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.
Café Vasco Da Gama comes across as a cozy, welcoming spot in downtown Montreal that feels like a quick escape to Portugal with a warm European vibe, perfect for a casual breakfast, lunch, or a relaxed coffee break. Reviews highlight tasty, fresh food and a good lineup of pastries and sandwiches, along with satisfying omelettes, salads, and desserts, and they praise strong espresso, friendly staff, and the option of indoor or outdoor seating that suits conversations or study. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as charming and unpretentious, making it a good spot to unwind and catch up with friends. Yet some experiences mention downsides such as inconsistent value with some dishes being overpriced or average, occasional slow service, and items that are too sweet or not as flavorful as expected. Taken together, the cafe is viewed as a pleasant, approachable option with a distinct Portuguese feel, a focus on quality ingredients, and a range of breakfast and lunch choices, especially appealing to those seeking a European cafe experience in Montreal.
L'endroit est très charmant mais la nourriture laissait à désirer, mauvaise cuisson de la viande (on dirait que c'était pré-cuit puis réchauffé, très décevant). Mais sinon le staff était gentil.
Je recommande très vivement cet endroit. Que ce soit le service accueillant & chaleureux ou même les produits de très bonne qualité nous avons été ravis de notre passage dans cet établissement
Ce café est parfait pour un café bien serré ou un petit déjeuner convivial. L'ambiance est chaleureuse & le personnel accueillant. Les options pour le petit déjeuner, comme le pain frais & les jus de fruits & omelettes, sont très satisfaisantes.
Une expérience inoubliable ! Vasco, c'est l'endroit parfait pour un repas mémorable ! Une ambiance incroyable, un service irréprochable, & des plats à couper le souffle. Jorge, le propriétaire, est tout simplement exceptionnel & fait de chaque visite un moment magique. Je recommande les yeux fermés !
Dined here 2 times recently, once for lunch & once for breakfast! Both times had a wonderful experience. The sandwiches are delicious!! The bread so fresh & crispy! Loved the sauce! Very pleased!! The plain omelette was great & came with a side of fresh fruit! Staff were friendly as well. Would recommend!!
Used to come here often when I lived in Montréal 10+ years ago. Visited recently, for nostalgia's sake. The ambiance is nice; the food portions are quite small.
We had the pruscuitto sandwich & the club Ferreira & bought the canard & fig & another Ferreira to go so the rest of the family can taste it too. Mocha was also good. Service was great & the place was clean & inviting. Sandwiches come with salad , we had the Greek & the beet salad. Both salads were good too.
Sep 22, 2024
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Great Portuguese spot for an espresso. Close to the hotel we were staying. I was happy to see the pastel the nata, it's ok not authentic as it would in Portugal. If you are going to serve something, I feel you need to out in the effort to make it authentic, serve it warm w powdered sugar. It was soggy, not good. N like $4! You order at the register n they'll bring you thd good.
Had their natas. The best I've had & I'm not even a dessert type person. 2 star for atmosphere. Place is nice but can smell constant cigarette smell in non-smoke area.
Café allongé excellent La serveuse me dit Aye au lieu de me dire un beau BONJOUR chaleureux. Muffin aux carottes pâteux, pain perdu pâteux. Faite cuire plus longtemps ou changer de recette. Excellente musique, d'ailleurs c'est ça qui nous a fait rester là, car nous y allions pour manger des pastas de nata, mais il n'y en avait pas.
