Cardynal - Bar à Espresso feels cozy with warm, attentive staff and consistently excellent coffee and tea, plus tasty pastries and gluten free options; the seasonal soups, especially a creamy sweet potato and squash variety with croutons, are a standout that visitors keep returning for. The atmosphere suits relaxed chats, reading, or working, with a calm vibe and a pleasant outdoor seating area shared with nearby restaurants, and the matcha latte and drip coffee receive praise for balance and smoothness.
Personnel sympas mais…prix exorbitants ! Espresso simple à 4 $. Croissants (pas très intéressants ) à 4 $ !
À quelques pas plus loin : Café Ô Petit Paris : espresso à 2,50 $ Croissants (beaucoup plus beaux) à 2, 50$ aussi.
A cortado: equal parts espresso & warm milk, perfectly balanced, no foam overload, just smooth, rich coffee with a silky finish.
Small, strong, & precise. One sip & it's all depth, warmth, & quiet intensity, the kind of coffee that doesn't need to shout to be unforgettable. #CafeCardynal #Montreal
Apr 16, 2026
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J'adore ce café ! Le personnel est toujours chaleureux & attentionné. Le café est excellent, & le cadre est vraiment agréable ! parfait pour se détendre, travailler tranquillement ou chiller entre amis.
À très vite !
It was exactly what I needed. I was just coming from the doctor's office & after that visit needed some comfort. I needed an internal hug so I thought coffee & googled near by coffee shop. I found Cardynal & saw awesome reviews & thought why not.
The ambiance was perfect. Cozy, warm & just a great place to sit, eat & enjoy a moka latte like I did. I also got this amazing raisin & cinnamon foccacia with melted Brie cheese. Although there was just one person here kindness & professionalism brighten my day. This small moment that I got to spend with myself at the cafe definitely changed the trajectory of my day.
Cozy cafe with a good vibe & good coffee. I just ordered a spicy decaf latte & it was really good. Staff is chill & yeah just a good experience. Wifi & indior & outdoor tables to work. It's a bit small so will fill up quick.
An exemplary espresso with beans from a tasty roaster in Quebec City. Extremely friendly staff who were happy to help me as I learn French. Très agréable ! Avec le bon café.
Le Cardynal est un petit café de quartier très sympathique ☺️ J'aime bien varier entre un Americano, un Cortado & un Latte, alors j'apprécie le fait qu'on m'offre toujours 2 choix de café Espresso. L'été, il y a une belle terrasse à l'avant ☀️
Barista sympa & ambience bonne. Les grains sont délicieux. Mais les cafés sont souvent (toujours) surextrait (trop amer) & lait pas moussé correctement (texture/température inadéquate). En tant normal, ça me dérangerait pas, mais pour du café de spécialité, c'est arrivé trop souvent. Au point où malheureusement, je pense devoir changer l'endroit où je vais chercher mon café.
