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.
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.
J'ai beaucoup aimé mon passage au Café Paper Hill. Mon pain doré aux petits fruits était succulent. Mon latté cabane à sucre était bon, sans plus. Je dois mentionner que j'apprécie la zone resteraient de travail à l'ordinateur, cela permet d'avoir suffisamment de places pour tout le reste de la clientèle & une atmosphère agréable (points bonus pour la playlist qui oscillant entre artistes indie & succès des années 70-80-90,ainsi que la géante bibliothèque offrant livres & jeux de société pour passer un bon moment au Café).
My friend brought a sandwich from another store because he has diabetes & his blood sugar was ridiculously low, meaning he HAD to take a bite of his sandwich while we were waiting for our coffee. The manager of this cafe came up to my friend & said he was disrespectful to eat a sandwich from another place here. He immediately put the sandwich away, but she CONTINUED on telling him he was rude & disrespecting her establishment. He was extremely apologetic & I additionally told her he didn't know & won't do this in the future, but she continued to harass us. This entire situation could've been approached differently, & I will not be returning to a cafe who treats their customers in such a manner.
ALSO, the items were not even worth the hassle-the coffee & matcha were genuinely watered down. The quality was ridiculously disproportionate to the price. My friend THREW away the matcha because it was so watered down even after they modified it.
May 7, 2026
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Great café with excellent coffee & a calm, inviting atmosphere, perfect for studying or reading. The only downside is the coffee is a bit pricier than average, but the quality & vibe make it worth it.
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
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.
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
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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 !
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
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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 ☕?✨
Je n'ai rien à dire sur la nourriture c'était très bon mais en revanche... je n'ai jamais vu un café allongé de la sorte. Venant d'Europe je trouve ça scandaleux qu'on rajoute de l'eau chaude par dessus une shot de café. Je n'ai pas compris le concept de ce café... Dommage, bel endroit.
Very cute co-working space/café that has a very extensive brunch/lunch menu, although a little on the pricier side. I appreciate the the range of vegetarian & vegan options. The vibe is very pleasant with books & board games available & lots of seating! The co-working & non co-working space are clearly demarcated. The coffee quality is very good as well. I tried the pistachio croissant & the mushroom toast. The latter is very tasty & highly recommended. The pistachio croissant filling was excellent but wish the croissant was more fluffy & flaky. Would recommend this café whenever you're in Old Montréal!
Nov 9, 2025
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En visite d'une journée à Montréal avec mon fils de 4 ans & demi, le café Paper Hill a été notre tout premier arrêt après la gare centrale pour le café & le petit déjeuner & quel début magique! 💛 🪄
La propriétaire, Selma, nous a accueillis avec une chaleur rare & sincère. Elle déborde d'attentions délicates : des paillettes multicolores & guimauves dans le chocolat chaud de mon fils, qui ont illuminé notre matinée.
Au-delà du café, Paper Hill est un véritable lieu d'art & d'âme : une projection de ballet danse doucement sur le mur, des livres & peintures inspirent la curiosité, & une musique de bon goût enveloppe le tout d'une atmosphère apaisante & raffinée. Chaque recoin respire la créativité & le soin du détail.
Un endroit où la qualité des produits rencontre la chaleur humaine & la beauté sous toutes ses formes.
Merci Selma pour ce moment d'humanité & d'art vivant.
Je recommande sans la moindre hésitation : un coup de coeur absolu.
Checked out Café Paper Hill this afternoon & it was a solid pick. Went for the seasonal pumpkin spice latte (because fall mood) & it was really nice, warm, flavorful, not overly sweet. Since I was feeling a bit peckish, I grabbed a bagel with cream cheese & jam. Simple but spot-on. Both hit the mark, & the size/price balance is fair, which is always a win in Montreal.
The atmosphere is great! bright, cozy, & the kind of spot you could actually sit down with a laptop & study. Music's at a chill volume (thank you, not blasting), & the back terrace is a sweet bonus when the weather's nice.
Service was friendly & laid-back, & the place has that calm neighborhood café vibe without being pretentious. Overall, a good place to grab a quality coffee, snack, & maybe hang out for a bit. Definitely worth a visit.
Café charmant juste à côté du palais des congrès. Peu achalandé en avant-midi, un endroit idéal pour travailler sur son laptop le matin en dégustant un café préparer avec soin. Une terrasse extérieure est aussi accessible à ceux qui le désirent. Toutefois, c'est une zone sans ordinateur, donc parfaite pour prendre un moment calme entre amis.
I went to this cafe where a lot of people were working. I bought a juice then a chocolate croissant, then a coffee. I was getting work done, so I bought a salad. About 20% into my salad someone came to tell me to move because I was in an area not for laptops. I tried to move but since everyone had to move at once there was no comfortable place left. I asked them to pack the lunch & went to eat it at home. Needless to say, I will not go back. I understand that you don't want to have people spending 5$ on a coffee take the space of other clients, but I spent 42$ only to be pretty much kicked out half meal. They delivered 3 times to my table & said nothing until I had spent on the biggest item. NOT IMPRESSED.
My favorite place in this neighborhood for coffee (love their café filtre), for a quick breakfast, for an hour or two of deep work on the computer, for a chat with a friend over a glass of wine on the terrace. Really everything you need if you live nearby!
