Cafe Nakamichi on Mackay opened up late in 2019. The owner of Schlouppe Bistro Nakamichi revamped…read morethe space into a Japanese influenced coffee shop. Being a fan of their ramen, when I read online that they were revamping it into a coffee shop, it was surely on my list! I finally took the time to go to the coffee shop during the holidays, which was empty but understandably, it being the holidays and in an area mostly filled with students..which I assume is the main clientele during peak hours. They only serve coffee using the V60 hand drip coffee method, which is fine by me! I do wonder what the wait time is when the coffee shop is filled though. We ordered two coffees and two onigiris. The coffee beans are from a local roaster, and teas from Camelia Sinensis. There were four different kinds of onigiris, and a few pastries. I have to say I was disappointed the pastries were not Japanese influenced, and that the onigiris were underwhelming and honestly on the pricey side for onigiris. I will surely come back to try the more substantial meal options when they are available and for the coffee, which was great.

Excellent coffee, sandwiches and salad. Friendly service and enjoyable ambiance…read more We enjoyed our coffee so much that we have come back time and again.

Cute little coffee shop with a few food items. The server was friendly and we ordered two double…read moreespresso and a latte. He made them quickly. We sat at a table to drink our drinks. The drinks were good and we were happy to get our first cup of coffee.

A really well maintained cat cafe! There are tons of toys and structures for the cats, plenty of…read morevaried seating for customers, a wide menu, and merch! It gets very crowded here but the cats are very good at handling all the people and noise. Some cats manage to sleep even with all the activity happening around them.

Came here for drinks on a Monday around lunch and it was pretty busy. They have a variety of drinks…read moreand pastries. Got a matcha latte, mango smoothie, and London fog. They were all fine. There are several tables and seating areas to interact with the cats. Tots are provided. We saw 6-7 cats, but most were not very interactive. We briefly petted a few, but mostly they wandered around or kept to themselves as cats tend to do. They also sell cat gifts. Street parking or parking lot nearby. Near Verdun metro stop.

We came here to make candles and had a lovely experience. The staff was very kind to us even though…read morewe only spoke English. They have instructions written in English and in French on the wall. Lots of different scents you can choose from. They also give you cute aprons to wear. A very simple and fun activity to do with your partner or friends. We absolutely loved our candles. We also liked that we could also decorate and pick out our own sticker for it. We didn't get any drinks but if you are making candles, the drinks and food are 10% off. Definitely recommend booking online!

I have reviewed a lot of so-called dog-friendly establishments…read more Ruby Café is different. Ruby Café appears to have been designed by someone who asked: "But what if the dogs were the actual customers?" Finally. The café occupies the first floor of a luxury dog hotel, and the space is huge, with plenty of seating and dogs everywhere. Big dogs. Little dogs. Fluffy dogs. Extremely tiny dogs. I immediately found someone closer to my own tax bracket and we took our seats at the counter. Please refer to the photographic evidence. We were clearly waiting for our table. And then I discovered something even more important: THERE IS A DOG MENU. Mom had avocado toast and one of Ruby's very elaborate smoothies. I ordered the Woof Loaf. Because unlike most of my restaurant experiences, today I was not merely supervising someone else's meal. I HAD A RESERVATION AND AN ENTRÉE. Staff brought out water bowls and proper dog dishes for the furry customers, which I appreciated. There was no eating off a napkin or waiting hopefully beneath the table while humans pretended not to notice me. We were visiting with friends, so everyone settled in for brunch while the dogs socialized and conducted our own business. The café itself is also genuinely fun. Since we visited in October, it was completely dressed up for Halloween. There were enormous Halloween decorations, including a giant skeleton dog that I naturally posed with. I wasn't frightened. I simply felt it was important to document the size discrepancy. Then there are the gigantic dog-shaped garden sculptures leading toward the second floor. I inspected those as well. They appear to be dogs. But they are green. And approximately 47 times my size. Investigation ongoing. There's also a retail area with toys, treats and a smaller assortment of dog apparel, which means Mom can apparently eat brunch AND shop for me simultaneously. This feels dangerous financially, but excellent operationally. Dogba's verdict: 5 paws out of 5. Dogs everywhere: my people Actual dog menu: FIVE-PAW TERRITORY Woof Loaf: finally, my own entrée Water bowls: excellent service Proper dog dishes: appreciated Mom's avocado toast: beautiful, apparently Fancy smoothies: very fancy indeed Halloween decorations: outstanding Giant dog sculptures: slightly concerning Toys & treats: excellent Dog apparel: Mom has been warned Meeting dogs of every size: excellent networking Luxury dog hotel upstairs: noted for future travel negotiations Would I return? Immediately. Most cafés tolerate dogs. Some welcome us. Ruby Café looked at the situation and apparently decided we should have our own menu, dishes, shopping department and hotel. This is the kind of progress I have been advocating for.

Foods was excellent. We also saw many fury friends. Will definitely come back! The place have…read moremassive selling. It was great.

This cafe was recommended in one of the articles in a local news daily and the interiors intrigued…read moreus. Definitely visit it if you are in Montreal, as it is one of its kind. We went for a Soup du Jour and a Spinach Koukou Sandwich. Soup was hearty and filling. Sandwich was good. We also did a takeout of their pistachio cake, which was really really good. Definitely recommended. Many seating options in the café and you could see a lot of stuff from the 80s and the 90s are probably even earlier. Really takes you down the memory lane. The owners are nice and friendly people. Unfortunate that they are selling, but hopefully the new management will keep things as good. Parking can be a little challenging as there is only street parking. Definitely try this place.

I visited the café on April 1st. No chef was around to prepare the food. Only the waitress…read more.. The prices are way too high! $8.99 for a very basic grilled cheese, $6.50 for a regular black tea (tea bag and hot water!!) and $11.98 for 2 minuscule bites of baklava! Never again!!

The most charming cafe in Montreal. Frequented by locals, they offer all kids of coffee and tea…read moredrinks, and their must-have saffron ice cream. I'll be back for that!

I saw something about a saffron affogato in a google review and I needed to investigate. This cafe…read morehas adorable whimsical decor, with cushions and ornate cups all over the place. My saffron affogato was served in a gorgeously detailed tea cup. If I went back, I would just get the saffron gelato (with pistachios, rose, and jaggery(?) chunks) all on its own without the espresso. I've never had anything like it and it was so refreshing on a hot day. Not too sweet either! Logistics: - indoor seating, there might have been a bench outside - limited street parking nearby - attached to a tattoo and gift shop!

Quaint little family run place. They have lots of unique lattes, but they are not sweet at all so…read moreif you like that make sure you specify. My friend had the marshmallow latte expecting it to be sugary but it wasn't sweet at all. I had the matcha and added vanilla, but it also wasn't sweet. I didn't mind that as much but my friend didn't like the latte.

We arrived in Montreal on a red eye and after dropping off our luggage, we headed over to the Mile…read moreEnd area to check out some local clothing shops, but not before stopping to caffeinate because who really sleeps well on a red eye flight? Just a few minutes walk from the Laurier station on the Orange line metro, we found this really cute cafe and although it's located on quite a busy street, just down the stairs basically beneath the street level, you'll be in this quaint, quiet retreat from the chaos that is just a few steps above you. The staff were so warm and welcoming and the iced latte was one of the best I had during our entire trip. My wife's matcha latte was also pretty good. Although we stuck with quite basic drinks, they also feature a number of really creative drinks as well if you're in the mood to experiment. This cafe is cozy and not only is it a great place for both espresso and matcha-based drinks, it's a great place to relax and catch up with friends or research your next move if you're visiting like we were. Highly recommended!

Great food It's delicious. ... everything is good quality!…read more Nice staff.... Great place to go With friends and familly, The place is really clean, Nice,

Great neighborhood spot by the looks of it. I just came by earlier this evening to get a sandwich…read moreto go...when I unwrapped it at home, I found it to be a monster of a sandwich and quite yummy. Got to chat a bit with one of their owners who was kind and helpful. Even though I'm just passing through Montreal right now, would definitely come back to sample more of their menu in the future.