Un café qui se tient debout.
CAFFETTIERA (une cafetière Moka en italien), situé dans le Mille carré doré de Montréal, est un bar italien inspiré des années 90.
Le ‘‘ bar ’’, pour les italiens, est l’endroit où l’on va durant sa journée, pour prendre une pause. Notre espresso est torréfié en Italie et infusé avec des machines à piston Vittorio Arduini ainsi qu’avec les classiques Bialettis.
A stand-up coffee place.
Caffettiera (moka coffee pot in italian) is a 90’s inspired Italian bar located in Montreal’s Golden Square Mile. For Italians, the “bar” is where one goes to take a break from the day.
Our espresso is roasted in Italy and brewed from shiny Vittorio Arduini Lever machines as well as classic Bialettis.
Bar Caffettiera stands out as a compact downtown Italian cafe where authentic Italian coffees, pastries, and snacks are the main draw, with espresso, macchiatos, croissants and bomboloni praised for their quality and a Granita latte noted by many. The atmosphere is lively, warm, and stylish, mixing retro decor with a bustling, welcoming crowd, and the staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive. The experience can feel busy and loud at times, with music that may be loud for some, and seating can be tight, especially during peak hours; a no laptops policy is mentioned by some as part of the focus on enjoying the moment. Overall, it is regarded as a standout coffee destination downtown, offering an immersive Italian vibe that makes visitors want to return regularly, sometimes as a preferred morning or mid afternoon stop, with a terrace in good weather.
Coffee with attitude. Their sign says'no ice, no milk substitutes, no flavoured shots, no extra hot milk. These are our standards'. This is a place w a strong personality & it's excellent.
I dream about having a place like Bar Caffettiera where I live. (one day...)
They perfectly capture the essence of an Italian coffee bar, & they even have some signage to ensure you understand that (which I totally loved seeing). No giant vats of coffee, no sitting for hours with a laptop nursing along a $4 purchase. Have your coffee, maybe a pastry & be on your way.
& the coffee is just sublime. A dimensionally-correct cappuccino is a thing of beauty, & Bar Caffettiera nails it every time.
& why not stop by in the afternoon for aperitivo? They are stocked with everything you need for a cocktail or a cold beer.
Five stars -- these are the kind of places that make where you live special, & all of Montreal should celebrate (& patronize) Bar Caffettiera.
The café is small & bright with an Italian feel. However, they don't serve espresso-based drinks like Americanos. When I ordered one, they offered an alternative but ended up giving me an iced espresso in a very small cardboard cup. I'm not sure if this was due to the menu or a language barrier. It was also quite loud inside, which made it less enjoyable to sit & have a drink & a chat.
Apr 8, 2026
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We specially lied the vibes & decorations. The place feels overall really authentic with great coffee & food.
It's the perfect spot to rest & recharge when visiting Montréal!
Super petite adresse italienne en plein centre de Montréal! On se sent accueilli, l'expérience est authentique & on goûte l'Italie à pleines dents. Les cafés sont délicieux, je vous conseille particulièrement le Granita Café, nouveau concept pour moi & c'est adopté. Grazie Mille!
Petit stop dans la journée pour se ravitailler. Ambiance festive avec la musique. Bel endroit pour se réchauffer dans notre'printemps' entre deux points a visiter en ville. Le plus....interdit d'avoir portable pour travailler, alors pas le choix d'être dans le plaisir. Belle découverte.
Mar 29, 2026
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Very cute place downtown! Small but cozzy . It's a really cute Italian cafe! Everything about it is Italian. You feel like I'm a small town of Italy! The coffee is amazing . Nice, strong coffee.
Definitely one of my top coffee shop spots in Montreal. They serve italian coffee & the cafe is also instagramble . The pastry is average but I only try bomboloni.
Très bonne expérience dans ce café au concept 100 % italien ! L'ambiance est immersive, avec une musique assez forte qui rappelle vraiment les bars en Italie, & un café bien corsé comme on les aime. J'ai testé un cappuccino au Nutella : excellente surprise, gourmand mais pas écoeurant. On sent que les boissons sont travaillées avec soin. Petit bémol sur les pâtisseries, qui sont certes délicieuses mais un peu chères à mon goût. Malgré cela, l'endroit vaut clairement le détour pour les amateurs de café & d'ambiance italienne authentique.
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Un superbe petit café italien très convivial. L'équipe est sympathique & efficace & le café, les cafés, sont délicieux.
De plus, c'est tellement bon que le café est toujours plein de monde.
Un très bel endroit & une très belle surprise
A very cool Italian cafe! The staff are wonderful, the coffee tastes fantastic, & the atmosphere is phenomenal (amazing music choices!). I was only in Montreal for a week, but got my morning coffee here several times. Do yourself a favour & grab a brioche with your coffee!
