Micro Espresso Café serves high-quality artisanal coffee beverages crafted from precision-roasted beans. The menu highlights a curated selection of delicate pastries and gourmet sweets designed to pair perfectly with intense espresso shots. Patrons encounter a minimalist environment focused on the technical execution of traditional Italian coffee preparation methods. Every beverage reflects a commitment to origin consistency and proper extraction techniques. The display cases feature rotating seasonal treats ranging from dense chocolate creations to buttery laminated dough products. This establishment maintains a disciplined approach to caffeine service by prioritizing equipment calibration and milk texturing accuracy. The clean aesthetic and functional layout support a rapid workflow suited for serious coffee enthusiasts seeking a focused and efficient experience in the heart of the city.
Micro Espresso is widely regarded as a premier destination for specialty coffee in Old Montreal, consistently praised for its high-quality roasts, expertly prepared lattes, and exceptional espresso. Visitors frequently highlight the friendly and skilled staff, noting that while the shop is physically small with limited seating primarily at the bar, the cozy atmosphere and thoughtful design create a charming experience. Although some customers mention longer wait times for certain manual brew methods, the overwhelming consensus points to it being a must-visit spot for coffee enthusiasts seeking a superior, flavor-rich drink in a relaxed environment.
Was incredibly disappointed with both the quality of coffee & service my friend & I received here on Sunday, July 12th.
I was visiting Montreal & being a huge coffee lover, was excited to try Micro Espresso given their inclusion in the Top 100 Coffee Shops in the World list this year.
From the get go, we arrived to a barista who punched in our order, barely acknowledging us, & answering questions with one word answers (yes, no, etc.).
Fine, it's Sunday, we came late & you want to focus on the coffee itself, not a problem.
But the coffee itself, hugely disappointing. We ordered two flat whites which were prepared in less than two minutes. This sounds great but as all coffee lovers know, it takes time to pull a high quality shot & steam milk properly.
What we ended up getting was an awful ratio of mostly over steamed milk with a splash of barely noticeable coffee. The last picture I posted shows two important things:
1) the overly steamed milk (looks more like a cappuccino than a flat white)
2) a lack of latte art. it's become an unfortunate trend in coffee shops in North America that they tend to not care to add any art for to-go lattes. It's less about the art & more about the respect for the customer & the attention to detail in taking an extra 5-10 seconds to show the level of care the barista has. I have lots of respect for baristas as they not only have a hard job dealing with rushes of impatient customers but also having to lead a lot of difficult skills to serve a great cup of coffee. Lots of which goes, generally, under appreciated by the average customer.
All that's to say, for a coffee shop to have been featured in a global list, this was a massive disappointed in both coffee & service.
As a former barista & coffee enthusiast, I was expecting more after seeing the glowing reviews. Had a flat white. The medium roast was very bitter, & the milk was steamed so hot, it lost its sweetness. My friend's cappuccino was the same. Raw material appears to be good, but the execution left much to be desired.
Very sour & acidic. Not at all the traditional Italian coffee they pretend to be. We couldn't finish our coffees.
The barista was nonchalant almost rude. Would not recommend.
Dec 16, 2025
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A cute little coffee shop hidden in a corner of Old Port. It's mostly for takeout but they do have a tiny seating area. Great coffee served by friendly & skilled baristas! I always go for an iced latte which is definitely one of the best I've ever had in Montreal. Also LOVE their small batch roasted beans for espresso & cold brew.
Café vraiment excellent, c'est toujours un plaisir d'y passer ! J'adore le concept estival de service à la fenêtre, c'est super convivial & parfait pour les beaux jours. Le café est délicieux, l'endroit a beaucoup de charme, bref un vrai coup de coeur.
Petit bémol cependant : faire payer un supplément pour un lait alternatif en 2025, c'est un peu aberrant… Dommage de ne pas inclure ça dans le prix ou au moins d'offrir une option sans frais.
~~ Merci pour votre réponse, mais je me pose la question est-ce que les laits alternatifs coûtent plus cher aux cafés ?
Oui… mais pas tant que ça.
• Coût à l'achat : Les laits végétaux (avoine, amande, soya, etc.) sont légèrement plus chers à l'achat en gros que le lait de vache, surtout les versions barista.
• Exemple approximatif en gros :
• Lait de vache : ~1,20 $ le litre
• Lait d'avoine barista : ~2,00 $ le litre
• Mais un cappuccino utilise environ 200 ml de lait, donc la différence de coût est de 15-20 cents max par boisson.
Alors pourquoi faire payer 75 cents ou 1 $ ?
Là, ça devient plus commercial qu'autre chose :
• Certains cafés disent que c'est pour compenser la demande spécifique & éviter le gaspillage (ex. : un lait d'amande que peu de clients choisissent risque d'être jeté).
• D'autres en profitent parce que c'est devenu la norme dans l'industrie, donc ils surfent sur cette habitude pour augmenter leurs marges.
C'est abusé ?
Objectivement, oui : faire payer presque 1 $ pour un supplément qui vous coûte à peine 20 cents, c'est un bon coup marketing… mais un peu mesquin. D'autant plus que pour certaines personnes, ce n'est pas un choix mais une intolérance ou un mode de vie éthique (végans, intolérants au lactose, etc.).
I used to love this place but apparently asking for a real hot coffee seems an impossible task for them. They were able to do that twice, so I know the machine is able to do it, but I need to find myself at least 7 times with a barely warm coffee & decide to take it without making a complain. On my last visit I did tell the barista that I did request it hot & he gave me such a bad attitude that I decided it was the last time. I don't know what's wrong with asking to have a hot coffee & on top, to have a guy make me feel bad about explaining what I asked for.
Lovely little place! Came in right near closing (apologetically!) but barista didn't appear upset which I appreciated. Tried their flat white with vanilla to sweeten. Beautifully full-bodied decaf espresso flavour with almost no acidity. Lovely cup! Very reasonable price as well.
Not once, not twice...but thrice. This was our favourite coffee shop & a frequent stop while visiting Montreal. The espresso was well rounded, smooth & flavourful. The barista's were consistent, with proper technique & skill. A must visit.
