Café La Bine

Lisa

5.0

I just finished reading the book Unreasonable Hospitality, so I'm more aware than usual of the quality of service at business establishments. Maybe Maude also read the book & is applying it to her job as barista (owner?) at Café La Bine, but more likely it just comes to her naturally.
She gave a warm, genuine welcome; she noticed I was pulling a computer from my bag & pointed out the wifi information (I usually have to look around or ask at coffee shops); when I ordered a half-caf latte, she served it & let me know it was half-caf (sometimes baristas forget to make a decaf or half-caf & I always wonder if they remembered). We had a short, pleasant conversation about why I was visiting Montreal.
The space was great for computer work - several tables had outlets nearby. The bathroom was possibly the cleanest I've seen in a coffee shop housed in an old building.
Oh - the matcha cookie with raspberry center was perfect. :)

Mar 24, 2026

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Anna

5.0

Super cute warm café! Needed somewhere to write for an hour. Almond, chocolate biscuit was delicious. Coffee was ample & also delicious. Staff was super cheery, kind & patient. Lovely experience.
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Un café super mignon & chaleureux ! J'avais besoin d'un spot pour écrire pendant une heure. Le biscuit aux amandes & au chocolat était délicieux. Le café était copieux & excellent lui aussi. Le personnel était très souriant, aimable & patient. Une expérience vraiment agréable.

Feb 27, 2026

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Eyal

3.0

Too bad for us. My girlfriend & I enjoyed the coffee, atmosphere & the baristas was very friendly. We won't be going back though. Why would you choose to alienate a whole group of potential customers because of your politics. Mixing politics with business is never a good idea.

Dec 7, 2025

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Boat

5.0

Stopped by here for a coffee. Staff was very friendly. It's small but has a very comfy atmosphere.
Ordered a latte & an americano. They did a good job with the coffee, even as someone who is very picky about coffee from years of making at home to my liking.

Oct 26, 2025

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Sara

3.0

Small coffee shop. We ordered a latte & a cappuccino - not the best, but not bad either. The cappuccino had a slight aftertaste.

Oct 23, 2025

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Laura

5.0

Very good my fig & goat cheese pastry was delicious a man dropped his coffee luckily it did not damage his laptop. The staff were very kind & gave him a new one. I was impressed that with my basic French they were very kind & patient to let me practice instead of just switching to English like most places

May 21, 2025

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Jewel

5.0

Came across this spot visiting from NY. Wonderful barista who was very knowledgeable about our coffee selections. The sandwich was nice & hot too!

Nov 25, 2024

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Philip

5.0

Nice little spot on Beaubien - close to the metro & with some seats in the window, so you can watch people walking by. Nice interior decoration, good coffee & excellent staff. They have a nice selection of very nice cakes for those cold Montréal winter mornings.

Nov 12, 2024

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Viktoria

5.0

Small cozy place with good coffee & matcha

Oct 30, 2024

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Eleni

5.0

5 stars! I recently moved in the neighborhood & came across this coffee shop! I go there to study. Everyone is so lovely, the atmosphere is amazing & so is the desserts & tea !! Thank u

Nov 28, 2023

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Dan

5.0

I love this cute coffee shop, quick service, & outstanding flat white!

Nov 14, 2023

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