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Café Pista

Quartier des Spectacles
4.6$
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Café Pista Quartier des Spectacles, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (2026)
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Reviews for Café Pista

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on Google4.6 (400+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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Review Summary

Café Pista offers a casual, bright vibe and a warm atmosphere that makes it a good spot for working or studying, with a varied menu and prices that feel fair for what's offered. The service receives high marks for friendliness and attentiveness, coffee is consistently praised for quality, and the indoor ambiance is cozy and pleasant with outlets available for long visits. It is described as a great place to linger, a reliable neighborhood cafe, though a few comments mention occasional dessert dryness and that access can be a bit challenging during renovations.
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One of my favorite cafes in Montreal! Love all the drinks & the desserts.
Although ever so often the desserts tend to be a little bit dry. The service is wonderful & the coffee is so good. It's cute & cozy inside & the playlist is always nice. Also really appreciate that there are outlets & you can work on the longer tables in the back or on the side. It's really quaint to work at!

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Highly recommended, comfy place to work & relax drinking a nice hot chocolate & coffee! ☕?

Dec 13, 2025
on Google

The wifi barely works if there are a lot of people on their laptops, so it's not a great place to work. The staff are not very friendly. It's quite dark inside, even in the middle of the day. Coffee & other drinks are decent.

Nov 9, 2024
on Google

Love this little neighbourhood cafe with speciality beans, nice snacks & drinks. Perfect for a brunch or breakfast with very good coffee & great service. Really enjoyed it here & the staff is very kind

Oct 27, 2024
on Google

The definition of "independent cafe" when you think of one, but still somehow better. Great lighting & vibes, whether you need to get some work done, or just want to sit with a cup of. (I don't drink coffee so unfortunately no coffee snob opinions here. I had the strawberry lemonade though which was so exquisite I had three glasses; I also had the grilled cheese & soup of the day - today's was butternut squash - & that was tasty & filling!) This will definitely be a must for all of my future Montreal visits.

Sep 30, 2024
on Google
4.0

GREAT GREAT VIBE to work or catch up with a friend. Tables are close to each other but the space is open & airy. Different kinds of sittings, tables, counter tops/bars. Lots of plugs & ports to charge your device addiction. Table service is nice to have. Better than waiting at the bar for someone to yell your name wrong & spell it even worst & hand you an charred bean drink. Here the review of the reason you may want to go to a coffee shop... the brews & espresso drinks are great here. Loved my cortado! Perfect steamed milk for a smooth & still strong tasting espresso drink. Wished I had taken a pic before finishing it. Will gladly come back here to oblige my taste buds & caffeine fix. Good job baristas!

Apr 3, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great food including sandwiches, bagels, pastries & soup. Excellent coffee drinks. Great for vegans & vegetarians.

Oct 21, 2023
on Google