On our way to the waterfront we stopped in this long-established business for coffee. We arrived just in time as a whole bunch of folks came in right after us. What caught my eye was a magnificently huge and fruit scone. Service was great (bilingual worked for me since my French was pretty rusty) and quick. The coffee was smooth and just perfectly brewed. Van Houtte has been in existence since I grew up here and I'm sure glad to see they're still doing well. The ambience at this location is low key and relaxing and I'd be a regular customer if I still lived here. read more

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The pistachio croissant was flaky and crisp. They were kind enough to warm it up upon request so don't be shy to ask. Delicious!

My friend ordered a caramel latte which was freshly made even though the employee did not look very pleased making it. Checkout process was convenient and quick. Would come again for another coffee on the go or to sit down and chill in a casual place. read more

Solid chain (think Starbucks, but local) that was our best option this morning, while walking around Vieux Montréal. We were astounded that there were not many readily available breakfast cafes with chutzpah around this area, but upon passing by this place, It appeared clean and tasty, so we gave it a try. The gentleman at the counter politely took my order in English after I sheepishly explained that I unfortunately do not speak French. He was nice about it, though. Montréal seems to be a bit more accommodating than Paris in this respect, but I digress... Coffee was tasty and hot. Croissants were buttery and flaky, as was the pain au chocolat. Super fast service and pretty fair pricing. The place was spotless, which is far more than I can say for most chain cafés I've been to. Overall, it was a solid experience. It did make me think that there really IS a great opportunity to be THE go-to breakfast place in Vieux Port Montréal, though... read more

It's touristy. However it's perfectly located when visiting old Montreal. When it's cold outside, this is the perfect escape. The drinks may seem overpriced at first, but when you get them you'll see why. They come in gigantic mugs. This place is a chain and are known for their chocolate. I tried the almond and chocolate croissants which were good but not amazing. The hot chocolate here is awesome. The matcha latte is very good but very milky. Lots of seating. It's worth stopping in if your feet get tired. read more

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Nope! While visiting Montreal we stopped in at this coffee shop before wandering the city. After stopping here, I think that in the future we will just keep walking. Why was it so bad do you ask, well first and foremost, the large coffee was tiny (yes I'm a fat American, I have heard that before), it cost a fortune, it tasted like it was brewed in an ashtray, and when it came to the restaurant itself, it was gross and dirty. We walked in at about 8:30 am and it looked like the place had been invaded by enemy troops. The staff was polite, but seemed more interested in talking amongst themselves. On top of that, the bathrooms were the worst we visited in Montreal. Overall, not please with the coffee here and I would take McCafe coffee over this company any day. By the way, I greatly dislike McCafe coffee. read more

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Great French style cafe with good sandwiches, pastry, cakes and other desserts. There is of course a wide collection of coffees on the drinks menu. Located in the heart of Old-Montreal and the Old-Port, close to many points of interests. read more

Nice place to quick stop, while walking in Montreal . Nothing extraordinary, but still very tasty croissants , good coffee and cheap prices. Desserts looks really nice. read more

Van Houtte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We liked it enough when we went in. The food was good and it was nice to have an option on the lighter side. It was very busy and the only chairs available were right by the window. The view is great but the seats and tables are tiny. The place was clean and the staff was courteous. read more

Nice rest stop after walking up and down the lovely cobblestone streets in old Montreal. Cold brew coffee is great, nothing extraordinary, but gets the job done. Impressive seating area inside overlooking the street, very comfortable and clean restrooms. No issues here. read more

Van Houtte - a cup of coffee on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This was my first stop in Montreal. The hot chocolate and cappuccino were tasty and very pretty. The chocolate croissant was good but nothing too special for my taste buds. This location is very close to Bota Bota Spa, which is why I visited the shop. The staff were incredibly friendly and the location offered a nice street view of the city. Overall, I recommend stopping in for a nice hot coco to warm you up! read more

Van Houtte - The Hot Chocolate, Cappuccino with Chocolate, Chocolate Croissant, Triple Chocolate Muffin and Egg Breakfast Sandwich. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

BITTER! ACID! Their coffee is quite terrible. To top it off -- no wifi. Why did I pay to sit down with the most bitter, acidic coffee I've ever had and not even be able to check email while at it? At least the place is clean, should you just need a place to rest. read more

This is a straightforward, casual place to grab a quick coffee, pastry or sandwich (along the lines of Starbucks or Panera, but smaller menu than the latter). As we were wanting a quick and affordable bite on our way to the nearby archeological museum, this hit the spot. Friendly staff, not crowded, free wifi. My family really liked the quiche w/ tomatoes and greens, and I enjoyed my chickpea salad. If you go and your interested in origin stories, look up the fairly interesting history of the place (they claim to have been the first coffee shop in North America, though Starbucks opened 4 years before). read more

Decent little coffee and sandwich shop we stopped in on a whim. Located only a block or so off the riverfront on a quaint cobblestone lined street. Great spot to grab a table by the window to watch the crowds walk by as you enjoy lunch. I had a cup of the chicken noodle soup, which was flavorful and good. It could have been hotter and had a little more chicken, but it was still good. My wife and daughter each got toasted sandwiches of which I had a bite and thought they were good. Overall a cool little place and not bad for lunch. read more

Cute little coffee shop in old Montreal. I dropped in here to escape the rain during my visit. Excited about being in Canada, I obviously had to order a maple latte. It may be too sweet for some people, but it was perfect for me! I love my coffee very sweet, and light on the actual coffee flavor. The food isn't quite as good as the coffee, but still good. I had a nice chocolate croissant, but it could've been a bit fresher. read more

As far as I know, you can only purchase Van Houtte k-cups in the US so I was excited to visit one of their cafes. Nice selection. A bit pricey. You can also buy k-cups. I got one of their pumpkin spice lattes. Service was a bit slow especially since we were the only customers. I'd prefer to be in and out faster ala a Starbucks experience as that's the vibe they are going for. I'd get a drink there again. They had a nice bakery selection but I didn't purchase anything. Very good coffee. read more

Nice comfortable cafe with many breakfast sandwich choices and decent coffee right in the heart of the old town. Friendly staff with comfortable seating. read more

I've had to stop in a few times for work. It's fine. The food is decent and the people are friendly. Nice and clean. Other than that it's a Van Houtte. read more

Convenient cafe located right across the street from our hotel in Montreal. I was DYING for some water and sustenance, as I just finished a 30+ mile bike ride around Montreal when I had only 1 bottle of water and some tiny crepes from Crepe Suzette to keep me going; so don't ask me how I finished that. Let's just say I was spent spent spent. Anyway, Van Houtte solved my problems! Had the fruit cup (although there was some weird plastic wrap in some of the fruit?) and banana bread. Also there is Wifi here, so if you are looking for a place to set up shop, they have comfy looking chairs and a counter against the window for you to people watch on the street. read more

If you've been to any Van Houtte, this is like any other. Solid location this one, pretty clean and good service. 4 stars.

You know, I have to say that I was a bit disappointed with this perfectly located cafe in the heart of Old Montreal. I was strolling through this beautiful part of the city on a lunch break and stumbled upon this cafe. I walked in thinking that the inside would reflect the building- aged, a little worn, with a bunch of character- however, the inside was no different than a Starbucks you could find anywhere else. I realize that this is a chain of cafe shops in Montreal, but from this location I simply expected more. Furthermore, the service was very slow with only a single line opened when all I wanted was a coffee. Overall, my opinion is that this cafe was a huge missed opportunity to contribute to the most historical quarter of Montreal. read more

Fantastic sandwiches! I had a glorious Ham and Brie Cheese sandwich. It had a delicious pesto sauce. My daughter had a bagel with cream cheese and salmon which she devoured. The espresso was delicious and we would definitely return. People seem to walk by it because the entrance is not well advertised. This makes it less crowded and a pleasure to eat in. read more

Good coffee and pies. Friendly staff. Awesome location in old YUL! Grt place to people-watch. read more

Van Houtte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Mediocre coffee with a somewhat dry muffin... And my laptop can't connect to the Internet. Not a winning day today!

That mocha latte would end wars. The premade BLT was actually delicious. No wifi and the cup was too big to sneak out in my coat.