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Café Paper Hill

Downtown
4.2$ & $$
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Café Paper Hill Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Café Paper Hill is a café-bistro offering a selection of certified coffees, local seasonal dishes you can eat in or take away, evening aperitifs, alongside books and newspapers so you can unplug and refuel. Located in a heritage building, this place has a storied past. The story we choose to celebrate is its early days as home to the first print houses and publishers of Montreal. It is only fitting that we’ve dedicated an entire wall to our curated collection of books and magazines. Come in to savour an espresso and get lost in a novel, or simply pop-in for a change of pace.

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Reviews for Café Paper Hill

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on Google4.3 (200+)
*as of 2026-04-15
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Review Summary

Overall impressions of Café Paper Hill highlight a bright, welcoming space with great coffee, pastries, and a thoughtful service vibe. Many reviews praise the atmosphere as calm and conducive to study, with comfortable seating, good light, and friendly staff. Several notes mention a strong co-working setup and a back terrace, though some readers describe it as crowded or say laptop policies limit space. While the menu and drink quality receive praise, a few comments point to inconsistent beverage execution, particularly with specialty drinks like the pink latte and matcha, and price level relative to value. The place is also appreciated for its artful décor and community feel, making Café Paper Hill a go-to for coffee and casual work.
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Very beautiful cafe, with a fun artistic & modern look. Very pleasant for work, or to grab a coffee with friends. However, it is quite popular for studying or working, especially on weekends, so plan your visit accordingly to make sure you have a seat in the « computer allowed » section

Apr 20, 2026
on Google

Amazing little spot for a quick coffee date! The blueberry matcha was amazing.

Apr 19, 2026
on Google

Good service. However, the coffee tasted a little bit bitter. Overall the atmosphere & service were great.

Apr 18, 2026
on Google

Je suis venue deux fois dans ce café, qui est agréable dans l'ensemble. Toutefois, lors de ma deuxième visite, après avoir effectué mes achats & m'être installée confortablement, on m'a informée que je ne pouvais pas m'asseoir à un certain endroit avec mon ordinateur.
Il aurait été apprécié que cette règle soit clairement communiquée à la clientèle à l'avance, plutôt que de devoir se faire déplacer une fois installée.
Cette expérience a été décevante. Je ne pense malheureusement pas revenir.

Apr 16, 2026
on Google

Le café est trop beau & parfait pour travailler ou étudier, ou même pour une sortie entre amis
J'ai mis 3 étoiles a cause des sanitaires 🥲 malheureusemnt trop sale

Bonne contiuation

Apr 8, 2026
on Google

Perfect spot to study, work, read a book or even sit down & socialize with the people you are hanging out with. Their lattes are yummy & so are their pasteries. They have a place for computers & I genuinely think this is my favorite study spot. The aesthetic is extremely cute & the baristas are so sweet. I definitely reccomend this place for a study session.

Apr 3, 2026
on Google

Tout était charmant & la nourriture très bonne. Ma blonde a même dit que c'était sûrement le meilleur café qu'elle avait goûté.

Mar 16, 2026
on Google

Toujours un plaisir de venir étudier dans ce café. Il y a toujours de la place pour les ordinateurs & le personnel est très accueillant. Les cafés sont très bons également !

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

Excellent service client, accueil extraordinaire
Café excellent
Idem pour le thé
Endroit calme, chaleureux & dépaysant.

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

Lieu très sympa, personnel super gentil, cafés bon & parfois aussi originaux. Bien situé, c'est relativement grand.

Mais ce lieu ne sera pas mon premier choix car je tente de venir régulierement & je ne peux pas rester car pas de places. Les 3/4 occupé par des personnes avec ordi qui restent des heures durant, peu importe l'heure, de semaine ou de weekend. C'est franchement chiant. Ils restent des heures & des heures pour étudier ou travailler sans consommer spécialement. Donc au bout de la 4 eme fois, dommage je ne retesterai plus.

Mar 13, 2026
on Google

the chocolate cake makes me go psycho bonkers animal tapping the floor very fast with its feet...i go feral i go crazy for that chocolate cake

Mar 5, 2026
on Google

Excellent endroit pour étudier ou passer du temps , le personnel est cool ainsi que la propriétaire

Feb 27, 2026
on Google

I tried the pink latte, & I thought it was quite interesting. It is just beetroot with milk, but the thick syrup at the bottom gave me a hint of a strawberry, fruity taste. It was quite nice. I didn't particularly enjoy the vibe when I stayed in, though; beautiful decor & space, just wasn't very comfortable for sitting alone.

Feb 7, 2026
on Google

Great Hot Chocolate & croissant & I appreciate the thoughtful service & vibe.

Jan 21, 2026
on Google

Their matcha is amazing & the atmosphere is delightful!

Jan 14, 2026
on Google

Superbe café lumineux & aéré, avec une ambiance vraiment agréable !
Musique parfaite, ni trop forte ni envahissante, & toujours de bon goût.
Service incroyablement gentil.
Le sandwich déjeuner était délicieux & le cortado, bien fait .
Une adresse coup de coeur que je recommande sans hésiter ☕?✨

Jan 11, 2026
on Google

Super service ! Comme je n'ai pas vraiment aimé mon café, une des filles m'a proposé de le refaire & il goûtait meilleur que le précédent.

Jan 8, 2026
on Google

Very nice people & service.

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Was very disappointed with this coffee shop especially compared with other ones. Main Entrance doesn't work. The croissant was not fresh, the cappuccino wasn't great. There was only a large table where you can sit with a laptop. Not comfortable at all.

Dec 23, 2025
on Google

Cozy, food was not for me.

Dec 6, 2025
on Google