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.
I've been to Bê ?en Caphê a couple of times now & it's quickly becoming one of my favorite cozy spots. The decor is super cute & playful, & it's such a fun place to catch up with friends or just treat yourself on a solo date.
On my first visit, I went straight for the spicy pork bánh mì… it was huge, messy in the best way, & so satisfying with crispy toasted bread, juicy flavorful meat, crunchy veggies, & a nice hit of heat from fresh peppers. Their Vietnamese iced coffee was exactly how I like it… sweet, strong, & smooth. Perfect balance.
More recently I was invited back for their fall menu tasting, & it felt like the perfect seasonal pick-me-up. The Vietnamese coffee pumpkin spice (loved the hot version!) was bold & cozy with all the warm spices. On the sweet side, the Lotus Biscoff waffle is a must-try & the apple & cinnamon waffle gave that nostalgic fall-snack feeling.
For savory bites, the pork char siu soup was hearty & comforting, while the imperial roll & fried wontons were crisp, golden, & paired beautifully with their sauces.
Delicious food, a gorgeous spot, & they even have live music at times (they sometimes have a pianist come play)… definitely the kind of cozy restaurant I love coming back to.
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Aug 30, 2025
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Coming from Toronto & picked this one base on review, & I believe this is one of my best decisions for the trip. Their Banh Mi is amazing, taste almost like authentic in Vietnam, especially the bread. Matcha is delicious, must try. I love the shop vibe, the serve (look like owner/manager) is very friendly, nice, & kind. Highly recommend, except hard to find parking.
Nous avons choisit ce café pour l'option matcha / repas en une seule place .
La soupe étais 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
mais le matcha bien décevant … il goûtais l'eau , très dilué & qualité du matcha incertaine mais si j'en juge à la couleur & au goût … bof bof bof . Je ne retournerais certainement pas là pour un matcha 🥴
Un petit trésor au coin de Laurier & Papineau ! Leur café froid Viet est vraiment excellent, parfait pour bien commencer la journée. J'adore aussi leur bol de vermicelle & rouleaux avec poulet : tellement savoureux & bien préparé. Leur Banh Mi est très bon également, même si un peu plus de viande serait parfait. À part ça, c'est un endroit vraiment chouette où revenir sans hésiter !
Had the Vietnamese iced coffee with egg - just the right amount of sweetness & creaminess.
Also tried the banh mi nem, the bread was perfectly toasted & the flavours were well balanced.
The staff were also so friendly & welcoming. Will definitely be back!
Excellent restaurant.!! Juste WOW.!! Le café vietnamien est tout simplement incroyable. Je suis allé au Vietnam dernièrement & ce restaurant de Montréal arrive à la même qualité que les cafés & banhmi du Vietnam. J'y retourne certainement pour goûter à tout le menu. Je recommande & vous ne serez pas déçu.!!
Amazing experience! We passed by randomly & decided to check this out. We got the matcha strawberry taro & the passion fruit bubble tea. The matcha strawberry is a MUST TRY. Wow !!! The lady that helped us was so sweet, excellent service ! I'll def come back for the food
Fresh & quality meats that melt in your mouth. All entrees are shear bliss for your taste buds. 100% recommend their homemade chilli oil. A true hidden gem in the french plateau.
