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Café 2nd Gen

Old Montreal
4.7$
OPEN8 am - 4 pm
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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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Salma
5.0

I have been here twice & the drinks are always so good! I could tell they use high quality matcha & coffee. I highly recommend the ube coffee & matcha.

Everyone who works there is also very nice & friendly.

Feb 14, 2026
on Google
Agathe
5.0

Très bon matcha à l'ube ! On sent bien le goût des deux mélangés & la boisson n'était pas trop sucré. Merci à la serveuse qui nous a aidé à choisir !

Feb 4, 2026
on Google
Gabriel
5.0

There could be a little more options, but love the risks taken, the twist of adding toppings to their drinks, & the passion they put in this project.

I followed from the start in DIX30, & really happy that they are doing well at their new permanent location!

Feb 1, 2026
on Google
Eliza
5.0

Best ube matcha ever!!! I highly recommend it to everyone. I'm so happy they finally opened their own cafe. They used to have a shed outside in Dix30 last summer so I'm glad to see them evolving & having a successful business! Their drinks are amazing & the price is very reasonable for the quality you get. The staff here are also so sweet every time I come :)

Jan 29, 2026
on Google
Martha
2.0

Service froid, peu de places disponibles où s'asseoir & valeur quantité/prix ridicule (une boisson remplie à 75% de glace pour un prix plus élevé qu'à d'autres endroits). Je n'y retournerai pas. J'ai quand même mis 2 étoiles car la viennoiserie que j'ai prise était très bonne.

Jan 22, 2026
on Google
Youmy
5.0

Honnêtement mon café preferé sur montreal💖 Leur matcha est délicieux ainsi que leur café✨

Jan 22, 2026
on Google
Israa
5.0

We tried their tiramisu latte which was such an amazing treat, their kafta banh mi was extremely delicious!! Their date tahini latte, can't pin the taste of dates or tahini but it makes the sweetness balance the bitterness of the coffee perfectly. Their hot chocolate was so good & not too sweet.
The owner is just the sweetest & so welcoming.
Definitely will be back to try more & especially for that kafta banh mi!

Jan 17, 2026
on Google
Kreme
5.0

So happy this place opened up. Kafta sandwich is my favorite thing on the menu other than obviously the viet coffees.

Jan 13, 2026
on Google
Carl
3.0

Love the vibe but felt the lady at the register was lowkey bothered by the fact that I didn't tip for a self-serve $13 croissant & coffee 😭 would come again tho it's cute!

Jan 8, 2026
on Google
Lucile
5.0

Ce petit café de quartier est un endroit très sympa pour prendre un café ou autre sur place ou emporter. J'ai particulièrement apprécié leur matcha ! Ils proposent également une sélection classique de boissons chaudes & froides. Le service était rapide & sympathique.

Jan 6, 2026
on Google
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