You can never have too many cafes in the city. Café Cantinova is a new coffee shop in Saint-Henri that has everything you look for in a café: good coffee, a delicious menu and impeccable vibes (vinyl vibes to be exact). The perfect place to grab a coffee on the go or to hang out and watch the day go by.
Cantinova stands out as a cafe with a distinct, music loving vibe, where a thoughtfully designed space invites lingering and working alike, reviews praise excellent coffee, a cozy and relaxed atmosphere, and a sense that the place is worth staying for, the ambience is enriched by a curated music selection and a rotating vinyl collection that adds real soul to the room, the staff are described as welcoming, friendly, and attentive, contributing to an easy and enjoyable experience, the owner is portrayed as generous and hands on, creating a true neighborhood hub that hosts community events and supports local art, the cafe also functions alongside an audio gear repair and service area, with technicians helping customers and keeping gear in good shape, live music and other events add to the appeal, overall Cantinova earns consistent praise for vibe, coffee, service, and its role as a creative gathering space.
Super cool café/ lounge pour écouter & shopper des disques vinyles, faire réparer sa table tournante, acheter du matos audiophonique vintage, etc. Kaz, le propriétaire est ultra sympathique connaît tous les secrets ( ou presque ! ) en matière d'audiophonie...
L'endroit est tellement cool que les musiciens adorent y faire des jams... & Kaz y permet aussi certains autres événements de musique & culturel...
À voir, & à passer pour prendre un café ou pour participer à un événement ...
Amazing cafe with an incredible vibe. The space is beautifully designed, relaxed, & instantly makes you want to stay a while. The atmosphere alone sets this place apart. The staff were welcoming, friendly, & attentive, making the experience feel easy & enjoyable from start to finish. You can tell a lot of care has gone into both the look of the cafe & the way customers are treated. Definitely a spot worth visiting again.
Jan 27, 2026
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Great coffee, service & hospitality. The owner Kaz, is generous & welcoming to all his customers. As soon as you step in, you can hear carefully curated music that add soul to the neighborhood. My favorite part is the collection of records all over the store, this place is awesome!
Un café simple & délicieux, avec un propriétaire présent pour accueillir ces clients & potentiellement partager une conversation constructive sur xyz. Je recommande.
If you want a strong curated & tasty coffee with an audiophile experience, Cantinova is the place for that vibe. I definitely have to fly or drive in for one of this specialty brew houses life music events, thank you Kaz, thank you to Aela for the wisdom & insight. 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 Montreal is a vibe
Love the place! I brought a turntable to troubleshoot why i wasnt getting sound on one side & the owner helped me free of charge to spot that the problem came from the cartridge i was using.
I had already brought my turntables for some maintenance & repair & the service was excellent. They became my go to in Montréal either in st hubert or st henri
Nov 6, 2025
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Incredible place! The owner, Kaz, has created a community filled with music, art, culture, & amazing coffee. A true gem in Montreal. Highly recommend a visit!
My favourite cafe in Montreal! The vibe is unmatched. Great coffee & amazing atmosphere. The staff is super welcoming & they often host really cool community events/ live music! Highly recommend checking it out
Cantinova Cafe is such a nice spot. Kaz the owner is a gracious host & always makes you feel welcome. The coffee is great & the vibe is relaxed & friendly.
It's also super convenient as a dropoff point for Audiophonie who did an amazing job fixing my Technics 1200. Made the whole process really easy.
Definitely recommend both the cafe & the repair shop.
10's across the board! I recently was in Montreal (Saint Henri area) for two weeks attending the Gradient Academy next door. Living in NYC I thought we had all the milks possible but honestly this 3% milk phenomenon blows NY cappuccinos away. I thoroughly enjoyed my daily dose of caffeine while listening to amazing records & absorbing all that Cafe Cantinova + Montreal has to offer.
