There was a continual small line & at first just one person behind the counter. The place itself was clean. You need a code for the restrooms; girl's was clean, boy's was not. Coffee was weak so if you like that then you win, lol! read more

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We stopped in for a quick breakfast and tried their breakfast sandwich on English muffin. It has eggs, cheese and bacon. It was quite good. Their coffee and chai latte was also really good. A nice place for a quick breakfast. read more

I came here years ago in Montreal as a coffee lover, and I liked the coffee and pastries. My hotel had coffee at breakfast, but I decided to sleep in and make special trip. This was one of my favorite places to go. Now I am needing decaf, and it is a little longer wait, not to mention none is available in bean form. I asked for decaf and like Starbucks I had to settle for Americano decaf. They had no problem with that, or my English! I get they don't want to waste coffee. I saw they had small donuts, so I got 1 plus a croissant. I sat for a bit in the spacious cafe near the window, and at 9am it was quiet, not hectic. That may be because St. Catherine street is undergoing a LOT of construction right now, and buses are rerouted. I wonder if it used to be very crowded before construction. There is a 2nd level that was not open at the time. When I go back I hope to sit up there. read more

A good Canadian spot to grab a coffee/croissant. They will greet you with Bonjour/Hi:) I had a croissant and an iced latte-delicious! read more

Second Cup - a sign in the window of a coffee shop - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I love coffee and love coffee shops - Second cup felt like a cross between Starbucks and Dunkin ( in the states) There was nothing wrong with the coffee- I got an Americano with Almond milk that was ok- They offer food and the place was clean- If you are need of a quick cup of coffee this is your place! There were quite a few people hanging out closer to the door but my feeling was this is a quick grab and good kind of place. Service was quick and friendly as we do not squeak French and needed a bit of assistance read more

The coffee was Mid at best. One of the worker, Mia is her name, cursed me for asking for the way to the restroom. No grace, just a whole lotta impatience. There's other, better cafes in Quebec, trust this! read more

Pretty standard coffee shop. Lots of space inside to sit and work if you would like. The people behind the counter are very nice. You pick out sandwiches from their open frig and then scan it with their scanner. They heat it up for you after you pay. The naan with egg/spinach/Swiss was good. I would have it again. The yogurt was full of fresh fruit. The coffees were piping hot (no sleeves?) and taste pretty standard for a coffee shop like this. All in all good place for a quick coffee and bite. read more

I went here for breakfast today and I got a large iced coffee and unlike Starbucks (in USA) I was able to pour my own milk !! I also got an English muffin with egg and bacon and cheese which was very good. It is open at 7:00 am NOT 8:00 am (which google maps had said). I definitely would come back to this location! read more

Second Cup - large iced coffee and English muffin - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

so incredibly mid. There was like weird cranberry jam in my grilled cheese? And they messed up all the coffees my friends and i got

Second Cup really makes me want to go back for seconds. I am wary of chain coffee shops, namely Starbucks. Nevertheless, Second Cup is the exception. It is laid out similarly to Starbucks but it is much more creative and has more variety of food and beverages. I had their mochachino with skim milk and it is made with dark chocolate and espresso. It is so rich I cannot even tell it is actually skim milk. My husband also got a cup of chocolate with mint latte and it is as good as it gets. People are hanging out in the cafe and they have a wide selection of sandwiches, cakes, and desserts. I wish I had a chance to return! read more

Second Cup - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Quick no-nonsense service. Delicious baked goods and decent selection. Hot and cold drink options. The mocha is superb! Rich and flavorful. You can choose milk alternatives which is nice. There is outdoor patio seating shared with Mandy's. Free wifi and lounge seats and standard high tops. Easy listening French and English songs playing in background. Very relaxing. Service could be a little more welcoming but I get it...it's get people in and out; keep it moving. So don't expect warm and fuzzies from staff. read more

Second Cup - Butter croissant (almond and almond w chocolate filled) and moccacinno (mocha)...delicious - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Got a cup of Flat White. Quality of the coffee products in second cup is always good. Coffee is warm and fresh, also everything in this store is Canadian, proudly Canadian Comparing to Starbucks, this location is much cleaner. And the coffee shop environment is much better than other coffee chains. read more

Second Cup - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Truly rude, unfriendly service, from a person whose first interaction - first impression to a potential customer - is to tell them off and sneer, instead of welcoming them and inviting them politely to order (which would be understandable). Would have bought something instead of leaving if you were more polite. You never know what someone else is going through. Please learn some compassion and customer service. Thank you. read more

Used to come here to grab coffee/study since it was right by my campus but eventually switched to a different Second Cup location. The very first time I came here I was immediately put off because of the service I received. I asked the cashier if they served something similar to a caramel macchiato to which she replied, "it's called a caramel corretto, you're not at Starbucks" in the most rude, insulting tone (completely missing my point). Not gonna lie, this interaction put me in a pretty bad mood - I don't know if this lady had something personal against Starbucks but no customer should get shut down like that just for asking a simple question. Some of the workers here really don't know how to punch things in - you need to double check you're being charged correctly because there have been multiple instances I was charged for the wrong items. The staff here need to be retrained (properly) with the POS and customer service skills. read more

They finally opened the top floor! It's beautiful, spacious, and perfect to sit and get a bit of work/reading done. Before they had the upstairs area, it sucked to come here because it wasn't comfortable. I would just get my drink to go. Now it's great! I like this location, it has lots of food options and the wait is never long. The staff has never messed up my order (I do order the same thing every time though) and they always smile when I visit. Only downside is that if you stay too long you start smelling like coffee! read more

Good location. It looks great inside, super sleek. Wifi is good. Just wish the view from the upstairs window was better, it just faces a wall. read more

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Conveniently located. Recently renovated. Very fast service, someone takes your order while you are still in line so when you get @ cashier your drink is ready!! Love their matcha tea latte! Wifi is free but sometimes bugs.. read more

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Second cup to me is like Philz coffee back in the USA. This, my Canadian Yelpers is a compliment. Great smooth espresso, and good service. I even enjoyed their Maple Latte made with the famous Canadian maple syrup. Sweet and savory all in one. Honestly, I'll take this place over Starbucks or Java U any day. read more

I love this location. As an American, I avoid Starbucks in Canada, and SC is my go to café. Great coffee, solid breakfast items, and the staff has always been very friendly. Also has a bunch of seats facing out the windows to enjoy the view of Rue Ste. Catherine. read more

I asked if I could have an extra hot water after got my chocolate, the waitress said impatiently: "The hot water is 1.5 dollars!" Really? read more

Cafe opened 24/7 in Downtown Montreal. Free Wi-Fi!! Great place to stop by for some coffee, espresso, lattes, whatever you may fancy. Free Wi-fi available so you can share your check in on Yelp and facebook. Lots of seating inside and a few outdoors. Made this a quick pit stop during the bachelor party trip. Beats the starbucks next door which was closed at 12am. read more

Food: Love Flat White~ and thankfully the ones at Second Cup never failed~ Also at this new location in Sainte-Catherine, much more varieties of pastries and other food options~ Service: Had to remind the barista that she forgot our second Flat White, apologized++ and made it right away, did not compromise speed over quality however :) the service very quick also despite it was very busy Price: avg for coffee Ambiance: I love this new location, high ceiling, well illuminated, high bench and regular seats, busy but not nosy~ read more

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I like the interior design of this coffee shop. I also really, really, took a liking to their red velvet cake! The baristas are very friendly and work quickly even when there's a big lineup. The only downside is the location of the bathroom which is situated at the bottom of a staircase behind a very thick door that looks a bit creepy for my liking. I am thinking that maybe they are using the toilets downstairs while they renovate the bathroom that's inside the coffee shop.. not sure. Anyhow, love the place and I would definitely go again. read more

Should be 3.5 stars. I'm somewhat surprised with the reviews saying it is a best place in town and giving it 3 stars... Anyway, stopped there for breakfast - I guess it was a mistake, as while I was expecting all the sandwiches to be made on the spot, they were pre-made and only heated up. English muffin was very soggy after that heating up... Coffee was ok, but not great - I have higher expectations for coffee in French Canada. I guess it is a good place if you need WiFi and place to work, but I can't recommend it as a food place. read more

Cute coffee shop as an alternative to Starbucks offering free wifi, a variety of coffee drinks and pastries, cookies, muffins, salads and sandwiches. Many tables to sit at to enjoy a coffee and snack. Bathrooms are located in the basement and the women's was not very clean. The staff was friendly and provided service with a smile. The pastries we tried were very good and the flat white was perfect. read more

Second Cup - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Needed a lil pick-me-up at the end of our day and the Gingerbread latte was sooo good, too bad the guy behind the counter only made one drink for the two of us...I guess something got lost in translation. But other then that it was very yummy and pretty to look at read more

Second Cup - Gingerbread Latte w/soy milk - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Conveniently located on Ste-Catherine at the corner of Stanley, a fine chain alternative to Starbucks in a clean and friendly atmosphere.... people are studying and enjoying coffee and breakfast with an assortment of breakfast items and baked goods as well as alternatives to coffee like smoothies and juices as well. Lots of student and business traffic through this convenient location! read more

Second Cup - people sitting at tables in a coffee shop - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Ok, I mean...its a chain. Kind of like Starbucks. I've had tea and iced tea here and wasn't disappointed by the product or service. Not really much else to say I guess. read more

Customer service was extremely rude. Jasmine, the employee, failed on several accounts to execute on the following: - accurately fulfilling order for 1 (one) simple drink - proper customer service and appropriate attitude, extremely rude to my wife and I All in all, as a frequent visitor to Second Cup, I'm extremely disappointed that this establishment hires such unprofessional individuals. As long as Jasmine works here I'll be going to Tim Hortons. read more

This place you can tell its ran by these bracet 90s babies. Not owned but ran. The tables are dirty. The food is staled. The coffee tastes horrible. I meam second cup coffee isnt the best to start with but this place upped their game with it. The toilets are nasty. The only thing thats good imo is the sunlight coming in. I mean the napkin dispenser was broken. The girls toilet had human shit alover the seat. Who knows if this person came back up amd touched the napkins!? Anyways never going back there. read more

MOMS BEWARE - in fact, anyone concerned for their health ought to steer clear of this Second Cup and the one at Square Phillips, since they use a highly dangerous cleaning substance improperly. I was handed a cloth to wipe up coffee which spilt all over my skirt due to the barista's clumsiness in overfilling it (it was spilling down the sides under the lid which she put on) and the cleaning product on the cloth ate through the material of my skirt in a matter of seconds! Perfectly diluted it should be safe, but the risky way in which it's being misused by poorly trained employees makes it super dangerous - there are lots of Poison Control warnings on the label!! - even clothing which comes in contact with the product must be carefully washed before rewearing. I wouldn't want my children eating / touching anything at Second Cup, nor my friends or family. I personally won't ever set foot in there again. Needless to say the horrifically incompetent customer service refused to replace the skirt their employee destroyed. read more

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Second stop on my first night in Montreal (but First Cup. ha ha). I didn't realize it was a chain coffee shop, until later in my trip - but nonetheless, this is a lovely place for a cup of nice espresso and fantastic selection of pastries (and cheesecake galore). I figured hey.. let's go for a cappuccino, although typically I'd run for a latte. Maybe I thought a cappuccino was more French, in my sleeplessness from the travels. Anytime after 2pm, and it'll be decaf. Yeah, blasphemous, but I don't like to please the insomniac in me. I asked if the pastries are made there, and he said no. But there were a bunch of these mini loaf cakes in a jar up front. They looked perfect and cozy. "Almond shortcake"... sold. Let me tell you, it was one of the best desserts I've had. Barely sweet, very buttery, and moist as can be. My kind of dessert. I almost went back on my final day to pick up a bag of just these. Prices are reasonable, and probably $6-7 (I forget exactly). Great seating up front to catch the view of passers by, heading to and away from Crescent St. Although it's a chain, I think it's limited to Canada. Not sure. If you want a decaf that doesn't taste decaf, and a nice selection of something sweet that isn't necessarily homemade but still quite yummy, give it a try. read more

I like second cup and this place is always busy. Very friendly staff with very good service. I love their coffee and cakes. read more

Second Cup - Coffee time with Oreo cake. Just yummy - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I loved Second Cup! When I leave the US I vow to stay away from Starbucks and Second Cup made this not only possible, but quite enjoyable! Prices are high (but everything is higher in Canada!), but the coffee is rich and the carrot cake here is fluffy and rich but not too sweet or heavy! Also, I can't forget to mention the free wifi access if you are a tourist that does't want to rack up roaming charges :) read more

I love trying different coffee places while out of the country, as I'm visiting from America. Coffee here was good! The drink menu is pretty straightforward and the pastry spread looks delicious. I ordered a caramel corretto which I was told was a caramel latte. However, this is not the case. But it was still very tasty and I ended up coming again to get one on another visit. I do think this place can have more than one barista making the drinks as it's a pretty busy location. read more

Cute little place to get iced coffee near my hotel. Friendly employees. My only complaints were no Equal (sugar or sweet n lo only) and no fresh fruit! read more

This place is super cute!!! We stopped by because we stayed close to here when we visited Montreal and we needed some caffeine. It's on Saint Catherine St. so it's in a very busy location. Even though there were a lot of customers, the line still moved really fast. The layout of the place is super inviting and it's just a nice place to grab a drink and chill. I like that there were plenty of seating all throughout the place. I had the vanilla bean latte and it was pretty good. Not too sweet, yet still tasted like vanilla bean. It's funny that French seems to be the primary language here, but the baristas can easily switch back to English to take your order! Definitely check this place out! read more

Second Cup is the "big bad Starbucks" in Canada and just as plentiful! There's one in almost every corner. After trekking all day all over Montreal and withstanding the brisk Canadian cold weather, I came here to "warm up". With my remedial French, I got myself a cup of hot coffee. The taste reminds me of Starbucks: moderate bodied coffee with a slight hint of *burnt*. The coffee varies slightly from store to store. However it did the job and warmed me up that day (il pleuvait des chats et des chiens)! The store was clean and orderly. The baristas were very friendly and patient with English-speaking customers. Reading materials were not sprawled all over the place but kept in organized bins. My first choice will always be Tim Horton's but I won't think twice about returning to Second Cup for my java fix! Long café de phase ! read more

Great central location (right next to Reuben's), open 24 hours, free Wifi, huge seating area...what else could you ask for in a coffee shop? Well, good coffee I suppose. The bold tastes like old coffee to me. I am not coffee aristocrat, so don't jump down my throat. I suggest the flavor of the day for you "I only want to look cool while getting caffeine" drinkers. read more

Great spot in high traffic area of Montreal w plenty of seating inside to work. The seating is more expansive than many of the Starbucks here. The place is just cooler than Sbux aesthetically, too. Oh, and the coffee's great. read more

Second Cup - Facing Street - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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