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Café 2nd Gen

Café 2nd Gen brings a fresh neighborhood spirit to every sandwich served on Rue William.

Old Montreal
4.7$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 8 am
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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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4.7194 ratings
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*as of 2026-08-01
4.7194 ratings
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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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Harv
5.0

love the tiramisu iced latte

Aug 1, 2026
on Google
Bianca
5.0

As a filipino, this was the best matcha ube latte in Montreal. Staff is friendly, vibes are nice, could be a little hard to find a place to sit but it's overall a great cafe.

Jul 22, 2026
on Google
Soulaf
5.0

Le latté UBE est vraiment délicieux

Jul 15, 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
Fjolla
5.0

Matcha & latté tiramisu super bons 🙂

Jun 15, 2026
on Google
Gael
5.0

chill atmosphere & amazing employees. They let me borrow from what seemed as a personal charger & they serve an AMAZING UBE LATTE!

May 25, 2026
on Google
Lan
5.0

The drinks here are absolutely delicious - I come every week. My favorites are the Tiramisu Latte & the Matcha Jasmine. The space is very cozy, & the staff are always incredibly kind & welcoming.
It's always such a pleasant experience coming here💕💕

Mar 17, 2026
on Google
So
5.0

Juste waw!!! Perso, j'ai essayé beaucoup de cafés & je trouve que c'est le meilleur. Autant au niveau de la qualité , du goût & de la variété. Incluant la nourriture. On sens que c'est frais & chaque bouches est succulentes. J'adore le spanish latte , grille cheese au pesto & tomates sèche & le biscuit fleur de sel. Je compte tout essayer. Dès que j'ai la chance je fais un détour pour y aller. Clairement c'est mon coup de coeur. J'adore aussi l'histoire des propriétaires 🩷✨🙏🏻 bless

Mar 8, 2026
on Google
Pj
5.0

One of my fav. coffee shops in Montreal. The staff is always kind & helpful. The drinks & pastries are delicious.

We hope they keep the Tiramisu latte in the menu permanently 🙏

I love seeing all the well behaved pets - dogs when I pass by to grab my coffee.

Parking in the area is a nightmare.

Mar 3, 2026
on Google
Israa
5.0

We tried their tiramisu latte which was such an amazing treat, their kafta banh mi was extremely delicious!! Their date tahini latte, can't pin the taste of dates or tahini but it makes the sweetness balance the bitterness of the coffee perfectly. Their hot chocolate was so good & not too sweet.
The owner is just the sweetest & so welcoming.
Definitely will be back to try more & especially for that kafta banh mi!

Jan 17, 2026
on Google
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