Crew Collective & Café est souvent décrit comme un lieu exceptionnel par son cadre, une ancienne banque transformée en espace élégant avec des plafonds vertigineux et des details historiques qui donnent l'impression d'un lieu unique pour boire un cafe, travailler ou se detendre. Les boissons et les patisseries sont globalement appréciées, certains elements comme le croissant ou le latte etant salués, meme si les prix peuvent sembler elevés et la qualite varier selon les jours. Le service fait l'objet de retours contrastés: efficace en periode calme, mais parfois deborde ou peu attentif lorsque l'endroit est bondé. La configuration propose des zones sans ordinateur et des espaces privés a louer, ce qui peut etre pratique pour travailler mais decourage ceux qui veulent rester librement connects. L'accesibilite et le bruit restent des points evoques, avec des escaliers et une frequentation touristique qui rendent l'endroit moins accessible ou cosy pour tous. En somme, l'endroit est une icone visuelle et une experience a part entiere, surtout pour l'architecture et l'atmosphere, mais les avis sur la nourriture, le service et le rapport prix/qualite montrent une certaine variete.
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
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.
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.
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.
15 févr. 2026
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Absolutely breathtaking!! We stumbled upon this former bank building which is now the Crew Cafe. Naturally on a Saturday they were packed but we luckily got a seat (first come, first served). I ordered a London Fog Latte & it was pretty good but not very hot. We don't order food but they do serve sandwiches & alcoholic drinks. This is a very touristy spot & if you are visiting Montreal I would totally recommend you check it out!!!
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. ☕✨
Very atmospheric place located in a building that is over a hundred years old. The interior is beautiful, & the café blends perfectly with the historic character & charm of the space. There are usually long lines & a steady flow of visitors due to its popularity & central location. Prices are above average, & the wait for food - in my case, a salmon bagel - can be a bit longer than expected, but given the volume of customers, that's understandable. Both the food & drinks are excellent. Overall, a great spot.
5 févr. 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.
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.
15 déc. 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.
Stunning building. Utterly shambolic & poor quality service & food.
Ordered 2 drinks, 2 bagels, 2 yoghurt bowls.
Got the drinks at the counter, tepid heat & they went cold very quickly.
Then had to wait an age for the bagels, which came undercooked & pale. These were cheap, or quality & covered in sesame seeds, not advertised. So many that you couldn't see the bagel!
The yoghurt bowls eventually came but by this time the bagels & drinks were cold.
There was so much granola, hardly any fruit or yoghurt, & it was impossible to eat as it was dry.
When you do eat, you eat with wooden spoons, knives & forks & stir your cold drink with wooden spoons stick.
It's a low standard, poor quality food cafeteria which just happened to be set in. Beautiful building.
Give this place a miss & spend your money where the quality is better & you'll get warm food & service with a smile.
Worst place we visited in Montreal.
The two stars are for the building.
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!
Beautiful atmosphere, Very good service, however, coffee was not good plus we were charges $1.09+ tax per person for the addition of a drop of oat milk in each coffee… No pricing displayed on pastries. Paid $7 & $8 for 2 pastries respectively, one which we returned as it was not fresh. The cake crumbled at the touch with a fork... ASK if the pastry is fresh from today… otherwise it felt like whatever didn't sell yesterday was put in front of us. It cost us $32 for 2 coffees, 2 pastries plus tip… If we have to pay these prices, have the decency to serve fresh coffee & pastries. Needless to say, we won't be back nor will we take friends when they visit us in Montreal. If you don't mind paying these prices, for mediocre coffee & stale pastries, think of it as a cover charge to sit in a beautiful historic building. 🤷?♀?
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.
