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.
After coming here since opening when the coffee was great & consistent I have chosen to stop going. The prices are fair however the coffee is sub par compared to the competition nearby. Also the smash burger was great the first time, after that it was a repetition of Harvey's esk burgers with literally 1 small pickle slice. If they have more then 4-5 guests be ready to wait 15min or more for coffee. I will say though that the atmosphere & employees are very pleasant.
Jun 27, 2025
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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.
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! 👍
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).
Great coffee shop that's charming on the inside. Tired the breakfast sandwich & it was very good. Though I got it to go, it still took about 20 minutes to make. Ube latte was interesting & tasty. I would go back & try their other drinks.
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 !
We ordered an iced matcha & iced latte with ube & it was the best drinks we've had in a fat minute. We debated coming back when we were done. 10/10 coffee shop
