Overall, Café Vito is described as a warm, vibrant neighborhood café with superb espresso and a delicious array of pastries, cookies, cannoli and other Italian snacks, plus tasty on site sandwiches and panini; the atmosphere with a welcoming terrace reminds many guests of Italy and makes it easy to linger with friends or solo; staff are consistently praised for friendliness and attentiveness, and the place is often called the best espresso in town and a staple in the neighborhood. A few notes balance the praise: some visitors note changes to the pistachio cannoli filling compared to earlier versions, and one review mentions an incident where a dish included meat despite a request to omit it; despite these, the overall impression is of high quality, fair prices and a lively, sociable scene that draws regulars and newcomers alike.
Je viens souvent à ce café pour leurs excellents cafés & l'ambiance agréable, mais ma dernière visite m'a déçu. En tant que musulman, j'ai demandé un plat sans viande, mais il y avait malgré tout du jambon dans mon assiette. Cela va à l'encontre de mes convictions religieuses, ce qui m'a mis mal à l'aise. Je comprends que des erreurs peuvent arriver, mais j'espère que l'équipe pourra être plus attentive à ce type de demandes spécifiques à l'avenir. Malgré cet incident, j'apprécie généralement cet établissement & espère avoir une meilleure expérience lors de ma prochaine visite. Tout en sachant que durant ma commande y'avait pas de monde
There are many popular coffee shops who's only claim to fame is existing on Instagram. Then we have cafe Vito. Coffee is excellent, service is quick & their prices are ridiculously affordable. Vito & Gianna are just 2 awesome, hardworking people.
Nov 20, 2024
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J'adore ce café! J'y allais tous les jours pendant la pandémie. C'est un vrai rendez-vous pour les gens du quartier. Le café est excellent ainsi que les sandwichs déjeuner, particulièrement celui sur croissant. Le tout est servi avec le sourire. Je recommande!
Been here multiple times before & after the pandemic, & this place has never lost its way. Food is stellar & always the perfect accompaniment to a warm beverage. Staff is very friendly & warm, as what people would expect of Montreal. Oh, & they have dog treats for you dog owners. It's just perfect, as a corner cafe should be. :)
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!
Ordered a black iced coffee. It was served room temperature, without ice. I asked for them to add ice, & they told me they "had no ice" (like, what?). I love strong coffee but this "iced" coffee tasted like tar.
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...
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!
