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, small spot with excellent coffee, standout matcha and scones, and friendly, fast service that makes it a good place to work or study, though seating is limited and the space can feel crowded during peak times. The menu and drinks get high marks, pastries are often praised, and prices are generally considered reasonable, with some notes about the occasional pastry being a bit sweet or the espresso not having depth. A few reviews mention moments of inconsistent service or a busy, noisy atmosphere, and one highlights a tip prompt at payment, but the overall vibe is warm and the quality of drinks and snacks keeps people returning.
Small cafe with delicious coffee & pastries. The coffee had a bold & intense flavor which I liked.
Note: they are unable to warm up the chocolate croissants.
The matcha is good, but it was overpriced considering I ordered a large iced coffee & matcha, & the matcha cup was smaller.
The'bio-milk' they use is nothing special besides your regular grocery, affordable milk. At the very least, I thought it would be one of those fancy, expensive grocery milks.
The pastries are also good, but are just a bit too sweet for my taste.
I came here to pick up some pastries. There's cool vibes but the free wifi is slow as hell & I could not even load the landing page for the wifi for ten minutes. I gave up & went to the Starbucks down the street. All I wanted to do was Google some directions. Jesus, this cafe must be frustrating as hell for people & their electronics.
Really nice small coffee place. Continuous line & for good reason. Quality coffee prepared well. Worth the 5-10 minute wait. Food options are unremarkable, same pastries as everywhere.
Sep 12, 2024
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Friendly & fast service. Coffee decent. Lovely space. Was open on Easter Sunday which was a bonus as a lot of downtown Montreal places were closed. Coffee beans for sale. Didn't eat anything but there were yummy looking pastries & biscotti's
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!
