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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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4.7174 ratings
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Reviews for Café 2nd Gen

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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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Rexy
5.0

Bon service, bon prix, rapide. J'adore

Nov 17, 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
Arielle
4.0

J'ai beaucoup aimé leur bol de chia, mais je dois avouer que j'ai moins apprécié le latté à la pomme miso. Ça n'était pas mauvais, juste mon dans mes cordes. Au total c'est revenu à 18,11$.
Le service à la clientèle fut très agréable & rapide, la jeune femme à la caisse m'a apporté mes items à ma place pendant que j'enlèvais mon manteau.
Une bonne musique de fond & une ambiance relaxe au sein du café.
Je recommande l'endroit !

Nov 13, 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
Miriam
5.0

This place is so cute! Coffee is really good, the breakfast sandwich is awesome, & the overall vibe is nice. Comfortable seating too!

Nov 9, 2025
on Google
Ronny
5.0

I love this place. The employees are very attentive & super kind. Their coffee flavors are original & always hit the spot. Very chill & laid-back atmosphere.

Nov 2, 2025
on Google
Tina
5.0

Amaaing matcha. Great service, very kind staff

Nov 2, 2025
on Google
Asma
5.0

The drinks are absolutely delicious! The croissant was really good too. Very kid friendly. The staff were so kind! My toddler was with me & took the ladyfinger off my tiramisu drink so they offered me another one! Which was incredibly sweet..

Nov 2, 2025
on Google
Maryam
5.0

I tried the tahini & dates latte. It was excellent! The staff is so friendly. Good vibe & amazing coffee

Nov 2, 2025
on Google
Chett
5.0

Finally had the opportunity to try this new café in downtown, & it did not disappoint. The interior is industrial-inspired, with a few seats & charging spots available. We ordered the classic Vietnamese iced coffee & the hot Matcha 2nd Gen (matcha latte with condensed milk). Both were excellent. The matcha was rich & well-whisked - perfect for those who enjoy a classic matcha taste.

If you want to try their specialty & more trendy combinations (matcha/Vietnamese coffee with foam toppings like ube or tiramisu), you will need to order the iced version instead.

Nov 1, 2025
on Google
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