In need of coffee? Cafe Castel offers a vast variety of gourmet coffees to satisfy everyone's choice from our city renowned house blended coffee to our flavored café au lait.
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Café Castel comes across as a bright, welcoming hub near the McGill area with large windows that lift the mood and a cozy vibe that suits studying or hanging out; the coffee is reliably good and the pastry selection is frequently fresh with crowd favorites like croissants, tiramisu and various loaves, while the ever friendly staff and occasional discounts for students add to the appeal; the space stays open later than many nearby spots and offers a lively, European feel that many visitors enjoy, though busy periods can lead to slower service and occasional lapses in table cleanliness, and a few reviews note temperature swings in the glassy sections and occasional inconsistency in desserts or drinks; overall it remains a popular go-to for a relaxed cafe experience with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and solid coffee.
Coffee was meh. No latte art whatsoever despite other comments. Service is brusque & unfriendly. Espresso drinks aren't made properly (saw a flat white that looked like a latte).
It's close to McGill campus & has a very nice place to work, with large windows that make it very bright during the summer.
Open longer than many local cafés, which is a bonus!
Cakes are delicious & usually fresh.
The only problem is when it gets crowded, with usually one or two staff who are both baristas & responsible for taking care of the place, you might end up with tables left unclean & no one taking the dishes or leftovers.
Mar 27, 2026
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The cafe has a nice cozy vibe for studying or hanging out. I ordered a mocha latte but the price I paid for a medium, I expected a bit of a larger size. It's bit on the sweeter side but I like the consistency with the steamed milk. Service was alright, the guy who served me seemed a bit grumpy. At least they have a student discount which is nice.
Went there for a coffee today with a friend, & was amazed at the service I got from Joseph. First time I meet him , & he made my day!
I don't remember the time I had such a great service & friendly chat when getting coffee . Coffee was great , the service made it excellent!
Nous avons commandé deux sandwichs (qui venaient dans des sacs en plastique) qui sont tous les deux venu froids, le fromage n'était pas fondue (même s'ils ont été grillés), ils étaient fades & la salades avec laquelle ils venaient était minuscule & très flétrie. J'ai aussi pris un matcha qui avait beaucoup de grumeaux de poudre pas dilué & on m'a dit qu'il allait venir sucré même si ce n'ai pas été le cas (la communication était difficile puisque tous les employés parlaient anglais).
Les cafés sont bons & grands. La déco & l'ambiance est agréable pour étudier avec une très belle luminosité! Seule chose la température en hiver est instable probablement à cause de la partie vitrée, j'ai eu soit trop froid ou trop chaud.
Ordered vanilla latte & a marble chocolate loaf. The latte was fine & the loaf was a bit dry, might have been because the place was about to close. Other than that the place is cozy to work.
A beautifully made place. It feels like sitting on a cozy street in old Europe. A little balcony with coffee cups hanging from it, a dark wooden chair, sipping coffee while watching a busy Montreal street go by. They have sweet, as well as non-sweet options
A cozy place with delicious tiramisu. I went there with my friend on her graduation day, & when the owner found out, he kindly gave us a discount for the occasion. Thank you so much!💛
Jan 8, 2026
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Very cozy, a bit dark, & tad out of style. Ordered a simple chai latte, stayed for over an hour was not bothered. Someone that seemed like a teacher was correcting/ writing down stuff. Idk its giving that one line in'La Boheme'.
Intrigued enough to try it again. Might be a sublime spot if Students actually dont still know about it. The real struggle of any cafe enjoyer is needing space & the place being too popular/crowded so you cant stay too long. Idk this brought back memories.
Très bel endroit. Café pas comparable à un bon café (j'ai pris un cortado). Par contre l'employée qui ne parle pas français c'est pas acceptable. Puis les contenants jetables pour consommation sur place en 2025 à Montréal, c'est pas très responsable.
Aussi, il y a pleins d'options de lait d'avoine locales & EXCELLENTES. Essayez les 3 meilleurs « barista » : earth's own, oatbox ou Natura. Ils sont 💯 & québécois!
Quelques options véganes pour les desserts & pâtisseries aussi, ça serait bien.. 🥺
*** Réponse au propriétaire: Merci pour votre réponse détaillée. Je comprends & partage votre avis quand à l'immigration & l'apprentissage du français, mais l'employée m'a littéralement dit qu'elle ne parlait pas français. Ce n'est pas comme s'il était fonctionnel ou proche de l'être. & ce grand manque de respect pour les francophones (qui vivent chez eux dans un endroit majoritairement francophone ou sinon bilingue) ne passe pas. Vous ne pouvez pas choisir un employé qui ne sait pas maîtriser suffisamment le français pour faire du service à la clientèle à Montréal. Je refuse d'encourager un commerce qui fait ça.
Quand au cortado, le lait était moussé grossièrement (pas de micro mousse) & j'ai plus eu l'impression d'avoir un macchiato. Je n'ai jamais eu ça dans un bon café. J'ai donc conclu que vous n'étiez pas un endroit spécialisé dans les bons cafés, mais c'est correct si des gens aiment ça comme ça. Pour ma part, je n'ai pas aimé mon expérience & je ne peux pas recommander cet endroit. De plus, le lait végétal est chargé 1$!! C'est abusé & discriminatoire, même. Le lait (d'avoine) pour café ne coûte pas beaucoup plus cher que du lait de vache. Certains cafés engagés & novateurs l'offrent par défaut, sans supplément. Ça c'est c'est du gros wow 5 étoiles.
Je viendrai peut-être faire un tour dans le futur voir si ça s'est amélioré. Merci
If I could give six stars, I would ...one extra for how much my taste buds danced in confusion & delight. Cafe Castle is where coffee meets therapy & croissants meet emotional support. I ordered a latte that was so good I briefly considered proposing to the barista ...not for love, but for consistent caffeine supply.
The vibe? Somewhere between'European art student' &'I own three journals but finish none.' The food? Let's just say my plate looked like it had been through a natural disaster when I was done.
If you're in Montreal & don't go to Cafe Castle, you're doing breakfast wrong.
