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.
I somehow paid $14.50 (including tip & tax) for an iced latte & a croissant. Ordered an iced latte & it was so sweet, I didn't ask for a vanilla latte or even to have any sweetener added. They kept opening the window & doors even though it was below 10C & customers got up themselves to close the doors since it was so cold inside. It's very pretty & a great place to study, but not worth the money
Amazinggg coffee shop, I recently discovered this spot & was absolutely blown away :) They have an aesthetically pleasing, modern & cozy atmosphere with floor to ceiling windows, a projector playing movies & a small tree inside. The staff is lovely, the coffee is top-tier, the food is delicious (do yourself a favour & try the egg salad sandwich)! I'm on a mission to try everything on their menu.
It's one of the only coffee shops that closes late in the area (which I love), & it's so versatile! Perfect to relax & read a book (they have a library), study/work (lots of tables), or for an after work'5 à 7' (yes, they also have wineee)!
I'm really happy to have found Paper Hill, I have no doubt it will quickly become a must of the Montreal coffee crawl scene :)
Apr 11, 2025
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This place has really phenomenal coffee - it's honestly the only thing I would go here for. The lattes are great, the espresso is fantastic. I got the pink latte too, which I think they're known for, but BE WARNED - it is legit just beetroot & milk. So if you don't like milky-beetroot, don't get it. I'm sure some people like it. Also, the food is fairly mediocre. If you are coming here to work, BE AWARE that I believe they changed their designated laptop spots, as there are only around 6 places total. There used to be a large table the first time I went, but I was told there cannot be laptops on it anymore....
Nice environment & nice staff. Had a maple coffee & blueberry matcha. I honestly wasn't satisfied with the coffee because the maple coffee just taste like a watered down latte. The ratio should be verified to make sure it taste like what it's marketed as! I definitely enjoyed the blueberry matcha much more but the blueberry taste was quite overpowering. What I noticed about the matcha is the way it is stored. As a matcha lover, I am fairly educated on the best way to prepare & conserve it. Their matcha is kept in a clear container which is a big red flag for how the matcha will taste. In a non-airtight & non-light deprived environment the matcha loses its taste & quality significantly. I wish they would take that into consideration & provide their clients the best quality ingredients:)
Magnifique endroit servant du très bon café ( le torréfacteur est Escape) & quelques plats pour les diners. Il y a une sélection de vins & bières aussi disponible pour les 5 à 7 & de l'espace pour travailler.
Service incroyable, les employés son très sympathiques & la nourriture est délicieuse le matcha glacé est juste 😍 le meilleur que j'ai bu! Ambiance super confortable & chaleureuse.
I don't usually write bad reviews, but I wanted to share my experience so that people don't waste their time coming here for a pink latte.
Honestly, the pink latte tastes horrible…
It's like beetroot juice mixed with steamed milk, & there's no espresso in it. It shouldn't be called a'pink LATTE.'
Très bon matcha mais le café est passable Plusieurs tables & wifi disponible ainsi que des prises. Bien construit pour étudier. L'espace est plutôt froid & le service est ok.
Mar 4, 2025
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I loved this place & its amazing & kind staff. Went there to work & got myself a coffee, which was very good & then got hungry so I got their soup of the day & their grilled cheese with caramelized onions, it was excellent & very flavourful ! Will come back for the tuna melt !! 🥰
Un café pas comme les autres!
Dans un bel espace, avec une musique agréable, on peut prendre un café, un verre de vin, manger une bouchée, jaser, lire, étudier.
L'endroit parfait!
Cute spot à Montréal avec des employés super souriants.
Cependant, le chai & le matcha n'étaient pas à la hauteur de nos attentes :/
Puis, pas beaucoup de places, faut venir tôt ! Surtout avec les restrictions pour les ordi (très bonne initiative de la part du café)
