall, the drinks were good, the ambiance was good, and service was great. I also liked that there were dairy-free options available. Definitely would recommend trying this place out! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Wonderful relaxing atmosphere. Excellent rich coffee and delicious pastries. Friendly staff and a great place to restore. Had an everything +cheese croissant and a savory feta scone. Outstanding. We walked a ways to get here and it was totally worth it. read more
This place is adorable! I went there on a Monday afternoon at 4:50 PM (10 min before close time). They have a decent seating area if you want to study/work. They are also very well located and parking around isn't impossible to find (park further on Parc). The prices are average for an independent coffeeshop (around 4.50$ a latte) The employee that served me was patient, helped me choose my drink and told me a little bit about the coffeeshop's history, etc. I ordered two lattes, one with soy milk and one normal. Both were exquisite! Can't wait until COVID is over to go study there :) read more
4 years ago
Took small mocha and latte this time. Creamy and out of the world once again. If you live around mcgill ghetto, this place is a must try. read more
14 years ago
Pikolo Espresso Bar is THE one! The best espresso drink we had for our weekend in Montreal as we looks for a good cup of espresso. Cappuccino ($3.48) & Gibraltar ($3.04) both nicely done. My first time ever tried Gibraltar which is a double shot of espresso with just a touch of milk. The drink was strong and really gave me the boost I needed! The cappuccino was strong but yet mellowed by the nicely foamed milk. Pikolo has this really laid back vibe. Free wifi and tons of outlets. High ceiling and with a lot of windows letting natural light in! I can stay here and sip on my coffee for a long timeeeeeeeeeeeeee.............. read more
What can I say that's not repeating the other reviews? I love this place!! And I'm so glad I found it on my trip to Montreal! The place is small but cozy and hip. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and fun to talk to. The scones are outta this world good. I mean it. I got the roasted veg scone and it was SOOOO GOOOD!!!! And the latte is top notch delicious. I can't think of anything I'd change about this place. Prices are fair for the quality. Large latte about $3.50. My verdict is, you should go. read more
One of the VERY best coffees in Montreal! Their taste is distinctly unique, strong and aromatic. The small space inside the cafe along with their bean's aroma creates an exotic and magical vibe. Nothing can beat the feeling of sipping their latte while staring at the snow outside. I was bit sad since it remained closed last 1-2 months because of the pandemic but I checked this morning and it seems they are finally open again for limited hours. I can't wait to grab my favorite latte this week :) read more
8 years ago
Love this place. Great environment, great espresso!! They have every type of "real" coffee, as well as croissants. Love the decor!! read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
Visiting from the U.S. and wanted a quality coffee. Yelp pointed me in the right direction and I ordered a Pikolo Latte (made with almond milk, per my request). The flavor was intense as the cup is smaller than a regular latte. I arrived close to closing, so no chance to order a pastry. Might have to go back for one of those! Edit: a guy came in after me looking for a drip brew and since it was so close to the end of the night, he got it for free! Nice customer service. read more
8 years ago
As an Australian looking for coffee, it can be a little difficult!! This place does its justice through a pikolo latte if you're looking for a similar taste and strength. Perhaps try a smaller size latte (they still have 2 shots so it's essentially a 3/4 full)- however, I drink soy so the added sweetness in the milks here doesn't give me the same taste and strength. I tried a soy latte first but wasn't satisfied so then chose the pikolo. I liked that their place is cosy and very about their coffee! The muffin was really delicious and bonus points for providing vegan options!! Service is lovely! The barista was kind in explaining/offering different options. He accidentally made a regular milk latte due to the computer system mess up but remade a soy one and allowed us to have the milk one anyway for the others in our group!! read more
I love coffee, and this is certainly one of the best cafes in the Milton/Parc area. I come here often: I've had their americano, espresso, cappucino, and their latte. Everything is amazing. Granted, I've never had their pastries, but they do look pretty yummy. They make their coffee products with coffee from Phil and Sebastian coffee roasters, which is a premiere coffee roaster from Calgary. Their service is quick and amiable every time, and I would not hesitate to recommend this spot for some good coffee. It's quite cozy inside, and it could (arguably) use more space, but there are two floors if the first floor is full. They also sell bags of coffee, from roasters like 49th Parallel (out of Vancouver), Cut Coffee Roasters (out of Toronto) and of course, Phil and Sebastian. Great place! read more
9 years ago
We stopped in for a coffee soon after checking into our hotel. It's a charming, small and intimate spot, with wooden floors and vintage wooden tables and chairs. It has an intentional "worn-in and cozy" feeling. We ordered a superb latte and cappuccino - the latte in particular was impressive as it can be a fail in many shops. Here it still manages to be rich and robust - reminded us of Europe. Croissants are fantastic! Buttery and crispy, with a light chewy Center. If you're in the neighbourhood this is a great place to stop. read more
10 years ago
Great little cozy cafe that we came across during our stay in Montreal. Made for a pleasant stop for a short coffee break and a quick bite. The cappuccino and latte were both very aromatizing and quite strong. The cappuccino was more bitter than how I usually like it cuz I'm a pansy when it comes to coffee, but it brings out the aroma when it's not drowned in sugar, I suppose. We tried the cranberry scone. It was super buttery and not overly sweet. Loved it. The spinach / cheese pastry was also a great snack to grab and go - fresh and crispy. read more
4 years ago
This is exactly what I was searching for in a Montreal coffee shop :) Small, quirky, full of local character, and also full of delicious coffee and staffed with talented baristas. We had an espresso, a cappuccino, and a rhubarb and lemon scone, and everything was delicious. I like my coffee strong, and these were. It's such a great spot to grab a few stools and have a nice conversation, read a book, or do some work. Perhaps it's because we came on a rainy Sunday, but there was plenty of space and it didn't feel crowded. They have a super cute little upstairs (loft-style). read more
How anyone could give this place less than 5 stars eludes me. This is probably the best mocha in town. I don't like sugar coffee drinks but this mocha is out of this world. They actually have a molten batch of melted chocolate that goes right into the coffee!!! It's crazy!!! Their cold brew is great, and same as the filtered coffee. The desserts here are pretty good too!! I like the pecan tarts. Highly recommended! These guys understand coffee and cafe culture, they deliver a product that is above and beyond. If you can appreciate a quality cup of coffee, you owe it to yourself to try this place. I gave this place 5 stars because I do not think there is any room for any improvements. read more
10 years ago
Darling little coffee spot with a limited selection of pastries and breakfast items. Latte was well made and served in a glass cup. Chocolate croissant was very good - not the best, but still crispy outside with melty chocolate inside. Pikolo comes up under a 'brunch' search on Yelp. This is more of a coffee spot. read more
This review is based on the soy cappuccino that I got here. This was a rather eye opening experience for me. Literally. This strong pull of espresso jolts you awake from the very first sip and leaves a tantalizingly bold but not bitter aftertaste that just awakens the senses with every subsequent bit imbibed until the very last drop. The coffee was made to perfection. It's definitely the best cup I've had to date this year. read more
9 years ago
One of my favourite coffe shops in town! If you are looking for a Cozy, small coffeeshop with friendly staffs, and great quality of lattè you should go to Pikolo! If you want cookies/pastries too try to be there before 2pm as all will be gone after!! read more
Coffee is rich and nutty flavored which I love. Had a cappuccino and it was great! Funny how they use the same coffee as some very popular coffee shops but the flavor is so much more different...definitely has to do with the way they brew their coffee. Beware...There is no A during summer so I was sweating my life out as I tried to enjoy my delicious coffee. read more
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1635 Rue Clark
Montreal, QC H2X 2R4
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Centre-Ville, Quartier Latin, Ville-Marie
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(514) 508-6800
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