Overall, Café Kuya is a warm, neighborhood café on the south shore known for great third-wave coffee, matcha, and signature drinks with ube syrup, alongside Filipino-inspired sandwiches and smash burgers that many reviewers rate highly. The staff are repeatedly praised for friendliness and attentiveness, and the vibe is cozy with Star Wars memorabilia and a strong community feel that invites lingering or working on site, though a few criticisms pop up about seating during peak times, occasional inconsistency in coffee flavor, changes to recipes such as the ube sauce, and a messy bathroom on some visits. Still, the place is seen as a local gem with regulars, pop ups, and collaborations that reflect a clear sense of place, making it a go-to stop for drinks and comfort food like the tocino or lechon sandwiches, buko pie, and other pastries.
Le café est excellent ! La présentation aussi, & leurs sandwichs, wow. Expérience excellente du début jusqu'à la fin. Il n'y a pas énormément de place a assise à l'intérieur, donc se prendre d'avance. Possibilité de take out. Il y a le parc Léon Gravel pas loin (5 minutes d'auto).
I really want to like Café Kuya & help support local coffee shops, unfortunately my experience this past weekend was disappointing. First of all, having a working AC during the heat wave would have been nice, also the iced matcha latte that I ordered came with chunks of matcha & grainy clumps at the bottom. Very poor quality of matcha preparation, & the taste of it was just average.
I've come here two times in a row this week & have enjoyed Cafe Kuya. It's a hidden gem with a good community of local business in the plaza. I have eaten their chicken sandwich & their lechon sandwich. Both were great, but the lechon sandwich was definitely my favorite. I also had their matcha late & regular latte, which were great. The place is a nice cozy environment with some StarWars memorabilia. The staff are friendly & hard working. Cafe Kuya brings some Filipino style to their menu & shares their culture with the community. I am looking forward to coming back to visit again!
Jun 8, 2025
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Café Kuya is always a go-to place for coffee dates with friends, a small date with the fiancé, etc.
The staff is so friendly & attentive, & the drinks & food are always so good! 😊
We love the syrups that we can add to our drinks (ube & pandan are both very yummy! 😋)
The buko pie was also very good!
Please note that the pictures are from a while ago, so the menu has changed, but we've still been coming back ever since then! 😊
Café Kuya (1200 Boul. de Rome Local M, Brossard, Quebec J4W 3G7) - this is a really unique & appealing spot! ✨
The first thing that grabs your attention is the interior: a big branded coffee name on the wall, & even a small motorcycle inside! The decorations are just right, not too much, but very interesting - you'll spot a helmet, Star Wars elements, & more. 🏍?
You can immediately tell this cafe has a lot of regulars; it's like a magnet for people. 🧲
The tables are set up efficiently. They're not super comfy, but totally fine for a quick bite or a cup of coffee.
The coffee here is good, & they do have some pastries, though not a huge selection. 🥐☕ The staff is kind, always smiling, & very responsive. 😊
There's just one thing that's a bit surprising right from the entrance: the front door. It's really hard to open, which is a little puzzling on your first visit. 🤔
Overall, I recommend Café Kuya for its unique atmosphere & hospitality! 👍
We ordered a matcha latte with extra ube syrup & an hojicha latte, both were too drowned out by the milk :/
Service was good, but cafe is small for the amount of people there was, we almost didn't get a seat.
Apr 29, 2025
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My absolute favourite cafe. This place is a community gem of the south shore & feels like the embodiment of a warm hug. The space is airy & cozy with lots of natural light & high ceilings: a perfect place to sit down & work or have a good coffee date. But what really sets this cafe apart is how incredible everyone who works here is. The staff are so thoughtful & kind. They always check in with their customers to see how they are & always go above & beyond.
The drinks & food here are equally delicious (try their ube syrup in a latte & breakfast sandwich if you want to get a taste of their specialties). They have a great assortment of Philippino inspired sandwiches, pies, & baked goods.
Additionally, they are always innovating & working with the local community bringing in pop ups & different Philippino foods to try, supporting other local businesses & uplifting others (keep an eye on their IG for pop ups & other community events).
Cet endroit est vraiment Hot !! Le sandwich lechon est succulent le café excellent les pâtisseries sont fraiche ! Mais le meilleur c'est l'accueil super chaleureux ! J'y retournerai
Very cute café with delicious lattes, a succulent breakfast sandwich & yummy pastries. Only downside is that is soooo cold & the chairs are uncomfortable if you're sitting to work for a few hours.
The coffee, the food, service & atmosphere is awesome in this cafe. I ordered a cappucino, my partner had a matcha & we shared a double smash burger. Great experience there & staff is also friendly !
Cute little cafe with unique cafes & food. I love their matcha latte with pandan foam or ube syrup. You can personalize all your drinks. The service is quick & the food is delicious as well.
