Ambrose Café

Daniel

5.0

🏝️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.

Samuel

4.0

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

Sonali

4.0

I only tried the cafe & loved their vanilla latte. It was so frothy & perfect. A good quiet ambiance.

Victoria

2.0

No bad, but so load & no match music. I was alone for hour & I feel boring. It's weired for coffee place.

Alex

4.0

Cozy study spot, very nice atmosphere & service, only downside is the floors are very creaky

Vlad

5.0

Great expresso coffee ☕️. Nice atmosphere. I wish they had cream, as there is only milk & milk substitute available

Ruth

5.0

The best place to study!!!

Teghwin

5.0

Decent coffee & warm setup. They have outdoor seating too.

Devin

5.0

Update: I'm editing my review to include an incredible experience I had today. Since my umbrella was wet from the rain, I left it in the stand near the door. But when I was about to leave I noticed my umbrella was missing. I don't know whether someone took it by mistake or if it was an act of theft. Anyway, when I brought the issue to the lovely barista, an employee of the hotel (Nathanael) overheard my concern & offered to help. He literally went out in rain & got me a new umbrella! Just asked me to return it once I got something of my own. This should be a textbook example of going above & beyond. Goes to show how some employees take pride in their work & elevate the customer experience even if they don't have to. I'd cherish this kind gesture forever.

Original review:
I'm officially in love with this cute little cafe. Doesn't feel like a typical "designed by corporate" or "trying to be hip" cafe. Instead, it makes you feel as if you've stepped into your study in your home.

I tried their latte & croissant; they were good. Barista was nice & polite.