Café Cosé draws praise for its warm, cozy vibe, attentive staff and a distinctive fusion drinks lineup that blends Vietnamese inspirations with Western coffee culture. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the matcha as among the best in town, with favorites like banana bread matcha, earl grey sea salt matcha and sea salt earl grey, along with strong Vietnamese coffee and egg coffee options; most find the drinks well balanced and flavorful, though a few note sweetness levels can be too high or the flavors uneven at times. The cafe is described as a friendly neighbourhood spot with good wifi and outlets, though seating is limited and lines can form during peak hours. Food and pastries are generally well received, with several mentioning avocado and ricotta toast as solid complements to drinks. The staff and owner consistently receive praise for friendliness and warmth, helping create a welcoming sense of community and encouraging repeat visits. A few critiques mention longer service times or higher prices for the portion sizes, but overall Café Cosé is seen as a standout go-to for matcha lovers and coffee lovers alike, with many recommending trying the seasonal and house specials.
I've had & (loved) the Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk here before, so I ordered two today & clearly explained the drink to the barista to be sure it was the drink I was wanting to show my friend. Unfortunately, what we received was very different from what I've had in the past. When I asked about it, he told me it was because he had stirred the condensed milk directly into the to-go cup. To his credit, the barista did remake the drink the way I originally requested, & it was delicious.
What made the experience very uncomfortable was because there was a long line, I had to briefly step forward to fix the order, & the person at the front of the line was understandably frustrated. While I was standing there, I overheard the barista tell that customer that if he were in his position, he would have'lost it' on me.
That comment was really disappointing, rude & embarrassing to hear as a customer who was simply trying to correct a drink that had been made differently than ordered. It made me feel judged & unwelcome.
I'm sharing this because I genuinely like your coffee & felt part of the community & have had positive experiences before, but hospitality & professionalism in moments like this matter just as much as the quality of the drink, & I don't think I will be visiting here again.
Feb 28, 2026
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Le matcha est bon & le bagel au saumon fumé est correct, mais on peut en trouver de meilleurs ailleurs. En revanche, le service était très long pour recevoir mon bagel.
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limited seats but nice spot w good drinks. i liked the cafe cosé (egg coffee) most, & the sea salt earl grey matcha was rly good too :) can choose hot or iced for all of these
C'est tout simplement le meilleur café en ville! Les employés sont incroyablement courtois & chaleureux. Leur café est de qualité supérieure, & leurs spécialités vietnamiennes sont tout simplement délicieuses. 🤤🥰
lowkey so mid. the banana matcha was just okay, very cinnamon heavy. the salted egg coffee was not good - the espresso was super bitter.
cute place tho
their banana bread matcha &/or latte is genuinely the best thing i've ever tasted in my life, as well as their earl grey matcha
worth going back a 100 times for it
i hope they never remove these from the menu 🙏🏼
also very cute little café with good wifi + pretty clean bathroom which is always a bonus
the baristas & owner are nice too :)
Ambiance chaleureuse. Petit mais très cosy & calme donc parfait pour travailler! J'ai aimé leur latte ! Petit plus : Ils ont une carte de fidélité à faire tamponner pour avoir le 10e café gratuit !
Dec 30, 2025
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We tried the banana iced latte & the earl grey matcha. I've tested many coffee places in Montreal, & this place is absolutely amazing. The mood of the employees is awesome, & the flavours of the drinks is matching our highest expectations. Could not recommend more!
