Cafeterra is described as a cozy, stylish cafe in Old Montreal with a warm atmosphere, calm vibe, and a space that many call beautiful and inviting. The menu features standout brunch options from Norwegian and Ukrainian breakfasts to avocado toast, smoked salmon croissant, salmon bagel, and fresh pastas and salads, complemented by delightful pastries like almond croissant and raspberry Danish. Coffee and drinks receive frequent praise for depth and quality, with lattes, cappuccinos, and homemade lemonade earning particular mentions. The service is repeatedly noted as friendly and attentive, and the decor and ambiance are highlighted as supports to a relaxed, enjoyable visit, though a few reviews note slower or inconsistent service during peak times. Overall Cafeterra is seen as a hidden gem and a top choice for breakfast and brunch in Montreal, a place to gather with friends or work remotely, with reasonable prices and a consistently high standard of food and coffee.
Staff was extremely rude. I asked for the soup sizes & the girl rolled her eyes at me both times, while her co-worker just laughed. No reason to treat customers like that.
What I dislike about Old Montreal is the pretentious attitude at mediocre establishments. After placing my order, paying at the counter, & even tipping, I was told that tables were reserved for customers who order from their menu-as if a large latte & an almond croissant don't qualify. There were at least 6 empty tables, yet they warned me that I might be asked to leave if other guests arrived for lunch within the next 25 minutes.
I found it insulting, especially since the person I came with was treated noticeably better, nor was she told that her coffee & plain croissant didn't qualify as'menu item'.
While I enjoyed the pastry, it's simple not enough for me to want to return the next day.
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.
The owner clearly has some anger management issues with the replies she leaves under the bad reviews & I felt the bad energy from the moment she greeted me & my friend at the coffee shop: very rude, impatient & especially ANNOYED. It's very sad because the place itself is very beautiful & calm & perfect to study & the coffee is really good with cute cups, but the energy presented is unbearable, I won't be coming back.
It has also very weird rigid rules as having tables reserved for nobody apparently bc they were said reserved til the closing of the shop & no one came. Also you are not allowed computers during weekend & to eat outside food even if you bought goods from the shop. Negative Russian energy, you won't stay in business very long in Montreal with that attitude. Hope you can change a few things & take criticism as constructive in order to GROW your business instead of deflecting the negative reviews about YOUR service as'humiliating the customers who loved your service'
The food was excellent! Sandwiches & traditional breakfast. Salmon looked great & I enjoyed the Ukrainian sausage 🙂 Tables are ideal for 2 or 4 but they accommodated us as 6 & we still had space. Good coffee too.
