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 ...
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!
Jan 20, 2026
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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
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!
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.
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!
Cool space for coffee, the barista Kaz is so friendly! & the most important, coffee! I a coffee lover myself & it did not disappoint at all. Highly recommend!
Jun 8, 2024
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I found this cafe by sheer luck on a Sunday, while looking for a cafe to get some work done. The atmosphere was cozy. There was a bunch of Record players & speakers, with great background music playing. I was able to get work done. Kaz was very welcoming & is a knowledgeable audiophile. He guided me in the purchase of my first record player & set of speakers. This local business a little gem.
