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.
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.
May 7, 2024
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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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Nous y sommes arrêté le weekend dernier pour un café & nous n'avons pas été déçus! L'endroit est joli & le café est excellent! Nous y arrêterons certainement à nouveau la prochaine fois que nous serons dans le coin! 🙂
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.
Nov 25, 2023
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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
Top café & dégustation courses dans quartier Plateau , proche d un côté Mon Royal. Petit coup de cœur dans quartier.
On y a goûter un super coukie aubtjz matcha & chocolat blanc...une tuerie..
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.
