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.
This probably turned into one of my favorite cafés in Montréal. It's such a treat to get coffee from Micro Espresso, & I love picking up a bag of their coffee beans to enjoy it at home. The service is always super friendly, & I'm already thinking about the next time I go back.
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.
The coffee is good, I tried 2 of their espresso drink. The slush was a miss, it is made with oat box milk so it has a strong alternative milk off taste.
This is definitely one of my top cafes in Montreal!!
Really loved the slush, & I keep coming back for it.
The other day I tried the mocha & also loved it, especially as someone who loves their coffee strong. As well as their maple latte, it has the perfect sweetness to it.
The staff is also super friendly! Definitely recommend coming & trying out, especially their slush!
Quel bel endroit pour savourer un café en toute tranquillité. L'ambiance est vraiment chaleureuse avec ses murs en briques apparentes & cette enseigne au néon amusante qui interpelle les passionnés de café.
C'est l'endroit parfait pour s'installer avec un bon livre & prendre le temps de vivre. J'ai adoré la présentation soignée de mon latte, servi dans une jolie tasse bleue. Je reviendrai sans hésiter pour profiter de cette atmosphère accueillante.
Service vraiment à revoir, zéro sourire à peine un bonjour & le café mais dégeulasse, honnêtement, pour un coffee shop qui se dit de spécialité, c'est décevant
