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Café Van Houtte

Old Montreal
4.5$
OPEN7 am - 4 am
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Reviews for Café Van Houtte

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*as of 2026-02-15
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Review Summary

Reviews describe Café Van Houtte as warm, welcoming and clean with attentive, fast service and staff who make guests feel at home. The bright, spacious atmosphere with plenty of seating and natural light makes it a good spot for studying, working or relaxing, and the location in the old port is noted as convenient. The coffee and pastry selection is frequently praised, with drinks like matcha latte and s'mores latte, plus croissants, sandwiches and muffins. Staff are credited with quick service and thoughtful touches such as bringing food to the table or replacing a dish when something goes wrong. Value is considered reasonable and the vibe is family friendly, making it suitable for solo visitors as well as groups. Some reviews mention hours of operation and the willingness to go the extra mile on cold days, such as offering warm soup. Overall the impression is warm, welcoming and memorable, with consistent quality and a sense of being treated like guests rather than customers.
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This is what Van Houtte is all about - friendly service, fresh sandwiches, premium coffee, comfy seats, plenty of tables, several easy access power sockets, rock-solid fast internet. & the coffee was spectacular. Highly recommended.

Apr 1, 2025
on Google

The cafe is warm & inviting with lots of windows for natural light & elevated off the street. Couch areas perfect for families. The egg, ham, & cheese croissant was very tasty. The hot chocolate also! & finally & most importantly, the counter staff was so kind & welcoming. As time allowed, they brought our food directly to our tables, & mad us feel like guests (as opposed to other coffee shops that often make you feel as if you are bothering or annoying them.) This sense of personal interaction (contrary to the culture of anonymity) made the experience memorable & why we visited again. Recommend for families & solo travelers, for a respite from the cold :)

Dec 30, 2024
on Google

Best coffee & vibe in Montreal, wish we would've found it on the first day of our vacation instead of the last two

Dec 5, 2024
on Google

Best Coffee shop I have been to in a long time. Chris the owner has been very hospitable & a delight to sit & talk to while enjoying breakfast. Nicole is very talented & her baking is spectacular. She made my new favorite pastry every morning fresh.

Nov 29, 2024
on Google
2.0

The drink is okay but not the best. But the service is so bad. 1st time i come, the arabic lady always on her phone, even i look at her, she not welcome me there. I order Matcha Latte, she didnt ask ice or hot. So she decided hot. 2nd time still on phone, then the guy told her to focus, she start to say hello & very unkind face. & not welcome. Maybe i'm Asian & she doesnt like me. With white she always smile but asian she never welcome. But the another girl is super nice , she always wear cap. I hope you gonna change the attitude, i know she is one of the owner but with that service & the drink like that, i could pay more in the chez portier near there, the latte much more good. Expensive but WORTH.

Nov 28, 2024
on Google

Visiting from Florida for a week. Looking for Tim Hortons & stumbled upon this beautiful place. Day#4, we have been here everyday, sometimes more then once. Still have not visited Tim Hortons. Nicole has made one of the best coffees I have ever tasted & this is coming from someone who drinks coffee 2-3 times a day. Nicole always smiling always happy just an amazing person. Christopher with a vibrant amazing personality always made us feel welcomed. Gave us tips, directions, always welcomed us. Long story short, we still haven't visited Tim Hortons. This place has been our best decision on our trip. My wife even made a statement " if we come back in 2years & these employees aren't here, it will be sad".

Nov 28, 2024
on Google

Love the latte's & Matcha as well! the staff is very friendly & lovely!

Nov 20, 2024
on Google

Un des meilleurs service à la clientèle de toute ma vie: équipe souriante, efficace, à l'écoute de leurs clients. Étant végétarien les options sont souvent limitées pour moi dans ce genre d'établissement, mais ce café là m'a proposé des sandwichs personnalisés pour me permettre plus de diversité dans mes déjeuners SANS QUE J'AI À LE DEMANDER. Le tout dans une ambiance de convivialité & de professionnalisme. Endroit exceptionnel 👌🏿

Oct 31, 2024
on Google
5.0

Un café super chaleureux avec un service impeccable! Le personnel est très gentil & la nourriture super bonne !! Leur matcha est aussi un des meilleurs que j'ai goûté, un vrai délice, j'y retourne à chaque fois !!

Oct 25, 2024
on Google

Acceuil sympahtique , bons produits , prix tres correct , a conseiller si vous passez dans le coin

Oct 23, 2024
on Google
5.0

Greaf service & amazing coffee from a warm & friendly team. Always ready to help & constantly exceeding my expectations. Its like walking into the home of a friend & feeling instantly at ease!

Oct 10, 2024
on Google
5.0

Excellent croissants & coffee, & super friendly service. They even opened early for me, so I could chill & read in the cafe at 7am. Highly recommended!

Sep 25, 2024
on Google

This writer thrives on the three things reviewed. My egg & sausage muffin was delicious & it was my second visit. There is a 6$ special right now, 12 Oz. Coffee, egg, sausage/or ham/ or bacon, & a great seat. Spent 4 hours here last visit, met a great future reader of my books.

Sep 20, 2024
on Google

The pastries are really good, the atmosphere is nice, staffs are friendly & plenty of places to sit

Sep 18, 2024
on Google
5.0

We were strolling by & decided to pop in to get some coffee & a bite. We were greeted by Raja with a warm smile . Later came to know she is the owner. Beautiful clean barista with a cozy ambiance. Enjoyed it & will be back. 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Aug 24, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great folks, solid muffins & great coffee :)

Aug 22, 2024
on Google

Proper coffee, ideal for a quick sit. But space is lacking atmosphere. Would recommend outdoor seating.

Aug 16, 2024
on Google

Superbe équipe souriante & pleine d'énergie aujourd'hui sur l'heure du lunch. Un plaisir de venir ici.

Aug 15, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great coffee spot - really good espresso! Nicole was very sweet!

Aug 9, 2024
on Google
5.0

I love this place the food is great & the new owner is so friendly & she is very kind ! Totally recommend this place !!

Aug 7, 2024
on Google