Cafeterra earns praise for warm, friendly staff, a welcoming vibe, and consistently delicious food and coffee, making it a favorite for brunch and casual cafe visits in Old Montreal. The menu features healthy, flavorful options like Norwegian and Ukrainian breakfasts, avocado toast, pastries, and well crafted coffees, with many noting generous portions and quality ingredients. While some visits highlight attentive service and thoughtful details, a few comments point to slower service during busy times and occasional inconsistencies, yet the overall experience remains highly rated with frequent returns. The cozy, stylish decor and calm atmosphere, sometimes accented by soft jazz, create a relaxing setting that appeals to both locals and guests.
I was at the Montreal Convention center to attend an event. Came here as it came highly recommended on google search. The girls working there are most unfriendly & unwelcoming! The table next to me had the same opinion. When you order food at your table you are required to pay & also tip even before the food arrives which was wired. The avacado toast was very good & so was the cappuccino!
Le meilleur toast saumon avocat que j'ai mangé ! Portion très généreuse pour le prix, ambiance calme (en début d'après-midi), service vraiment rapide, c'est un endroit parfait pour une pause dej simple & efficace !
Very opulent place. Avocado toast was good. Lemonade was one of the best I have ever tasted. I suspect they use enhancers but if they managed to make it naturally , nothing like it. Cafe filtre was good, I have it with extra cream.
One thing I felt odd was they made us pay as soon as they took our order. Not sure why they do that. I tipped because it's a good place, the servers are young & I am a tourist, but they really need to reconsider this.
food overpriced, your overhead must be insane.
at least put more avo on the avo toast i know it's not that expensive for you. ordered a sunny side egg got a hard yolk sunny they steamed it for 10 minutes probably
overall tasted good, love the vibes desserts are amazing
Came here for lunch & really enjoyed it. Got the smoked salmon croissant & wife got the avocado toast. We both loved it & the side potatoes are great as well! Great stop for lunch in old town.
Jan 18, 2026
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I like to support Ukrainian owned businesses & this one was conveniently located near Notre Dame.
In terms of food & coffee, it was pretty average & didn't match the many other great breakfast spots in Montreal, so I wouldn't return.
I had the vegetarian avocado toast, & felt the bread was a bit soggy - a crustier sourdough would help. The espresso macchiato was very dark roasted & also not my favorite.
The brunch menu & pastry selection were both very enjoyable. The avocado toast & shakshuka had great flavor, & we really liked the overall food experience. The only area that could use improvement is the service. After finishing our main dishes, we ordered pastries to enjoy at the table. Shortly after, a large group arrived, & the manager approached us to ask when we would be done, as they needed to accommodate the incoming guests. We let her know we were already planning to leave before finishing the pastries, but the interaction felt rushed.
It would be helpful if the staff allowed guests to finish their visit without feeling pressured to vacate the table, even during busy periods. A more discreet or courteous approach-or offering an alternative solution-would make the dining experience feel more welcoming & relaxed.
Small & very pleasant place, with music ambient the food was fresh & delicious. Go for the Avocato Salmon Toast. It was fresh & big portion. Thank you very much for the simple lovely ambient & great food.
Stopped in for breakfast…My husband had the salmon avocado toast & I had a cappuccino, with a delicious almond croissant! Wow! What a treat! We loved every delicious bite!!
This café in Montreal instantly won my heart. It's spotless clean, cozy, & filled with pleasant music that makes you want to stay longer. The staff are incredibly kind & welcoming, & the service is quick & efficient.
The coffee is truly amazing - rich, smooth, & comforting, just like at home. The food is fresh & delicious, especially the avocado toast with salmon & the almond croissant. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Montreal. & the nicest surprise of all - it's run by Ukrainians, which made the visit even more special. 💛💙
We had high hopes for Cafeterra but unfortunately, our experience fell short. The space is charming, but the food & service were inconsistent & left much to be desired. The London Fog lacked flavor-very mild & underwhelming. The pesto pasta looked pale & tasted just as bland, with the texture leaning toward overcooked as it practically dissolved with every bite.
Dishes came out at completely different times, & one croissant didn't arrive until nearly 20 minutes after the rest of the food. We had to stand up & ask about it after waiting 25 minutes with no update, & the staff at the counter showed no concern or apology-just a casual'it got missed.' The lack of customer service from the counter staff was disappointing, with no greeting or friendliness at all.
The salads were also underdressed-felt like eating plain lettuce. The avocado toast with shrimp was decent (7/10), but still missing a flavorful punch. The croissant, when it finally came, was actually quite good (8/10) & came with a tasty sauce.
To their credit, our server-a young woman-was fast, helpful, & the one saving grace of the visit. She apologized multiple times & even brought over three macaroons as a gesture, which was appreciated. Still, the overall experience had already been affected.
Unfortunately, this visit was a miss, & I wouldn't return. Hopefully, the management addresses the service gaps & consistency in food quality going forward
We came here during a conference & had a great experience. Everything is made to order, tasty, & artfully presented. We especially liked the salmon avocado toast. When friends came to visit us here a few days later this is where we brought them for brunch.
I ordered the Vegetarian Avocado Toast & my husband ordered the Bagel with Smoked Samon, both items came with Salad. Both dishes were delicious. Highly recommend to try this cafe if you are in Montreal area.
