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.
One of my favorite coffee places in Montreal. Only thing is it is small so sometimes you might not find a place to sit... Other than that, the coffee is really good, service & even their little pastries! The milk chocolate banana muffin 🧁 was a delight 💜
A bit pricey but the coffee is nice, love that they have maple flavoring. What really makes it good is the vegan options! The vegan brownie (with I think walnuts & fudge inside) & the chewy lavender lemon cookie are soooo delicious & it's hard finding vegan pastries in the neighborhood. The only reason I didn't give this a higher rating- & I did want to- is they allow dogs inside. Dogs do not belong where food is prepared & served.
Good vibes at the coffee shop, a place that you can tell people come to do work, very small space & tables though. There were literally rows of people on laptops inside, me being one of them. Space was clean & cool inside.
I went on a short break from work, the young boy or girl (I'm not sure what it was) who served me for some reason that I don't know had a very bad attitude, I am very cordial in general with everyone, I would hesitate very much to put someone like that serving the public in my business. Another thing aside from that, the coffee is very good.
I love their fresh scones, which are baked on site daily, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside & very low sugar, great to compliment with a Macadamia-Nut-Milk Latte. Temperature & consistency of the latte is always perfect. The Lavender Latte is very unique, but a bit too sweet for my taste. The venue is small indoors so seating is hit or miss, but they do have a nice outdoor seating area which works well, temperature permitting.
The scones are delicious! A must if you're a scone lover. I had blueberries & dark chocolate. Muffins are very good also! The coffee blend is too acidic for me. But that's just preference.
Melk on Monkland is a great neighborhood cafe. the coffee drinks are certainly passable but please note: their coffee beans for sale are not in the same league as ones you would get from Pista, St. Henri, or Detour - on the Francophone side of town. These are truly mediocre (& expensive) in spite of the fancy descriptions & beautiful packaging. Believe me, I have tried a bunch hoping this was not the case. All in all a nice neighborhood spot though.
Jun 9, 2024
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5. Great spot with lots of delicious treats & seasonal specials. Good mix of tables & booths & lots of folks working as well as socializing. Many options for coffee, tea, & matcha- & a variety of alternative milks. Really loved the iced chai! The baked goods were great- they had 2 types of savory scones which is rare, & wonderful! Not many vegan baked goods available. Friendly staff & nice space.
