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.
Nice patio in summer time. Smoked salmon is nice but grand cappuccino is just okay(see others pics for reference. It's like a soup, more foamy than creamy). It's a bit expensive for what's included, but it's downtown, so.. maybe ?
Aug 8, 2024
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Super café en plein centre ville. Les sandwichs sont délicieux, avec une belle sélection de produits d'épicerie fine. Le proprio est super sympa tout comme le staff.
In search of heavenly pastels de nata? This is the place! We sat outside, & the smokers in the no-smoking zone diminished the otherwise wonderful experience.
We enjoyed a seat on a nice patio for more than half an hour before receiving our breakfast. Breakfast was ok but we were charged excessively for each item in the omelette & there was very little in the actual omelet.
I was out shopping & decided this looked like a nice place for a light lunch on a hot day. Unfortunately, I felt very unwelcome as a solo diner. Although it was after the noon peak, I was given the worst table right by the door despite others being available, & I felt quite ignored. I noticed that other diners had glasses with ice for their sparkling water while I was just handed a bottle, & beyond being told what table was mine & having someone unceremoniously drop my food on the table, I was largely ignored. I realize it is counter service but I also saw other guests being treated with more care. I ordered a salad trio, which was quite good in the heat when one has little appetite (it was during the heat wave). The food all looked really good, & it is obviously very popular. It would be somewhere I would return to on a future trip to Montréal if I had a more pleasant experience otherwise. 'm not sure if I hit an off day or if staff would be more friendly if I wasn't alone. I make an effort to use my French when possible, so I don't think this was the issue (although the counter staff did switch to English, which is common in Montréal if the person is bilingual). As someone who travels alone frequently, it's frustrating when I encounter this. I enjoy eating nice meals & I often go to quite good restaurants, & my experience is that the best places realize that solo diners are there to appreciate the food. I don't need a fuss at all, but I hate feeling unwelcome because I'm on my own.
I love the atmosphere of this place & people are really nice. When we were there, we kinda felt like we were in Europe. However, I didn't have a good experience with the omelet that I ordered. The taste was good & the portion was also good. But then I felt ill & my stomach hurt a lot. I believe I had something not clean. I am sure its not caused by other food because it happened before dinner time & I only had one meal that day. I don't know if I got food poisoned but it was not a great experience. Other than that terrible experience, I had a nice experience there.
Jun 28, 2024
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Honestly, as we toured downtown Montreal, we found this gem...the aroma of espresso brought us in to see what they offered. Not only great coffee but fantastic omelets. WONDERFUL people working there treat you like family!
Cafe that serves lunch sandwiches, omelettes & wine! Great location close to Peel Metro station. I didn't like their seating though, the high tables that are towards the back are really small & unstable. In fact a customer next table accidentally dropped & broke a coffee cup too. The food was okay & the coffee was good. Good variety & options to choose from but place is bit on the pricier side.
