Columbus Café & Co is committed to working as much as possible with local suppliers to promote French employment and know-how. In addition, our network of coffee shops encourages the use of quality raw materials and simple products with good sugar and good fat: because at home we are greedy above all!
Columbus Café & Co is described as a spacious, busy spot with a wide muffin selection and quick service that suits studying or a quick bite. The staff are frequently praised for friendliness and efficient service, though some reviews note inconsistent barista training and an unfriendly moment from a staff member. Coffee quality varies from strong espressos and good mochas to macchiatos that taste lighter or sweeter than expected, and gluten free pastries are mentioned as a plus. Decor is criticized by some as unattractive, while others enjoy the pleasant atmosphere, music, and the chance to see baking in action. The muffins, especially lotus speculos and chocolat noisette, are a recurring highlight and the space is often described as convenient for work or socializing. Overall, Columbus Café & Co is seen as a convenient cafe option with reliable pastries and a lively vibe, though training consistency and decor affect some visits.
Comme beaucoup de café , il manque souvent le barista ou une formation ! Encore aujourd'hui macchiato etait plus un jus de café plutôt qu'une bonne dose de café bien tassé qui fait un café un peu liquoreux . Dommage que l'américaino a fermé ; service ordinaire mais on vous demande toujours du tip ! Ça valais pas 15% regret s !
Local coffee shop with basic drinks & good muffins.
Stopped by to get a quick meal & soak up some local café vibes. The space was larger than most coffee shops I've seen in the city, but nearly every seat was taken. Mostly students studying or hanging out.
They had a wide selection of muffins that all looked tempting, so I went with the chocolat noisette & a matcha latte. The matcha, though, tasted more like sweetened milk than tea. Closer to a Dunkin' version than anything matcha. Even after a bite of Nutella from the muffin, the drink still tasted sugary (Probably caters better to a younger crowd). The muffin itself, though, was soft & satisfying.
Right in the middle of Mont Royal ave this is a ok spot, specially during summer. I went there many time to chill out but I m not going anymore. Coffees & cakes are ok but average(compared to all famous bakeries around), however pear Muffin is awesome. Staff is not making anything to give you a special atmosphere & are not always that friendly, specially one young lady with glasses(she's so weird & unfriendly someone who shouldn't work at a coffee with clients).
Sep 25, 2025
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Sometimes I go to a Columbus Café when I visit France & they all need to take lessons from this place, they are on a completely different level. Great staff, great music, you can see them in the back doing the baking themselves, very fast, consistently good, 10/10.
