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.
Great vibe & an amazing team. The halal option was really appreciated - it made the experience feel inclusive & thoughtful.
The double smash burger was fresh, juicy, & delicious. I especially liked that they added pickles - they really made a difference.
We did have a bit of a wait, but the staff handled it so well. Super friendly, attentive, & genuinely trying to help us get a table. You could tell they were happy, & that kind of energy changes everything.
I love finding places like this - true hidden gems away from the typical corporate coffee spots.
Mar 22, 2026
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Fantastic cafe & service! Please bring back the pistachio milk! Really made them standout since it's difficult to find. The smash burger & vegetarian burgers are delicious.
We visited after seeing a TikTok that called this the spot. We stopped in after exploring Quebec City, as we decided to make a brief stopover in Montreal before heading back to Toronto.
We were genuinely impressed with both the quality of the drinks & the food. The menu was in French, so the staff kindly took the time to explain everything to us, which we really appreciated.
I also heard that the owner is a car enthusiast, though I didn't get a chance to ask-he may have been busy or not on site at the time. After checking their Instagram, it was great to see that they host car meets, & I even recognized a few cars from ImportFest in Toronto.
The experience was so good that we ended up ordering extra to take home for the week. The smash burgers were absolutely on point.
Incroyable aujourd'hui le 2 janvier,je suis aller m'informer vers l'heure du dîner de l'heure de la fermeture aujourd'hui,car la veille de Noël j'y suis allé pour acheter 2 Smash burger vers 17hr30 surprise,il ont fermé supposément pour un problème d'informatique ou autre vers 16hr à ce qu'il m'on dit. Se soir 02/01/2026 encore vers 17hr30 j'y suis allé & commandé 2 smash burger & frite pour notre souper ,& que leur smash ,,,, sont les meilleurs sur la Rive-Sud , malheureusement (& déception totale) la serveuse m'as informer qu'il n'avait plus de boeuf ,inimaginable cette situation
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.
Essayer le burger du jour qui était une variation d'un smash burger. Un des meilleurs que j'ai mangé récemment. Les frites était également superbe avec leurs assaisonnement. Le reste du menu avait l'air tout aussi bon. Une belle découverte à Brossard qui vos le détour. & vous pouvez prendre votre désert avec des biscuits sur place ou profiter de Calem tout juste à côté.
Le matcha latté glacé avec sirop de Ube était vraiment bon & il était très beau, esthétique. Le smash burger du moment était, sans conteste, le meilleur burger que j'ai mangé de ma vie. L'assaisonnement était parfait! Les oignons confits & la sauce étaient délicieux ❤? coup de coeur! On reviendra, c'est certain!
May 3, 2025
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We were there last Saturday & we tried the Smash burger. It was outstanding! Excellent service & atmosphere! We will definitely be returning very soon!
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 !
The smash burger is just insane ! I live in south shore & whenever I craved a burger I would go all the way to Montreal , but now I'm so happy I found this hidden gem !!! Best burger , seriously !
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Came here for the fried chicken after having it on our list for a long time, but unfortunately they only sell it on Fridays & Saturdays! They had other interesting options so we opted for their smash burgers & a special chicken sandwich & WOWWWWW! Best burger I've had in a such a long time, did not want it to finish. The chicken sandwich was so delicious & full of flavour, my toddler devoured it! Honestly would come here every week if I lived close by. Will definitely be visiting again! Not to mention also, service was just impeccable & so personable. MUST TRY!!
Damm, the flavour profile of the smash burger was just awesome & the fries that accompanied it were deliciously unique. Chai Latte was spot on. Definitely coming back to try the other menu items.
