Café 2nd Gen

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 :)

18

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

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.

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!!! 🫶🙏🏻

Nico

2.0

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

Amna

5.0

Great coffee shop, with unique flavours

JL

5.0

Such a good spot. One of the best viet coffees i have had! So roasty & flavourful. The cafe plays pleasant music suitable for working or chatting. It is not loud even when crowded! The croissant was very good, a plush chewy inside with crispy corner edges, i loved it as i like my croissants more chewy than airy. I can tell their other selections would also be good !

Roxanne

5.0

I went to Matcha 2nd Gen Café on March 1st with friends… one of those freezing winter evenings where you just want something soft & comforting after being slapped by the wind.

The first thing I noticed was how kind the staff were. It immediately set the tone. I was served by the owner, Sarah, who answered all my questions & gave thoughtful recommendations based on my mood. I'm very indecisive when I go somewhere new because I want to try everything… which is exactly why I bring friends. More options, more tasting… don't tell them I said that. Love you girls !!

We ended up trying a few drinks:
• Matcha 2nd Gen with coconut milk (my pick)
• Iced matcha with ube topping (Farzy's pick)
• Iced salted tiramisu matcha (Jules's pick)

My favorite flavor was the ube… but I'd ask for a little less ube topping & more matcha next time since it leans a bit sweet. Still really good, just depends on your preference.

One thing I appreciated is that the matcha base actually tastes like matcha. Not overly milky, not hidden under sugar. This is not a spot for fake matcha lovers… & I mean that in the best way.

We also tried their cinnamon brioche, & that surprised me. I'm usually more of a donut person & don't go for cinnamon rolls often , but the texture was soft, balanced, & not too sweet. It was done really well.

The space itself feels thoughtful… from the drinks to the little details like games you can grab & play at your table. They were playing'With You' by Chris Breezy along with other early 2000s R&B, which added to that cozy, nostalgic feeling I love.

The café is still very new, opened about 6 months ago by Sara, her husband, & a friend, & you can feel the care in everything. They also rotate seasonal drinks, so the menu we tried was their March selection.

It ended up being one of those simple outings that just felt good. Cozy time escaping the brutal winter winds… good matcha, good energy, & a place I'd come back to when I want a emotional support matcha or Vietnamese coffee .

I'm just a foodie & travel lover who enjoys trying new places & experiences & sharing them along the way. If you like scrapbook-style posts & discovering spots like this, come hang out with me on TikTok @foxy.appetite & IG @foxyappetite 🫶

Pj

5.0

One of my fav. coffee shops in Montreal. The staff is always kind & helpful. The drinks & pastries are delicious.

We hope they keep the Tiramisu latte in the menu permanently 🙏

I love seeing all the well behaved pets - dogs when I pass by to grab my coffee.

Parking in the area is a nightmare.

Theresa

4.0

Café 2nd Gen has great coffee & really good matcha, definitely worth visiting for the drinks alone. The only downside is that the space is very small. I was hoping to stay & sit for a while, but there weren't enough seats available, so we had to take everything to go instead.