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.
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!💛
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.
Jan 5, 2026
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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$!! C'est abusé & discriminatoire, même. Le lait (d'avoine) pour café ne coûte pas beaucoup plus cher que du lait de vache. Certains cafés engagés & novateurs l'offrent par défaut, sans supplément. Ça c'est c'est du gros wow 5 étoiles.
Je viendrai peut-être faire un tour dans le futur voir si ça s'est amélioré. Merci
If I could give six stars, I would ...one extra for how much my taste buds danced in confusion & delight. Cafe Castle is where coffee meets therapy & croissants meet emotional support. I ordered a latte that was so good I briefly considered proposing to the barista ...not for love, but for consistent caffeine supply.
The vibe? Somewhere between'European art student' &'I own three journals but finish none.' The food? Let's just say my plate looked like it had been through a natural disaster when I was done.
If you're in Montreal & don't go to Cafe Castle, you're doing breakfast wrong.
The coffee & service was good, but the vegetable wrap was soggy, cold & unappetizing. For 11$, I was expecting more than a couple of slices of cold aubergine & zucchini in a wrap. Please change your recipe & add at least a little protein in your only vegetarian wrap.
Really nice cafe, especially for it being attached to a hotel. For some reason, by hopes were low but my expectations were for sure exceeded. The coffee was a very reasonable price, & very delicious. The croissant was also good. Service was good, nothing incredible but nothing below good. I would be willing come back here again if I return to Montreal, & I normally don't repeat coffee shops unless the quality is incredible.
This coffeeshop is not living to its potential. The atmosphere & setting are amazing & quite unique in the area, which gives it a particular charm.
However, the prices are inflated past the market around them, you will end up paying a few dollars more on basic items compared to similar experiences around. Food might be good but the portions (ie for sandwiches or quiches) are quite small for the higher price.
I haven't tried the coffee there in a while, I won't be commenting on that. But please DO NOT take the matcha latte: I have tried many matcha lattes from different coffeeshops around Montreal & this has got to be worse one I've had. It tasted like sour, diluted, & uncomfortably cold water with a very subtle hint of a grassy horrible taste. Quite disappointing as a coffeeshop to add matcha on your menu just to copy the market when you are unable to provide a proper high-quality matcha powder & design a latte with correct proportions & taste.
Nice atmosphere!
Not open as late as other places.
Conveniently close.
Nice variety of drinks & food.
Wider variety than the Starbucks across the street!
Also, bigger student discount than starbucks' refill discount (which requires an app).
Sep 13, 2025
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The food, drinks & ambiance are very nice, & it's right downtown, so super convenient to work/study at. I really enjoy the chai & bagels! I also love how there's so many windows, it's beautiful on rainy days :)
However, I've often encountered very rude staff, some who seem to purposely take long to prepare your order. Last time I went, I ordered to go, as I was going to travel, & almost missed my train because of how long the barista took, even though the cafe was quite empty.
On another occasion, they were playing very loud music, which makes it difficult to concentrate if you're trying to work/study - not sure if this was a one-time thing or if it happens frequently.
We ordered the ham & brie sandwich & it was delicious. The coffee was rich but smooth at the same time, but what was really outstanding about this café was the service. Best service that we've had at a coffee shop ever! Highly recommend it.
Extra tip: The espresso martinis here are from another world & they are only $10 during happy hour.
Muy rico el Carré de dattes (pastel relleno de pasta cremosa de dátiles). Curioso refresco su Black Lemonade (sabe a limonada pero parece tinta de calamar :))
