Le Brûloir is widely praised as a neighborhood cafe with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and consistently good coffee and pastries. Reviews highlight a versatile menu including sandwiches, baked goods, and occasional beer or wine, along with excellent espresso and refreshing iced coffee. The space is described as cozy and quiet by many, though some find the seating uncomfortable, and parking on the street can be difficult; some note a no laptop policy and limited electrical outlets, with laptops allowed only at the central large table. A few comments mention changes after renovations and slower service or rudeness from staff, but many still call it a top coffee spot in the area. Overall, the place stands out for quality coffee and a pleasant vibe, even as opinions vary on comfort, service speed, and recent changes.
Bon café, staff sympathique, par contre le manque de flexibilité sur les ordis au café quand il n'y a personne & plusieurs tables disponibles est un irritant. Aucune façon de se connecter sur la table centrale accessible aux ordinateurs & impossible d'avoir des ordis à proximité des prises. Je comprends la notion de roulement, mais ça fonctionne uniquement quand il y a un achalandage conséquent…
Hors des heures d'achalandage il serait bien d'avoir plus de tolérance, en attendant je vais aller dans d'autres cafés plus accommodants pour travailler & consommer… dommage!
Such a cozy coffee shop! The service was great, & the lady working was really nice. The matcha was delicious, & it was wonderfully quiet on a rainy evening. A perfect spot to relax & enjoy a warm drink. Highly recommended!
Un excellent café méconnu de Montréal. L'ambiance est agréable. Parfait pour un moment entre amis ou en amoureux. & les nouvelles pizzas sont très bonnes. J'adore y prendre un petit chocolat chaud avant une grosse journée. Les employés sont super gentils & à l'écoute.
I came here to study & I usually love this café, but I was really disappointed with my last visit. I paid $7 for my coffee, sat at the'laptops only' communal table for about an hour, & when my laptop needed charging, I plugged it in at another spot. A barista then told me I couldn't sit there with my laptop unless the screen was turned off, even though I wasn't using it & was sitting right beside it. No one had mentioned this rule when I ordered, & the situation felt confusing & unwelcoming. I ended up leaving & felt like my time was wasted.
If you dont want students to come study then tell them before they order!!
Also, the posted winter hours in-store are incorrect on Google it doesn't open until 9 pm,
Je me suis installée avec mon ordinateur sur une table, il y avait peu de monde. La demoiselle est venue m'apportez mon café & personne ne m'a rien signalé. Après une heure, lorsque le café était plein, un jeune homme est venu me dire que je ne pouvais pas avoir d'ordinateur sur la table. Quel est ce reglement? Ou est il inscrit exactement ? Ou m'installer après que le café soit rempli? Je trouve ce traitement désolant envers les clients. Cmt faire fuir les gens. bravo
Dec 3, 2025
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I got an ice latte & it was really delicious, I visit alot of cafes in Montreal & I have to say, finally seeing a cafe not filled with people on their laptop is amazing.
Alot of people writing reviews of not using laptop to me is pretentious, doing research on a cafe that IS or ISN'T a study cafe is important. Every cafe that I go to is filled with people that study on their laptops for 5 hours a day & occupy seats.
They don't realize how much time they take on a table & space- many cafes I go to I have to walk away because it's filled with people working remote, teleworking & having meeting speaking Loud.
& it was nice to finally read a book in silence. With the sounds of just the coffee being made.
