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Café 2nd Gen

Old Montreal
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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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NsS
5.0

Good quality drinks & very aesthetic cafe- staff also offered a cold foam taste test :)

Dec 17, 2025
on Google
Hadeil
5.0

Lovely place!! I wish I could go everyday! The Matcha is amazing & the atmosphere & owner are welcoming!

Dec 15, 2025
on Google
C
5.0

This is a superb addition to the neighborhood! Bottomline the coffee is gooooooooood ❤?

Dec 13, 2025
on Google
Samar
5.0

One of the best matcha with jasmin in town

Dec 3, 2025
on Google
Stephanie
5.0

Had the most amazing ube matcha here. The hojicha was good too. Probably my fave matcha spot in Montreal so far! :)

Nov 26, 2025
on Google
Muhini
2.0

The service & atmosphere was okay. Theres not a lot of seats available. I really wanted to try their crème brûlée matcha because I love crème brûlée but this was just a thicker consistency of matcha & tasted nothing like crème brûlée. Would not recommend.

Nov 25, 2025
on Google
Alfajor
3.0

I ordered a hojicha latte with maple syrup & cinnamon. Unfortunately, I could not detect the flavor of the maple syrup or the cinnamon; it tasted essentially like a standard hojicha latte.
It cost $7.5.

?The cafe was busy with many patrons using laptops. When we arrived at 1:30 PM on a weekday, there were no seats open initially. A table became available after a short wait.

Nov 20, 2025
on Google
Couple
4.0

We tried the crème brûle Viet coffee & it was good!

Nov 18, 2025
on Google
Mohamed
5.0

Bonjour, on a prit un matcha au jasmin & un café au tiramisu & c'était super bon , c'est parmi les meilleures que qu'on goûté en ville , l'espace etait très chaleureux & lumineux & ça vaut la peine de se déplacer au moin 1 fois & l'essayer. Merci à toute l'équipe

Nov 18, 2025
on Google
Rexy
5.0

Bon service, bon prix, rapide. J'adore

Nov 17, 2025
on Google
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