49th Parallel Micro-Torréfacteur Cafe opens its doors in Montreal at its first ever location outside of British Columbia in the summer of 2021. Finding and creating this space was a long, occasionally challenging but always interesting process that took over a year to complete!
The space itself, its location in the heart of Old Montreal and the building’s history were an obvious draw. This was a labour of love from all the people involved in the project, from the contractor to the designer – everyone came together to preserve the charm of the old building with its exposed 100 year old bricks and stone masonry while bringing it to life with a sleek retro design.
Our fourth Café features the 49th coffee everyone knows and loves, Lucky’s donut menu revamped with reimagined Quebec classics and a full kitchen featuring breakfast egg burgers and seasonal brunch offerings (coming soon).
Overall, reviews of the café known as 49th Parallel Café Lucky's Doughnuts describe a popular Old Montreal spot with strong coffee and a tempting pastry selection, especially its donuts which are large, indulgent, and often delicious, though some customers find them too sweet, dry, or pricey. Coffee quality ranges from well brewed, single origin and smooth to burnt or inconsistent, with reports of pastries not being fresh or stock from previous days. The atmosphere is repeatedly praised as cozy, stylish, and conducive to work or catching up with friends, with reliable wifi and ample seating, but crowding or loud music can detract. Service receives mixed feedback: friendly and efficient at times, sometimes slow or brusque, and a few disappointments with staff interactions. Location in Old Montreal is a draw, and reviewers linger for long stays or grab quick takeout. Overall, it is a beloved yet pricey destination that excels in donuts and ambiance more than uniform value across visits.
The guy that took my order was jovial. However, I cannot understand how the person that made my matcha thought it was okay.
I got in because I saw the Uchi matcha on their front door. Beautifully green & delicious looking. Therefore I ordered it.
What was given to me wasn't matcha, it was milk. I was hesitant taking it because it looked so pale, the « barista » looked at the drink & paper & said « ice matcha latte »
I took it, because « what if their matcha is strong ? » « I don't want to be a Karen » well now I had to drink milk with a tiny hint of matcha (an after taste if we can call it that). The reason I felt the need to write this review is that I had to pay 8$ (no tips) for this matcha. Why was I given milk? Why did the barista look at that & thought it was okay to serve…
I came to Montreal for holiday & had breakfast here my on my first day. The service was friendly & the store was bery clean.I still keep thinking about the pistachio brioche donut I had 😍 Absolutely delicious! I also got a breakfast sandwich, a croissant (buttery & yummy) & a latte, the coffee was great. I will have to come back next time I am in town 🍩
Mar 6, 2026
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J'y suis allé le matin à 8:20 pour la première fois pour prendre un américano. Il y a avait 4 personnes avant moi & ça a pris 10min avant que ce soit mon tour. J'ai payé mon americano à 8$ taxes & pourboires compris. J'ai attendu un autre 15 min & il n'ont servi que 3 à 4 personnes & ils en restait 4 ou 5 autres avant moi. C'était ridicule comme temps d'attente , je leur ai dit de ne pas faire ma commande & j'ai quitté sans me faire rembourser. C'est frustrant
Feb 27, 2026
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I usually come there 2-3 times a week to take a'Roussette Vanille' in the morning. When I pay that price I expect it to be fresh made from the morning. In the last 6 months, I had 2 or 3 times the unsell product from the day before or worse. But this week this was 2 day in a row with not fresh product.
le café est vraiment délicieux, le latté aussi & les beignes , c'est le mal ^_^ ça donne envie de goûté à toutes les beignes au présentoir j'ai adoré !!
Really nice coffee shop with solid drinks & a good selection of treats. The coffee was good, & I appreciated that they also offer matcha. They have a nice variety of donuts & pastries, which all looked fresh & tempting. Overall, a pleasant spot to grab a drink & something sweet.
Feb 9, 2026
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Coffee & doughnuts: a match made in Old Montreal heaven. ☕?🍩
If you're looking for the ultimate mid-day pick-me-up, 49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - McGill is calling your name. From their world-class direct-trade coffee to those legendary, hand-crafted Lucky's Doughnuts, it's the perfect spot to refuel in style.
Did you know that this stunning location-the brand's first-ever flagship outside of British Columbia-was a true labor of love? It took over a year to complete the renovation, meticulously preserving the building's 100-year-old exposed brick & stone masonry to blend Old Montreal charm with a sleek, retro aesthetic. ✨
Stop by to watch the pastry chefs through the glass-walled kitchen as they roll out fresh dough all day long! 🥐🏙?
It was our first time here. It's really a very cool place in the middle of downtown Montréal. It's cozy vibes gives the customers to enjoy coffee with bakery items & it's the WiFi facility makes the customers to sit here for long hours. Its prices are affordable in terms of coffee & donuts. I ordered matcha coffee, espresso coffee & the taste was amazing. The quality of the pistachio donut was okay types according to my experience but not too great as well but the raspberry donut was pretty good. Overall, it's a cool cafe to enjoy coffee & bakery items.
Grabbed a latte & a crème brûlée donut. Wow made my day. Well prepared quality coffee from first Sip beats & everything in the area. Price very decent but super high quality ( gold flakes on my crème brûlée!) amazing
We were only here for take out order, but the girl who served us was very polite. The coffees were made immediately & are tasty, as is the London fog. We also enjoyed the donuts. Location is what brought us here as it was around the corner from where we are staying. Worth a visit. Seems like atmosphere to hangout with a friend or to get some work done.
