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.
"Un grand latté glacé pour Hank," as the barista called, I was about to respond & a dude cut the line & took my drink. Me: "Dude that's for Hank, which is me." The dude: "What? I'm Hank." Me: "no way dude. Out of all the cities in Canada we met dans une ville francophone. Are you for real?" Hank: "Yeah. I specifically named myself Hank to avoid this kind of situation in Montreal." The Hanks hugged it out after like brothers they never had with tears in their eyes . Montreal is truly a city of love. But yeah. I freaking love crew collective. It is perhaps one of my all time favourite cafes in the entire Canada. The building is breathtaking, & the coffee was nice. Its a must-visit whenever you're in town.
Le cidre chaud au caramel est absolument délicieux & le lieu est magnifique. Mais le service était ordinaire & payer pour pouvoir s'asseoir, non merci!
Jan 2, 2025
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Great coffee (no drip), pastries & drinks (London fog had rosemary - nice addition). No drip/filter coffee Been here 2 times on holidays. Waits tend to be very long even in the afternoon but almost worth it during cold winters. Bring your own friends to hang out - this feels almost like an airport (bring your own chairs too) Pro tip: you can snap some pics & go without the wait
The interior architecture of the place is superb for a café. The coffee was tooo strong for the cappuccino we ordered. I suggest coming early as it was much calmer. Overall, worth the visit!
Historic building I think that is why many people visit the coffee shop. We stopped by to grab a quick brunch & coffee. There are limited seats (mostly sofa), & you will have to share with others which I did not find ok. Plus, it was hard to find a seat & most people stay for long with their laptop. It was a bit loud so it was hard to talk to each other in my opinion. The service was nice & fast. However, we didnt find the bakery worth it.
Okay so this place was GORGEOUS! It took a while to get a seat, & we figured out quite quickly that this was an office coop. Ordered a chai latte , americano salmon bagel & avocado toast & it was $50.00 it's on the pricey side but if you want to treat yourself certainly check it out.
It's a nice coffee shop in a beautiful building. It's all about building. It's quite busy & very limited space. I saw seats in the back but we weren't allowed in. I don't know why they close off the back section. Lots of students study there so don't expect them to leave anytime soon. The coffee was good but the pastries were nothing special.
Dec 11, 2024
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The place is beautiful but the drinks are not so great. I got the pistachio latte & it tasted very artificial. Just come here for vibes. Would come back to do work or hang out though.
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.
