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Java U

Downtown
4.6$
OPEN7 am - 11 pm
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Java U Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Java U

Food
Service
on Google4.2 (300+)
*as of 2026-03-15
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Review Summary

Java U reads as a cozy, study friendly cafe with a dependable mix of coffee, matcha, and desserts. Reviewers love the banana pudding and mini pancakes with generous toppings, and many call the pastries tasty when fresh, with several praising the new pancake options and recent menu updates. The staff is repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and attentive, and the atmosphere is ideal for studying or casual meetups, with fair prices and multiple locations contributing to the appeal. The banana pudding is a frequent standout and the matcha beverages receive strong praise, though a few notes mention a latte or matcha that is a bit milky and some pastries that are not as fresh. Some feedback highlights the improvements under new ownership and extended hours, while one comment points to a cup sleeve with medical advertising as an odd touch. Overall, Java U is seen as a reliable go to for coffee, desserts, and a relaxed place to linger, with many reviewers planning to return.
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10/10 always get the banana pudding it's so good! Thanks Aziz!

Mar 25, 2026
on Google

their banana pudding is amazingg!!

Mar 16, 2026
on Google

Really nice banana pudding & nice staff

Feb 15, 2026
on Google

the staff is really nice & so gentle, & the banana pudding mini pancake is a MUST-TRY, really really good !

Feb 11, 2026
on Google

Amazing spot to study & have a coffee with sweets! Highly recommend for their banana pudding. It's a must try. The staff are also very welcoming & friendly. Definitely coming back!

Feb 6, 2026
on Google

Server was so sweet! (No pun intended) , u gotta try the bouchées leches, it's new. They basically make the très lèches but with pancakes, & they have different toppings like banana or pistachio. It's not too sweet, & tastes amazing!!

Oct 30, 2025
on Google

Friendly owner & their banana pudding is amazing. Absolutely recommend!

Oct 12, 2025
on Google

The Banana pudding was AMAZING! Would definitely come back for their coffee & a banana pudding. Highly recommended!!

Oct 11, 2025
on Google

Banana pudding was so good! Definitely would come back!!!

Oct 9, 2025
on Google

Banana pudding cake is fantastic!

Oct 9, 2025
on Google

gave us a free banana pudding 🥳🥳

Oct 2, 2025
on Google

My friend & I tried Bouchées for the first time & we both had the banana pudding & it was absolutely delicious! The owner was also super nice!!

Sep 24, 2025
on Google

Amazing food & staff! Highly recommend, they made us taste test the new banana pudding, i can't wait for it to be released :))!!

Sep 13, 2025
on Google
5.0

I think this cafe is not as popular as second cup was, & it's a shame. The place is clean, well maintained & they did some upgrades to finishing within last year or so.
The person working in the cafe is extremely kind & caring.
Coffee is always good, & they added pancakes recently. Banana pudding was very very good & available in the morning.
I'd like to hype it up a bit more, very sweet spot & is growing on me. Highly recommend for all to come out & try it out at least once! It's a warm hug amid the university stress

Sep 11, 2025
on Google