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.
great place, greater cinnamon buns
will show up again
- came back on october 23rd got the strawberry shortcake, was amazing.
was also served by a blond baddie so that helped
great place, workers are very nice. 10/10 will come again!
UPDATE! i came back & got the pumpkin donut it was amazing! great customer service by Kiana :)
Oct 23, 2025
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Wow! Nous avons adoré! Évidemment le café est délicieux, mais j'ai adoré l'ambiance, le service & le look général de ce café! C'est un endroit qui semble très populaire car c'était rempli un samedi PM.
Atmosphere parfaite, pour fêter la première pluie de cet automne, on écoute Riders in the Rain (The Doors) &'have you ever seen the rain'. Chai Latte sublime & des beignes colorés & delicieux même pour ceux qui veulent pas du gluten. Merci. P. S. & quand vous pensez que ça peut pas devenir encore mieux, la chanson'Harvest Moon' commence. Oui, on l'a vue la nuit dernière.
49th Parallel came through with donuts so big they could probably qualify as real estate. I thought I was grabbing a quick sweet tooth snack, but one donut was enough to feed my whole family tree. Size aside, they're actually really good... like really good: fluffy, sweet, & worth every bite.
I paired mine with a regular coffee. Coffee was… fine. Standard fuel, nothing to write home about. The donut definitely stole the show.
I almost went for takeout until I saw those paper bags. Let's just say me vs. giant donut in a tiny paper bag would've been a public anger-management seminar, so I opted to sat down dine-in instead. Good call! the café has solid wifi, nice atmosphere, & I didn't have to battle pastry packaging.
Prices lean on the higher side, especially for coffee, but honestly, the donuts make it worth it. If you're in Old Montreal & want to test your sweet tooth stamina, this is the spot.
Had the croissant with ham & cheese to go. It was crispy & flavorful. It came with a salad which was a nice add on. The cafe is beautiful with lots of seating & a comfy lounge area. Service is great!
Sep 8, 2025
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Went there for a late breakfast around 10:30, had an avocado toast & an iced americano that were both amazing!! I wish the cashier had been a little nicer :( I felt like I was bothering her with my questions.. Compared to the Vancouver branch, who is always very friendly with me, this was dissapointing..
Un endroit très joli, propre & grand. On peut rester longtemps, c'est confortable pour se détendre ou travailler.
Le service est rapide & sympa.
La nourriture est bonne : donuts, sandwichs, jus & café.
Le menu est simple & agréable.
