We opened our first cafe in 2013 with the mission of offering specialty coffee in a warm and inclusive environment.
During our expansion, we quickly understood that as a company, our central commitment was to our employees. It is with them and thanks to them that everything else is possible.
Overall, MELK Café is described as a cozy inviting spot with strong coffee and a reputation for tasty home style snacks and fresh scones. Reviewers praise drinks like dulce de leche latte, lavender latte, chai and matcha, and note excellent latte art and quick friendly service in many visits. The pastry selection gets frequent praise with many loving the variety of scones such as everything bagel with cream cheese, lemon cherry and chocolate blueberry, though some say they can sell out early. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable and good for studying or working, but seating is limited and the space can feel crowded and noisy during busy times. Service quality is mixed in a few cases, and a few comments mention a prompt for tipping at payment and occasional lapses in attentiveness. A handful of critiques point to milder or flat coffee profiles and higher prices, yet many call MELK Café among the best in Montreal and a worthwhile visit for those seeking good coffee and standout baked goods.
BEAUTIFUL cafe, with a vibrant & friendly staff! Incredible lattes, scones, & atmosphere overall. I tried the citron scone so much that I ordered one of each kind of scone they had! I was not disappointed! Only wish there was more seating, but the latte art was unique on each latte we ordered, & the different coloured saucers were a beautiful edition. Will definitely come again!
A very nice small café just stopped in for a London fog & warm up from the cold on my trek across the city. Not much to it, it's very small limited seating. The service was great & quick & the drinks were good.
Jan 14, 2024
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I love this place! First time I went was at the location on Monkland in 2018 when I first moved to Montreal. After relocating downtown, I was happy to find Melk nearby! I come from a coffee enthusiast family, so I take my coffee seriously. Whenever I order a decaf oat latte to go, or a decide to be adventurous with a regular full caff drink, I melt into the first sip & stop in my tracks to appreciate moment. Who knew coffee could be so grounding? I've also had the matcha, but I come back for the coffee. I've only sat in here 2-3 times because of how busy it can get for such a small cafe, but I'd say the window seat gives you the most peace & privacy! As for the pastries, they offer gluten-free options, banana bread, carrot apple loaf, cookies, bars, & whatever is on hand at the time. I don't always go for snacks, but from what I can tell, the availabilities change. They also have a tiny fridge under the counter with juice & other bottled beverages. I bought two bags of beans, local, to gift to my family. The tasting notes were interesting for a lot of the options available, but I was able to ask the enthusiastic barista for a recommendation based on preparation style & preferred notes. Always a treat!
I got to know this cafe thanks to my girlfriend & now I am a regular customer. I'm not a coffee person but the iced latte with dulce de leche is really good for people like me who like their coffee not so strong & more sugary.
I used to order the cold brews from Lufa but this 2023 aren't available anymore so I decided to cancel my Lufa subscription.
I would be great for MELK to implement a loyalty card, most of us are loyal to this good coffee & support local shops. I would feel appreciated if there was these kind of promotions & programs.
Oct 4, 2023
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While exploring cafes in Montreal, I dropped by this cafe today. The coffee was excellent, & it's a lovely spot to chill. But, honestly, I have no idea why the cashier was so grumpy! 😂 I've spent 8 years in the coffee industry, & I get how tough it can be, but this cashier took it to a whole new level!
Le coin parfait pour un excellent café le staff est vraiment accueillant & chaque boisson est aussi bonne que l'autre. Leurs muffins sont délicieux vraiment une place a essayer & adopter. Latte a l'érable ou latte matcha sont mes incontournables.
Obsessed with this cafe! Have been here almost day while on vacation. Great selection of gluten-free baked goods on a separate shelf from the regular baked goods - & they use separate tongs to make sure it is allergy & celiac safe. & their coffee?! AMAZING! Whether you get the plain filter coffee or a special drink - some of the best coffee downtown
