Café de' Mercanti Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	7 am - 6 pm
Tuesday	7 am - 6 pm
Wednesday	7 am - 6 pm
Thursday	7 am - 6 pm
Friday	7 am - 6 pm
Saturday	7 am - 6 pm
Sunday	7 am - 6 pm

Monday

7 am - 6 pm

Tuesday

7 am - 6 pm

Wednesday

7 am - 6 pm

Thursday

7 am - 6 pm

Friday

7 am - 6 pm

Saturday

7 am - 6 pm

Sunday

7 am - 6 pm

Café de'Mercanti is described as a warm, unpretentious neighborhood hub with a cozy living-room vibe where the coffee, especially the espresso, is consistently praised as rich, smooth, and authentically Italian, and pastries like cannoli and pistachio croissants are highlighted as a treat. Reviewers frequently note friendly, efficient service and a welcoming atmosphere, often with ample seating and a casual terrace for outdoor chats, and a few reviews mention the original Star Trek playing on TV. Several comments place it among Montreal’s best coffee spots, with some naming it the top choice in NDG and Monkland Village, and the cafe is appreciated for opening early and inviting quick visits or longer stays. While crowds and noise can be a downside during peak times, most feel the quality and atmosphere justify the bustle, and prices are seen as fair for a personalized experience. Some critiques mention a lack of visible food or occasional air conditioning complaints that affect comfort, and a minority advise against going when in a hurry, yet overall the place is viewed as worth a visit for coffee purists and casual patrons alike. No wifi is noted by some reviewers, making it a spot to linger and chat rather than work.

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Sanya

5.0

Good ambiance, kind stuff & good-enough coffee. Overall great place

Jan 28, 2024

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Lily

Lovely staff, good coffee. Affordable compared to most other cafès.

Jan 20, 2024

Julie

Authentic Italian café, one of the best in the area. I love the sense of community here ❤️

Jan 7, 2024

Amazing place! So cute, so cozy, delicious & authentic coffees!

Dec 26, 2023

Anna

One of my favourite coffee places in Montreal Amazing team & atmosphere, very good coffee

Dec 23, 2023

Craig

Stopped in while shopping on Monkland for a hot chocolate & baked cookie snack. The hot chocolate was very good & one of the better ones I had...but the Chocolate Coffee Cookie was ok (not bad but lacking in the posed coffee flavoring). There is a nice quiet seating area with a nice large window facing Monkland. Enjoy!

Dec 20, 2023

Paul

Always such great customer service & reasonably priced coffee

Dec 14, 2023

Ivana

Mercanti in Monkland Village is a treasure, known for its excellent coffee & cozy atmosphere. It's a community hub, welcoming all & fostering great conversations. Everyone is greeted with fresh coffee aroma & friendly staff. Besides top-notch coffee, Mercanti also offers delicious food options. The community spirit it fosters is what truly sets it apart. My hope is for Mercanti to remain a slice of joy in Monkland Village, a place that feels like home ❤️

Dec 9, 2023

Milena

Absolutely adore this coffee place . it is affordable the people are absolute angels & the coffee is amazing. If you never tried today is the day !

Dec 4, 2023

4.0

Decent coffee, used to be even bette

Dec 3, 2023

Steven

3.0

No wifi. Sandwich are yummy

Oct 24, 2023

Claire

Delicious & Quality coffee ! The staff is lovely as well. :) Definitely a go-to coffee shop on Monkland

Oct 16, 2023

Juliette

Excellent cappuccino & cannoli.

Oct 15, 2023

Robert

Une référence dans son domaine.

Oct 4, 2023

Danet

Très bonne service excellent

Sep 30, 2023

S.E.

I agree that this cafe serves great lattes &. Is a good place to stop if you like takeout. The staff are pleasant, but the last time I was there all the tables were occupied so we had to sit outside & luckily it wasn’t raining

Sep 28, 2023

Solange

Depois de uma caminhada um bom café. Sentamos nos bancos de frente para a rua para ficarmos de olho nas cachorras. Estava lotado o café!

Sep 25, 2023

TA2UH

2.0

Great place & practically the nicest cafe of the neighbourhood but I couldn’t get a decent Americano here since last year. It basically tastes like hot water.

Sep 10, 2023

Shin

Good ice latte~~~^^

Than

Nice place

Sep 7, 2023

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