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Café Névé

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.4$
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Café Névé Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Café Névé

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*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

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.
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1.5

The barista was very snobby with me as I took a minute to think about my order. It was 9:30am on a Wednesday & I was the only customer in the place, so I don't understand the rush. I said to have a nice day as I left & received no response. Coffee was okay.

Dec 24, 2021
Foodie
1 Review
2.5

Well, I am glad the other person had courteous service. I lived up the street from this cafe when it first opened about 5 years ago, & was delighted it had come to the neighbourhood. Never in my life, have I been treated (mostly by the original co-owner) with such snootiness in all my years of travel to Paris, London, Singapore, etc.

At the time, their water/hydro was not hooked up & they were making & serving bodum coffee. Even though I came every day to support them, I was never treated to a smile, or more than the most minimal conversation. When I returned with friends from out of town, I saw little had changed. Just more hipsters/ students with computers. Coffee fine, but a bit acidic & the milk was too hot, too. I can't stand this place, so maybe I am biased, but my friend's pastry was not great either, particularly for the price. Tea ok, though.

Oct 7, 2014