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.
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
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The greatest place ever. It was so fun & cute to go & paint some pottery. It was such an amazing experience, & I will totally be going again. 10/10 would recommend for a date.
Nice place to go for an intimate date or with friends if you're looking for an artsy experience. It's original & you have a lot of pieces to choose from.
On the other hand, we stayed for almost 4 hours & the waitress only passed by our table once at the beginning, did not check to make sure things were ok or if we needed help, so about the pieces you will be really on yourself.
If it's your first time I'd recommend you to pick something small since the bigger the piece, more time will be spent there & you pay by hour basically. Good thing is that they give a students' discount.
Only that would have made me rate it a 4 star, but at the end we had an unpleasant time with the cashier, she really switched her mood when she saw we weren't going to tip (she was actively looking at the terminal to check what tip option we would choose from), & for obvious reasons we didn't feel at all like tipping.
I have to add that we also had to wash our own brushes at the end.
Une très bonne expérience & l'ambiance est relaxante. C'est un endroit parfait pour être en amis ou un solo date. Il y a beaucoup de choix de céramique. J'y retournerai.
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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.
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.
Bonne activité à faire en famille, pour un date ou entre amis, mais peu de conseils ou d'encadrement de la part des employés sur les techniques à adopter, pour le prix de l'activité c'était assez décevant. Ambiance sans plus :/ C'est une expérience à essayer quand même !
Had a great daughter mother date here today. Great food... although the hot chocolate can be improved. Such great selections of colors & ceramics & kind staff. I just felt it was a bit cramped. But will be back! Oh! Do try the brownies! Delicious 😋
