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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 Today 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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on Google4.7 (200+)
*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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Viviane
5.0

Such a great place! Get the ube Vietnamese coffee

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
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
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
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
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
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2.0

Ube viet coffee was very good.
Tiramius was very good.

I come here often, but:

(1) Would be nice to mention where ube is from, to avoid colonial perspective. Your viet & arabic origins would understand.

(2) Quantity of ice vs price is quite unfair.

*willing to change to 5 stars if these are considered

May 18, 2026
on Google
Amina
5.0

Everything you order here will be amazing! Their signature ube matcha is a must try & their food hits the spot. Must try the breakfast sandwich & kofta sandwich.

The owner is always welcoming & the service is consistently excellent. Our favourite coffee spot.

May 3, 2026
on Google
Alicia
5.0

my favorite cafe in Montreal. I recommend the ube & the jasmine matcha as well as the breakfast sandwich. big love to you guys

Apr 28, 2026
on Google
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