Café Alphabet is widely praised as a welcoming, stylish spot with top notch coffee and a diverse menu of Freddo, matcha, and baked goods. The vibe is warm, cozy, modern with a Greek inspired touch, and the space feels both instagrammable and comfortable for reading, working, or socializing. The staff are repeatedly described as friendly, attentive, and generous, creating a strong sense of community and hospitality. While drinks and pastries earn high marks, some reviewers note occasional misses like overly sweet matcha, foam that lacks fullness, or crowds that make seating and pacing rough. There are comments about price being a bit high but fair given quality, and some feedback about neighborhood impact and the need for clearer crowd control. The Freddo and matcha beverages are signature items with particular praise for the creamy foam and smooth textures, and pastries like carrot cake and spanakopita are highlighted. Overall Café Alphabet is described as a standout and a must visit for coffee lovers, with many eager to return and some hoping for broader recognition.
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!
Jan 2, 2024
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The way i kept seeing everyone posting photos of this cafe, I actually had high expectation about the space inside. I would say their latte, cappuccino, chocolatine, oreo vegan cookies & a pink cookie that we took was 100% 10/10. We loved it. But just one thing is it's crazy busy & I would recommend everyone to come as early as possible. We went there after 12pm & it was cold & windy so people actually struggled sitting outside. & also inside the space is very small. Thank you🤍
Alphabet is my favorite Cafe. The quality of the coffee is amazing ! The atmosphere is so welcoming & the cafe really stands out from all the other coffee shops in the city. The staff is friendly & always make you feel like home ☕️🤍
J'avais hâte de découvrir cet endroit & d'y goûter leur café, on m'en a tellement dit du bien. Je n'ai pas été déçue, c'était bien bon & le barista très sympathique. En revanche, la personne qui a pris ma commande n'était pas des plus agréables. Francophone, il a fait un commentaire en anglais sûrement en pensant que je ne comprenais pas pour le pourboire lors du paiement. Pourtant j'allais le laisser en cash, juste après. & je l'ai fait malgré tout. Seul point négatif mais non négligable ! Merci au barista qui était bien plus sympa ;) & le bon café. Peace.
J'adore le Café Alphabet, un endroit chaleureux animé par deux frères incroyablement aimables, polis & agréables. Les gâteaux préparés par leurs mamans sont tout simplement succulents, tout comme les koulourakis. Ce petit café grec offre une ambiance toujours au rendez-vous, & la possibilité d'apprécier des beignes délicieux juste en face. Merci d'exister, Café Alphabet & bonne continuation !
I came here around October, just as it was starting to get cold out, & I wanted to get the Freddo cappuccino because I saw it all over social media, & I thought it'd be okay since it'd be a warm, cozy cafe. I also got a pistachio cookie. Both were really good. However, they had their huge windows open the entire time I was there & my friend & I got colder by the minute & starting putting our coats & scarves back on, & I even noticed that one of the baristas put a hoodie over their t-shirt. We also noticed that the owners had their coats on. & yet, none of the staff thought to close the windows. It was a bit odd, & we had to leave earlier than we wanted to because we were frozen & worried we'd get sick. This obviously won't be an issue now that it's winter, but just a note for the owners to keep in mind when gets nicer out again. Other than that, this cafe is very vibey inside but not good for studying/reading as there isn't much space & the music is a bit loud, & usually pretty crowded, so better to get a coffee on the go or sit outside when the patio is open. Hope to come back once it's warm again.
Nov 30, 2023
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This newish café has already made a mark in Mile End. I'm not surprised: great coffee, very good pastries (from different suppliers) & friendly service from Tony & Tom (the two brothers who run the café) & Costa. The space is well lit, & there are seats for about 20 people. First rate.
Best coffee shop in town! Owned by two brothers that are so so so welcoming 👌🏼 Try the Freddo Zesto if you get the chance. It's hot coffee with cold foam on TOP & it's out of this world! Thank me later.
I've gone here a few times & every time has been fantastic ! I've had their chai latte & matcha & both were amazing. If you like foamy drinks, this is the place to go. The atmosphere of the place is nice & calm, & the service was friendly & quick whenever I visited. It's a bit more on the expensive side as far as drinks go (around 6$ for a chai) but very much worth the price for a place in Mile End.
Great service, awesome coffee & ambiance. I usually get the filter, which is perfect every time, but last time I had a bit of a sweet tooth, so I got the mocha. It was the best I ever had!
