Le Saint Louis café is described as a charming cozy neighborhood spot with excellent coffee and a standout pastry selection including almond croissant, chocolatine, and other croissants, plus a popular vanilla latte. The menu covers morning and lunch with seasonal specials, and the space is small and inviting with comfy seating and a warm vibe that makes it a reliable go to for locals and visitors alike. The cappuccino and other drinks are praised for quality and character, and the pastries and bagels are frequently highlighted as standout items. Staff are friendly and thoughtful, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere, although a note is sometimes made about a barista at the counter checking their phone during service. It is a popular busy place that can feel crowded, but remains a favorite for working, chatting, and catching up, and is often regarded as one of the best cafes in Montreal.
We come here once a week for pastries & coffee, both of which are heavenly here. The service is so kind & it really feels like an essential part of the neighbourhood. Also very kid friendly.
i come here all the time to get my coffee, it's the best way to start my day!! my go to order is a vanilla latte, & they always have a nice selection of pastries. the staff is so kind & thoughtful, & they make le saint louis café so special.
Dec 13, 2025
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Everything about this café is great - sandwiches, coffee, people, & the vibe. The croissant is amazing & the pastries are marvelous. It's become a regular stop for me!
Really really good coffee! The atmosphere of this place is perfect for a rainy/snowy day where you just want a cozy place to sit down & read a book or watch life through the window.
pastries & delicious & so is coffee. i loveed the almond croissant, but we also got the cheese crossiant, pain au chocolat, & salmon bagel. the crossiant are perfectly flakey. cute & quaint cafe with wonderful baristas!
This is THE neighbourhood café. It's charming & quaint. The baristas are always chatty & welcoming, the coffee is great & so are the quiches.
Only downside would be the lack of seating. The place is always packed with people working from their computers for hours, & you can wait for a while to get a good spot.
This place should consider opening a computer-free table that a lot of cafés have recently adopted on Mount Royal ave.
Excellent croissant, great atmosphere in the center of Plateau. I'm still unsure about the macchiato, as I'm not a coffee aficionado, but I enjoyed everything
Nov 23, 2024
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I had been a few times in the past & found the pastries & coffee exceptional. But the service, every single time, had a team of one exceptionally friendly & one grumpy man with an attitude. So I would go elsewhere. I live very close & yesterday I wanted a croissant I could trust to be excellent... behind the counter was Mr. Exceptional service. Yeah! Hoping next time same. :-)
This is what an independent coffee shop should be friendly owner. Super accommodating! Great decor & a little hidden gem on one of my favorite streets in Montreal. Definitely coming back for more coffee. They even have their own blend.
What a cute coffee shop with an amazing coffee & friendly service. The owner gave us a small cookie for waiting a bit longer for a coffee(it was not long ;)) & overall they were so nice!
Best pastries in the plateau. Raspberry gougonne, tomato tart, quiche, & cheese croissant are unbelievable. Coffee's pretty good too. It's a small space, so you may have to get it pour emporter, but the neighborhood is cozy, with lots of little places to sit
Jul 6, 2024
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I've travelled Canada for a month & here I had the best coffee out of all places. Reminded me of the specialty coffees from Europe. Croissant was another highlight! Totally recommended!
Awesome little coffee place. The latte was amazing but the almond croissant was the best I've had ever since I visited Paris years ago. You can't beat this place for the coziness. A little out of the way, hidden gem !
