Monday

8 am - 4 pm

Tuesday

8 am - 4 pm

Wednesday

8 am - 4 pm

Thursday

8 am - 4 pm

Friday

8 am - 4 pm

Saturday

10 am - 5 pm

Sunday

10 am - 5 pm

About

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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Café 2nd Gen is widely celebrated as a premier coffee destination in Montreal, beloved for its creative and high-quality specialty drinks, particularly the signature ube matcha and various Vietnamese coffee concoctions featuring unique foam toppings. Visitors frequently praise the welcoming atmosphere and the exceptionally kind, attentive staff who contribute to a cozy and inclusive environment. While the space is relatively small and can become crowded, leading to limited seating during peak hours, the presence of an outdoor terrace during warmer seasons offers a pleasant alternative. Guests consistently highlight the thoughtful preparation of their items, including delicious sandwiches and pastries, making it a favorite neighborhood gem that earns high recommendations despite occasional wait times or noise levels.

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Mika

5.0

Beautiful cafe with lots of seating. We enjoyed our matchas outside under the shaded patio. Our drinks were made well, & not too sweet

Jul 12, 2026

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Soap

4.0

I got a matcha, no sugar with lactose free milk. It was delicious, but for the price the quantity was really small compared to other places in the city that have better matcha products & drinks overall.

Very cute place though & amazing people! Definitely would come again!

Places inside are limited so during busy times you may have to take your drink to go.

Jun 16, 2026

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Angelina

4.0

The ube matcha was tasty, but I was surprised that it was served in a hot drink cup despite being a cold drink. Since the ube foam stays on top & no straw was provided, it was hard to mix everything together. Serving it in a cold drink cup with a straw would make the drinking experience much better.

Jun 14, 2026

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Nhi

5.0

I've been here 3 times & the drinks were always good!

1st time: sticky date foam + vietnamese coffee
2nd time: sticky date foam + matcha
3rd time: jasmine matcha

The sticky date foam is delicious & the date flavor is not overpowering. If you are lactose intolerant or sensitive to dairy I'll advise you to skip the foam.

The vietnamese coffee is strong 😤 but in a good way! I am happy to have found a coffee shop near griffintown that does their matcha drink well, a good green color & a present matcha taste.

The place can get crowded easily but they brought out tables & chairs to sit outside!

May 26, 2026

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Amy

5.0

Matcha with ube topping & Viet coffee with tiramisu topping were both so well done. In both drinks, the toppings did not overpower the drinks. The matcha was so good, not diluted, very rich & when mixed with the ube, you could still taste the matcha & the ube complimented it well. I do not like when toppings overpower the drink, so I was very happy with these drinks! Vibes were great too :)

May 26, 2026

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Ashraf

5.0

Legitimately one of the very best cafés I've ever been to my entire life. The drinks are incredible, the food is amazing, & the staff makes you feel like you're at home. Cannot recommend enough, you have to come here.

May 20, 2026

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5.0

This place has a lot of really nice looking matcha based drinks (which I'll try nice time), but even their regular flat white is excellent

Apr 26, 2026

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Nadia

3.0

I love the decor & the staff is amazing but their ube matcha tasted nothing like ube :( & the matcha was a bit fishy. I hope they work on their drinks because I'd love to come back

Apr 20, 2026

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Ava

5.0

I adore this place, the staff are so sweet & the drinks are to die for!

Apr 18, 2026

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5.0

one of the most welcoming cafes with the friendliest staff/owners. great drinks, great vibes. the ube matcha is a must try & if you're hungry, def try their breakfast sandwich.

Apr 17, 2026

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