Café Rico is described as an affordable, high‑quality coffee hub on Ave Mont Royal with a cozy space and a wide fair‑trade bean selection. Reviewers praise the excellent coffee and hot chocolate, strong value, and the option to buy beans in bulk, while the staff are consistently noted as friendly and knowledgeable and often going the extra mile. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a welcoming aroma that enhances the experience, and many consider it among the best cafés in Montreal. Some notes mention limited payment options and the absence of restrooms, but overall the tone remains that of a reliable, approachable spot to sample, purchase, or enjoy coffee, fair‑trade products, and related sundries.
I come here to buy my coffee beans every chance I get. The staff are super friendly. The beans are somewhere between a high end boutique bean & a grocery store one - & the price is more than fair. Come & stay for an espresso & a piece of baklava 😊
Incontournable & sympatique endroit pour son kf venu des 4 coins du monde. On est bien accueilli & conseillé, pour y découvrir ces multiples saveurs. On peut sur place le déguster mais l'endroit est ultra short..
An incredibly quiet & comfortable cafe that offers a nice retreat from the business of Mont Royal. Very kind & accommodating in English & en Français. Brilliant value, as well :) note: they (like many businesses on this street) only accept Canadian cash or Canadian Debit, so plan accordingly!
J'achète des grains de café, de la poudre de cacao & d'autres produits divers ici depuis des années 2000 quand ils étaient situés sur Rachel. Commerce équitable, prix très abordables, excellente qualité, vaste sélection... Je n'ai jamais rien trouvé de comparable, ni en ligne ni en autre cafe a montreal.
I've been buying coffee beans, cocoa powder, & other sundries here since the mid-2000s, when they used to be located on Rachel. Fairtrade, highly affordable, great quality, huge selection... I've never found anything comparable, either online or in-store in other montreal cafe.
The smell as you walk into this place is incredible. They know their coffee & have a list of tasting notes so you can have the full experience! Recommend coming here if coffee is your thing / if you want to learn more about coffee. Also the staff are lovely
Jan 20, 2025
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I heard their coffee is really good around the area, so we decided to garb a latte. We entered to the store around the store opening. There are already busy, so my expectation got higher. I enjoyed coffee smells, I could hear they grind coffee beans. I noticed that lots of customers purchased coffee beans. Baristas, cashier were very friendly. I was looking forward to drink my but unfortunately it was lacking espresso taste, & watery. I even couldn't finish it…it was sad for me. I am hoping to try coffee beans or drip coffee next time though! There are a lot of different regions beans, & fair tread beans too. Looks nice! Just additional information-they don't take Credit cards.
Friendly, helpful, courteous, & efficient helpers. The taste & smell of coffee was good. I trusted my friend who bought their coffee beans as gifts for her European friends. But, there are very few uncomfortable spaces to sit.
