Crew Collective sits inside a grand, historic bank building in Old Montreal, and it feels like stepping into a museum while you order coffee or work in private rooms and bookable coworking boxes. The space is praised for its stunning architecture, soaring ceilings, marble details, and abundant seating, though some areas restrict laptops and others fill up quickly, making it easy to miss a seat. Reviews highlight strong coffee and tasty pastries and bagels, with a few days showing inconsistency in drinks or food quality and some prices seen as high for what is received. The atmosphere and photo opportunities draw crowds, and many visitors treat it as an experience as much as a cafe, a must visit for architecture lovers and a good spot to work or relax, even if service speed or queue length can vary.
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Could have potential but came here 3 times & every time it was closed despite Google hours saying it was open. The third time I tried calling before coming to check if they were open but of course nobody picked up. Went anyways & the cafe was closed & it had turned into a bar.
Mar 21, 2026
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Impossible d'appeler, les choix de lignes 1 à 3 mènent nulle part.
Je voulais savoir s'il y avait vraiment des bulles & des bières. Selon une photo dans le menu, il y en a, mais bon avant de me déplacer, je voulais vérifier...
Très bel endroit surprenant par l'architecture qui est très ancienne & digne du Vatican! Parcontre, la nourriture & l'organisation sont un peu chaotiques de type cafétéria avec un buzzer & c'est assez dispendieux merci! 7,50$ pour un biscuit, une facture de 45$ pour un bagel au saumon fumé, un latté pistache & un biscuit!!!🤑🤑🤑🤑
Mar 17, 2026
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Really nice architecture & beautiful photo opportunities, nice tourist attraction to check out, but food wasn't worth it. The food wasn't the best especially for the price which I'm assuming it's costly due to the location & coffee was mediocre. The seats are mostly taken up & hard to get based on first come first serve. There are pods/booths you can rent to sit in .. just not worth it. But it's a must visit at least once for the building itself.
Sûrement le plus beau & le plus grand café de montreal, beaucoup de monde mais immense comme lieu, les cafés sont dans les prix compétitifs & bons , le service était adéquat
We ordered a latte, a flat white & a hot chocolate. Two came in take out cups even though we ordered for here. The latte was a bit too milky, the flat white was way too milky & not even hot, the hot chocolate was just okay despite the over $6 price. Disappointed. Wouldn't come again for the drinks, but the setting, seating & building were lovely.
Spectacular interior
I had to insist to get my capp in a mug & not a paper cup ! Had a 12 once latte but was too milky so I also had a capp & that was OK go for the food
first of all $8 for a small cold brew is ridiculous. least welcoming environment of any cafe ive been. i dont know if this is supposed to be'common knowledge' but they certainly go out of their way to make it Not Obvious that no matter how empty it is, you are not allowed to take out your laptop unless you pay $15 an hour, as i was immediately informed of once i sat down. definitely not coming back
Almost $9 for a hot chocolate is unacceptable, it is a big space but it was so full all the time we were there. Almost couldn't find a place for 2. Honestly it was very expensive for what it offers.
Also the music was loud, so many people working/studying but the music was very interruptive.
Le lieu est très beau & c'est le seul point positif !
Accueil ZÉRO, Service ZÉRO, ambiance ZÉRO !!!!
Un latte raté, des employés qui discutent de leur vie (on est ravi de savoir que vous aller faire des randonnées) au lieu de travailler & faire un service rapide & efficace! Prix trop cher. C'est rempli de clients impoli aussi bref…
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Service déplorable, faire la file 10 min & ce faire dire qu'on servira juste les deux personne devant moi parce qu'elle ferme alors que ça faisait un bout que j'attendais j'étais juste seul & personne derrière moi.
& pas le temps pour me servir juste un chocolat. Ce faire dire par la serveuse. Si je t'accepte je devrais accepter les autres. Les autres ? Il ya personne qui fait la file. & il est même pas 18h
Stepping into Crew Collective & Café feels like entering a piece of history. Set inside the former headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada, the grand architecture, soaring ceilings, & ornate details create a stunning atmosphere that makes your coffee break feel almost ceremonial.
The highlight of my visit was hands-down the three-cheese grilled cheese sandwich - perfectly toasted, rich, & incredibly satisfying. It came with a spicy grilled pepper dip that elevated every bite with just the right kick. Pair that with their smooth, well-crafted coffee, & it's a combination that's hard to beat.
Between the historic banking hall setting, excellent food, & quality coffee, this spot is more than a café - it's an experience. A must-visit if you appreciate beautiful spaces & comfort food done right.
