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.
It's my first time & I tried the salted peanut butter latte 😋 I enjoyed it very much. The service was great & the ambiance is zen, when it's quiet. I highly recommend this café & order.
I've come here several times & their lattes are consistently excellent! Though the place is tiny they have a great selection of delightful coffee beans, & asking Charles about the current stock & what he recommends me (& my boyfriend) is such a wonderful experience! This place is so, so good, each trip here is like a treat on its own!
Mar 15, 2026
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I honestly don't even know where to start. I went here two days ago thinking I'd have a decent meal, & instead I got one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time. Not only did they get my order wrong once, they got it wrong twice . How does that even happen?
The first time, I brushed it off. Mistakes happen. The second time? It was clear no one was actually listening or paying attention. By that point, I didn't even want the food anymore. I just wanted it taken off my bill. Simple solution, right? Apparently not.
When I politely asked to have the incorrect item removed since I never received what I actually ordered, I was basically told to suck it up & pay for it anyway. No apology. No accountability. Just an attitude that made it seem like I was the problem for expecting to get what I paid for.
Customer service clearly isn't a priority here. If you enjoy paying for food you didn't order & being treated like an inconvenience, this might be the place for you. Otherwise, save your money & go literally anywhere else.
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!
Needed a place to warm up for a bit on a cold night, the staff are friendly & helpful. Côte is a cozy place with great service & quality. Their chai latte blend is made in house & it might be the best I've tasted in Montreal. Try one, you wont regret it!
Dec 8, 2025
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I ordered a maple latte & asked if they had any smoothies. He offered to make me one although it wasn't on the menu. Both drinks were delicious!!! I got the smoothie for my husband but had to stop myself from chugging it😂😅
It's fine but there's so much competition...
- Latte was scalding hot & not very tasty (or is it that a scalding hot coffee necessarily doesn't taste much?)
- Raisin roll was fine.
- We had to leave after a few minutes b/c of a swarm of hornets. I don't know if it's fair to hold this against the place: on the one hand, Montreal has been overtaken by wasp, but also a place that doesn't have inside sitting probably should have a few traps set up.
I don't know...
My partner & I came here on a lovely holiday Monday & got a delicious vanilla latte & peanut butter latte. Both were very good quality. The interior was very beautiful with all of the plants, & we enjoyed a seat outside on their patio. The owner was very friendly & welcoming. 10/10 would recommend!
Sep 7, 2025
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an absolute gem, opens early, & it's conveniently located near guy-concordia area.
we found this place after needing a cafe that opened early morning on a saturday & we were blown away by the quality of their brews. most notable was the salted peanut butter latte, what a drink.
their pastries are also of high quality & flavour, if you're serious about your coffee, give them a try. will be coming back!
