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Café 2nd Gen

Old Montreal
4.7$
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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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4.7173 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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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
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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
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
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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
on Google
Fjolla
5.0

Matcha & latté tiramisu super bons 🙂

Jun 15, 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
on Google
Taha
5.0

Best coffe spott in montreal by far. The Matcha is an absolute gem !

Jun 4, 2026
on Google
Alexia
2.0

Désolée mais je ne comprends pas la hype.
Un jeudi matin, odeur désagréable en arrivant. J'ai commandé un matcha chaud, reçu brûlant comme un thé. Ce qui retire tous les bienfaits d'un matcha. Impossible à boire avant 15 min.
Vraiment dommage.

May 28, 2026
on Google
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
on Google
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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