Overall, Éclair is praised for its exceptional coffee and a wide, carefully curated pour over menu, with baristas who are knowledgeable and friendly, and a welcoming, social vibe around a long central bar that invites sharing; the experience often includes sensory touches like smelling the beans and tasting before serving, and many reviewers rate it among the best specialty coffee spots in Montreal, though visits can be busy with longer waits, pastries can be limited or pricey, and a few drinks may vary in balance.
Absolute 11/10 cafe experience here. Staff were incredible, vibe was awesome & I had a top 10 coffee of my life there. It tasted like fuzzy peaches! This is an MTL must visit
Have been visiting Eclair for years whenever in Montreal. They have an exceptional approach to coffee, sourcing some of the best beans in the world & preparing beverages with uncompromising attention to detail. All of the staff I've interacted with are knowledgeable & passionate about their work. The cafe itself is beautiful, clad in green & white, & stocking an eclectic mix of books which decorate the walls. Highly recommended, one of my favourite cafés.
Coffee was balanced, with a dense mouth feel, straightforward & very classical. Well executed. However, the lack of more & more complex options (sometimes they have two offerings but not when I visited) does not make them qualify as specialty in my opinion. Also, when I visited they were offering a Brazilian coffee roasted in Berlin... Tbh It is already bad enough the unavaodable: to have coffee traveling once around the world. Doing a double loop sounds a little bit too much.
Dec 9, 2024
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Clearly the best cafe in town. Such passion & knowledge of coffee! I never drank coffee. & since trying theirs & Sebastian's expertise, I'm converted. &, it feels communal, like a little trip to South America, which is a wonderful extra 😍
This is the spot for quiet chats, slow delicious coffee, & intimate experiences with the baristas. It's the spot I repeatedly recommend to friends & family. Came here after a funeral on my first visit: Jair, the head barista, thoughtfully & patiently prepared me & my partner several coffees. The comfort & ease of his work & presence was so welcoming at that time. I've been coming back since for the past 3 years & have always had gentle, attentioned service from all staff members. If you are looking for a quick in'n'out drink, this is not quite the place for that nor is it the philosophy of the café, but if you are looking for a pause, an escape, & an intimate conversation around coffee, it's worth the wait 100% Remember that those serving us coffee are doing the best that they can do & when we as clients allow the patience for good service & drink, we find ourselves returning again & again until the café becomes our second home.
One of the best cafes in the city. Always serving super high quality beans from international roasters. Coffee is always dialed to perfection. I really love how the layout is like a bar, it encourages you to make conversation with others. I've had really great experiences here chatting with the staff as well as with other customers. Prices are also very fair considering the cost & quality of the coffees they carry.
Interesting spot. The barista was nice, the coffee was over extracted. I always keep my expectations in check, but the coffee was below that, $4 for drip coffee. I guess one pays for the vibe, which in itself is a hit or miss cause you are part of everyone's conversation. Too cool for me, but service was ok.
Good spot to enjoy a coffee & spend some time. The pour over here is incredibly fragrant. Barista carefully explained the different flavors of beans Also love the decor, especially the open central island
