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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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*as of 2026-07-01
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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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Christophe
5.0

Les boissons sont excellentes. Nous avons pris un latte tiramisu & un matcha.

Jan 3, 2026
on Google
Tiffany
4.0

Ube matcha was very rich so felt more like a dessert rather than a drink. Seasonal jasmine matcha was really fragrant & unique! Down side is the amount of ice in their drinks; a bit too much

Jan 2, 2026
on Google
Violetyes
5.0

love the tiramisu viet coffee. decent matcha lattes. tried the ube matcha & jasmine matcha. great spot to study/work

Dec 30, 2025
on Google
Nadia
5.0

Please add your hours of operation.

Dec 28, 2025
on Google
Mila
5.0

Tried their unique matcha, Marweh was kind & helpful in making the right matcha for me! Highly recommended, will come back for their sticky date 2nd gen matcha 🩵

Dec 28, 2025
on Google
Ahmad
5.0

On a pris un latté gingerbread, le café tiramisu & le sandwich déjeuner & franchement c'était délicieux!! Belle trouvaille

Dec 26, 2025
on Google
Jade
5.0

Easily one of my favorite cafés in Montreal. The breakfast sandwich was amazing, & their drinks are super original & really well made

Dec 26, 2025
on Google
Kiara
5.0

Ouffff le café vietnamien Tiramisu mousse salé....

Dec 23, 2025
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Min
5.0

Ordered the Spanish Latte - incredible taste! Made my trip from Vancouver worth it. & thank you so much for the milk!

Dec 21, 2025
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Cecily
1.0

The espresso was overextracted & tasted very bitter & bad. Not worth the price.
Please teach your baristas how to brew coffee & how to smile…

Dec 19, 2025
on Google
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