BEST COFFEE IN CANADA!
As a born & bred Aussie I have been desperate to find home style coffee in Canada & this place succeeded in every way. Excellent coffee (we had cappuccinos), & great brunch as well (we had smashed avo on GF bread & waffles).
The barista/chef was doing a great one man show, & was very knowledgeable & accommodating of dietaries. Absolutely incredible coffee just like at home. 11/10. Even got myself a second coffee for the pure joy of it!!! We took a 40min train to get here & it was well worth it!
Dec 15, 2025
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I stumbled across Melbourne Café on a scorching summer day back in 2019, just walking down Saint-Laurent. Since then, I've probably been 30, maybe 40 times, & I'm still not tired of it. That says a lot!!
This place has been around for a while now, & there's a reason it's still standing strong. It's simple, a little funky, & effortlessly relaxed , exactly what I associate with Melbourne, where I lived for a year. The café captures that Australian café culture perfectly: unpretentious, fresh food, great coffee, & a space that just feels good to be in.
I've worked my way through pretty much every item they've had on the menu over the years, the bagel, the Lebanese plate, the chicken sandwich, & so on. The menu's not huge, but what they do, they do really well. That said, if I'm being completely honest, I tend to fall back on the same thing almost every time: the avocado toast!
It might sound basic, but theirs is on another level. I'd go so far as to say it's the best avocado toast I've had anywhere in Canada, no exaggeration. The bread is always perfectly toasted, the avocado is ripe & generous, but what really makes it is the homemade tomato chilli jam. It's incredible. Sweet, tangy, spicy, it hits every note & ties the whole dish together in a way that makes it feel anything but basic. It's honestly a little addictive.
The service has always been lovely. Sure, like most places, there's some staff turnover (understandably, in this industry & economy), but what's consistent is the energy & the welcome you get. & the owners, Sébastien & Lily, are absolute gems. I've seen them behind the counter since day one, they're hands-on, hardworking, & clearly passionate about what they do. It shows. They care, & it makes a difference.
If I could give more than five stars, I would. Melbourne Café is one of those places that just gets everything right, & keeps you coming back without needing to reinvent itself every season. A staple, & for me, a favourite.
Jun 5, 2025
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Small space but overall very nice! The owner once opened up shop early so I could purchase some coffee beans. I'll always remember his kindness. I've still yet to be back for brunch, but I had a bite of my girlfriend's sandwich & it was fantastic.
Nov 26, 2024
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I was passing by & decided to get a smoothie. It was refreshing & without artificial sugar; only from fruits & berries. After reading a few reviews, I will go back for brunch & coffee :) I will probably add the missing 🌟 afterward
Dec 18, 2023
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I was going to rate this better cause the latte & muffin I had was tasty. But we got rudely told to leave because they're a "no laptop place" on weekends. Mind you, it was not written anywhere that this was their policy. I would have had no issue with this as I've been to other cafés that have a similar policy.. we literally had just ordered tea after our coffee was done. Girl next to us was also on her laptop.. Rude service ruined this café for me
Nov 19, 2023
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Great food, great service, great prices, fantastic coffee. Top coffee shop in Mtl, will be back!
Oct 6, 2023
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