Café Paper Hill

David

5.0

After one week in Montreal, I have found the quality of coffee & atmosphere I enjoy the most.

The maple syrup latte was great. All three elements came through strong.

My wife was tentative about getting matcha since we've been disappointed in Montreal so far... but this one did it. We both rate it highly.

I've found coffee culture in the city different than I'm used to so I was pleasantly surprised to find this one. Paper Hill offers two types: a book/study area & an outdoor terrace facing a quiet courtyard shielded from traffic noise. Personally, I like sitting outside in a quiet atmosphere.

In all, the best coffee experience I've had in Montreal.

Angie

1.0

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.

Pinar

5.0

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.

Arvind

5.0

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!

Christopher

4.0

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.

Benjamin

5.0

I love good priced quality coffee & they definitely have this here! The beans are usually light roasted or medium roasted with focus on quality taste!

Service is always welcoming & warm.

In tough times like 2025 we need to support local businesses more than ever!

Montreal need more cafes like this that really focus on high end coffee & good service!

I have now come here over 10 times & every time is a pleasure, support this place they deserve it 👏🙏

Aya

3.0

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:)