With summer in full swing, there's no better way to cool down than with a refreshing iced drink in hand. Whether you're craving a caffeinated pick-me-up, a sweet and creamy indulgence, or a boozy sip to enjoy on a sunny terrace, Montreal has no shortage of delicious options. From trendy coffee spots and viral lattes to fruity smoothies and frozen cocktails, here are some of the best places to beat the heat and sip your way through the season.
Café Olimpico
Multiple locations
Starting off strong with Café Olimpico, one of Montréal's most iconic coffee spots. It wouldn't feel right to begin this list without mentioning their famous Remix, a creamy and refreshing blend of their signature caffe crema and espresso. For those looking for something a little lighter, they also offer a lemon granita, a coffee slush, a cherry slush, and even a freddo cold brew, also available in a convenient canned format.
La Cave à Manger
386 Rue Saint-Paul E, Montreal, H2Y 1H3
This iconic Old Port spot always knows how to embrace the flavours of the season. Alongside their signature affogatos, they've introduced a new orange vanilla slush topped with vanilla soft serve, a nostalgic treat that instantly brings back memories of enjoying a classic creamsicle on a summer day.
Memento Brasserie Artisanale
2471 Rue St-Patrick, Montreal, H3K 1B3
If cocktails are more your thing, Memento Brasserie in Pointe-Saint-Charles has plenty of reasons to stop by this summer. Alongside a lineup of new seasonal creations, a few drinks stand out in particular. Their Peach Beer, brewed in-house and available in a can, is perfect for easy summer sipping, while the colourful Unicorn Riot is served with a playful shot of cherry slush on the side. For something even more refreshing, the Cherita combines cherry slush with tequila, making it an ideal choice for warm summer afternoons.
Café Névé
Multiple locations
Café Névé is adding a little more colour to summer with four new seasonal drinks, available exclusively at its Plateau-Mont-Royal location. Alongside its beloved specialty coffee, the café is now serving a playful lineup that includes vibrant sparkling refreshers, an eye-catching blue drink, and a refreshing iced latte. Whether you're a coffee lover or simply looking for a fun drink to cool off with, these limited-time creations are worth checking out.
Améa Café
1188 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montreal, H3A 1H6
A favourite among downtown Montréal coffee lovers, Améa Café is the perfect place to cool off between exploring the city. Alongside its classic iced coffees and lattes, the café also serves a signature iced beetroot latte, a colourful drink that stands out as much for its vibrant hue as its earthy, subtly sweet flavour. Whether you're sticking with a classic or trying something a little different, Améa offers a refreshing stop all summer long.
Café Chez Téta
Multiple locations
Beloved in the Plateau for its Lebanese-inspired flavours, Chez Teta has now expanded with a second location in Saint-Henri. Known for its freshly made man'ouché and comforting Lebanese specialties, the café also offers a lineup of refreshing drinks perfect for summer. Their iced lattes put a creative spin on classic flavours, with options like cardamom, rose, and their playful Lebanese cotton candy latte. For something a little stronger, their flavoured arak selection, available in rose, blackberry, orange, lemonade, or classic, adds a unique Lebanese touch to the experience.
Maison Sauvage Café
162 Rue Bernard O, Montreal, H2T 2K2
One thing Café Maison Sauvage does just as well as its famous cookies is its creative drink menu. This summer, the café is introducing four new seasonal creations that cater to both matcha and coffee lovers alike. Highlights include the Matchagato, a matcha twist on the classic affogato, the rich Black Forest latte, the refreshing Limo-Lavande made with lavender lemonade, and the colourful Ube Matcha topped with ube cold foam. Whether you're stopping by for a sweet treat or looking for a new summer drink to try, these creations make for the perfect café break.
Parma Café
Multiple locations
With five locations across Montréal, Parma Café has built a loyal following with its Italian-inspired comfort food, from its beloved paninis to its fresh, flavourful salads. This summer, the café is giving its drink menu a refresh with a new lineup made for warmer days. Coffee purists can stick with a classic iced latte, while those looking for something a little more colourful can try one of their new fruit-forward refreshers, including dragon fruit and strawberry creations. Whether it's alongside a panini at lunch or as an afternoon treat, Parma's latest drinks bring a little extra summer flavour to the café experience.
Messorem
2233 Rue pitt, Montreal, H4E 4H2
Nothing hits the spot like a cold beer in the summer, and Messorem is the place for a refreshing pint. But here's the twist: they also serve beer slushies! If that wasn't enough, their dog-friendly patio is the perfect hangout spot with friends, complete with live DJ vibes.
Dalmata Gelateria
24 Rue Bernard O, Montreal, H2T 2V5
Known for its creative gelatos and over-the-top sundaes, Dalmata in Outremont is always finding new ways to enjoy frozen treats. This summer, the gelateria is adding a playful new creation to the menu: the Barbotine Cherry Zam Cola. Part slush, part frozen dessert, this vibrant drink combines a cherry cola-inspired barbotine topped with a scoop of refreshing sorbet, creating a nostalgic yet completely unique way to cool off on a hot day.
Crèmerie Meetha
787A Rue de Liège O, Montreal, H3N 1B1
This Indian ice cream shop serves up more than just delicious frozen treats, they also have refreshing drinks perfect for a hot day. Their falooda, a creamy milk-based dessert with rose syrup, vermicelli noodles, and ice cream, is a cool delight. And if you're looking for something simpler (no judgment here), their cardamom mango lassi is definitely a must-try!
Taverne Atlantic
6512 Avenue du Parc, Montreal, H2V 4H9
Looking for the perfect terrace and drinks this summer? Taverne Atlantic has you covered. With its rooftop terrace, tasty food, and laid-back vibe, it's the ideal spot for a hangout or a casual date. Pair it with one of their margaritas or popsicle slushies, and you've got the ultimate summer combo.
Coquine
1584 Avenue Laurier E, Montreal, H2J 1H9
Located in the Mile End, Coquine is known for its playful take on frozen treats and its creative approach to flavours. Beyond their ice creams, the shop also serves up refreshing slushies that are far from your typical syrup-based drinks. Made in-house with fresh juice, spices, and real ingredients, their rotating flavours offer a more thoughtful twist on a classic summer treat. The result is a vibrant, flavour-packed way to cool down when the temperatures rise.
Milestones
Multiple locations
Drake might have been onto something because a Peach Bellini is the kind of drink that instantly feels like summer in a glass. Traditionally made with peach purée and sparkling wine, this refreshing Italian cocktail combines sweet fruit flavours with a light, bubbly finish. Luckily, this Insta-worthy drink can be found at Milestones.
Les Alchimistes Café
5380 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal, H2T 1S1
Tucked away in the Mile End, Les Alchimistes Café is the kind of cozy neighbourhood spot where you can easily spend an afternoon lingering over a good drink. This summer, the café is adding a colourful lineup of seasonal creations to its menu, from refreshing lemonades of the day featuring rotating fruit flavours to creative matcha-based drinks like the coconut lavender matcha, matcha lemonade, golden latte or matcha , and rose matcha. Whether you're a matcha lover, a coffee enthusiast, or simply looking for something refreshing to sip on a sunny day, Les Alchimistes has plenty of new options to discover.
Margot
4615 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montreal, H4C 1S3
A smoothie and juice bar is naturally the perfect place to cool down during the summer, and Margot, located at Atwater Market, makes it easy to do just that. Known for its fresh-pressed juices made daily, it's the perfect spot to grab a drink before taking a walk along the Lachine Canal. Whether you're in the mood to try their matcha lattes, recently added to the menu, one of their smoothies like the refreshing passion fruit and mango smoothie of the month, or one of their cold-pressed juices, Margot has plenty of options to keep you refreshed on a hot summer day.
Café Caron & frères
26 Rue Bélanger, Montreal, H2S 1C8
A beloved neighbourhood café, Caron et Frères is the kind of spot that feels just as inviting in the colder months as it does during summer. For the warmer season, their drink lineup features all the classics you crave on a hot day, from iced matcha lattes and iced coffee lattes to refreshing lemonades, cold brews, and iced teas. Simple yet satisfying, these drinks are the perfect companion for a sunny café break.
Shaka Club (Café & Smoothie)
1268 Rue St-Antoine O, Montreal, H3C 1B9
Summer means smoothie season, and few places do it better than the iconic Shaka Club. Known as Montréal's answer to Erewhon, the café has built a reputation for its colourful smoothies made with organic, quality ingredients and a focus on feel-good flavours. From creative smoothie blends to cold-pressed juices, there's no shortage of refreshing options to choose from. And with their vibrant colours and picture-perfect presentations, these creations are just as Instagram-worthy as they are delicious, making Shaka Club a must-stop for a summer sip.
