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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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4.7174 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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I
5.0

AMAZING service & amazing matcha!!

Oct 29, 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
TiffanyLecouffe
5.0

Visited this cafe a few weeks ago with a friend & the girl at the counter was lovely, she offered us a sample of the toppings before we ordered. The matcha was delicious & the place was very nice. Will revisit again soon!

Oct 26, 2025
on Google
Caroline
4.0

Très bon matcha au ubé! Personnel très gentil & endroit propre! Je recommande

Oct 23, 2025
on Google
Océana
4.0

Le lieu est assez sympa, le personnel aussi. Néanmoins c'est dommage qu'il y a qu'une seule taille de cup & selon la boisson le prix est assez cher pour un petit format

Oct 23, 2025
on Google
Monica
5.0

Excellent drinks & plenty of fun options! It was my first time trying a matcha latte with ube cream & I loved it. I'll definitely come back to try more.

Oct 22, 2025
on Google
Florence
5.0

J'ai pris le ube matcha & mon copain a pris le café vietnamien avec un topping de crème brulé. Les deux boissons étaient excellentes! Le service était aussi 10/10 & super rapide.

Oct 11, 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
Vui
5.0

Beau café ! J'adorais leur pop up store à Brossard & j'avais hâte de voir enfin leur café. Il est plus petit que je pensais, mais c'est à air ouverte durant l'été & l'automne donc c'est super bien ! J'adore leurs diversités & fusions de boissons. 🥰 J'y retournerai ! Ils vendent également des desserts.

Oct 6, 2025
on Google
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