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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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!
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!
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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The owner is cool, pleasant with a good vibe. Music is fire with selection of records to buy, it's real unique. & of course the hot drinks & pastry are great with the service.
De passage pour un petit espresso allongé, je ne pouvais qu'apprécier ce petit décor & service agréable . Classique, industriel & avec bien des lecteurs de vinyles & good music. /// On my journey to savor a delightful espresso, I cherish this intimate space with its exceptional service. The blend of classic & industrial style, along with a few vinyl records, creates an inspiring atmosphere.
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.
Very nice vibe, good ambiance with the music & vintage decor. Great specialty coffee with various food options! A nice place to sit down for a coffee or do some quiet work. 🙌🏻
