La Buvette du Dep is a must on the Plateau Mont-Royal. True to the values of Cafés du Petit Dep, we celebrate a truly local community by collaborating with meticulous producers to bring you authentic, refined flavours.
Welcoming bar and restaurant on le Plateau - From 8am, La Buvette du Dep welcomes you with microbrewed coffees, fresh pastries and delicatessen. From 4pm, it's time for home-cooked meals, signature cocktails, local beers and wines.
From morning to night, a gourmet spot on the Plateau Mont-Royal.
Our Specialties
Coffee, Pastries, Cocktails & Wine bar.
Amenities, services & more
We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment
La Buvette du Dep offers a cozy, charming cafe vibe with festive Christmas decor and a vintage warmth that makes the space feel magical. Hot chocolate, lattes, pastries, and savory options are widely enjoyed, with many noting comforting drinks and a welcoming atmosphere that invites lingering. The ambiance is warm and intimate, with delightful decor and a holiday mood that shines especially at Christmas, while the service is often friendly though not always fast. Crowds and lines outside can happen when reservations are not possible, and a few items are pricey, yet the overall experience remains worth it for the feel, decor and festive drinks. In short, La Buvette du Dep stands out as a visually impressive and cozy destination for seasonal treats and a dose of winter magic.
Visited with a friend while their Christmas decorations were still up. It's really cozy, pastries were great as well as coffee.
I would definitely recommend this one as it's both relaxing a little bit magical thanks to the decor.
Personnel très sympa !
On devait faire la file dehors puisqu'ils ne prennent pas de réservation , il pleuvait ils fournissent des immenses parapluie & breuvages chaud pour nous aider à patienter !
Very cute café, you really feel like you're in a Swiss chalet! The service is not the best, they take their time, don't go there if you're in a hurry. I can't speak for the hot chocolate or the food since I ordered a latte. It was catastrophic. I asked for a regular latte, regular coffee, regular cow milk, nothing fancy. I can assure there was no real coffee there, it tasted of yeast. Very bad.
On est venu pour la taverne de Noël. On était triste qu'il n'y avait pas de musique de Noël qui jouait :( Le service & les cocktails étaient génial cela dit!
Dec 13, 2025
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Went at 8pm on a Tuesday, only had to wait to be seated for 10 minutes, but once seated we waited at least half an hour before a server came to our table. When food arrived it was not hot. We were only offered water after we had already finished our drinks & food. I understand it's a busy place but the quality of service was pretty bad. Won't be returning
Nous avons été reçu de manière froide. Installées au bar, personne nous a adressé la parole. Les 4 employés derrière le bar parlaient fort & n'avaient pas l'air productifs. Par la suite, nous avons changé de place pour aller à une table & nous sommes partis après 30 minutes sans aucun service ni regard.
Tried the chai latte & definitely did not tasted like a chai, it was basically just cold milk(mind you I ordered a hot one). Not sure if I would be back. Very overpriced for what I got.
What a great idea & great vibe!! Overall great concept but not well executed & badly organized. My party of 3 squeezed in after waiting an hour in line. Another half hour to get our order taken & an hour for the food to arrive. The servers were doing the best they could given their limited resources but everything was quite lacklustre. The food was not worth the price, the cocktails & drinks are creative & fun. This restaurant is more of a visual experience than anything. If you're planning a cute Christmas meal here, come prepared to wait with a thermos & a card game or something to keep busy.
