Overall, reviews describe Crew Collective Café as a breathtaking space housed in a historic former bank, with soaring ceilings, grand arches and an atmosphere that makes a coffee break feel ceremonial; the architecture and setting are consistently cited as the highlight, with many visitors lingering to work or relax in ample seating and private rooms, though crowds can be intense and seating hard to find during peak times. Coffee and pastries receive praise for quality and flavor, with some standout items noted, while a few say the food is pricey or average for the price. Service is mixed, ranging from friendly and efficient to overwhelmed during busy periods, and some readers mention policy changes such as restrictions on laptop use and accessibility issues that can affect comfort. Overall it is seen as a must visit for architecture and ambiance, offering a unique and photogenic experience, even if some guests question value or consistency of drinks and meals.
Grand, warm & inviting coffee shop perfect for breakfast & lunch/brunch. It's located in a prime spot on Rue St Jacques so it seems to be a favorite of the business crowd.
We went for breakfast & found the coffee & croissants to be just right for a cold, snowy December morning!
Step into a Grand Café in a Historic Bank Building!
If you're looking for a coffee shop that's equal parts stunning, social, & studious-Crew Collective & Café is your spot. Housed in a beautifully restored heritage bank building in Old Montreal, this place wows you from the moment you step inside. Soaring ceilings, grand archways, & original architectural details make every visit feel special.
Whether you're catching up with friends, settling in for a productive study session, or just treating yourself, Crew has you covered. The coffee is excellent-rich, smooth, & consistently well-made. & don't even get me started on the almond croissant… flaky, buttery, & filled with just the right amount of marzipan goodness. It's an absolute must-try!
What's even better? They offer reservable study areas & cozy nooks, making it a perfect place to focus or brainstorm. I loved wandering around between sips, taking in the grand setting & buzzing yet calm atmosphere.
A true Montreal gem-tourists shouldn't miss it, & locals are lucky to have it. Can't wait to come back!
Croissants were great & the building was amazing. Wasn't too busy when we went at about 8:30am on Saturday. Lady who took our order at the till was very friendly & kind. We ordered 2 drinks & chocolatines.
Unfortunately the lady wearing glasses, making & handing out drinks was being quite rude to people for no reason. When she called our name, my wife went up & got the first drink from our order, when she got there the lady rolled her eyes & said she had been calling out our name for ages. It was quite quiet in there so, either she hadn't, or had been calling very softly.
I then went up when I thought I heard her call our name for our second drink, she said it had already been picked up. I said that we picked up one & we're still waiting for the other. She rudely asserted that we had only ordered one drink. I told her we ordered 2 drinks. She again rolled her eyes & huffed before getting out the order sheet only to realise that we had in fact ordered 2 drinks, & it was them that made the mistake. She still made it seem like my fault & in an annoyed (at me) tone, said I should have been given it at the till. No apology given.
Why work in customer service if you can't even be polite to people just trying to enjoy a drink.
Beautiful location. I had a flat white & chocolate croissant & they were literally perfect. Lots of Instagram moments going on while we were there, but otherwise this is a great place to have breakfast & coffee.
Bagels were okay . Croissant & pastries I'd give 5 stars . Cappuccino was the best I've had in a long time .. if not ever. Ambiance huge bonus! I might open an account with royal bank! 🏦
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OMG! Read great reviews of this place, so had to try it for myself! It did NOT disappoint! What an AMAZING experience! The baristas are outstanding!!! Friendly, helpful, & just all-around great! Shout out to AWESOME MIA!!! Her recommendations were spot on! Coffee is delicious & a work of art! The almond croissant is to die for ... in fact, we returned the following day just to pick up a few for our travels!
The building is breathtaking! Worth the wait in line, but know it moves quickly! Such a coooool, unique place to frequent that will leave you feeling warm & fuzzy, lol!
Merci, Mia! :-)
Very photogenic former-bank space. Likely the grandest cafe you'll ever find. Cashier on my visit was kind enough to indulge my terrible French skills. Croissant was fairly good for Canada, but lacked exceptional loft. Flat White was perfectly acceptable.
I've had a lot of croissants & chai lattes, but these may have been the best. My drink & chocolate croissant came out to $15, which for the quality & the beautiful space you enjoy I think is worth it. Just be aware they don't take cash here.
Gorgeous. Old bank building turned into a café & co-working space. Rent a room for your next meeting or have a Montreal style bagel with smoked salmon & some pastries. The almond croissant was delicious & not overly sweet. The staff were friendly & helpful.
Jun 11, 2025
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Not just a hype. It is the real deal!!
Best avocado Toast I've ever had. The coffee were on point!! However, the croissants were just okay. Best the whole vibe, service makes up for it.
It feels like having coffee in a bibliothèque
It's a huge space very busy not very cozy & hard to find a seat
However i liked the coffee there also the almond croissant is so tasty
Lovely ambiance. latte & almond croissant are soo addictive. The architecture of old charm is impressive. We just kept coming back. Prices are a little more than Starbucks but the quality is far superio
Not a coffee shop for rich people, Starbucks in cotes des neige is better than here. The coffee was very mediocre & the croissant was the worst I have ever tasted in my life, even worse than the croissant at provigo. I give this store a suggestion, raise the price & improve the food quality. The venue was overcrowded &
made me feel uncomfortable. I would rather pay $30 for a cup of coffee than drink coffee in this environment.The clerk at this coffee shop couldn't distinguish the names of the customers, causing many customers to wait there, which was very embarrassing. The clerk was poorly trained & didn't smile.
When I visited, I wanted to try their croissant they ran out 😭, but I tried a bagel with butter, cream cheese, & jam-& wow! It was incredible. Highly recommend!
The coffee was below average & chocolate pastry was good but fairly standard. It's also very overpriced.
I wasn't entirely satisfied with the seating arrangement. I understand it's a café & co-working space, but most seats were occupied by people working for hours, without needing to make any reservation. This left little room for those who simply wanted to enjoy a coffee or meal. I even noticed a gentleman uncomfortably sitting on a bench in the corner, holding his bowl of soup because there were no tables available to set it down.
I would give a 4 if the seating situation was better!
Croissant was okay, pain au raisin is decent, espresso pulls were subpar. That said, the atmosphere, the ambiance, the service, & the vibes were incredible. I wasn't there to read or work but almost felt like I should go & grab a book to come back & read. The ceilings are incredibly high because this used to be a massive bank, & I'm so glad they've maintained the architecture & the grandness of it all. There are rooms you can book to cowork out of, otherwise you can pull up in the very big comfy couches or the tables all around. Highly recommend for the vibes!
I'm in love with this place!!! Great almond croissant & flat white. It is packed & may have to share seating with other people but I had a wonderful experience.
Have been here twice in 2 capacities in the last 6 months. First time I was in town on business & we rented one of the meeting rooms for our team to collaborate in. I was skeptical about the noise level inside the bubble but had no problem. Bonus was at lunch, we ordered at the counter & they brought it to our room So we could continue to work. Recently came with some friends for breakfast & had time to marvel at the beauty of the building after enjoying delicious croissants & coffee. Definitely a stop for any reason.
