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!
Overall, reviews show a wide range of ceramics, colors, and painting options at Céramic Café, with a cozy cafe vibe that suits dates, family days, or a chill outing with friends. The activity is immersive and easy to spend hours on, though some note prices can be high and the quality of the final pieces can vary. Experience is boosted when staff are friendly and helpful, but reports of rude or inattentive service and uneven attention from staff appear in some visits. The café plus painting concept is highly praised, and many appreciate the ability to sip coffee while crafting, though service and seating can be slow. Reservations or planning ahead are often recommended as the place can get busy and pieces finish after about a week. Some critiques mention finish flaws such as fingerprints or glaze issues on completed pieces, suggesting hand washing to preserve durability. Despite these, the consensus is that the activity is enjoyable, creative, and a good value for the experience, with many planning to return.
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.
Did not consume any food.
The only criticism: the lighting is not appropriate. Pendant lights above the tables would give direct lighting on the painting experience, thus making it easier to apply details.
Very disappointed. Had gone to Ceramic Cafe a couple times before & never had these issues, maybe the waitress who took our table was new & didn’t know better, but 1) they made us pay for a ceramic that I picked out at the beginning but didn’t touch at all (previously they just wouldn’t charge you for it - & actually a few days later when I did the same with other friends this wasn’t an issue somehow: I had picked out 3 things, only painted 2, so they took off the 3rd item from the paper as they should). 2) the item I did paint, I got back chipped in multiple places, with the paint being see through in spots I know I went over 3 times. Maybe there was an accident & they dropped it, maybe the person handling it was a bit of a clutz, either way they should have disclosed the faults & given a refund. This is not the service & quality I expect. I feel scammed.
We had a great time at the Ceramic Cafe in Montreal! The staff were very friendly & helpful in explaining the process. The food & drinks are quite good. Lots of different pieces to pick from to paint. Lots of room & products for variously sized groups of all ages.
I went with my husband to celebrate our first anniversary & his birthday too. We had a lot of fun choosing what to paint, the design & the experience in general is interesting & it's a great moment to share in couple or with friends too. The staff was nice & the food was good too. I loved it & my husband enjoyed it like a kid.
My granddaughter & I had a wonderful visit at the Ceramic Café. Considering COVID we had a perfect seat in an area by ourselves. All the staff are very helpful & friendly. The coffee & food is delicious. There is a wide selection of objects to paint & hundreds of colours to come up with an exciting creation.
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.
Really fun! You get to try all sorts of painting techniques. I haven't painted in years & it was fun to try random things out. A little disheartening to see all the masters paint lol
Really friendly service even when it's really busy
I had a really great time with my friend & found that the overall concept of the place was simply genius. I would see myself coming back to either paint w/ a friend or after having a mental breakdown because the experience was very relaxing haha. It's only missing one star because some of the staff lacked professionalism & was rude. I waited 30 mins for a panini that frankly takes maximum of 10 mins to make.
Oct 13, 2021
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Very fun activity to do in a group! It can be slightly costly, but they provide all the paints & materials to work with. There's a student discount from Mon-Thur after 5pm.
Good variety of ceramics to choose from too.
Such a fun group activity, allowing the opportunity to unleash our creativity. Great selection of ceramics to choose from & numerous paints & materials to create your vision. Would definitely go back
Great place! It's relaxing, fun, & the atmosphere is pretty calm, even when it's packed. The staff leave you to your devices so you can paint without stress, & the prices are pretty reasonable. Honestly, definitely a great place for a date or a hangout with friends. I definitely plan on going back!
