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.
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.
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.).
Apr 24, 2025
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Tiny space with a few stools at the bar & great service offering excellent espresso & great pastries. Knowledgeable & professional/friendly staff. Offering up their own roasted beans. Highly recommend!
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.
