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.
Probably one of the coolest cafes I've ever been in. Being in an old bank made the atmosphere incedible. The architecture, while working & sipping on a latte, was something I've never experienced before. It was one of my highlights of my first time visiting Montreal. ❤?
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.
They used to be better, recently they lock the doors if you decide to sit in the workspace area & every time you have to ask someone with the key to open the door for you, feels like a prison with the smell of cafe & pastry!!! I hope this is temporary & they go back to their previous setup soon, I loved going there & work & enjoy the vibe & the food
31 janv. 2026
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Le flat white était vraiment bon. Forcément le prix du café un peu cher, mais au vu de l'endroit c'est compréhensible.
C'est un super café pour travaille
Vraiment ordinaire comme endroit! Bien beau mais c'est une coquille vide. Ils sont cheap sur le chauffage. L'endroit est glacial. Ce n'est pas normal que littéralement tout le monde était en manteau & grelotait quand même. & les ordinateurs sont seulement acceptés dans une minuscule section du café. Ils ont même fermé une section du café super tôt & le reste était plein alors nous avons été chassé de l'endroit. Vraiment pas fameux:(((
We found this place in Old Montréal & what a find. It looks like the foyer to an old train station you would see in movies. High arches with beautifully designed ceilings & details with high, arched windows for lots of daylight. The seating in the front is mostly cafe style, bench & padded chairs, but if you look for the doorway to the seating area behind the counter, you'll find a quieter area full of sofas & big, comfy chairs. I ordered a chai latte & the three cheese grilled cheese sandwich with a puckle relish. The bread was light & crunchy & the relish was a nice touch. A very relaxing, & pleasant place for a rest & bite. 10 out of 10.
16 janv. 2026
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Superbe lieu & très original pour un café & espace événement! Ambiance très chaleureuse & personnel aimable. L'espace est très grand, & se compose aussi d'espaces de travail privée sous forme de box pour du co-working. J'ai choisi de manger une salade César & elle était très copieuse & bonne.
I really wanted to like this place. It was on my Montreal bucket list for months. Unfortunately, I will NEVER recommend it. It's easy to come in & take pictures of the lovely architecture - the ceiling is gorgeous. But the beauty stops there.
The Crew is a total tourist hotspot, & be prepared to wait in line for AGES for mediocre, overpriced food & lukewarm coffee. There are two lines: I assumed one was take-out & the other for dine-in, but no, both are for ordering; it's then up to you to find a seat.
Once you manage to place your order, good luck finding a seat. It's an absolute ZOO. Every Instagrammer & YouTube wannabe is here, along with about a bajillion visitors ahead of you in line. But first! You must WAIT. You must wait for ANOTHER half-hour while the overworked & understaffed baristas prepare your coffee. & all those Instagrammers? They already ordered theirs & are ALSO waiting, ready to pounce with camera in hand on the disappointing matcha lattes. So lucky you can park yourself by the coffee, joining the endless squabble of human seagulls for the never-arriving foodstuffs, & get hopelessly wrestled & jostled by all 1,000 people who will walk by you with their backpacks, jackets & wide shoulders.
I unfortunately thought it would be a good idea to treat my out-of-town guest to a matcha latte & cookies. I ordered a matcha latte & two baked goods (a cookie & a small blondie-style square) - & it came to $23. Geez! Considering the matcha is priced at $6.75, that makes the cookies $7 EACH!! & the cashier did not make a mistake - $23 was indeed the correct amount for 3 items. HOLY COW! I need to sell a cow in order to afford to come here again. & the $23 is before tip, so you might as well sell your chicken too if you want to afford this place & tip the servers.
My guest searched high & low for two seats for us, circling around. No luck. & then, a small group left! Alas, jostling is not just for the coffee area. Two ladies physically PUSHED my friend out of the way & launched themselves into the seats. WOW. Welcome to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Oh, sorry, I meant Welcome to the Crew Collective: home of people auditioning for football linebacker positions on the team!
My guest managed to MIRACULOUSLY find a booth to sit in (it took 40 minutes), but then, just as I stupidly thought the matcha latte might one day arrive from the baristas before I died of old age, a dude came along & told her (nicely, at least) that he had reserved said booth. So much for that. Apparently, this is a thing - you can buy a membership if, for some reason, you WANT to pay $23 for the privilege of coffee & cookies & make a habit of coming here. Clearly, I'm not lining up for THAT supposed privilege.)
Two ladies vacated the bar just then, so we sat ourselves down (well, my guest did - I still had to wait for the godforsaken matcha latte that I already regretted ordering) beside their half-empty wine glasses (maybe they got tired of the endless noise & jostling from strangers - it can't bode well that they didn't even finish their drinks!)
As for the ambience, well, good luck hearing your friend speak in this insanely loud cafe. The ambience is about what you'd get at a zoo food court, which is full of crowds &, occasionally, seagulls. But at least at the zoo you can watch animals. Here you're just watching crowds of people. I'll take the zoo animals any day over the cafe.
To make matters worse, the matcha latte was not even lukewarm (& I was not going to battle that double line-up to tell the barista) so we did our best to savour the treats considering their astronomical pricetag. I couldn't wait to leave. This place is AWFUL. Crappy food, uninspired menu, cold'hot' drinks, $7 cookies, super loud voices, nowhere to sit, crowds endlessly jostling you.... I could go on. ONLY the architecture is worth seeing! But guess what: you can go in, snap a picture, & then leave - I highly recommend that you find a different place to actually enjoy a coffee. This place is TERRIBLE.
Le café est magnifique, mais on peut pas étudier avec un ordinateur le café est vide mais bien sûr toutes les places sont prises dans le spot pour étudier avec l'ordi, ils cherche juste à nous expulser le matcha goûte l'eau & on a pas le droit de s'asseoir seul à une table alors que je rappelle le café est vide
Un café dans le cadre atypique d'une ancienne banque.
Le lieu est magnifique, le service correcte mais cher, & très long … il faut être prêt à faire une longue file d'attente ! Les multiples publications sur les réseaux en font un endroit iconique, un must…
Mais devenu trop touristique, on en perd le charme 😢
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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.
