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.
These sandos slap. 10/10
Really wanted a burger but no regrets getting the crunchy hash brown longanissa sandwich. Sweet - crunchy - savory - soft - all things right in a breakfast sando
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.
Mar 29, 2025
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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.
Bad service. Ordered a sandwich & it never came. Got up to ask if it was coming & said yes without actually checking. Ended up getting a refund because they never prepared it.
Fantastic coffee shop. If you like great coffee, you'll love it. Their espresso is definitely the best I've had from any coffee place in the south shore. The ambiance is great. Welcoming & bright, though quirky & clearly decorated by a Star Wars nerd. Service is top tier. The cashier was helpful & welcoming, & the barista brings your food to your table. About the food. Gaddam. Walks the line between standard caffé choices & "exotic" perfectly. Try their longaniza sandwich if you have the chance. All that being said, service takes the time it takes. It's slow, so don't come here for your daily cup of coffee on your way to work.
Jan 11, 2025
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Super tasty, super friendly! Stopped for a quick lunch & the mocha was delicious as was the lechon sandwich. Staff were supremely friendly & the overall atmosphere was great. Will definitely stop back in when in the area!
The chicken tocino sandwich was so good that I'm still thinking about it a day later. I wish you would make it a permanent item on your menu, because we live pretty far & I'm scared I'll never get to have it again! I will go out of my way to visit again, because not only was the food amazing, but the vibe was great & the service was fantastic.
Drove an hour to try the fried chicken sandwich, but it was the wrong day. So had a different chicken sandwich (Tocino?). OMG so good! Now have to go back for the fried chicken sandwich. Staff, owner super friendly, great ambiance, service.
I heard much of their sandwich lechon until I tried it. 10$ for a skinny sandwich with 3 little "french fries" slices of roasted pork with some sauce topped with choucroute. & what's up with the bread filled with air? I finished my sandwich in 5 cheap bites. I was very disappointed. Even a banh mi next door is more honest deal to customer$. I went buy myself a good one since it felt like I didn't ate. There's room for improvement. Wish you success
Super friendly & vibey cafe where the Baristas & kitchen staff really work together to serve excellent drinks & food. That chicken sandwich is super crispy & absolutely huge. If you are in Brossard, it is definitely the place to go.
The coffee is really great, the staff are very nice. Personally i'm not a fan of the burger or the breakfast sandwich (too greasy, breakfast sandwich pork had a sweet & sour taste i wasn't a fan of) but my friend liked them. Still a very nice spot in southshore, would go back
Update: I came here on Monday morning, not too busy & ordered a cappuccino with oat milk, a filter coffee with almond milk & a breakfast sandwich. It took 18 minutes for the breakfast sandwich because I heard the cook say "well I only got this now". My filter coffee was cold & my cappuccino had regular milk. I cant 5 star this place anymore.
Wow! I can see why this place is so busy. Lots of love in everything they make....drinks or food. The baristas are going non stop & never cut corners. The chicken sandwich was worth the wait. I can't wait to go back!
