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Éclair

Artisanal éclairs and delicate pastries define the refined heartbeat of your morning coffee ritual.

Mile-End
4.6$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 8 am
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About

Éclair specializes in the precise art of French pastry production with an emphasis on technical mastery and high quality ingredients. The menu features a diverse selection of signature cream-filled choux pastries, glazed tarts, and buttery viennoiseries crafted daily to ensure optimal texture and flavor profile. Every item showcases a dedication to traditional baking methods while incorporating modern techniques to refine classic dessert structures. The interior environment functions as a minimalist space designed to highlight the visual complexity of the artisanal sweets showcased behind glass displays. Patrons select from a rotation of seasonally inspired baked goods that pair with a focused beverage menu of espresso-based coffees. This establishment operates with a strict focus on maintaining consistency across its entire range of laminated doughs and delicate cream fillings for every individual piece.

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Reviews for Éclair

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Service
on Google4.7 (300+)
*as of 2026-08-01
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Review Summary

Café Éclair is widely regarded as a premier destination for coffee enthusiasts in Montreal, offering an exceptional and expansive menu of pour overs, espressos, and high quality lattes that showcase unique beans from top tier roasters. The atmosphere is frequently described as cozy, trendy, and communal, centered around a signature bar that encourages social interaction among customers and allows for an immersive, transparent look at the baristas, who are consistently praised for their professional expertise, kindness, and passion. While some patrons note that the seating is limited, the shop is often busy, and the meticulous preparation of each drink means that visitors should expect a slower, more deliberate experience rather than a quick grab and go service. Despite minor critiques regarding limited space or specific personal preferences, the overall consensus highlights a standout, authentic third wave coffee experience that remains a top recommendation for anyone seeking high caliber brews in a warm, inviting setting.
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Overrated a bit. Limited coffee beans selection as compared to others. Technique to be evaluated again due to poor extraction. No background music & no decor. Not so comfortable seats. Poor service- Barista was not in a mood to talk about his own coffee I guess.

May 26, 2026
on Google

The espresso & the filter were spot on & delicious. Intimidatingly massive selection of pour overs (they all sounded amazing) with very class roasters & producers. The barista was so warm, knowledgeable, & efficient. The vibes are also really cool & laid back. Best coffee shop I've been to in North America??

May 25, 2026
on Google

Coffee was excellent. The female barista was very nice. Really good ambiance. Heard excellent reviews of this place & it did not disappoint. Highly recommended in the menu are flat white, cortado & matcha latte.

May 11, 2026
on Google

When they say hidden gem , this is what they mean , extremely professional & passionate barista , coffee is 10/10

Apr 24, 2026
on Google

This place is so freaking hipster holy shit, there is quite literally a single long island counter top where the baristas are on one end cranking matchas, & the customers are on the other side like a bar. Although, tbh, you'd have a tough time distinguishing who works there & who's the clientele ;)

Speaking of matchas though, seriously one of the best I've ever had 😃😃

Mar 11, 2026
on Google

Best pourover coffee experience I have ever seen. The baristas are very knowledgeable on all the current offerings for beans & are happy to help find a coffee that you will like. I have never seen a place that has you smell the beans & tastes the coffee as qc before serving it to you. This is a full experience - be prepared to wait if it is busy. Actually not overpriced for the experience you are getting, especially compared to a coffee in the states.

Feb 5, 2026
on Google

Five clients to take care of, the guy takes my order & says to go sit down (he'll bring the coffee over he says). Waited 20 minutes, looked up from my book, he's sitting at the bar chatting with some girl, I make eye contact with him three times, I don't exist. Is this a self serve café? I don't get it.

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

Café Éclair - Montreal

Beautiful café with a great atmosphere. I really liked the central bar & how it encourages people to share the space & enjoy a coffee together. Service was very good, & the coffee itself was solid. A pleasant spot to stop & take in the vibe.

Dec 25, 2025
on Google

Atmosphere, people, Baristas are all amazing.

Dec 17, 2025
on Google

Un de mes cafés préférés à Montréal. Leurs cafés figurent clairement dans mon top 3, & le personnel est toujours incroyablement gentil :).
Ça peut sembler tout simple, mais lors de ma dernière visite, j'étais avec mon petit en porte-bébé & je peinais un peu avec mes cafés. La barista est immédiatement venue m'aider à « gérer » tout ça. C'est la première fois qu'on m'offre un soutien aussi attentionné, & c'était tellement apprécié ! J'adore aussi le mur comprenant des livres qu'on peut acheter : une excellente idée.

Nov 17, 2025
on Google