Le Saint Louis café is a warm, charming neighborhood spot that consistently earns praise for great coffee, fresh pastries, and a welcoming atmosphere. The space is described as small yet cozy, with comfortable seating on chairs, benches, and a large wooden table that invites working or chatting. The coffee program receives high marks for lattes, cappuccinos, and espressos with Italian roast notes, while the pastries include croissants, almond croissants, pain au chocolat, and other fresh viennoiseries. The ambiance is repeatedly described as warm, creative, and local, with murals and a design that feel like a neighborhood hub. Staff are often praised for kindness and attentiveness, though a few reviews note that at the counter a barista can be distracted by their phone. The cafe is frequently busy, a go-to place to start the day or to catch up, and some patrons remark it as a staple of the area. Prices are sometimes noted as a bit high, but many reviews emphasize value for quality coffee and pastries. For a rainy day or a relaxed work session, the atmosphere and seating make it an ideal backdrop. Overall, Le Saint Louis café emerges as a beloved cornerstone of the neighborhood, known for reliable coffee, a strong pastry program, and a welcoming, lively vibe.
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.
Forget Paris or Vienna, this place has the most magnificent pastries I've ever tasted. We stumbled on this place while wandering one day, & came back the next morning for more.
Très bon endroit pour manger de bonnes viennoiseries authentiques & de qualités (croissant, chocolatine-pain au chocolat, chausson aux pommes, croissant aux amandes etc
Top 3 des cafés de Montréal & il n'est ni deuxième ni troisième. ça a été mon base camp, parce qu'on s'y sent super bien! on finit par reconnaître les visages, & les routines de ses occupants. spécial s/o à Pierre & Victoria qui m'ont servi le meilleur latte lait régulier avec un peu de sucre de la ville. longue vie au st louis🤍
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.
Petit café de quartier super sympa. Ambiance cocooning. Service top sourire & humour au rendez vous. Produits de qualité & les viennoiseries à tomber !
Dec 22, 2024
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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
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. :-)
Literally the best cheese croissants I've EVER had, service is always positive & warm, I feel great after leaving here, seriously the best cafe around.
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.
