Côte Café comes across as a tiny, charming neighbourhood spot housed in a thoughtfully refurbished carriage house, with a warm, plant filled interior and a relaxed, welcoming vibe that many describe as community oriented. The coffee is repeatedly praised for quality and variety, including rich cappuccino, the Montreal fog, salted peanut butter latte, rose latte, and a range of latte options and matcha, with some noting that hot drinks can be enjoyed iced. Pastries and small bites such as almond croissants, butter croissants, danishes, and spinach and feta pinwheels, along with sandwiches, are frequently praised, and many appreciate the option to sit outside on a pleasant patio or take drinks to go. The service is often highlighted as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, with staff making guests feel at home and the overall atmosphere described as cute, charming, and inviting, even during busier times. A few reviews mention limited indoor seating, heat in the summer, bees outside, or lines at peak times, but the general sentiment is that Côte Café is a beloved local gem worth returning to, a reliable stop before Mont Royal where one can relax or linger.
Such a cute lil cafe! There is a small seating bench spot for about 2 people inside. I got the almond crossaint, spinach & feta pinwheel, cheese crossaint, montreal fog [london fog with maple syrup], & cinnamon bun latte [winter special]. I do wish the pastries were warm but I also did not ask if it was possible to get it heated up~ Everything was delicious! The spinach & feta pinwheel was my fav~ The barista was also very sweet!
Great little coffee spot with a friendly barista. Had a pretty tasty fig & chicken sandwich from their fall specials menu. Most people seemed to pop in for a to go coffee, but in nicer weather they have some nice patio seating.
This place was incredible. Genuinely one of the best experiences I've had at a coffee shop, especially with service. The nicest barista ever, gave us so many recommendations & overall, just great vibes. The coffee was also really good, & it cost nothing extra for alternative milk which is the first place I have seen do that. Only point off is for the fact we were unable to sit outside because of all the bees, though that is not their fault at all, just something to note because there isn't much seating inside, just one bench. All in all, will be back next time I go to Montreal.
Sep 28, 2025
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Excellent café coulé à la perfection par dès baristas connaisseur.res.
Petit café de quartier, réconfortant, avec des torréfactions sur mesure pour le
choix de votre elixir.
Service de qualité par l'équipe jeune, dynamique & professionnelle!
Pour une rencontre amicale, une pause ou un délicieux café sur le pouce c'est l'endroit idéal, surtout l'été avec le parvis à l'extérieur. En saison froide, il n'y a qu'un banc à l'intérieur alors il faut faire à l'italienne!
Such a gem! Was there on Sunday morning. The male barista was so efficient & fast (literally best I have seen worldwide) - he got a long line through quickly with great attitude!
The barista was so welcoming & had a lovely energy :) Some light conversation interjected by talking details about coffee made me feel accepted, energized, & overall very satisfied! Wanna drop in by yourself or have a hat with a small group over (very good) coffee - this should definitely be in your rada
What an amazing place! The barista ( bless his soul) suggested us a cafe crème & omg! Best thing ever especially for a beautiful summer day ✨the ice cream is so delightfully creamy & the mix of the two espresso shots merged into this beautiful milkshake goodness!
Loved it !
Aug 24, 2025
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This is a quaint little coffee shop & cafe along Chem. de la Côte-des-Neiges. They have a few small outdoor tables only, you can do take-away as well. Cote Cafe opens early (6am to 6pm daily), making this a perfect stop for coffee if planning to walk up to Mont Royal or over to Saint Joseph's Oratory first thing in the morning.
We stopped by around 6.45am recently, barista was ready to go, preparing a very good allonge & cortado, two of the best coffees we had during our stay in Montreal. Cinnamon bun served on the day was pretty good as well. Would happily return to Cote Cafe based on this very good experience.
What a gem! This café is super small but big enough to warm your appetite & coffee needs! First, I gotta say, the barista was super nice! Very friendly, conversational & always smiling. Very helpful to give recommendations as well. My friend & I went on a Sunday afternoon, & we ordered a latte, the Rose Mocha & a grilled cheese spinach & feta danish! It was all delicious we had to order another danish to go.
I would just hope they bring back the Salted Peanut Butter latte, it was the best drink I've ever tried!
I've been in for their delicious coffee & that deserves a 5*. But the other day I needed a banana, sounds weird, for a recipe & no one in the area had any do I decided to ask the barista, who I think is the owner, if I could buy a banana from him. Not only did he give me a banana but he didn't charge me! What a great guy!
Je suis passée par hasard devant le Côte Café aujourd'hui & suis contente d'y être entrée! La barista souriante & agréable m'a préparé un délicieux flat white à base de café ZAB! Ce petit café comble définitivement un manque dans le quartier: du café de spécialité avec des viennoisseries de qualité. Je recommande d'y entrer & de profiter de la belle température pour s'installer sur la terrasse de ce tout petit café! 10/10 super mignon! Merci xx
