Éclair se présente comme une adresse phare du café de spécialité à Montréal, avec une carte riche en pour-over et une équipe de baristas compétents et accueillants qui savent guider les choix et partager leur connaissance des grains; l'expérience est décrite comme complète et parfois impressionnante, le service étant apprécié pour son attention et sa convivialité, et l'ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale favorise le partage autour d'un grand comptoir et de l'atmosphère du lieu; le lieu est souvent salué pour la qualité des cafés servis, la variété des options et le sens du détail dans la préparation, la clientèle y est fidèle, et le cadre est perçu comme authentiquement Montréalais avec une vibe internationale et une énergie accueillante; cependant certains notent des temps d'attente lorsque c'est bondé, un espace parfois restreint et des questions sur le rapport qualité-prix de certaines boissons, mais les avis restent majoritairement enthousiastes et convergent sur le fait qu'Éclair est l'une des meilleures adresses de Montréal pour le café de spécialité.
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.
We had a fantastic experience here!! Love all the different options they had available for pourover, & they brewed a delicious cup of the wilder lasso gesha. Cool ambience, vibe, & friendly people. We would highly recommend - this & escape lab a cafe were our favorite coffees in MTL.
30 nov. 2025
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Café Éclair
This little spot was right across from where I parked, near all the vintage shops I started exploring. It looked tiny-a hole in the wall-but packed with locals, so of course I had to try it. Inside, everyone seemed to know what they were doing, most of them gathered around a big table that looked like they were all doing their homework. I ended up at the only other table with a few strangers, & we all enjoyed our coffee together. This, to me, is what Montreal is all about. Top points for that Montreal vibe.
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
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.
Cozy spot in the Mile End neighbourhood of Montréal. The layout has a bit of a bar/lounge vibe. They serve pour over/V60 coffee, which is becoming increasingly rare in Montréal. The staff were friendly & helpful.
22 déc. 2023
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Love the vibe of this place, & the barista has great taste in music. Good espressos here too.
LOVE the layout & decor - the place is small but unique.
Only drawback is lack of decaf. (Yeah I am one of those people that asks for decaf 🥴) But barista offered helpful alternatives & suggestions on which coffees has less caffeine as well as herbal teas.
Also the vibe of this place was amazing —barista was a good mix of attentive & laidback to let people have their own space.
Have to just say again, the decor is amazing. From the window / couch in front, to the counter, to the little nook in the back w a screen — My bet is it the owner has background in interior design, or got a smoking cool company to do this space.
