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 stylish, cozy spot with excellent coffee and friendly, multilingual staff. Passion for the beverages is evident with praise for matcha, chai, and a standout cappuccino, and cookies, scones, and banana bread are frequently highlighted as tasty treats. Prices are sometimes described as a bit high, with muffins, scones, and other snacks cited as pricey, though many feel the quality justifies it. The interior and atmosphere are repeatedly praised as warm and inviting, and some reviewers rate it as among the best cafes in the area. Crowding and noise can be an issue, especially on weekend mornings, with tables small and often taken by laptops, shifting the vibe toward a coworking feel. A few comments touch on inconsistency in drink taste or service and on a service charge, but overall staff are friendly and attentive. The place is noted for its versatile seating and occasional outdoor area, with decor and a photo above the bar earning compliments.
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.
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 !
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Nice cafe on Monkland. Service was quick & efficient. Coffee is good, prices are a bit high. Lots of pastries if you want something to eat. Seating is quite limited & the tables are quite small & close together.
Jun 1, 2025
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Perfect petit café. My latte was perfect.👌 The flavour was rich. It was hot & it came with a heart. I tried a Blueberry-chocolate chip scone which was very good too. My friend had a cafe alongé with warmed milk, but she said mine was better.
The coffee is great. But the music is exceptional: whoever curates the playlist / nudges Spotify in a certain direction is overseeing the best cafe tunes around
Dommage que certain en fasse un bureau personnel & bloquent des tables pendant 3h en prenant seulement un cafe ...alors que d'autres personnes attendent ou partent dans un autre café ...
Le scone pomme cannelle est délicieux comme tout le reste de leur pâtisseries. Café tenu par des jeunes , manque un peu de politesse , & de concentration dans les commandes.
***** café
**** service
*** Ambiance
Apr 3, 2025
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I absolutely loved my time at MELK Cafe! The service was amazing, & the place is just adorable - the perfect little cozy spot. It's also super kid-friendly, especially with those delightful macaroons! My kids shared a hot chocolate while I enjoyed a matcha latte, & we spent a lovely afternoon just hanging out together. I can't recommend MELK enough for a date night or a family outing - it's truly a charming spot that everyone will enjoy!
