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Chez Mère Grand est décrit comme un café chaleureux et cosy dans le Vieux-Montreal, apprécié pour son excellent café et ses pâtisseries faites sur place, les croissants au beurre, les chocolatines et le scone lavande revenant souvent comme des coups de coeur. Les clients soulignent une ambiance conviviale et un service attentionné, avec des boissons comme le Canadiano et le café froid qui figurent parmi les favoris. Des avis évoquent aussi que l endroit peut être un peu fréquenté et que certaines expériences ont été moins positives concernant le personnel, ainsi que des détails pratiques comme l argent comptant ou l absence d options vegan ou sans gluten. Dans l ensemble, c est une petite gem locale qui offre une atmosphère à la fois française et locale près du port, où les produits sont frais et faits maison et où le cadre invite à revenir.
My partner is someone who loves visiting cafés wherever we go, so after we checked out, we wanted to try a nearby café as our last stop before heading home.
The café had a cozy, homey vibe, but the entrance area was quite small. We walked in & focused on the menu so we could order quickly without taking too much time. In doing so, we may have unintentionally blocked the path of a staff member who was carrying drinks to a table.
When he came back & greeted us, I ordered an iced mocha & a hot mocha. He looked straight at me & said, with emphasis,'I don't make iced mocha.' I sensed he was upset, so I apologized & tried to think of something else to order, but I was a bit flustered. He stared at me again & repeated,'I don't make iced mocha.' I apologized once more. Honestly, I didn't know how to react in such an awkward situation.
It might have been my fault for not studying the menu beforehand. I didn't realize that I had to strictly order only what was listed, & I truly couldn't read the French menu quickly enough at the time-so I sincerely apologize for that.
After reflecting on it, I don't think I did anything seriously inappropriate. I've visited many cafés & restaurants in Montreal & have always been treated normally. Unfortunately, this was our last café before leaving the city, & I don't think I'll return.
I regret not reading the negative reviews beforehand, as I can now relate to what others have experienced. I believe there are many better ways for a business to respond to customers-such as suggesting alternative iced drinks-instead of staring & repeating the same line like a robot. It made it hard for me to enjoy the drinks & pastries.
As someone who also works in the service industry, the last thing I would do is speak rudely to a customer. As professionals, we can always guide them toward better options with our expertise, & no one likes being treated disrespectfully.
We stayed there for a short while & noticed that the baristas seemed to rotate quickly. I can only imagine that if I had encountered a different staff member, the experience might have been better.
In summary, if you're not familiar with this café, make sure to read the menu carefully beforehand & only order what's listed. You might then be able to enjoy the drinks & pastries. I ordered a pistachio cookie, which tasted as expected, the financier was delicious, & the hot mocha wasn't great for me. My partner had a hot matcha, which was nicely rich.
By far my favorite cafe in Montreal. I visit every time I'm in Montreal. It's a perfect hidden gem on the edge of old Montreal. The croissants & coffee are incredible. I walked half hour from my hotel this morning just to visit again. Can't wait till I'm here in May.
9 avr. 2026
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What a great cafe to stumble upon. The coffee was brewed to perfect, not bitter at all, to steam oatmilk so precisely too takes loads of practice. I enjoyed a delightfully warm pastry here that had goat cheese & tomato, was flaky & buttery. This cafe is located in the perfect spot right off the lake, great spot to start if you'll be going walking around the old port.
Great cafe with really good coffee & pastries. I really recommend their Canadiano! We really enjoyed our time here. Definitely will come back. Thank you so much again!!!! 🍀🍀
I forgot to leave a review but I suddenly remembered this place 2 weeks later when I was looking through my album. This cafe is absolutely amazing, the coffee was great, soothing, & the croissant was so good too. The guy behind the counter gave me a complimentary pastry because he thought the croissant I ordered was taking too long to prepare (but it was honestly not taking long at all! I was really just chilling & enjoying the cafe's vibe). But it was really sweet & it shows that the people here really cares about their customers ❤? Merci!
Chez Mère Grand is the kind of coffee shop you stumble into once & immediately vow to return.
The space itself is very cozy & offers a nice escape from the busy bustling streets outside. The baristas are genuinely knowledgeable & incredibly friendly. & the pastries? Made fresh in house daily & literally so so good. We were especially fond of the croissants & lavender & apricot scones, which struck a perfect balance of delicate flavor & melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Literally we loved this Cafe so much that we ended up visiting every single day we were in Montreal. Overall, this place is a true gem that we highly, highly recommend.
Très déçue de cet endroit.
Je suis étudiante & j'étudie souvent à la bibliothèque des archives juste en face de ce petit café. Je suis venue hier pour la première fois prendre un sandwich & un café, & j'ai été super bien reçu par un des employés. Seulement, en revenant ce matin j'ai croisé le patron & il a été exécrable à mon égard. Alors j'ignore si c'est par rapport à mon jeune âge ou le fait que j'étais un peu malade mais il m'a extrêmement mal parlé me mettant presque à la porte alors que j'étais en plein cours en ligne. Café à fuir, café pas très bon en plus. Déçue, cela aurait pu être mon endroit quotidien. Bon courage à ses employés !
I'd give it ten stars if I could. What a magical Cafe experience! The best croissant I have ever had. The coffee was delicious. Colin was truly the best. I look forward to our next visit.
Nous avons apprécié faire nos petits déjeuners au Café Mère Grand. Tout est sympa & tranquille, le lieu, l'ambiance, les employés, les produits proposés sont de qualité. Même le patron, qui a changé le nom du'café Americano' en'Canadiano', eh oui super taxe US oblige ...
Beautiful little cafe in a convenient location near hotels & Old Port. Baristas are skilled & professional-Jacob & Justine provided great service & made me a delicious coffee. Beans are locally roasted, wide selection of teas. Almond & oat barista quality milks available-unfortunately no vegan or gluten free options available currently. Pastries, sandwiches are made fresh in house. In house syrups as well. Selection of local jams, spices, oils, etc. for purchases-good gifts for tourists. Small terrace outside & plenty of seating inside.
The Chez Mere Grand was such a fantastic jewel in Montreal we stumbled upon while starting our cycling trip. Colin kindly let us store or bikes in the lovely cafe courtyard while we enjoyed our incredible croissants &'Canadianos'. He became our honorary brother! Thank you Colin!
Très bon accueil & des conseils pour visiter la région.
Belle ambiance musicale dans un décor agréable & les cafés & pâtisseries au top 👍
Que du bonheur !!
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Nestled into a cozy corner in old Montreal, this split level cafe caters to tourists & locals alike with kindness, care to detail, & with grace. Food is fresh & the coffee beans can also be purchased by the bag.
If you order an iced cafe latte, you will be pleased to see what patience & care they take to create this refreshing & energy boosting beverage. It's like alcohol mixology & they even use a shaker to chill the espresso, creating a smooth frothy'crema'. All I can say is go.
It's clean.
It's affordable.
Cool layout & atmosphere.
Air conditioned.
Kind bilingual service.
Colin, the proprietor dubs it,'the little village café in the big city.' I agree. It's just around the corner & the service is quick & friendly. They serve the perfect cortado to go. All shots are double, so no need to specify.
Not only did they let Muki in, Colin even gave her three cute little treats (which Muki would only eat once we got home).
I love this cafe! The beautiful floral entryway & the aesthetic is gorgeous! The owner was such a gem making sure we were taken care of & satisfied with the food & service. I highly recommend you check this place out!
