Overall, Café Vito is described as a warm, small neighborhood cafe with a distinctly Italian feel, where the coffee is frequently praised for its richness and variety and the pastry case earns high marks for cannoli, pistachio cannoli, cookies, and other treats. Guests mention enjoying espresso, crema, cappuccino, and great coffee in general, as well as tasty light bites like sandwiches and pizza made on site. The atmosphere emerges as a major highlight, with friendly, welcoming staff, good music, a lively terrace in the summer, and a sense of community that makes customers feel at home, including a dog friendly terrace noted by some. Several reviews note impressive value and quick service, with prices seen as reasonable for high quality. The place is often described as a Montreal or neighborhood staple that reminds visitors of Italy and stands out for its friendly, upbeat vibe and regular crowds. Overall, Café Vito comes across as a reliable go to for coffee, pastries, and Italian style eats, with a welcoming staff and a charming, casual ambiance.
There are so many reasons for giving this high rating to such a special neighbourhood cafe which punches well above its weight. It's also to give a huge high five for building such an amazing summer terrace spot to chill, fuel up & watch sports (I came several times for UEFA Euro Cup games which was quite social & enjoyable) including the Olympics which is a real treat while sipping a notably excellent cold coffee chilled over night, & available in decaf no less. Also available with non-dairy milks or even lactose free which I discovered while chatting with James - one of their smooth operating baristas. He also helped me select the perfect sweet pairing from a plethora of dangerously enticing treats from several rows of glass jars. The one I ended up choosing (between it & a mean looking frosted lemon cookie) was what I would describe fully as a Quattro Stagione biscotti-style cookie bar or simply put omg not-your-typical-watch-your-dental-work-crunchy-one; topped with vanilla, chocolate, pistachio crumbles, & sliced toasted almonds. Quick shout out to Meabh (pronounced Mave) for her skills in assisting/ coordinating my order. Shifting gears back to their unique & accessible large corner terrace which has many nice nooks & benches to sit - plus one section is naturally shaded by a tall maple tree. Several large screens are placed strategically around to create various viewing angles. The crowd is a mix of locals & families, plus those who have heard through the grapevine that Cafe Vito is worthy of a trip from other parts of Montreal & even further afar. All this combines to create a fabulous neighbourly vibe which ebbs & flows throughout the day - allowing for plenty of people & dog watching - all of whom seem to be quite content spooning cafe cremas or gelatos in their mouths, licking soft serve ice cream, slurping slushes/ smoothies or a combination of both with an Affogato. Regarding the savory side of things they have plenty on offer to fill that craving including breakfast & bagel sandwiches, wraps, Nathan's hot dogs, grilled cheeses or those on ciabatta bread including veggie options. I almost forgot to mention their handy street-side order window for those on-the-go, with carriages or dogs in tow. Family owned & operated this cafe checks all of the important boxes for a go-to Italian cafe that isn't by default located in the Mile End or Little Italy par example. Keep up the good work. Oh, indeed their latte is spot on! Grazie & va bene!
Belle ambiance & bel endroit. Par contre, les smoothies ne goûtais que pratiquement pas les ingrédients qu'il y a dedans. On aurait dit des poudres à smoothie mélangé à beaucoup trop d'eau. À 19$ pour deux smoothie, je me serais attendu à quelque chose de bien. C'est le pire smoothie que j'ai goûté à ce jour dans un restaurant/café. Ça ne donne pas trop le goût de goûter les autres choses...
Jun 19, 2024
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Cafe Vito is an absolute gem! The ambiance is cozy & welcoming, making it the perfect spot to relax or catch up with friends. The coffee is exceptional-rich, flavorful, & always brewed to perfection. Their pastries & snacks are equally delightful, offering a great variety of fresh & tasty options. The staff is friendly, attentive, & always go above & beyond to ensure a great experience. Whether you're here for a quick coffee or to spend a leisurely afternoon, Cafe Vito never disappoints. Highly recommended!
Le café de 3e vague, qui a soit disant démocratisé le café de qualité (à 22$ les 250g quand même), a laissé les amateurs d'espresso italien traditionnel pour le moins orphelins de part son obsession pour l'arabica & son dédain pour le robusta. Jusqu'à présent je devais donc me contenter des produits Lavazza dont les grains sont très souvent de médiocre qualité même si on a la chance d'en trouver des récemment torréfiés. Grand merci donc au Café Vito de nous offrir un succulent mélange traditionnel. J'étais un peu sceptique sur la fraîcheur des grains puisque ces derniers sont importés d'Italie, mais j'ai été très agréablement surpris. Aucun problème de canalisation & donc de projections, le grain se moud un peu plus fin que la moyenne des cafés récemment torréfiés & donne un espresso assez épais avec beaucoup de crema (grâce au robusta). Je ne déteste pas le café de 3e vague, bien au contraire, mais je suis très heureux de pouvoir faire chez moi ce classique presque en voie de disparition. Grazie mille Vito !
Définitivement L'un des Meilleurs Café de la Petite Italie!!! SErvice à clientèle sympathique. Café absolument SAVOUREUX, le double expresso mérite 5 étoiles & plus.
Sympathique terrasse illuminée
heures d'ouverture très accommodantes!
Clientèle amicale.
A recommander dans le quartier, impérativement!
Très beau & bon café situé dans le quartier Villeray & à deux pas du parc Jarry ! La terasse est magnifique & l'ambiance tout simplement charmante. Je suis un grand fan de ce genre d'établissement & je recommande fortement ✨?
