Overall, Café Kuya is described as a warm, cozy neighborhood spot with friendly staff, a lively yet comfortable vibe, and a menu that blends coffee culture with Filipino inspired sandwiches and pastries. Reviewers praise the matcha and ube options, pandan flavors, and standout smash burgers along with Lechon and Tocino sandwiches, crispy fries, and sweet treats; some note occasional slow service or a busy pace, and a few trips report inconsistent coffee or a cooler interior, but the overall experience remains memorable for the welcoming atmosphere, creative drinks, and a sense of local charm. The cafe is repeatedly celebrated as a community hub that hosts pop ups and supports local vendors, and many say the staff go above and beyond to make guests feel at home, contributing to a warm, home-away-from-home vibe.
We love this cafe, really good coffee, breakfast sandwiches & great & friendly service :). Also good cold drinks (ube syrup, matcha etc). They often have specials (kamayan, wraps, burgers etc) & partner with locals (pop up yoga event, pastry features, floristry etc) so would recommend following them on IG!
Sep 29, 2025
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A nice little cafe with big flavour. The mamon (Filipino sponge cake) were soft & moist - both ube & pandan great, subtly sweet flavours. The tocino burger was well balanced with the atsara (pickled papaya slaw). We were just passing through Montreal & was very happy that we made the side trip to catch up with a friend here. We left with a bag of mamon to take home. We'll be adding this to our stops the next time we make another trip.
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.
