Café Le Moineau Masqué is described as a cozy neighborhood spot with excellent coffee, tasty pastries, and a calm atmosphere that makes it good for working or just lingering with a drink. The place is praised for a pleasant terrace and a small garden, creating a neighborhood feel and a gem off the main streets between Rue Rachel and Avenue Du Mont Royal. The interior is described as modern and cozy, with the outside terrace offering greenery and a bird mural that adds character. The cafe offers fresh fruit juice and a variety of pastries, and the coffee is generally well balanced and enjoyable. The staff are repeatedly described as friendly and patient, especially for language practice, though a few reviews mention occasional cold service or a loud barista. Consistency among baristas varies, but the overall vibe remains welcoming, making it a reliable spot to sit, work, or socialize. A practical note is the use of plastic cups in some visits, which sparked mixed reactions, though an owner explanation helps address the concern and some hope remains for future glass service.
This cafe looks like a hidden gem, located away from the main streets between Rue Rachel & Avenue Du Mont-Royal. The inside of the cafe looks modern & cozy & the cafe also has an outside terrace with the mix between vegetations, a beautiful bird mural & the neighbourhood's building. It's also quiet considering that this place near the Pedestrianized Avenue Du Mont-Royal. The latte tastes good & the balance between the coffee & the milk is good. But one thing that I confused was why they served me in a plastic cup instead of the regular coffee cup like some of the pics that I saw & that includes all of the drinks that I saw while I was here. I wish I can give this place 5 stars, but the use of the plastic cup instead of the classic latte/coffee lowers my expectation a little bit, eventhough the latte tastes good. Hopefully in the future, they're able to serve people back to the proper glass/cup & not using the plastic glass.
Edit : giving this place 5 stars because the owner took their time to explaining about the use of the plastic cups that I experienced with a friendly comment.
Very nice café with a big outdoor terrace. The coffee is great & highly recommended, specially the iced latté. Didn't try the food yet but will be trying it soon & update my review then. They vibes are really nice & weekend mornings are very chill.
First time going there, I'm in love with the place. As a daily coffee drinker it was definitely one of the best coffees I had in my life. The barista was very friendly, I also tried their chocolate croissant it was melting like butter. I felt comfortable there Even though it was small space & some of the tables are shared. I totally recommend it.
Went here this morning for coffee. One of the best I've had in the Plateau. The guy listened to our order & made it perfectly! Very friendly service, great atmosphere too
Edit: Tbqh i fear i spoke too soon. Changing my 1 star to 5 stars. I still don’t like the croissants but realistically they have the best coffee in the neighborhood (even tho they don’t offer psl :( …) I will always come here
*** Original review from Winter 2023
Wasn’t a fan of the coffee but it was decent. Service was fine. The basis of this 1 star review is the abominable creation they tried to pass off as a croissant. It was soft like wonder-bread or a pastry you can buy from the dollar store. Horrible. My girlfriend was devastated. If they invested in better croissants, it would be a much better spot. xo
