Café Alphabet is described as a lively, stylish neighborhood café with outstanding coffee and a standout matcha program, including the famous freddo and a range of pastries. The vibe is welcoming and energetic, making it a popular destination in Mile End where visitors feel at home, though seating can be limited and crowds can be heavy, and the space can be loud at times. The staff are consistently praised for friendly, attentive service and helpful recommendations, and the café roasts its own beans and sells merch. Some reviews note a focus on social media and crowds, giving the impression the experience is driven by buzz rather than quiet relaxation. Overall Café Alphabet is seen as setting a high standard for a modern community coffee shop in Montreal, with many calling it a must visit and a place to return for great drinks and hospitality.
Not a fan of the mile end blend because I like coffee's with strong profiles, but Ambros coffee's like Spyro & Enzo are the best coffee's I have ever had. The coffee shop is crowded because of the wonderful & personalized experience they give to their customers. Have never been able to sit down & enjoy a coffee there because of it's popularity, but i'm sure it's a nice ambiance when it's calm & you can take your time to sip on the coffee. To go cups are a tad small for the price. Freddo's are very good. Nice choice of pastries.
I heard about this new coffee shop so I wanted to try it out. WOW! Highly recommend!!! It's a charming, small family owned business with great coffee. I tried the Greek Freddo coffee & I loved it. Doesn't have much in terms of food but their pastries are to die for, especially "Mom's special cookie"
Feb 24, 2024
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Where the Mile Ends, this cafe is welcoming & comfortable, with owners who always make you feel valued. Enjoy delicious coffee & friendly service in a cozy setting.
Had both amour coffee & matcha & it ended up just being watery drinks with a hint of flavour of strawberry from the foam. Both disappointed when paying 15$ for 2 drinks. The coffee amour was acidic & watery which didn't go well with the strawberry foam. I get that they used a shaker to add texture but it just ended up being a watery americano on ice with foam. The matcha amour was just water & matcha with foam ( taste like watery bitter vegetable with a hint of strawberry). the matcha seemed also shaken which ended up being watery matcha on ice with foam just like the coffee version.
This is what I call an ideal cafe. The drinks, the service, the atmosphere are incredible. For those of us that don't drink coffee, I highly recommend their Chai Latte or their Matcha drinks. The two baristas were great as well & offered to find my seating if I wanted the drink here. The music selection & the atmosphere made for a warm, welcoming environment. Great place to study & socialize. The place was also extremely clean & well-located. Can't recommend enough!
Probably the best coffee in the area, & the staff is awesome. Lately I've been picking up beans here, & the owners are always down to help me find something I'd like. Can't recommend this place enough 👊👊👊👊👊
This little café in mile end has the best coffee by far! The staff is very friendly, They have excellent customer service you feel like one of the family when you're there. It's a 10 out of 10
Finally made my way to the Mile End... I have been wanting to try Alphabet Café for a good while now & I have to say, I had a great experience. The atmosphere was vibrant, warm, & welcoming. It was nice to see friends & family enjoying coffee & good snacks while exchanging smiles & laughs. The service & coffee were spectacular - I really enjoyed my first experience with a Fredo Zesto... It was made with love, & it kept me warm throughout my walk. Looking forward to my next visit :)
I absolutely adore this establishment. Everything was amazing, from the cheese croissants to the coffee. The staff are one of best in Montreal, extremely attentive & sweet. I promise you, coming here will be one of the best decisions you make. Lots of love for the staff & the cafe ❤️
Jan 19, 2024
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One of the best coffee spots in the city. I had a latte, wife had a matcha. Both were excellent. Cool vibe inside, great neighbourhood.... I just wish there was more seating indoors.
Great coffee shop with strong coffee. Loved their Freddo Capp & Zesto Capo. Not a good place to work on your laptop as there are only limited seats for laptop. They encourage you to have coffee socially rather than work there. Greek vibe all the way!
One of the best coffee latte I ever had. First time visit yesterday & definitely not the last .The staff/owners are very welcoming & friendly. Love discovering little neighborhood gems .
I was visiting Montreal & I was looking for somewhere to get some beans after we ran out of coffee. I came across Alphabet via the google reviews but they went above & beyond. One of the owners gave possibly the most detailed description of the different coffee's I've ever gotten followed by different brewing/grinding recommendations for the coffee I chose. The coffee has been excellent, I only wish we had Cafe's of this quality in Pittsburgh. Truly an excellent addition to Montreal's cafe scene & will hopefully be around for a long time!
