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    Shaughnessy Café

    4.4 (33 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Jassy D.

    Wow! What a cute little cafe in Montreal. I ordered the latte and cinnamon bun roll and my friend ordered tea with the almond croissant. The coffee was great and wow that almond croissant is no joke! If you want to have first grabs of their pastries then make sure you come here early in the morning. If you're looking for a cozy place to study, read or catch up with a friend then I highly recommend this cafe!

    Owen R.

    Great coffee shop Near the old forum / Atwater Croissants and espresso Very very good

    look at these succulents!
    Jane S.

    Perfect place to study on a rainy day. Great wifi and service! The barista was super friendly and the music in the cafe was soothing. Glad they opened up in the neighbourhood! WIll be back to get some caffeine and do some work. Big windows for light and super cute interior decor. They have a loyalty card program as well.

    Minh N.

    Located in the spot of the recently close down greasy spoon late night eats restaurant is now a newly renovated morning pick me up Cafe. Passed by on my walk to work for a quick double espresso in house. (3$ - which is fairly priced and to go options available) and loved it! Choices of coffee (at the moment Fernwood Canadian roaster from BC) , tea and viennoiserie.

    Laryssa M.

    Was a bit pricy for an Americano, but overall it's a nice cafe. It's very isolated as it's in a basement, but the windows really open up the place. The plants also give it a homey touch which is great. Nice place to relax if you need it.

    Kate P.

    I was in Montreal to visit my grandparents, and one sunny Tuesday morning I saw it fit to scout out the local specialty coffee scene. A quick Google Maps search led me to Shaughnessy Café, a cute direct origin cafe that had an insta-worthy interior. If I end up moving to Montreal, this will be my go-to! The barista was super friendly, the coffee was delicious, and the decor was pleasing to the eye. They also were selling used books and gave free local arts magazines. If you want a small cafe experience in Westmount, this is the place!

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    Cindy Feng Xin L.

    It's a famous coffee shop located next to Atwater station and it's really popular for students because of the location and the affordable coffee. There's also a small terrace outside the coffee shop and people chill there on a sunny day. I really like the service at the cafe since the barista was friendly and prepared really good (and really strong) allongé for me. The most iconic piece of decor in this minimalistic coffee shop is the mosaic tabletop, it's really exotic and adored by Instagrammers. There are also a bunch of travel pictures and a shelf full of Lonely Planet travel books, I guess the owner really likes traveling and wants to share this passion with the clients. In sum, come enjoy your time in this lovely cafe, you will not regret your choice!

    Facelift from Moe's
    Denzil D.

    Great new coffee stop in an area that badly needed something cool. A place to get a good coffee and have a meeting or get some work done. The place is completely redone and thank God it needed it. No insult to the old Moe's ( I, like many enjoyed a late night or early morning there) but it was time. Happy to have good option in the area. Thx guys

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    Sarah S.

    Amazing coffee!! One of those places where the latte is better than cappuccino. Their beans have lot of strong and bitter flavours which blend well with the high milk percentage of a latte. The milk is steamed smoothly and the taste is velvety to its best. You'll like this place if you like the coffee at Pikolo. It's near Concordia area so lots of students are a regular here. It's a great study spot, very quiet . The spots near the window are bright with natural light but the tables more on the inside can get a bit dark. They have outdoor seating for the summer. Clean bathroom. Gets very busy during noon.

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    Mohammed A.

    Awesome addition to the neighborhood, we needed a great coffee place. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and a nice selection of tea as well. A good spot to read, study or catch up. Only downside is that their pastry/food items are very limited.

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    Yingcan L.

    A cute half-underground cafe. The Latte tasted good! The staffs here are so nice! I also like the decorations inside. I think it's a good place to chat with friends. The background music is kind of loud, so maybe it's a little bit nosy for studying.

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    Has been my favorite for years but this week am getting bitter Starbucks-style coffee. Awful.

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    3 years ago

    Quaint little café serving very good coffee and fresh bagel sandwiches. Good candidate for a regular neighborhood spot.

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    7 years ago

    I live in Shaughnessy Village and this cafe, while very nice, is too expensive and closes too early for my lifestyle.

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    9 years ago

    Entre deux courses, je me suis arrêtée pour goûter leur café et une chocolatine. Winner! J'ai adoré et le service était très sympa!

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    9 years ago

    Bright space. Friendly staff. Good latté.

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    Solid third wave coffee. Excellent americano. One of the best in montreal. In the conversation with Monopole, Finca and Differance.

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    The music and overall ambiance are great to help you focus, the baristas are very friendly and helpful and their americano was amazing!

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    4.4(39 reviews)
    1.8 kmVille-Marie

    This small little coffee shop was located right around the corner from our hotel. It's a small and…read morecozy shop with just a few tables inside. It can get busy and the lines form out the door, but the pastries and coffee are worth it. We ordered the chocolate and pistachio filled croissants and donuts. I would rate both chocolate and pistachio filled croissants a 9/10 and the donut versions of each a 7/10. I felt the croissants tasted better and had more filling. We ordered the Remix which is authentic freddo expresso, cafe crema soft serve and topped off with hot frothed milk and chocolate. This was a 10/10 and was every bit of amazing as it looks in the picture. Service was fast and friendly. One note, they don't have flavored coffees, so I couldn't order a caramel latte, for example. Overall, great coffee shop that we enjoyed every day during our stay.

    Café Olimpico truly lives up to its reputation and then some. From the moment you walk in, the…read moreatmosphere feels warm, authentic, and full of character -- the kind of place where you know you're about to experience something special. We ordered a hot chocolate, cappuccino, tiramisu, and an affogato, and every single item exceeded expectations. The hot chocolate was rich, smooth, and indulgent without being overly sweet -- pure comfort in a cup. The cappuccino was perfectly brewed with bold espresso flavor and beautifully textured milk, exactly how a great Italian-style coffee should be. The highlight of our visit, without question, was the affogato. It was hands down the best I've ever had. The pistachio gelato was unbelievably creamy, nutty, and flavorful, and when paired with the hot espresso, it created an unforgettable balance of temperature and taste. It was truly out of this world and worth the visit on its own. To finish, the tiramisu was light, perfectly layered, and not overpowering -- a flawless end to an already incredible experience. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and authentic. Café Olimpico isn't just a café -- it's an experience. Exceptional quality, consistency, and passion in every cup and dessert. Highly recommended, and absolutely a place we'll keep coming back to.

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