Crew Collective Café se déploie dans un ancien bâtiment bancaire historique du Vieux-Montréal et donne l'impression d'une visite au musée en plus d'un café, avec des salles privées et des boxes de coworking à réserver. L'architecture impressionnante, les plafonds hauts et les détails en marbre offrent une atmosphère unique et de nombreux emplacements pour s'asseoir, même si certains espaces interdisent les ordinateurs et que l'endroit peut devenir très fréquenté. Les avis soulignent un café de qualité avec les viennoiseries et les bagels souvent appréciés, mais des variations de goût et des prix parfois élevés sont mentionnés; l'expérience globale est centrée sur le cadre spectaculaire, les opportunités de travail ou de détente, et les opportunités de prendre des photos, ce qui en fait un lieu à voir absolument, en dépit de files et de bruit et de certaines critiques sur le service ou la propreté.
Popped into Crew Collective on a Tuesday afternoon & honestly the vibe is unreal - that old bank ceiling never gets old. Latte was solid, nice micro-foam, though my espresso pulled a touch sour. Wifi held up while I cranked through emails for two hours. Almond croissant was flaky, not too sweet. Bit pricey, but I'd be back next time I'm in MTL.
Popped into Crew Collective on a quick Montreal trip & honestly didn't want to leave. The latte was proper - silky milk, no burnt notes - & the espresso held up on its own too. Vibe's gorgeous, wifi actually works, & that almond croissant? Flaky little miracle. Beats half the Queen West spots back home.
19 mai 2026
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Came here for coffee mainly because of the unique ambience & historic vibe. It's definitely a beautiful & enjoyable space to sit & relax.
However, the service was disappointing. We asked for the table to be cleaned, the staff acknowledged it, but no one came back. In the end, we had to grab napkins ourselves & clean up the previous guests' trash. No toilet paper in the bathroom at all.
I ordered the Matcha latte & it was just okay. Overall, if you're here for the atmosphere & history, it's worth a visit. But if you're looking for quality drinks & attentive service, this might not be the right spot.
'Cafe Crew' is utterly gorgeous, but not much else. I chose a iced lemon peach tea from their impressively uninteresting menu, & sat in the gallery behind the coffee bar. You'll find yourself surrounded by average upper middle class nuclear families, corporate drones on their lunch break, & shutter-happy late 20's failing influencer types trying to make something of themselves before it's too late. The space is breathtaking, for sure, but you only have a couple videos & some long glances at the ceiling before the drab crowd, generic'FREE CAFÉ JAZZ VIBES' youtube playlist, 20$ an hour booths for rent, & the'no computers' policy (explicitly created to drive away students) sours the experience. Café Crew is worth visiting if you're with your grandparents, a haughty date you dont care too much for, or a cinq-à-sept with your medium favorite coworker. This place has little more to offer than the charm of gentrifying its beautiful architecture.
I was really disappointed with my experience at Crew Café. The space itself is beautiful, but the policies around working there are not transparent at all.
You're not actually allowed to use your laptop in most of the café. There is a small designated area for it, but it's extremely limited & fills up quickly. The larger seating areas & booths-where you'd naturally want to sit & work-require you to pay $15 per hour, which is honestly surprising for a café setting but again I wouldn't mind paying if there was space.
What's frustrating is that none of this is clearly mentioned on their website, & there are no signs in the café either. You basically only find out after you've already opened your laptop & started working, which feels misleading.
On top of that, the staff attitude didn't help. Instead of being welcoming, some employees were giving off judgmental vibes, almost like you're doing something wrong just by sitting there.
Overall, it looks great, but the experience doesn't match the aesthetic. Definitely not a good spot if you're planning to get work done. These employees what appears to be managers really act like they own the place. Like calm down its not that serious & worth giving your customers attitude. You still have your job cause of us customers.
Their attitude definitely doesnt match the beauty of this cafe, it diminishes it instead.
I had an excellent experience at Crew Collective & Café. Although it was quite crowded, it was completely understandable given the Easter weekend-& honestly, it just added to the lively atmosphere.
The vibe was absolutely amazing. The space is stunning, with a unique & beautiful setting that makes the visit feel special from the moment you walk in. It's definitely one of those places where the ambiance alone is worth the visit.
The food was also fantastic-fresh, flavorful, & very well prepared. The only suggestion I would make is to offer a bit more variety on the menu, but what they do have, they do exceptionally well.
Overall, a memorable experience & a must-visit spot in Montreal!
A cute little cafe in a renovated cathedral (?) building, great vibes! The pistachio cookie was good, but I felt like my bagel was a bit lacking. A bit of a burnt taste & it didn't wow me
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Had a Cappuccino & a quick bite from Crew Collective & Cafe, just few steps away from Notre Dame Basilica. Amazing vibe at this historic former RBC bank. I loved the ceiling of the main level, the architectural design of the elevator & walls.
The service was quick. We were waiting in a queue & one of the staff gave the menu to decide before we reach the counter to order. Lots of space to sit, enjoyed the coffee ☕? & admired the history of the building.
Such a cool coffee shop - hands down one of my favorite stops in Montreal. It's built inside an old Royal Bank building, & the atmosphere is just unreal. Gorgeous space, tons of seating, & even private rooms if you want to study or work quietly.
The coffee was great, the vibe was amazing, & there's plenty of room to settle in without feeling rushed. I honestly couldn't get enough of this place - I wanted to stay all day.
If you're in Montreal, this is a must-visit. Beautiful setting, awesome energy, & a perfect spot to relax, work, or just soak it all in. ☕✨
They used to be better, recently they lock the doors if you decide to sit in the workspace area & every time you have to ask someone with the key to open the door for you, feels like a prison with the smell of cafe & pastry!!! I hope this is temporary & they go back to their previous setup soon, I loved going there & work & enjoy the vibe & the food
31 janv. 2026
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The place is beautiful. The coffee is great. Hot chocolate not good. Pastries average. It's loud that you can't really sit for too long. But the building in itself is a vibe.
The architecture & aesthetics here are insane. Great vibes, good service & quick as well. I was happy to hear they offer co-working spaces, & they're affordable. Coffee is excellent as well, I looking forward to visiting again soon.
It's a beautiful place, warm, majestic, with a great vibe. I don't understand the recent decision to further restrict the number of places where computers are not allowed. I understand that you want to rent out more booths & leave the seats for your customers.
You should have spaces (individual cubicles) for small groups that could also be rented. In addition, your mobile reservation system with the QR code is really not user-friendly. The screen is very small & jerky. You should make it even simpler. Thank you :)
I loved the old architecture & cozy vibe of Crew Café - it's such a stunning space! Honestly, I expected the coffee to be just okay since places like this are often overrated, but it was surprisingly really good. The only downside was the long line, though the service was impressively fast considering how many people were there. Definitely worth a visit!
