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Café Vasco Da Gama

Downtown
4.5$
OPEN8 am - 7 pm
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Café Vasco Da Gama Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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A portuguese market filled with treasures... Welcome to Café Vasco da Gama's treasure trove of old-world food in a traditional Portuguese store counter setting. Marvel at our mouth-watering display shelves stacked with fresh, authentic products. A multitude of services Whether you're in a rush or taking your sweet time, you can choose from an extensive selection of deliciously unique meals, especially our exquisite sandwiches, which capture flavours from the four corners of the world. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere over a cup of coffee or one of the chef's creations and experience a warm Portuguese welcome. A flexible catering service The choice is yours – inspired breakfasts served daily from 7 am to 11 am (until 2 pm on weekends), a delicious quick lunch menu, lunchbox service, tea room and, last but not least, our bar – the ideal spot for meeting up with friends. There's also our catering service, an affordable way to make life easier by taking your business dinners or events to the next level with Vasco da Gama's quality and know-how.

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Reviews for Café Vasco Da Gama

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*as of 2026-04-15
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Review Summary

Café Vasco Da Gama feels like a little slice of Europe in Montreal, with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that many describe as charming and warm. The vibe, pastries, and coffee are favorites, including a strong espresso and very tasty croissants and nata, and the sandwiches and breads reflect Portuguese roots. The menu is described as fresh and delicious with good value for quality, and the staff are often praised for friendliness and helpful service. The space works well for breakfast, a casual catch up with friends, or a quick lunch, and outdoor seating adds to the European cafe feel. Some reviews note the cafe can be busy and speedy service, occasional long wait for drinks, or high prices for certain items, but the overall impression remains positive: a reliable, pleasant cafe that offers a little European escape in the heart of Montreal.
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Went for a quiet & nice breakfast & that's what we got. The omlettes were fluffy & the fruits were fresh. The bread had the right amount of butter & was fried just right. The pistachio croissant & the natas were the right amount of sweet that we didn't know we craved in the morning. The staff were friendly & we also got a nice & cozy place to chat & have our breakfast.
Recommended if you are in the Montreal downtown area looking for some excellent breakfast joints.

Nov 30, 2025
on Google

Amazing breakfast sandwich's & great vibe, very clean & super cute. The croissant was to die for !

Aug 4, 2025
on Google

Nice place for a cappuccino & croissant. Very European feel with sidewalk seating. The food is standard, but everything you would expect for a sidewalk cafe.

Aug 1, 2025
on Google

I ordered omelets here, & it took about 20 minutes to get the first one. The second omelet arrived another 15 minutes later. The service definitely needs improvement. Nothing stood out-coffee & croissant were just average.'

Jul 5, 2025
on Google

Les cafés sont excellents, les croissants aussi. L'une des meilleures places au centre ville pour le petit déjeuner.

Jul 24, 2024
on Google

Lovely place with great breakfast plates, fresh croissants & coffee & lots of pastry options. Very obliging staff & central setting. My go-to for a quick breakfast in Montreal.

Sep 23, 2023
on Google

Great atmosphere we ate outside on the terrace. A little hard to go up with the kids but plenty of space while we were there. Had a hot chocolate & chocolate croissant. It was both very tasty & we would go again.

Sep 23, 2023
on Google

We had breakfast & it is a very good experience, good food, croissant, bagel & ciabatta are wonderful, omelette is quite good, yogurt is delicious, cafe is good as well, nice people & location.

Aug 22, 2023
on Google