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.
We ordered cortado with oat milk. The espresso was beautiful. The cortado was served in a gorgeous clay cup. The soundscape included music playing with a sprawled out sofa seating space on one side & long bench available in the other end of the room. Overall, the cafe with its focus on sound system & equipment at first glance seems too unassuming for a cafe space. It turned out to be a great Saturday find.
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 ...
Mar 1, 2026
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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.
Un café simple & délicieux, avec un propriétaire présent pour accueillir ces clients & potentiellement partager une conversation constructive sur xyz. Je recommande.
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
Oct 6, 2025
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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.
Such a vibe cafe. Really would be great for artist hangout or events. Id go. I ordered a latte but I didnt like the flavor of the plant milk they use. Id recommend just getting a drink without those plant milks they use if you go.
I recently visited the cafe & the owner was super nice & the coffee was amazing. Atmosphere was absolutely wonderful. I recommend anybody who likes to have a little getaway. To visit this place
Aug 28, 2025
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Very cute little cosy cafe with an amazing owner, so kind & generous.
When we came, there was a show & a little fundraiser for a great cause.
Loved the vibes & delicious pastry that was offered to us for taking part of the cause.
I definitely recommend if you're in the area, walking by the water this summer, they do everything cold brew as well :)
Excellent cafe! The hot & iced drinks are amazing :) The atmosphere is cozy & the the staff is friendly & attentive. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a great coffee experience!
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Absolutely amazing! This cafe has such a beautiful ambiance, delicious savoury sandwiches, extraordinary sweets & the lattes are made perfectly!! The staff is extremely kind & were patient when I asked what was in all the food. I would recommend this spot to anybody that is looking for a cozy place to catch up with friends or even spend some quality alone time! I will be returning very soon!
This cafe is the perfect spot for those seeking a latte or bite to eat, but where it really shines is with the sound system & audio repair shop - a definite haven for audiophiles! Kaz helped me out a ton by testing my speakers & giving an expert appraisal. They also had DeMello coffee, my personal fave. This spot is a hidden treasure in MTL!
Je ne mange pas, mais cela a toujours l'air bon. Le café & le décor rococo me plaisent énormément, moi, le sofa jaune j'adore 🥰 l'espresso & le personnel qui est gentil & me semble toujours être des gens différents chaque fois, comme des artistes qui sont de passage, je trouve ça cool.
If I could give 10 stars, I would! Everything about this cafe is amazing, especially the friendliness of the owner. Great atmosphere & food, would come here more often if I lived close by.
