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Café Saint-Henri

Little-Italy
4.0
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Café Saint-Henri Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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A great discovery for tourists and an essential for Montreal food lovers, Jean Talon market offers an incredible range of products from local produce to rare goods from around the world. Cafe St-Henri Jean Talon with its busy summer terrace is an unmissable stop, the ideal place to take a break from shopping. With a fresh and floral atmosphere the baristas will warmly welcome you.

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Reviews for Café Saint-Henri

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*as of 2026-03-01
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Review Summary

Reviews of Café Saint-Henri describe a mix of experiences. Some visitors praise the cozy space, friendly staff, and inviting pastries, with notes that the coffee can be very good and the atmosphere ideal for a quick bite, reading, or chatting. Others report inconsistent coffee quality, such as grind sizes being too coarse for certain brews, espresso that tastes bitter or flat, and a focus on service that can feel rushed when crowds are heavy. Several comments mention overwhelmed staff during busy times and a desire for more help or longer, calmer service. Practical annoyances appear as well, including a lack of bathrooms and, in some visits, louder conversations behind the counter and questions about cleanliness of cups. A few patrons mention price compared to portion size, while several reviews affirm the café as charming, with a creative drink menu and a welcoming vibe that makes it a popular spot, especially on weekends. Improvements suggested include more professional upkeep, cleaner presentation, and consistent attention to the balance between speed and hospitality.
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J'y suis allée une fois & j'ai eu un service avec une jeune femme à l'attitude d'adolescente, presque la moue & je semblais la déranger.
J'ai donné une seconde chance à l'endroit car j'aime encourager les commerces locaux, & malheureusement, le service n'était guerre mieux… très dommage car l'endroit est mignon.
De plus, j'y allais pour daire moudre du café pour ma Gaggia. La première fois, je leur ai fait confiance avec leurs barèmes & la mouture était aussi grosse que pour un percolateur… ark. Quand j'y suis retournée, j'ai demandé s'ils connaissaient la gaggia & ils ont dit oui. Je leur ai demandé un peu plus fin que la dernière fois: résultat: encore bcp trop grosse comme mouture. Pour moi, c'est terminé.

Jan 4, 2026
on Google

I had a specialty latte - cardamom brioche 😋 so good. &, service with a smile!

Jan 4, 2026
on Google

Extremely packed on weekends. Coffee was fine but not great. Staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, especially with table service. They could use some more help.

Dec 9, 2025
on Google

I love Cafe St. Henri's coffee, & try to support local businesses. But if I pay $5 dollar for a filter coffee with tip, how is it reasonable that I am not allowed to pour my own milk into the coffee? It's a very individual thing & shouldn't be up to a barista to slosh in a random amount of milk. This isn't Tim Hortons; I would like to pour my own milk, the quantity I desire. Also: no bathroom! What!

Oct 29, 2025
on Google

Très bon café !

Oct 26, 2025
on Google

J'ai goûté tous les cafés du marché Jean-Talon &, comme j'étais pressé aujourd'hui, j'en ai pris un ici (c'était d'ailleurs le dernier qu'il me restait à essayer). Malheureusement, le service était mauvais. J'ai commandé un grand moka (7,76 $), ce qui me semble cher, mais ok. Cependant, on m'a servi un café qui me semblait petit par rapport aux autres verres à emporter, qui étaient plus grands. Je n'y ai pas prêté attention, mais quand je l'ai goûté, il était très amer, au point de donner l'impression d'être périmé.
Entre le goût du café & le service, cet établissement est définitivement rayé de ma liste.

Oct 26, 2025
on Google

Good but expensive coffee. They dont have bathrooms though so be warned :

Oct 7, 2025
on Google

Nice place

Oct 4, 2025
on Google

Good service & coffee. Good environment for reading & chatting.

Sep 30, 2025
on Google

Great pastries, decent coffee.

Sep 12, 2025
on Google

Cozy café offering a creative selection of drinks

Sep 11, 2025
on Google

Parfait pour un café sur le pouce ou pour une terrasse sur le marché lorsqu'il fait beau.

Aug 30, 2025
on Google

I came in 20 minutes before closing & the barrista was genuinely happy to see us even though she was preparing to close. She answered all my questions with no rush & very kindly. The iced cold brew hit the spot on a hot afternoon.

Aug 24, 2025
on Google

Super café latté

Aug 19, 2025
on Google

Le café est bon, mais les tasses ne sont pas bien nettoyées, & les employés parlent trop fort entre eux. Ça manque de professionnalisme.

Jul 24, 2025
on Google
4.0

Tried the new sparkling matcha… not great

Jul 23, 2025
on Google

Cosy & very nice
Friendly staff!

Jul 8, 2025
on Google

Très bon café, bon service & recommandations par la Barista! En Plus d'être super jolie à l'intérieur!

Jul 1, 2025
on Google

Great food & coffee

Jun 7, 2025
on Google

Chacun ses goûts, mais pour ma part j'ai trouvé que le goût de leurs espresso est trop surette. Cependant, peut être bon pour d'autre... Outre que cela, super service.

May 11, 2025
on Google