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MELK Café

Downtown
4.5$ & $$
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MELK Café Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (2026)
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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.

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Reviews for MELK Café

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*as of 2026-05-15
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Review Summary

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.
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Small place but good for working a bit!

May 26, 2025
on Google

Best coffee in Montreal!

May 26, 2025
on Google

Very nice coffee. Petite inside but nice vibe.

May 25, 2025
on Google

Coffee was great. A tad pricey. Small quiet location. You may or may not get seats.

May 25, 2025
on Google

the best scone I've ever tried specially the lemon cherry one, the cortado also was well done & has a strong taste. I loved it so much & planing to come back definitely

May 23, 2025
on Google

One of the servers this morning was rude to me. He didn't want to serve me for any reasons & kept washing dishes. The barista who were supposed to do the coffees only, saw the situation & came himself to take the order. The rude server then shout at me'receipt'? Who does that & what was his problem?? The Latte I took was terrible. Only milk & I couldn't feel a drop of coffee.

May 23, 2025
on Google

Small but cozy coffee shop. Limited seating space but found a spare stool to wait out the rain. Maple latte was smooth & tasty.

May 11, 2025
on Google

Very good coffee generally & a great reputation. The chocolate wasn't mixed well in my mocha leaving a bunch of half-melted chocolate at the bottom so a little disappointed there. Will come back to try again though

May 8, 2025
on Google

Quick service & pleasant baristas. Nearly standing room only!

May 8, 2025
on Google

Definitely not the best flat white in Montréal

Apr 28, 2025
on Google

Coffee lovers, this is Montreal's finest!
I absolutely love the taste here.
Crowds nonstop, shoutout to the baristas who keep it flowing!

Apr 20, 2025
on Google

A cozy spot for an afternoon coffee or matcha. The staff are very nice & remembers my preferences. It can get super busy in the morning of work days. I would probably not come during that time, because the line can get quite long & the wait time as well. Their cookies are also quite tasty. They pair well with their Latte, but maybe a bit too sweet when eaten by themselves.

Apr 20, 2025
on Google

I find it hard to be served in french at this location. The snacks are not decadent enough. So pricey, too!

Small location with uncomfortable seating.

Filter coffee is undoubtedly the worst I've had... four times in a row! No more of this melk for me.

Apr 20, 2025
on Google

The place is sooo cozy & cute. Love their hot matcha latte, the portion is good & the taste is amazing 💯

Apr 10, 2025
on Google

Place is so small, waiting time can be long... but good coffee

Apr 4, 2025
on Google

Gorgeous, little café with high quality drinks & pastries. Lovely staff 😊

Apr 4, 2025
on Google

One of the best latte i've had!

Apr 4, 2025
on Google

Cute, cozy & friendly cafe where you can work as well. I tried their Everything bagel scone & it was amazing.

Mar 23, 2025
on Google

This cafe has such a cozy atmosphere with great vibes. perfect spot to relax & unwind. The chai latte is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend

Mar 22, 2025
on Google
5.0

Delicious warm mocha for a chilly rainy day ! They have savoury treats too

Mar 7, 2025
on Google