Atomic Café comes across as a quirky retro cafe with a vintage, rock and punk vibe and a welcoming, artsy atmosphere that attracts people for work, study or casual hangouts. Reviews praise the on point decoration, good music, and drinks, with coffee often described as excellent and items like the hot dog and the turkey and pesto sandwich standing out. The open mic Thursdays and the lively mood add a social edge, while the space is spacious, calm for focus, and full of character. Service quality is mixed but generally friendly, with some staff described as super nice and joking around, and others noted as slow or nonchalant. Decor is repeatedly highlighted as unique and authentic, recalling vintage elements and retro futuristic touches, sometimes with a lived in vibe. The menu is appreciated for variety and freshness, though some sandwiches can be chewy or not as strong as other items, and a few reviews mention cleanliness issues or unpleasant restroom experiences. Overall Atomic Café emerges as a neighborhood staple with good prices, great background music, and a warm, if imperfect, atmosphere that makes it easy to stay long and enjoy a coffee, a sandwich, or a chat.
Coffee is excellent & the hot dog punches far above its weight. Tout garni avec chips is the only way to go. The old decor is authentic & the place has a very lived in feel. In the past I've found some of their sandwich menu wasn't great but other items definitely shine. Merci :)
Very friendly & inclusive spot, perfect to study, socialise & take a good coffee or a sandwich. The staff is always super nice & the existence of this shop is an essential in the neighborhood :)
A time capsule cafe taking you back to the time of Montréal's world expos 1967. The deco is vintage the staff is great the prices are.more tha n fair with a selection of local beers , coffee tea & food
This places gives me hope. It's living room vibes, mixed with Mtl history. A Queer safe place & wonderfully no frills. It's a pilar of the hochelaga community. It's's open late.with comfort foods, coffee, beer & drinks that hit the spot. I hope it never changes. Thank you for existing 🕺
Oct 1, 2024
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Love the retro design - interior & the patio even. Cool staff. Spacious & perfect for different occasion: whether it's work or date 💞💻 Multi purpose venue. They have live performances & open mic too apparently 🎤 I tried their sandwiches twice - brie & jambon was great. prosciutto pear was good too. The bread was not as fresh as the first time & that could because the second time was a Sunday evening. Tried the iced coffee too. Reasonably priced food & normal for coffee.
Love the general atmosphere, getting into the place is a pleasant back to the future step in, it helps that it stays open till 10pm, unlike most cafes clocked at late afternoon - early evening closing. Coffee is very correct, croques, & sandwiches are tasty, I also like the daily soups. For an afternoon snack I normally go for Nachos which are served in generous amounts.
Retro & cozy feeling with super friendly people preparing you your coffee & food with a big smile on their faces. This is what enjoying a café should feel like. They even have alcohol so it is like a bar-café where you can sit & work.
Cool & retro ambiance with nice people working there. They have a nice patio for the summer. Worth trying once. There seems to be some events happening so maybe it is worth following up. The food is ok but the coffee was not really good. Not too expensive on the overall.
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Was in desperate need of a hangover americano & carbs. atomic was open & I ordered an Americano with the Atomoeuf, with the sliced turkey. The first few choices were unavailable as it was early but the breakfast bagel sandwich was great. The Americano helped out but had some grinds, but I didn't mind as I'd asked for a large so I assume it was a loose allongé. It was surprisingly cheap as well, only $12 after tips & tax for a coffee & hearty sandwich. I'll be back over & over.
