Overall, reviews describe Bêden Càphê as a cozy, beautifully decorated, welcoming spot in Montreal with friendly, attentive staff and a calm, inviting atmosphere that suits a quiet coffee break or a casual meal with friends. The menu blends Vietnamese flavors with inventive twists and is noted for changes with the seasons, including crowd pleasers such as banh mi and a range of soups like pork char siu wonton, while the Vietnamese coffee selection, including egg coffee and iced coffee, is praised for balance and richness; drinks such as matcha, taro, hojicha lattes and bubble tea are also popular. The food and pastries receive high marks, from pâté chaud and imperial rolls to lotus biscoff waffles and tiramisu, and the space often features a warm, friendly vibe with occasional live music that enhances the ambiance. Decor and motifs invoke Vietnamese culture, creating a cozy, stylish vibe that makes it feel like a hidden gem with good value, and the staff, including the owner, are repeatedly singled out for kindness and helpfulness. The overall impression across reviews is a place to return to again and again to explore more of the menu and enjoy a welcoming, delicious experience.
Wonderful coffee, friendly service & cute ambiance. For drinks, I highly recommend the Vietnamese coffee or, if you have an extra large sweet tooth, the egg coffee in particular. Food is very well priced for the area & the portions are generous too! Great sandwiches & soups, although I've yet to try the pastries. There's no WiFi so you can't work from the cafe currently which is a shame as I'd love to spend more time there but it just means you have to socialize to pass the time instead. & there's always room for a friend with their spacious seating! Highly recommended. Edit: WiFi is now available & I see lots of people working at the tables during the day.
Apr 26, 2024
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Everything from this cute coffee shop is done with beautiful taste! The menu is so original & tasty! I was sad to discover this place at the end of our trip; living in the USA, I wish we can have a coffee shop as good as this one. The first time I went there with my Vietnamese mom & she ordered the Banh Mi. She loved it!! I also tasted my sister's salted egg coffee, it was divine! Perfect balance between sweet & a bit of salty. I had a bubble tea, which was very good. The second time I took the durian cappucino & it was just so delicious! The durian was not too overpowering & was present to add extra yumminess to the cappucino.
I took the egg coffee by accident & wow. Who would have known that coffee could have eggs in it? (Hanoi style) This is the most delicious coffee I've ever had. Authentic Vietnamese food, vietnamese-owned business, with creative specialties.
Another cute « Càphê » place with delicious food! 😋 I took the classic Banh Mi (the nem slice inside added so much to the sandwich), a cold matcha latté (so good!) & a cold egg latté (a classic & a must!) to-go! Everything was perfection 💯👌& the owner (Bê) full of passion ❤️!
I went a month in Vietnam & felt in love with Egg coffee, there. When I came back in MTL, i was desperately looking for a place that would make them, not even hopeful that I would find any. Beden caphe just proved me wrong. Their egg coffees are OUT OF THIS WORLD. I almost cried when I drank it -it threw me straight back to Hanoi. Everything from the food (delicious & authentic) to the service (I want Be to be my bff now) is impeccable. An absolute most in Montreal!
I went a month in Vietnam & felt in love with Egg coffee, there. When I came back in MTL, i was desperately looking for a place that would make them, not even hopeful that I would find any. Beden caphe just proved me wrong. Their egg coffees are OUT OF THIS WORLD. I almost cried when I drank it -it threw me straight back to Hanoi. Everything from the food (delicious & authentic) to the service (I want Be to be my bff now) is impeccable. An absolute most in Montreal!
Cute Vietnamese neighbourhood café. Nice decor (Vietnamese hats, old books, a piano, cherry blossoms...) They sell Italian & Vietnamese coffee. The Vietnamese Egg Latte is a must try! They have a breakfast menu (croissants) & a regular menu which includes banh mì (Vietnamese sandwiches), poutines, baos, meal soups & some appetizers. You order at the counter & they bring your food & drink to the table. Prices are very reasonable. Their banh mì are very crispy & tasty. This coffeeshop is very relaxing. It's a great place to meet with friends over a coffee & banh mì. The owner Bê is there everyday. She is very outgoing & fun to chat with.
I went to Beden on a Sunday afternoon & tried the Vietnamese egg coffee which was amazing. As you go through the coffee from top to bottom, you discover new textures & tastes. I had been there once before & I saw that they had a piano but hadn't played. So this time, I came back with a piano book. To my pleasant surprise, the piano was perfectly in tune ... just like the coffee!!!
Feb 4, 2024
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The owner was absolutely lovely. The music is at a great volume & makes it easy to sit & relax as well as talk to others. The food is delicious & the egg latte is an absolute must. 10/10 would recommend a visit.
