Ceramic Café-Studio is a unique franchise! A ceramic painting studio, a coffee shop and a boutique all in one place. Since opening in 1997, people gather at Ceramic Café-Studio. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished painter, alone, with family or friends, you can come and paint original ceramics, which are both personalized and practical. The famous paninis are well known, the smoothies are delicious and the coffee is comforting. The Ceramic Café on St-Denis Street in Montreal is the first Ceramic Café that opened in Quebec in 1997. Since 2007 they are located at 4338 St-Denis Street, corner of Marie-Anne near the Mont-Royal metro. Previously they were located on the other side of the street at 4201 St-Denis Street, corner of Rachel Street. The owners and creators of the concept, Paola Cacopardo and Gilles Geoffrion, are franchisors of four Ceramic Cafés. Ceramic Café Montreal has two floors and can accommodate up to 100 people. The team of Ceramic Café Montreal goes as far as Gatineau to offer ceramic painting activities to groups such as schools, day care, summer camps, office parties, showers, children's parties and other occasions. Find out more!
Céramic Café is widely seen as a fun, relaxing spot with a huge variety of ceramics and colors and a vibe that suits dates, family outings or friends because you can spend hours painting while enjoying coffee, yet price is frequently described as high and service quality varies across visits; some experiences feature friendly, attentive staff while others mention rude or inattentive service, long waits for tables and inconsistent follow up after orders. The dining aspect is considered decent but not the main draw, and a few reviews note slow or average food and drinks. The final ceramic work is a mixed bag: some pieces look beautiful, but others arrive damaged, with fingerprints, cracks or marks, prompting apologies, discounts or replacements in some cases. Costs can add up due to time spent painting and per piece pricing. Location and layout also affect experience, with some spaces reported as tight or less accessible. Overall, the activity remains worth trying for a unique date or outing, but expectations should be tuned regarding cost, service consistency and final quality, and reservations are recommended especially on busy days or at certain locations.
We popped in to decorate a ceramic piece (options abound: vases, piggy banks, candle holders, & other temptations), but after much deliberation, we committed to the noble mug. Three & a half blissful hours later-yes, 3.5-we emerged victorious, slightly paint-splattered, deeply focused, & wildly proud of every tiny detail. Time truly flies when you're deciding whether that leaf needs one more shade of green.
Since it's also an actual café, you can sip, snack, & craft simultaneously. It's creative, cozy, & very enjoyable.
Perfect for a chill afternoon, a wholesome date, or an activity with kids (just… maybe don't bring 80 of them at once).
It took a week for us to get our finished product back, & it was really reasonably priced!
All in all, a delightfully hands-on experience that feeds both your inner artist & your caffeine dependency. Highly recommend.
As much as I liked the activity, the staff was horrible. The numerous times they've asked if we've paid despite having the transaction done several seconds ago, & in front of their own colleagues. Honestly felt like they were hoping to con their customers in paying for the "members," that they claimed did not pay even though they've been paid for. The other problem I noticed is that after receiving the ceramics was that all of the pottery were chipped at the bottom, & the paint that was originally there before giving to the employees were suddenly removed after the final product was received. So clearly, you're paying a hefty amount for a shitty job from this facility. I wouldn't recommend going here again, if anything find another place to enjoy this activity.
Dec 31, 2024
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I've gone twice to this place & have enjoyed them both times. Whether with friends, on a date or on your own, I think this is a fun activity. There are plenty of paint color options as well as ceramics to choose from. All tools are provided. I definitely wish they had more variety in brushes & of higher quality, maybe an option for those more skilled or for more detailed work. I would recommend bringing your own brushes. The place can get a bit warm too, wish it had better ventilation. As for the food & drinks, I can't say as I have never ordered, but I've had no issues bringing bubble tea in. Staff are nice as well.
Great activity for girls or children, Très satisfaite de mon expérience chez ceramic cafe Montreal, le staff est accueillant & vous explique tout à propos de l'activité, les tarifs, & les techniques de couleur.
it's a really fun activity to do with friends! the vibes in the cafe are very good. Do recommend getting a reservation as it gets busy in the afternoon.
Jul 13, 2024
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The experience is nice for group activity , however it took forever waiting to get our turns & when we got a text message that its our turn, & we got there they told us we have to wait an extra hour & that the message system went wrong, after explaining that we were not happy about that ,the girls where not very nice to us ! Also when we wanted to go get the ceramics , we waited for a long time too!
Such a fun activity! You begin by choosing a pottery item & the selection is huge! There is so much to paint varying in sizes, prices, utilities! After that you can pick your paint colours & there is a helpful chart showing you what the colours will look like once your product is glazed. There is also lots of helpful information on painting technique & style. Once you settle in with all of that, you can order drinks & food & it is the most enjoyable way to spend an afternoon or evening. I highly recommend & it's a surprise when you go back a week later to pick up your creation! You pay by the hour & per item.
Very fun activity with friends. Would recommend planning to stay for 3 hours because you get carried away with painting for hours! The student evenings are great since you don't have to worry about the length of stay affecting your bill. Will definitely return!
The staff were very polite, helpful & kind. My daughter & her 2 friends had a great time picking out their ceramics & painting them. Overall a lovely way to spend a few hours, especially on a cold winter day. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon -- it was the highlight of my daughter's birthday! One important note: It is a bit pricey -- so I suggest budgeting for this activity.
