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.
On a cold winter morning, I decided to order a hot chocolate here. I also took the opportunity to taste their vegan donuts. They have assorted flavours (matcha, rainbow sprinkles, red fruits & flowers, sprinkled candy, triple chocolate, vanilla). I'm so delighted, the vegan donuts are also gluten-free! They are baked instead of fried. The glaze is sooo sweet, it feels heavy to eat these for breakfast. 😵💫 The hot chocolate came out with pretty latte art. 😍 However, my throat felt scorched dry for the rest of the day after drinking it. 🔥 I suspect the roasted cacao to be the culprit.
Coffee, amazing. Avo breakfast sandwich, amazing. Service, amazing. Atmosphere, so good. Love everything about this cafe! Disclaimer: I work for 49th in Vancouver, so I may be a bit biased -- but, I would give 49th 5 stars across the board no matter what! :)
Apr 10, 2024
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$9.09 for an iced mocha with oat milk... before tip. Really? This may be the most expensive & overpriced glass of mocha you can find in all of Montreal. I love this place, it's cozy & pretty but none of it justifies the price.
Les beignets à la pistache étaient vraiment éclatés au sol. Ils sont 3 derrière le bar pour sortir en 15 min 2 chocolat, belle perf. Le service à la caisse était tout à fait convenable. Café fait pour les traders Tik tok qui prennent les places de 8h a 18h pour rentabiliser leur formation de Oussama Amar. Allez à Tim Hortons vous serez mieux reçu !
Apr 1, 2024
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Absolutely love this place. I come here nearly everyday to work. May I request you guys add a keto/low carb bread option for your sandwiches? Your sandwiches look good but I can't have it cause I am usually on low carb diet.
10/10 donuts, caffeine, & atmosphere. Great spot to work as there is ample space. Limited outlets though. Baristas & FOH team is all very kind. In the summer there's a lovely patio to the side to sit under the sun.
Not sure why this gets such great reviews. Pastries & coffee are expensive & so so. Staff are nice. More cleanup on tables & in bathrooms is needed. Garbage can in handicapped bathroom overflowing onto ground & bathroom tissue everywhere. For this price I would expect much better.
Le café arbore un style hipster & tendance, avec une grande salle à manger. L'ambiance reste résolument moderne, accompagnée d'un service satisfaisant. Bien que le menu soit limité, les options proposées sont de qualité, offrant une expérience culinaire décente dans un cadre contemporain & branché.
Awesome spot! It is a very cozy vibe, the doughnuts are obviously so delicious & the coffee was super enjoyable! Make sure you don't come too late so you have a better selection for the pastries! Will definitely be coming back & highly suggest you give it a try!
Pleasant place to sit down. I enjoyed the cold drink while I read my book. The staff were nice too. There's a good variety of doughnut, some less typical flavours. The one I bought was disappointing though; the dough felt like frozen fried paper. But at least its icing was flavourful.
