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Café Kuya

Specialty Coffee Shop also serving filipino-inspired lunch items & desserts.

NewSaint-Henri
4.6$
Photo of Café Kuya, Saint-Henri - Montreal
CaféPastriesSandwichesBurgersVegetarianBreakfastMatcha
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About

Café Kuya provides a welcoming space characterized by a cozy atmosphere and a menu defined by distinct flavors. The cafe serves an exceptional ube matcha latte that balances earthy and sweet notes in every pour. Hearty sandwiches anchor the menu, featuring high-quality ingredients prepared with care to ensure satisfying textures and savory profiles. The interior aesthetic relies on soft lighting and comfortable seating, creating a relaxed environment suitable for quiet moments. While the kitchen produces flavorful dishes that fill the air with aromatic scents, the space maintains a steady focus on comfort and simple, well-crafted refreshments. Each element of the menu reflects an intention to provide quality beverages and snacks that remain reliable throughout the week for those who appreciate a genuine neighborhood cafe experience.

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5★
79%
4★
9%
3★
6%
2★
2%
1★
4%

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Reviews for Café Kuya

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (70+)
*as of 2026-08-15
5★
79%
4★
9%
3★
6%
2★
2%
1★
4%

Review Summary

Café Kuya is widely praised for its exceptional food and friendly, efficient service, with many visitors highlighting the delicious beef longanisa breakfast sandwich and the standout grilled cheese as menu favorites. The café offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere that makes it a welcome addition to the neighbourhood, though the small space can become quite busy and occasionally smoky due to kitchen ventilation issues. While most patrons are delighted by the quality of the coffee and specialty drinks like the ube treats, opinions on the matcha lattes are mixed. Overall, the establishment is considered an underrated gem with a welcoming vibe that keeps customers planning their return visits.
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I'm happy to have this café in the neighbourhood. Very good food & coffee drinks! The service is friendly & efficient. I will surely be coming back a bunch of times.

Jul 21, 2026
on Google

I came for their iced matcha ube latte. The foam & syrup were individually additional charges. I thought there would be speciality drinks as their unique menu but it was really just customizable. Anyway, I obviously got the ube foam & it tasted as if u were eating heavy ube whip but it was still pretty darn good. However,I thought the matcha itself was quite grassy, it was not whisked well as i eventually found it all at the bottom. It was 7$~. I also got the pandesal with the mango & peach jam, it was two breads with one side of jam for 5$. It was served hot, but tasted okay. I liked the jam though. The place was actually quite small & busy, it was hard to hear myself talking. Besides that, I found the ube donut the best part out of everything i ordered. It was deliciously filled & tasty.

Jul 12, 2026
on Google

When I saw Kuya had just opened I was excited to try it out! Especially their grilled cheese

I went around 12pm & there were just a little bit of people, but after waiting for our food a table freed up & we were able to dine in.

Their grilled cheese was AMAZING! Will be comping back for another one. I also fried their breakfast sandwich which has also very yummy.

Their coffee was good, nothing crazy but I will say that the food was the main event for me.

The only thing is that it did get kinda smoky in there since they were cooking & I think their ventilation for the oven/stove was not very good. After a while it was better which is why we decided to stay.

Staff was super friendly & the wait time for the food wasn't too long (10-15mins max)

Will be coming back for that grilled cheese!! & maybe try some other coffee drinks!

Jul 11, 2026
on Google
5.0

I can admit I was skeptical at first since this café only had around 34 reviews. I can say, however, it is severely underrated :)

Since it was our first time at this café, Ivy (the cashier) explained to us the menu & she was really patient & kind about it. The service from her & the rest of the staff was impeccable & the same goes for the food & drinks as well.

Me & my mom ordered two sandwiches which were the Longganisa Breakfast Sandwiches. One pork for her & one halal beef longganisa for me. My mom also grabbed a hot chocoalte & I grabbed a mocha. I put the prices, if you're interested, in the description of the photos.

The atmosphere of the place, despite it being on the smaller side was really comfy & inviting. So, if you have some friends, or family, & you don't know what on earth to eat today, I suggest you drag them here with you & get something to eat, lol.

I would highly recommend this place with my whole soul. & I will definitely be back for some more food 😊

Jun 20, 2026
on Google
5.0

Erika is the best, she makes you feel special & makes the best drinks highly recommend!!!!!!

Jun 18, 2026
on Google

Super friendly staff. Food & drinks are 10/10.
Great location too. Love this new cafe Kuya!

Jun 18, 2026
on Google