This starbucks is the closest to my apartment so it's my go-to. They are never too busy and it's…read moreclean so i'm always happy to stop by for my regular coffee. I've always gotten great service too. The baristas are very nice. As far as starbucks go, this one is better than average!

This is my local Starbucks. I love it, mostly because now everyone knows me before I even get to…read morethe counter they say hi to me! I feel so welcome here! Love to work on my computer while enjoying a little afternoon snack!

The Short Version: It's a Canadian chain coffee shop in the…read moretrain station. Consistent with other locations. The Long Version: This location is inside the Gare Centrale (Central Station) were the VIA, Amtrak and commuter trains are. We were at the train station dropping off our luggage for the day since we had to check out of our hotel but our train home wasn't until later that afternoon. The hubby is a coffee fiend, so needed his coffee fix, even though he literally just had a coffee when we left the hotel, lol. Anyway, he got this second cup of the day at Second Cup. How fitting, haha. He said it was fine. Better than the Cafe Brossard coffee at the hotel, but nothing remarkable. I had a sip and agreed. Service was courteous and efficient. The ambiance is quite nice. It's spacious and fits the overall train station vibe. Review #214 (2025)

While not as obvious as McDonald's or some depanneurs, this Second Cup coffeehouse is not that far…read morefrom the main hall at Gare Centrale. It shares some of the walkways and passages in Place Bonaventure with other food and drink establishments. For starters, I like Second Cup more than I do Starbucks. It doesn't have as much hype and branding. It seems lower key. However, on this particular visit, the service ran a little more aloof and they weren't crowded. Also, I prefer their selection of desserts. I went in to get something to eat and to do so in the dining area. I settled on a big cup of hot tea and a hefty slice of chocolate cake. While far from nutritionally balanced or healthy, that might have been dinner. However, in Montreal, using transit is always accompanied by walking - how much is up to you - and that can help counter those calories. Second Cup is a Canadian coffeehouse chain. Per the maxim "when in Rome," I try to patronize Canadian establishments when in Canada, be they stand-alone or chain entities. I will only go to Starbucks outside the U.S. if all the stars line up in its favor, so to speak. I've always had good to excellent experiences at Second Cup and, with the dynamic hustle and bustle of Gare Centrale and the Financial District, this is a nice store in which to sit, eat and drink, people watch (which never disappoints in Montreal), and do some laptop or "to do list" time.

This was listed as one of the top coffee places in North America (not just Montreal) and…read moreconveniently located across from Marché Jean-Talon, so naturally, we had to stop. We each got coffee and split a pistachio-raspberry doughnut. The coffee was excellent and the doughnut wasn't overly sweet. The barista was pleasant as well. They have some seats inside, but the tables are small and intended for groups of two.

Really great coffee - would definitely come back. You can skip the pricey desserts. Ambulance is…read morequaint, but very crowded. Service was excellent.

One of my favorite locations in the downtown area. They have a wonderful staff who is always…read morehelpful and polite when I go in. They have a great menu to choose from. From food, snacks, desserts, nuts and other snacks. They also have a great deal and assortment of cups. They have a small amount of tables and chairs areas open which I love. They always are so helpful to me as a vegan for replacements. I would avoid around midday as it gets busy from the local businesses around. I do see that they have a pickup option which can help you to save time ! Great staff, location and not too long of a wait !

Lovely Starbucks. Very spacious, friendly staff, lots of seating, protected behind double doors and…read moreevery option you expect from Starbucks. Came mostly for a mug but got a coffee cake too

It's easy to compare one place against another. I can talk about how one restaurant has an…read moreincredible steak, and another excels in chicken. What's much more challenging is when, in this case, a cafe competes against a memory. The last time I was in Montreal was 14 years ago. I was a relatively newly-minted teenager then. I was on a family trip, and someone in our group recommended "Hot Chocolate Cold" from a Second Cup Cafe. I loved it so much back then that I wanted a second cup (pun not intended). Though mom said "no," and that was that. Though I didn't yet have a Yelp page, I was already a foodie with the corresponding memory! That delicious thing was seared in my memory, and I knew I would definitely be going for it again if I was ever in proximity. I was in Montreal, and it was time. The first sips were terrific, of course. Though the subsequent ones felt a size too small. If you had me try to name something: it was a little more icy and slightly less sweet than I recall. It could be the recipe, my taste, or just a memory sweetened by time. Perhaps it wasn't something designed to be drunk immediately, but rather something to take time with. The little blobs of icy crystals needed some work to consume. It did have good hot chocolate flavors and wasn't overly sweet. The location was bright and inviting, and the service was polite and efficient.

Dirty restaurant & unattentive staff. "Out of service" sign on the bathroom door but absolut…read morenothing wrong with the bathroom when you ask them where bathroom is, they point you right to it. Sign is on door to discourage people from using restroom so they don't have to clean it.

Stopped by this cute little coffee shop at around 2pm on the way to Schwartz's deli and got a…read morecortado 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.

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

We wanted to find a quaint coffee shop and we found what we wanted with Paquebot…read more Our coffee was generous. The shop wasn't very busy at the time that we went, so we were able to enjoy a couple of hours listening to music and sipping our coffee. The shop is small and due to COVID concerns, I wouldn't stay if there were more people as the tables are mainly communal...

A great coffee shop with everything you might need from one if you're in the area. Coffee is…read moregreat, and the vibe is chill.

Went here with a work colleague. I ordered a medium hot chocolate with less cream. But the staff…read morestill put quite a bit of cream in my cup. The environment is good. Lots of TVs to follow the World Cup and the place is not too busy to make you feel like you should leave soon to vacate the table.

I had ordered an Iced Vanilla Coffee and slice of pecan pie (as recommended by the barista). The…read moreiced vanilla coffee had a perfect balance of vanilla and coffee flavor and was not too sweet. It was very refreshing on a hot day. The pecan pie was also delicious but a bit on the sweeter end. The cafe was clean and staff was great and friendly!