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Café 2nd Gen

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Café 2nd Gen Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Café 2nd Gen

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Review Summary

Reviewers describe Café 2nd Gen as a standout for inventive drinks and quality coffee, with highlights including ube matcha, jasmine matcha, tiramisu latte, date tahini latte, and a kafta sandwich, plus Vietnamese coffee with creme brulee toppings. The drinks are praised for being well crafted and not overly sweet, and the menu is noted for ambitious twists and seasonal flavors. The staff are consistently described as friendly and welcoming, contributing to a warm, cozy atmosphere, though the space is relatively small and seating can be hard to come by, so many visits are to go. A few concerns include price for the small cup size and occasional too much ice or sweetness in drinks. Parking around the area is challenging, but the cafe is regarded as a valuable neighborhood spot with high repeat visits and a loyal following.
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Mariam
5.0

2nd gen truly upgraded the matcha game!!! I had THE pleasure to try both their sticky date & tiramisú matcha drink. Damn! Phenomenal!!! I highly recommend the sticky date one. My sister also tried the UBE matcha drink & said it was one of the best she has ever had. Pass by if you're around, Sara & her team are kind & deserve the hype! 🥰💕

Feb 28, 2026
on Google
Salma
5.0

I have been here twice & the drinks are always so good! I could tell they use high quality matcha & coffee. I highly recommend the ube coffee & matcha.

Everyone who works there is also very nice & friendly.

Feb 14, 2026
on Google
Eliza
5.0

Best ube matcha ever!!! I highly recommend it to everyone. I'm so happy they finally opened their own cafe. They used to have a shed outside in Dix30 last summer so I'm glad to see them evolving & having a successful business! Their drinks are amazing & the price is very reasonable for the quality you get. The staff here are also so sweet every time I come :)

Jan 29, 2026
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Mila
5.0

Tried their unique matcha, Marweh was kind & helpful in making the right matcha for me! Highly recommended, will come back for their sticky date 2nd gen matcha 🩵

Dec 28, 2025
on Google
Mhemed
5.0

The matcha ube & ube coffee are a must-try! Unique flavors & great vibes. Highly recommend this spot.

Oct 6, 2025
on Google
Sara
5.0

The coffee was so good. I highly recommend the tiramisu latte. It has a little touch of saltiness but its super good. It is very caffeinated 😍😍😍 The cup is also very big. Rapport quality/price is excellent! For sure I will come back!!

Sep 19, 2025
on Google
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