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Café 2nd Gen

Old Montreal
4.7$
OPEN10 am - 5 pm
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Café 2nd Gen Old Montreal, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Café 2nd Gen offers a distinct menu centered on high-quality matcha and bold Vietnamese coffee. The drinks highlight complex flavor profiles, ranging from earthy ube and rich sticky date to decadent tiramisu. Alongside these signature beverages, the menu includes fresh sandwiches prepared with care. The physical space creates a vibrant atmosphere, complemented by available outdoor seating and a selection of games for a relaxed environment. While certain flavor profiles lean toward sweetness, the emphasis remains on the distinct quality of the ingredients used in every cup. Each element within the space contributes to a warm, cozy setting that remains true to its core identity.

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4.7174 ratings
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Reviews for Café 2nd Gen

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*as of 2026-07-01
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Café 2nd Gen is widely celebrated as a cozy, welcoming destination in Montreal, frequently praised for its high-quality Vietnamese coffee, authentic matcha, and unique seasonal drink combinations like ube, tiramisu, and jasmine. Visitors consistently highlight the friendly and attentive nature of the staff and ownership, noting that the atmosphere is generally great for chatting or relaxing. While the majority of patrons have exceptional experiences with the food and beverages, including favorites like the breakfast and kofta sandwiches, some note that the café can become quite crowded due to its limited seating capacity. A few reviews mention minor inconsistencies regarding service speed or ice-to-drink ratios, yet the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive, with many customers expressing enthusiasm for the creative menu and the shop's contribution to the neighborhood.
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Rob
5.0

Great service, really delicious specialty coffees & a beautiful outdoor terrace.

Jul 8, 2026
on Google
Leya
5.0

Loved their matcha & all the fun variations

Jul 7, 2026
on Google
Nadadelrey
5.0

Un des meilleurs matcha à la fraise que j'ai goûté (peut-être même le meilleur! ) L'endroit est très beau. J'y retournerai 😋!

Jun 29, 2026
on Google
HA
5.0

The BEST cafe in Montreal from a true barista

Jun 27, 2026
on Google
Mélodie
5.0

I tried the viet coffee with salted tiramisu cream & it was amazing. Highly recommend!

Jun 24, 2026
on Google
Kamar
1.0

Closes way too early, really unfortunate

Jun 24, 2026
on Google
Afshan
3.0

Chia bowl was really great! However the matcha is not good quality. I tried the new mango sago, & the matcha was sour. Couldn't taste the matcha or the mango.

Jun 24, 2026
on Google
Jeffrey
5.0

Brilliant food (until 2pm), accommodating & nice staff, swift service, creative exotic F&B options, nice ambiance & decor.
Highly recommended!

Jun 23, 2026
on Google
Sofia
4.0

I really like their matcha, especially ube & tiramisu. Been coming for a couple of times now, but it is not a place to study, no matter how much I tried to. It's overcrowded, especially with dog owners, which means there's a lot of barking. Since the place is pretty small you can hear every single conversation of others.
If you live nearby, great spot for you, if you have to travel 30min+ to come here, not worth it as you can't find a spot.

Jun 23, 2026
on Google
May
5.0

Was visiting with my 7 months old baby! Such a lovely cafe!! Loved it! The kafta chopped cheese is on point! As well as the coffee. They didn't have caramel flavoured lattes but the vanilla they offered instead was lovely. Overall, lovely vibe.

Only downside (for a mama) is I wish in the accessible friendly bathrooms that they had a changing pad for baby.

Jun 18, 2026
on Google
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