Ambrose Café receives mixed feedback: the London fog is praised, the service is friendly, and the location is convenient, but loud pop remixes, non working outlets, and a luxury vibe that clashes with some lighting choices dampen the mood; pastry options are limited to standard croissants and muffins, while beverages and the free wifi are often highlighted as positives; weekend visits can be disappointing due to noise and inconsistent coffee quality, yet baristas are welcoming and the space is cozy with a study friendly setup and plenty of plugs; the overall vibe may feel off for some and not everyone plans a return, but others enjoy items like the dirty chai latte and the comfortable atmosphere.
London fog was amazing, service very kind, the localisation of the café & hotel is great, however the remixes of pop music playing & not working outlets were quite unpleasant (quite contrasting to the luxurious vibe the interior is in). Not much pastry options, only very standard croissant, chocolatine, muffins & cinnamon rolls. However I must stress that I enjoyed the beverage & easily accessible wifi.
Only came to work in the cafe on a weekend & was disappointed. The lights were very bright, the music being played was very loud & on 2x speed, the coffees were not made well-my coffee had a layer of slime, rather than foam-& overall I have no intention of returning. For all the cafes Montreal has to offer, skip this one.
Jan 17, 2026
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Kinda disappointed by the CAFE compared to the good rating.
Very bright white lighting, their 5$ latte is just coffee with milk in it (no expertise). Depends on your needs, bit the vibes are kinda off.
Didn't try the hotel, though.
went there only for the coffee shop. baristas are very welcoming & drinks were good! lots of plugs in the walls & tables to study, not too busy & well located!!
Très bons cafés. Nous aurions aimé goûter aux quiches & autres sandwichs, mais le café avait été dévalisé un peu plus tôt. Une adresse à découvrir si vous passez dans le coin.
Chill little spot & the barista made me an excellent dirty chai. Perfect texture taste & temperature. WiFi working great. Decent prices. In fact, I find some of the coffee drinks to be bit cheaper than other places. So that's a plus. Enjoy.
Dec 12, 2024
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I honestly had low expectations for the coffee since it's part of a hotel, but honestly, it's probably the best tasting cafe I had so far in Montreal (& I have tried most of the known coffee shops in town). Will be back NchAllah
🏝️A small, tucked-away oasis in the heart of the city. Been here many times for coffee dates with a friend or to chill out on my laptop. Located on Stanley near corner of Sherbrooke inside an old nondescript row house that is also a boutique-boutique hotel. It has a low-key exclusive feeling & a quaint, relaxing atmosphere that vibes student-hipster-Canadian. Many patrons seem associated with McGill University, which makes sense given the campus is a block away. Usually just one barista staffing the place who is always kind, accommodating, & mild mannered. Thoughtful, subtly cheeky, Montreal-hipster nods everywhere if you look close enough. Hats off to the managers, the place avoids stuffiness & has a soothing energy. Pastries & beverages are good though the lunch-y meals could stand to be fresher, smarter, tastier.
Sep 5, 2024
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Les chambres sont très charmantes , mais le reste de l'hôtel n'est pas fou. Le petit déjeuner est normalement servi à 08h... mais passé 08h30 , nous sommes partis petit déjeuner dehors. Un peu en décalage du centre mais plutôt bien situé
