Reviews describe a cozy, authentic space with friendly, knowledgeable staff behind the counter. The café is praised for excellent coffee and pastries, with the chocolate chip cookie repeatedly called a highlight, and the grilled cheese croissant and regular croissant scoring well. The atmosphere is described as super cozy, intimate, and conducive to hanging out, reading, or studying. A common caveat is that service can be slow, and there are occasional issues with refunds. Music can be on the louder side at times, making it less ideal for quiet relaxation. Some customers appreciate the space and natural light and the many tables for working or chatting. A striking mural on the neighborhood corner adds a note of remembrance and vitality, contributing to the sense that beauty and urgency can coexist. Overall, Café Névé is seen as one of the best coffee spots in Montreal, with high praise for the coffee, pastries, vibes, and friendly service, though a few reviews call for quieter hours and more consistent speed.
The barista working was very kind, the cookie was freshly baked, & the espresso was delicious. They also have a wide selection of coffee beans to bring home from different roasteries.
If your idea of a good cafe experience is waiting 15 minutes for your coffee only to have the barista forget your order, & then ask you what you wanted initially, & then to insult you as you ask for a refund, then enjoy. For my part, I will patronize the other great cafes in the area. This place used to be wonderful, but it's gone downhill in a big way, sadly.
Jan 28, 2026
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Definitively one of the best coffee shop in Montreal. The vibe there is super cool, they have tables were you can study & others if want just to enjoy your coffee. I found the place very cosy & intimate. The service is very friendly ! I came for the cookie & it was absolutely delicious. The coffee is also very very amazing. I recommend 100% this place :) also if you buy a bag of coffee you get a free coffee that's pretty cool !
Such an amazing vibe here! The atmosphere is cozy yet lively, perfect for catching up with friends or just enjoying some quiet time. The coffee was absolutely perfect 🫶🏻 smooth, rich, & clearly made with care. You can tell they really know what they're doing here. Definitely one of my new favorite spots in Montreal, can't wait to come back! ❤?
This used to be our favourite place in the city. Their food menu was amazing, & the coffee was good. A few months ago they decided to reduce the staff & stopped making any food except baked goods. The cookies are good, but we were bagel people. Service got noticeably slow too. Seems like the owners are trying to cut costs, & honestly we just started going somewhere else to get a proper breakfast.
Did y'all change ownership? I've been coming here for years but the last time I popped in I was "greeted" (that's generous) by the coldest person informing me that there's barely anything left of the menu I've become accustomed to. I was confused by the hostility (& lack of food lol) so I just bounced. I love the coffee here though.
Jan 31, 2024
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Great coffee, atmosphere & cookie but the service was poor. I have rarely seen staff that disagreeable & unfriendly. Not a word, not a smile & the plates basically thrown on the table.
Amazing study spot with literally the BEST cookies. Honestly... the cookie blew me away. The white chocolate nut cookie is the best, IMO (but very very sweet). Really good coffee & super chill & friendly vibe. The place always smells delicious. Sandwiches are really good but a littlleeee pricey
Really good chocolate 🍫 chip cookies 🍪
We recalled this coffee shop as we visited during Covid. As we remember, it’s a small coffee shop located on the street corner with little seating places inside. The chocolate chip cookies were delicious & the service was good. Finding parking in this area can be challenging, Street parking is free until 1 o’clock on Sundays. Otherwise you need to pay.
