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Micro Espresso Café

Old Montreal
4.8$
OPEN8 am - 5 pm
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Micro Espresso Café Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Montreal's specialty espresso bar with an Italian twist. Come try our locally roasted coffees, delightful teas, and freshly baked pastries. Maybe even grab a scoop of our artisanal ice cream to enjoy while strolling in the Old Port.

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Reviews for Micro Espresso Café

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Review Summary

Micro Espresso Café is described in reviews as a tiny, cozy, mostly take-out spot in Old Montreal with a minimalist, warm vibe and a serious focus on great coffee; espresso drinks like cappuccino and flat white are repeatedly praised for balance, richness, and smoothness, often alongside pastries such as croissants or turnovers. The space is snug with limited seating, making it ideal for a quick stop rather than lingering, while friendly staff create a welcoming impression and frequently roast their own beans for a fresh, local touch. Several reviews mention excellent value and consistently high quality across beans and roasts, and some celebrate the shop’s aroma and the attention to detail, though a few note a preference for hotter coffee or minor price considerations around non-dairy milks. Overall, Micro Espresso Café emerges as a standout for fast, high-quality coffee and well-made pastries in a small, stylish setting.
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Consistent, quick & good quality coffee

Dec 29, 2024
on Google

high quality espresso - great stop after Fondation Phi

Aug 26, 2024
on Google

I've tried many coffee shops in Montreal & this is my favorite. Really high quality coffee

Aug 10, 2024
on Google

Fast, high quality & friendly service! Great spot for coffee on the go.

Jul 20, 2024
on Google

I'm not sure if Micro Espresso was having an off day, but our experience was quite disappointing. Both my wife & I ordered Americanos-mine was decaf & hers was regular. Unfortunately, both drinks were extremely bitter & lacked the rich coffee flavor we were expecting. The overall quality was not up to par, leaving us both quite dissatisfied. Hopefully, this was just an anomaly, but based on this visit, we were not impressed.

Jun 1, 2024
on Google

Super cute little spot for a quick coffee & pastry. The quality is top notch & the service is fantastic!

Feb 1, 2024
on Google

Delicious espresso & in a great location! Skip the tourist traps around this area & stop by here for the best coffee in the city. My cortado was rich & velvety - by far the best quality I've had on my trip thus far.

Jan 28, 2024
on Google

Micro Espresso has a lovely blend of quality & service difficult to find elsewhere in the city. Their coffee was delicious: well-roasted & carefully brewed. Both baristas were friendly & knowledgable. They were experts in their coffee & knew details beyond a regular consumer coffee shop, such as their SCA cup quality, their varietals of coffee, & their harvest dates. I highly recommend going to Micro Espresso for a delicious cup & a nice chat with experts in the field. They might change your mind on whether you love coffee or if it loves you.

Oct 26, 2023
on Google