Café Melbourne

Maggie

5.0

This cafe had wonderful coffee & a great traditional atmosphere. The owner took in our group of 7 people & made all of our coffee & meals all on his own, very quickly, all while still serving other customers coffee as well. The food was hot, beautifully presented & so delicious! The avocado toast was a standout!

Nikolas

5.0

Really one of those unless you know spots. Great laid back service. The food was amazing & delicious & fresh. Having visited Australia a few years back ive yet to find a good coffee shop that reminds me of the coffee over there but this is definitely it!

Julia

5.0

Best coffee & breakfast sandwich we had on our trip to Montreal :)

Néha

5.0

Australian tourist here, finally a flat white in Canada that doesn't taste burnt! The first real coffee I've had this entire trip. Thanks mates.

Bodi

5.0

Such a great little café. The coffee was smooth, service was quick, & the staff were lovely even when it was busy. Highly recommend.

George

5.0

Wonderful café, had some really nice breakfast experiences here, owners really nice, coffee itself is great, worth a visit

Steven

5.0

Reliable spot with good coffee & a comfortable atmosphere 11/10

Hannah

5.0

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!

Michelle

5.0

Fantastic! Epic coffee & great food

Mickael

5.0

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.