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.
The barista was super sweet & the coffee was great. That being said, I ordered a breakfast sandwich (which is basic in my opinion) & it was really disappointing. The bread was bland & the overall was not very flavorful.
Dec 17, 2025
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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.
I visited Crew Collective Cafe in Montreal for the first time yesterday. The space is huge & impressive, with a calm atmosphere that makes you slow down. I ordered coffee & enjoyed sitting there for a while. It's a great spot if you like spacious cafes & quiet time. I would visit again.
Excellent cafe. Great tasting Matcha latte & cafe latte. Only complaint is they were comparatively small to other cafes in the Old Montreal area. Breakfast sandwich was good. Fairmont bagels available was a nice bonus. The building is truly the highlight of the experience. Unbelievable converted bank.
Considering the publicity Crew receives from being at the top of every list of study spots in the city, I find that their ban on laptops in most of the cafe to be a surprise. If they don't want people working outside of their pay-by-hour private rooms, that's their perogative. However, it might be more effective to advertise that more openly than just placing a sticker on every second table in both sections. After being asked to move, I did walk around a bit to find a new seat, but couldn't find any that seemed to be exempt from the laptop rule. Good coffee & fast service, but decide what kind of cafe you want to be 🤷?♀?
Dec 15, 2025
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I usually don't leave reviews but I must say, your no laptop policy is ridiculous. I went for the first time today, the staff was super friendly & the building is amazing, the seats & the food are great as well. I went & sat down where it was relatively quiet, enjoyed my coffee & cream cheese bagel. I then took out my laptop to write a quick mail to my prof, I didn't even open my laptop yet when a staff member told me & another girl that we should move to another area with our laptops. They were nice & patient but also in a rush. I have never been here before so I didn't know where the other seating area was & the other girl also didn't know. It was busy & there was noone available to ask at the moment, so we both left. The situation made us as customers feel like we did something wrong. I am only writing this because it was very discouraging. Maybe you can put signs somewhere at the entrance so people know about the laptop & laptop free zones when coming in & make the signs visible even when it is crowded, not when they are already seated. I thought it was possible to go here to work. It felt a little bit like being kicked out, which is not a good feeling, especially as a Person Of Color.
I came here for a working lunch with a colleague, but now you are not able to work on your laptop in most areas. Still a great spot but this was frustrating.
Very unique place to enjoy some coffee & pastry! The food & drinks options are kind of limited but I believe people come here purely for the environment.
The outer area are meant for people to book & do work while the center area is free seating for cafe customers.
Service was ok, nothing bad or outstanding.
Dec 9, 2025
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the most beautiful coffee shop you ever can visit in montreal. & the price is very reasonable compared to other fancy coffee shop, 20$ for two hot chocolate & one big biscuit noir. & i will say that's the best hot chocolate i ever tasted.
What a special place! The most beautiful architecture! Such a fine use of a gorgeous unique place...a true gem...but NOT if you have mobility issues...stairs only..or a very complicated procedure to get to a lift in some round about way that is unmarked...best latte I've had in awhile!
Dec 9, 2025
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Cool atmosphere & decent coffee. Watched the guy making the soup use the same spoon to taste it over & over again. If you're concerned about germs/food safety I don't recommend the soup
Service is fast. Got a latte & all I could taste was milk. Tried the dulce de leche & pecan cookie & it wad amazing. The place is very nice & has lots of seating.
