Café Alphabet

Amanda

3.0

Place is trendy & very busy with people studying--we had to wait for a table to free up. We only came for their matcha freddo, which i already had once before & remembered liking it. This time around, it wasn't amazing & it also costed 8$ for a small cup of matcha with 50% light foam. I didnt find the drink sweet, nor the foam but the matcha was good quality. I guess i'd recommend for you to ask for sweetener in your matcha if u have a sweet tooth.

Adriel

4.0

Can get really busy during peak hours, espically during the summer. Hard to find a seat. But freddo drinks are highly reccomended

Hemron

4.0

The coffee here is genuinely excellent & stands out from the other chains in the area. I appreciate that they focus on quality beans & seem to have baristas who actually care about the craft. The space itself is quite bright & clean which I find refreshing for a local business. It is a bit busy during the morning rush but that is to be expected given how good the service is. Prices are fair for the quality you receive & I have never had a bad experience here in the few months I have been visiting.

Harsukhman

4.0

I read a lot about this cafe & it didn't disappoint. The cafe has a few drink & food options & also sell their own roasted beans. There's a decent amount of seating but it seems that it can get quite busy. I ordered a cappuccino which i enjoyed.

Isabelle

5.0

Incredibly busy & packed whenever I've gone, but their pastries are made to absolute perfection (& there is a LOT of competition in the neighborhood - Guillaume, Bernie...). So far I've had a carrot cake & a cinnamon babka. Service is also good; I've got zero complaints & will add it to my list of places to visit in the Mile End!

KMelanie

5.0

Beautiful location, great service & delicious drinks! They were very busy, but still very quick & efficient! They also have a TV (in a painting frame) that was playing SpongeBob (LOVE♡).

Lizzie

5.0

I slept on this cafe for such a long time because it always seemed to be too busy to go inside & Omg am I kicking myself for that. Yes, it's busy, with good reason!!

The staff are so welcoming & kind & for how busy it is, that is so impressive; every customer gets their moment & it is so appreciated, thank you!
The espresso is fantastic, from roast to the dial in, it always seems consistent & the barristas are well trained (I've been about 5 times now & I'm never disappointed with the espresso's notes/balance)
The milk consistency is also so so so good, I just had the best flat white I've ever had in Montreal & I've managed two specialty coffee shops in the past 5 years so that's really saying something.

Alphabet is raising the bar for Montreal coffee standards & I'm very excited to keep coming back!

Nicolas

5.0

Gotta say, its great coffee, & good atmosphere when it's not too busy.

User

5.0

Best freddo cap! It's a busy & lively atmosphere but still always receive great service :)

Avy-Loren

5.0

Firstly I didn't plan to visit this cafe. As I'm walking out of the Bernie Beigne donut store across the street I noticed this lovely cafe packed to the gills so much so that there was steam on the windows. Thanks to having fresh donuts in my possession I thought that I should check this place out as it seems "cool" & if I'm inspired, why not marry a good cup of "Joe" to my donuts - right So we got in line & we were served by Tony (an owner) & he was really cool. Also very patient. Why you ask? Because I don't know all the "cafe lingo" & basically asked for a decaf cappuccino & a decaf cup of coffee with two cream & a sweetener. This had to be explained to me how a simple cup of decaf coffee would be prepared - I'm like "as long as it's coffee in a cup I do t care how are what you do" & with a friend warm smile it was done. As we waiting to be served our coffees to the right where the other partner manages the outbound side of the business - he too was super friendly & warm & also speaks Greek too! Interior is clean, cosy, intimate, chic, & smells divine. All you want to do is find a cosy spot & drink you coffee & & drink more coffees & just relax in this busy happening little gem of a place to relax & enjoy an amazing selection brand they use to make super premium coffee. Yes, the quality of their beans have to be at the level of a European cafe. The nose was clean & crisp with perfect balance. Just smelling the coffee puts a smile on my face. But drinking this coffee is something special. I highly recommend your first sip to be a calm mindful one. Why? You need to give a little respect to the craft. You deserve the pleasure enjoy all aspects of their high quality coffee & just relax. Don't rush this. Savour the experience as this is not Tim Horton, Starbucks, second cup etc - this is what coffee should be in this city. This is also a great place for a first or any date for that matter. & don't be shy, the owners are young & outgoing friendly down to earth people who love to hear (good or bad - not that this happens lol) feedback from their clients as their focus is that the customer experience is like no other.