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Café 2nd Gen

Old Montreal
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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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Simon
5.0

The mugs are so unique & gorgeous. The cookie we had was buttery & soft yet light. The staff is kind, talkative & regular. The music might be a bit loud for a studying type café but overall it is a great place to simply chat.

Jun 8, 2026
on Google
Amna
5.0

Great coffee shop, with unique flavours

Apr 27, 2026
on Google
Tiffany
4.0

Ube matcha was very rich so felt more like a dessert rather than a drink. Seasonal jasmine matcha was really fragrant & unique! Down side is the amount of ice in their drinks; a bit too much

Jan 2, 2026
on Google
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
Jean-Paul
5.0

J'adore ce nouveau café dans le quartier! Café Second Gen est rapidement devenu, selon moi, le meilleur coffee shop du Vieux-Port. Leurs cafés sont uniques & créatifs, comme leur incroyable café à l'ube & le latte pomme-miso , deux boissons presque impossibles à trouver ailleurs, & encore moins aussi parfaitement réalisées. Chaque visite est un petit plaisir, & l'ambiance est toujours chaleureuse. Sans oublier la propriétaire, qui est tout simplement la plus adorable de toutes. Une vraie perle! / I'm absolutely in love with this new spot in the neighborhood. Café Second Gen is easily the best coffee shop in the Old Port. Their drinks are unique & inventive, especially their ube coffee & the apple-miso latte - flavors you'll rarely find anywhere else, & certainly not made this well. Every visit feels special, & the vibe is always warm & welcoming. & the owner? Truly the sweetest of them all. A real gem.

Nov 15, 2025
on Google
Ko
4.0

Un des meilleurs matcha au ube que j'ai pu tester jusqu'à maintenant. Le goût était très riche & le service était super rapide. L'endroit était très lumineux & relativement calme.

Seul bémol pour le prix : 17$ pour deux matchas (taille unique, pas de choix + grand ou + petit).

Nov 10, 2025
on Google
Christopher
5.0

I had the Cafe Viet Ube & it was really good honestly. I'm more of a straight double espresso guy but I really enjoyed this unique blend. Will definitely be back to try something else! Also, super friendly owners :)

Oct 29, 2025
on Google
Callie
5.0

The coffee & matcha are really tasty & good quality! I love the variety of flavours, especially the seasonal ones, which are really unique. The kafta sandwich is also super good, & the meat is halal. Its gonna be a new go to for me!

Oct 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
B
5.0

Love this place!! It brightens up the neighborhood, the drinks are unique & really good!!

Oct 5, 2025
on Google
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