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.
Lieu magnifique! Probablement un des plus beaux cafés à Montréal, impressionnant. C'est aussi très pratique d'avoir accès à des salles de réunion ($) & de coworking.
Mon seul bémol est que j'ai été surprise du coût de ma dernière commande: 20$ pour un petit café latte & un biscuit - même si c'était très bon, ça m'a semblé un peu exagéré (j'ai même cru à une erreur sur le coup).
The place is visually beautiful. You enter the Crew Collective, & you truly get that feeling of being in an old royal bank. We decided to stop by to get a coffee, the service was very good, but not all the coffees. The Latte dulce de leche was great, but their cold brew was very underwhelming. It was extremely light & tasted like watery coffee. Also, if you were planning on studying there, I would not recommend it, since they only have a ew designated spots where laptops are allowed. They have a no-laptop policy in the main seating areas. Overall, it was a nice experience, especially visually, but unfortunately, for the drinks, the price paid for them did not pay off what they tasted like.
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
Otantik tarihi bir mekan ortam güzel ama çok kalabal?k ve a??r? gürültü var yada biz yo?un bir saatte oradayd?k bana sar? kakabalik geldi oturacak yer zor bulduk ve burada da kahve so?uk du ben bu montrealde s?cak bir kahve içemedim daha ama yinede begendim
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.
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!!!🤑🤑🤑🤑
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.
Mar 15, 2026
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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
