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.
Breakfast for two on Tuesday morning.
1 x chicken blt sandwich
1 x avocado toast
2 orange juice + 1 coffee
The ingredients are fresh & generous. However the avocado toast is very difficult to eat with all the balsamic drizzle. It requires a steak knife but you are sitting on a couch with side tables. So we couldn't really eat it. We nibbled at the toast top ingredients & I shared my sandwich.
Unique setting in a rich historic building. Totally worth it just to stare at the ceiling.
Imagine a library vibe with lots of hipsters & MacBook Air.
Likely a lot of the people came to look at the cafe, being named prettiest cafe in Montreal in the Time Out magazine. It was a very grand building, with high ceilings, & intricate designs. Standing room only on a Sunday afternoon. Had a hot chocolate & took in the scenery.
Only good thing about this place is'The Place'. Old ancient bank building converted to cafe. Coffee & food is basic, nothing special. Located nearby metro stations. If driving, it will be bit hard to find a parking spot.
Beautiful cafe in a beautiful historic building. The coffee was great. The food was above average. The prices were reasonable for the space. If you like to sit on a sofa seep coffee & converse with others in a piece of history this is it.
6 janv. 2025
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"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.
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.
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.
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.
4 nov. 2024
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The location is beautiful, but from what I tried the drinks & baked goods are not very good. It was also quite expensive compared to other cafés in the city. I would recommend popping my head in to check out the building, however I wouldn't stay for food or drinks.
The building itself is beautiful & that's it. Ordered a BLT bagel & waited in front of the counter for 15mins while everyone got their order. Eventually a staff member actually asked what I am waiting for & just said my order didn't came through in the system even though it was properly charged & paid for. 😊 Interesting cashier system.
You go there more for the place that is stunning rather than for the coffee. That being said, once inside, the aroma catches you & you grab a coffee to sip while you take in the magnificence of the building around you!
18 août 2024
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The building the cafe is located in is absolutely STUNNING! But the cafe itself, not the greatest. The food & coffee was bland & burnt, with no flavor, & the servers have nasty & rude attitudes. The only good thing about this place is the architecture of the building, otherwise it's overhyped & overpriced.
This review is for coworking. I am sure it is a good cafe. But I would not recommend this place if you're looking to work as a serious professional. First, it is quite loud - because it's really one big open building, like the old school banks. Second, you are not allowed to bring your own food & drink despite paying for the day pass. If you're a remote worker, this will be very bizarre to you. Forget grabbing lunch or ice cream at a nearby place & bringing it in. Third, as you can only eat their own food, you have to keep in mind that this place is mainly a popular cafe with some coworking thrown in. You will stand in line behind 20 tourists in order to buy food or drink. Note, there is no free water or tea like every coworking space on the planet provides. Lastly, it is too crowded outside the office area. You have to walk through the crowd in order to use the bathroom, get a drink, etc. I just don't see what the point is of the coworking facility.
This place (once the tallest building in the British Empire) looks absolutely stunning, & the service by Lea at the reception is a 20/10. I mean white glove, outstanding service. Same with the baristas: amazing service. That being said 120$ for a semi-private place to work for 2 people, four coffees (the Dulce de leche one was delicious but too sweet, the americano was a letdown) & a pulled pork sandwich is too expensive. Especially when you can go to other coworking places a few streets away (of course, they're not as nice, but they are more comfortable) & spend less than half for a private room with coffee, tea, snacks, etc. à volonté. I can only recommend this to tourists, to take nice pictures, for people who want to cowork there once in a blue moon, if you want to treat yourself, if you are an influencer, or if your company pays for it. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend this as a coworking space, simply because it's too expensive.
