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Céramic Café

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
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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!

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Review Summary

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.
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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.

Feb 10, 2026
on Google

Je suis venu pour chercher mes ceramics à 18h30 & là madame m'a dit que c'était fermer alors que sur le sites sa fermais a 22h, décevant ont vien de Terrebonne ..

Jan 25, 2026
on Google

This was our first time visiting this ceramic café. We spent a lot of time carefully choosing our piece & painting it, & the creative process itself was enjoyable. Unfortunately, the experience was ruined by the staff, especially the person assigned to our table.

We were given very little instruction & had to figure out almost everything on our own, which is difficult for first-time customers. When we asked for help, the advice we received actually made our art worse. I asked how to use a specific paint bottle & was told to'use it like a pen.' Following that advice caused a large smudge. When I asked how to fix or remove the mistake, I was handed sandpaper & told to rub it off. This only made the situation much worse by spreading the paint & making the mistake far more noticeable.

After this happened, the staff member clearly avoided us. Even when we tried to get her attention, she ignored us for the rest of the session. Maybe she knew what she had done, felt guilty & could not even look at us. We spent several more hours trying to fix our ceramics, but the final result was very disappointing.

To make matters worse, the café charges based on time spent painting, which resulted in a very high bill. Given how confusing the process was for new customers & how little guidance was provided, it almost felt like a strategy to trick us & keep us at the table longer & charge more.

Overall, this was a frustrating experience, & we left feeling disappointed & overcharged.

The process of picking up the ceramic is also unorganized. We went back exactly 1 week later as instructed. It took them 30 minutes to find our pieces & there were unknown stains & defects on our art & some numbers written on them which does not look good.

Jan 8, 2026
on Google

I've been here many times over the course of my life & have almost always had a good painting experience: the array of ceramics is great, the paint options are plenty, & usually the ceramics come out okay. I also like the drinks & food. My only complaint is that the staff is is consistently rude & jaded. I work as a waitress myself & can say that on my worst days I've never acted like most of them do every time I go. They don't even come by the table after explaining to clear or take more orders & they have tons of staff, so I don't see why the bad moods are warranted. It's also just a place where people go to enjoy themselves, so the sass is just really jarring.

Jan 6, 2026
on Google

Céramic Café Studio Montréal is a fun & creative spot where you can paint your own ceramic pieces while enjoying coffee, snacks, & a relaxed atmosphere. It's perfect for a date, family outing, or chill afternoon with friends - choose your pottery, pick from lots of colors, & bring your design to life.

Jan 4, 2026
on Google

Great experience, very friendly staff, great selection of ceramics

Nov 30, 2025
on Google

Loved the space. They have plenty of ceramics in different shapes & sizes with reasonable fees. They have a good range of colors.
Enjoyed my time there & my friends also liked the experience!

Oct 9, 2025
on Google

Great way to spend time with someone you love! Loved the large selection of ceramics & colours & was made even better by being able to paint with some hot drinks ❤?

Sep 28, 2025
on Google

Great experience. I've been there 3 times & it definitely shows that they care about their customers.
One of my ceramics cracked when it was cooked & they gave me a free coupon.
Then they served me the wrong drink & immediately took it back at no charge!

Aug 21, 2025
on Google

loved going here for my birthday!! i do wish the cafe aspect was a bit more of an aspect in this place like more selection of food & drinks maybe a bit higher quality items too but the ceramic aspect is really good

Jul 26, 2025
on Google

I went there with my friend & we had the best time! The concept is amazing & our ceramic turned out great! Staff was nice. Coffee was hot & perfect 🤗

Apr 25, 2025
on Google

Perfect place for a cute date with your partner or friends. You can drink some good coffee or tea while painting cute ceramics that you can bring back home after 2 weeks.

Apr 8, 2025
on Google

Very interesting experience. If you book in the morning during the week, there won't be many people, & it's very relaxing to drink coffee & make ceramics quietly. we will come again?

Mar 27, 2025
on Google

Le Céramic Café Studio est un excellent endroit pour peindre de la céramique. Il y a énormément de choix de pièces à peindre & une large gamme de peintures disponibles.

Cependant, il est important de noter qu'il faut réserver sur place & attendre environ 2 heures pour obtenir une table. Vous pouvez en profiter pour vous balader dans la grande rue commerçante à proximité.

Le rapport qualité-prix est très bon : avec pourboire & taxes, j'en ai eu pour 26 $ au total. Il faut par contre attendre une semaine pour récupérer votre céramique cuite. Le résultat est beau, mais je suis un peu déçue car ils ont écrit quelque chose sur le pied de ma pièce, ce qui l'a abîmée & se voit sur le côté.

Malgré ce petit bémol, je recommande quand même l'expérience, c'était vraiment sympa !

Mar 2, 2025
on Google

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
on Google

Great atmosphere, wide selection of colors & ceramics, & great staff! Will definitely go back again :)

Nov 3, 2024
on Google

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.

Aug 1, 2024
on Google

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.

Jul 24, 2024
on Google

For numerous visits, Ceramic Cafe has checked all of the boxes in terms of satisfaction, entertainment & professionalism!

Jun 28, 2024
on Google

such a nice & relaxing spot to paint with friends! they offer a nice range of ceramics ranging from statues to mugs, though the prices can get quite expensive. they have a lot of tools & paints at your disposition, everything is very easy to access. i come here all the time, it's the perfect place for artisty people who love chatting the day away while designing their own ceramics!

May 26, 2024
on Google