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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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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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Suhani
4.0

Everything is amazing except service is SLOW. Still love it tho

May 27, 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
Enidan
5.0

Best Matcha I had in mtl

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
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
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Mangal
5.0

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May 24, 2026
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Ashraf
5.0

Legitimately one of the very best cafés I've ever been to my entire life. The drinks are incredible, the food is amazing, & the staff makes you feel like you're at home. Cannot recommend enough, you have to come here.

May 20, 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
André
5.0

Petit café fort sympathique & très bon service

May 14, 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
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