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.
Reviews of Café Paper Hill describe a bright, airy and stylish cafe that many visit for studying, working or meeting friends, thanks to ample seating, a distinct front and back terrace, calm ambiance, books and art, and friendly service. Coffee quality is a frequent strength with well balanced espresso, cappuccino and a notably good matcha, while some patrons report that certain iced drinks or the pink latte can be disappointing and note that it is beetroot with milk. Food options like mushroom toast, bagels, croissants, soups and salads are often praised, with some standouts such as egg salad and tuna melt, though a few reviews call pastries or some bites average. Service is generally described as warm and helpful, though a minority mention inconsistent or cold service and higher prices. The space is popular for working, with a clear split between work and laptop free areas, and some frustration around laptop restrictions or crowded times. Overall Café Paper Hill is seen as a gem for coffee lovers and a versatile neighborhood hub offering good drinks and solid bites in a thoughtfully designed setting that encourages focus or socializing.
Love this spot, I come here all the time to unwind. It's always calm, super clean, & just has a really chill vibe. They've got both a front & back terrasse, & the back one is honestly perfect when you just want some peace & quiet with your coffee.
What a fantastic find!!! This café serves beautiful food which is well presented & tasty. The café is immaculate & the ambience is perfect. We were served by Len who went above & beyond to please!! It's our last day here but which we'd found this place sooner. Would highly recommend!!! ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
Jul 6, 2025
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Perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon. The guy at the counter who is also the waiter was great. The food was good as well & the mimosas. I came here as I saw they have books & the variety is good as well.
They offer a great selection of well-brewed coffee. The server was wonderful & took the time to explain each item to me, especially since I have an egg allergy. The café is clean & has a pleasant atmosphere.
I love starting my mornings at this café! The coffee is well balanced, smooth, rich & never bitter. The staff & owner are kind & attentive, making every visit feel warm & welcoming. Grateful to have this is my neighborhood!
Paperhill Café (Montreal) is a unique, wonderful & welcoming place with a great vibe, delicious food, alcohol offerings, great coffees, & lots of care & attention by the owner & staff. The owner is very dynamic, creative, & responsive which translates beautifully to providing a memorable cafe experience. Varied indoor & outdoor seating options & cool activities. A very special location - just what the neighborhood & city needed. We go daily. Highly recommended.
Jun 24, 2025
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This is my favourite place for coffee & matcha in Montreal😍. Cold brew tastes really like cold brew, not like iced americano, matcha tonic is one of the best in my life. Totally recommend!
Good place to study, it's better to arrive early on weekdays because after 12 pm it gets crowded. There's seats with chargers & a good ambient to study with friends or by yourself
May 21, 2025
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Your barista leaves her station to play with a dog, which isn't even allowed indoors, only to go back behind the counter without washing her hands, to rush back with our plate only to blame the slow kitchen? Couldn't have asked for a worse first impression. But the bus boy was great, so bonus points for him. Salad & drinks were also pretty good.
Finally got to try this place after seeing it promoted everywhere for months! I tried their vanilla iced latte. It wasn't too busy in the cafe around 2-3 PM, so I was able to find a place to sit (the upper level was mostly empty, but the ground level had a good amount of people working on their laptops). The latte was good, it tasted a bit like cereal milk more than vanilla & was on the milkier/weaker side, but I did still enjoy it! I'd like to come back to try their other iced drinks.
I had such a great time here! Definitely elevated my Montreal stay. Everything was great! Can't see myself becoming a regular though.
I had a vegetarian mushroom toast & pink latte. I don't think there's any caffeine in the drink but it is very tasty, refreshing & just sweet enough. I'm so relieved that it's not too sweet. Not sure if I'd get it again (other than for aesthetics) but even if I did it would taste like a good sweet treat. The toast is also very tasty but nothing special enough where you wouldn't be able to make one yourself. I still enjoyed it & I'd recommend coming here to try it at least once.
We came here to study for a few hours one afternoon, it's a great atmosphere & fairly quiet, the drinks are good but maybe on the pricey side. I like that they don't allow laptops 12-1pm & after 5pm, gives you time to take a break from studying! Would recommend :)
