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.
First time here today & Alex the manager is a super star! & His staff is super friendly & professional. I recommend this place for any time of day the sweets are phenomenal as Is the coffee.
I really like this place. I've been going there for a while now & I've never been disappointed. I just avoid peak hours so I don't have to wait 7 hours for my coffee. Other than that, it's an awesome place. Thank you.
Mar 27, 2026
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This cafe almost feels like a hidden gem for students. A calm, bright safe haven for long study hours. Delicious coffee with prices on par with the current state of Montreal cafes (hello $7 iced latte). Enjoy the donuts earlier in the day, maybe skip near the end of the afternoon as they tend to get the tiniest bit hard. A favourite nonetheless!
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 🍩
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.
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
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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.
Honestly, not the best croissant & coffee in town. I went in with higher expectations based on the reviews, but the croissant was stale & the coffee tasted sour. It also felt like the coffee machine really needed a good cleaning based on the taste. Overall, it was disappointing.
We come here every time we go to Montreal, & I love their beignes. Enjoy a coffee & some beignes & watch tray after tray of fresh beigness being brought out every 15 to 30 minutes.
They have a nice variety. My personal favorites are the vanilla glazed & the vanilla roussette. My wife loves the chocolate glazed. However, my one disappointment is that they used to have this which we have not been able to get for many of our visits to Montreal. Please make these part of your regular offerings again
First time visiting this café & I was disappointed with the service. When I asked where the cutlery was, the answer was given in a rather curt tone, as if it should have been obvious, even though I'd never been there before. Even when handing me my coffee, the staff were cold & not engaging. It really didn't make me want to return.
Our fave coffee spot in downtown
Montreal. Perfect lattes & hot chocolates, the dreamiest foam art, cozy vibes, & that signature turquoise cup magic every time-it's our little city escape.
Came with kids for quick snack & coffee. The baked doughnuts were not too sweet & the kids loved it. Lots of sets to sit & have a chat & take a break. Does not offer pour over. But their filter & americano were pretty good. Would come again for a coffee break if we're in the area.
