Monday

8 am - 5 pm

Tuesday

8 am - 7 pm

Wednesday

8 am - 7 pm

Thursday

8 am - 7 pm

Friday

8 am - 7 pm

Saturday

9 am - 5 pm

Sunday

Closed

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.

Reviews for Café Vasco Da Gama

Food

Service

on Google4.4 (1000+)

*as of 2026-04-01

4.5 178 ratings

5★

65%

4★

22%

3★

2★

1★

Write your review

Reviews often mention

cafe(34) coffee(24) breakfast(16) lunch(15) sandwich(12) nata(11) fresh(10) recommend(10) salad(10) sandwiches(10) croissant(8) portuguese(8)

Review Summary

Page 6 of 6 - 107 Reviews

Aditya

5.0

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

Zenab

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.

Eric

One of my favorite cafés in MTL, Vasco da Gama is a fancier place to grab a ILLY Espresso & a wide variety of sandwiches & other things.

It's yellow walls & blue sea tiles invite your eyes to feast on it's beautiful decor as it's a great place I'd recommend for a fancier coffee date. Being a Portugese style café, they also have the world famous Portuguese egg tarts called "Natas" & a few portugese imports such as Piri-Piri hot sauce, fancy-schwancy sardines tin cans & a few other interesting finds. Also one can buy a whole can of that high-end renown ILLY coffee in the tin cans so you can enjoy it at home.

A classic on Peel street when you need a break from shopping!!

Sep 18, 2023

Daniel

Vasco is the best spot for a light & healthy lunch in downtown Montreal. I have been eating there for many years. With a cozy European atmosphere & excellent customer service, I would recommend to tourists & locals alike. Food is always fresh & there’s a nice variety of salads & sandwiches �

Aug 24, 2023

Shih

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

Moquina

13 Reviews

3.5

Food is very good. However,the place is small & there aren't enough tables at lunch time. Customer service could be better. Not very friendly.

Feb 16, 2018

GuillaumeG

20 Reviews

4.0

Même si je n'aime habituellement pas les sandwichs, je dois admettre que les leurs sont plutôt bons. Leurs salades sont tout aussi réussies.

Jul 19, 2014

SuggestionsMore

Stanley

Muze Lounge & Terrasse

Marché Artisans

Castel Resto

GESO Ristorante

CAFÉ KRÉMA

East Pan Asiatique

Brasserie Milton

Tiradito

InformationError?

Restaurants NearbyMore

Chez Alexandre et fils

Les Trois Monkeys

Shô-Dan (Shodan)

FireGrill

La Boulangerie Moderne

Restaurant Benjamin

Maison Publique McLean's

Zante

Le Taj

Le Mezz Bistro Bar

Suggested Articles

Restaurants in DowntownMore

Events NearbyMore

Related Links

Review Summary