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 receives strong praise for its coffee and baked goods, with many noting excellent espresso drinks, a wide range of options like matcha and chai, and standout scones and cookies that are crispy on the outside and tender inside. The interior is described as cozy, stylish, and bright, sometimes with a warm and welcoming vibe, though some reviews call it a little crowded or noisy, especially on weekends when tables fill up and the space can feel like a study spot or open office. Staff are generally friendly and efficient, delivering consistent service, while a small number of visits report moments of slower or more stressed service. Prices are occasionally mentioned as a bit high, and some readers wish for less laptop use, with requests to keep weekends laptop free to preserve the coffeehouse atmosphere. Across locations the coffee quality is largely reliable and the scones, cookies, and pastries are well regarded, making MELK Café a go to for a quick meet up or a focused study session despite the occasional crowd and price concerns.
Best hot beverages in all of Montreal, scones are to die for, crispy on the outside, moist & tender on the inside. Many other tasty snack options available like their yogurt&granola.
Super cute cafe if you want to have it'for here'.
All the baristas are very nice.
Service is consistent, friendly & reasonably quick.
I've been coming to this café for over 10 years. This is my place - my favorite coffee, my favorite atmosphere, my little ritual. But lately… what is going on?
Every time I try to come in, sit down with a friend, enjoy a coffee, read a book, or just relax with my child, I end up walking into what feels like a fully functioning coworking space. It's no longer a café - it's'Open Office 24/7.' Every table is taken by someone glued to a laptop for two, three, sometimes four hours. At this point I honestly feel like some of them should start paying rent.
I miss the atmosphere this place used to have - when you could actually find a table, enjoy the vibe, & connect with real people instead of feeling like you're interrupting someone's Zoom meeting.
Please consider making weekends laptop-free. No need for anything drastic - just give people who come here for the coffee, the warmth, & the community a chance to actually enjoy it without competing with a sea of glowing screens.
I love this café with all my heart. That's exactly why it's so sad to see it slowly turn into a tech hub instead of the cozy place it used to be.
Nov 19, 2025
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Great coffee. Little expensive. Nice atmosphere. Beautiful interior. Decent service & very Anglo friendly. Don't like the minimum of 18% service charge, so often say no service now when taking away.
Les cafés Melk sont mes préférés dans tout Montréal. Les scones & les cookies sont tout aussi délicieux. J'achète également mes grains de cafés la bas & pour avoir testé beaucoup de torréfacteurs, je trouve que ce sont également parmi les meilleurs grains. Je recommande vivement pour tout fan de cafés !
I've had multiple drinks from here & loved all of them! This spot is in a great location & had lovely interior designing. Great for a quick study spot or a place to grab a coffee with a friend. The Matcha was phenomenal as well!
I had the best blueberry scones there. Their matcha with macademic milk is also really good.
Atmosphere is vibrant.
Service is good; they aren't too chatty, just simple & very direct.
