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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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Aurélye
5.0

Went there today & the staff was super nice & friendly, loved my iced coffee! I dropped mine & the guy made me another one, really thankful!!! 🫶🙏🏻

May 2, 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
Nico
2.0

Trendy coffee at trendy prices. Nothing especially good nor bad here, but the interior space is extremely sterile & uninviting.

Apr 27, 2026
on Google
Amna
5.0

Great coffee shop, with unique flavours

Apr 27, 2026
on Google
Angela
5.0

The ube matcha is *chef's kiss* 😚

Apr 27, 2026
on Google
T
5.0

This place has a lot of really nice looking matcha based drinks (which I'll try nice time), but even their regular flat white is excellent

Apr 26, 2026
on Google
Maissa
5.0

The vibe , everything was amazing

Apr 22, 2026
on Google
Nadia
3.0

I love the decor & the staff is amazing but their ube matcha tasted nothing like ube :( & the matcha was a bit fishy. I hope they work on their drinks because I'd love to come back

Apr 20, 2026
on Google
Ava
5.0

I adore this place, the staff are so sweet & the drinks are to die for!

Apr 18, 2026
on Google
Na
5.0

one of the most welcoming cafes with the friendliest staff/owners. great drinks, great vibes. the ube matcha is a must try & if you're hungry, def try their breakfast sandwich.

Apr 17, 2026
on Google
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