Mintar is described as a cozy, welcoming cafe with a warm vibe and a small, busy space that often feels intimate yet lively. The coffee program gets plenty of praise for variety, with cappuccino, latte, cortado and non-dairy options frequently highlighted, and some reviews noting thoughtful preparation and friendly service. The menu is celebrated for pancakes, especially cottage cheese pancakes, pistachio croissant, and egg and halloumi sandwiches, along with hearty breakfast options, smoothies and bowls; many mention the sandwiches and pancakes as standout, and some note careful halal prep with separate boards. While the atmosphere is repeatedly described as charming and the staff as helpful, some critiques point to occasional flaws such as burnt or bitter coffee, overly foamy or bubbly drinks, soggy or oily sides, and dishes that are good but not exceptional, plus seating is limited and the space can be noisy. Overall Mintar emerges as a beloved breakfast and coffee spot with a loyal following, praised for its cosy ambience, strong coffee and tasty pastries, and recommended for casual mornings and study sessions, while acknowledging room for consistency and comfort in seating and some menu items.
Mintar is my sister & I's go to coffee spot. Not only is their coffee phenomenal but the service is outstanding every-single-time. Coming here feels like home. I highly highly recommend trying their special where you get a small coffee with a breakfast sandwich for 8.99$. The food here is ridiculously good. Important to note that they are also consistent:) They're also one of the only places that offers a cardamom latte, which is our favourite. Shoutout to the employees of Mintar, we LOVE y'all❤?
Incredible sandwiches! Everything was fresh & full of flavor. The staff were very kind & welcoming. Easily one of the best sandwich places in Montreal.
Mar 21, 2026
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We stopped in for a coffee & breakfast today, the host was great, he explained the menu in detail, the food was delicious, I had a Latte & my partner had an Americano coffee, definitely recommend
Deliciously large plates of food. Two of us shared the ham & egg sandwich & the cottage cheese pancakes loaded with blueberries. Everything was superb!
Mar 8, 2026
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Genuinely very confused as to how this cafe has such a high rating. I ordered a chai latte with oatmilk & an almond croissant. The chai latte tasted like warm milk, not a hint of chai. I had a few sips & didn't bother drinking the rest which was disappointing. The almond croissant was quite large, had good flavour & was quite tasty.
Mar 3, 2026
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J'ai testé plusieurs cafés à Montréal, mais celui-ci avait un goût de brûlé, même pour un latté. Pourtant, la machine à café semblait de bonne qualité, c'est dommage. Après l'avoir monté à l'étage pour savourer mon café, j'ai découvert que vous commenciez à cuisiner de la viande, des oignons & des frites dans un espace assez petit. L'odeur était insupportable & la fumée se répandait partout. Je suis sorti avec un goût amer dans la bouche à cause du café mal préparé & mes vêtements étaient imprégnés de l'odeur de la nourriture. J'ai eu l'impression que le personnel était en train de préparer leur souper, & que nous, les clients, étions là par hasard. Le service pas très accueillant non plus.
First of all the ambiance of this place is really cute. It's very cozy! The workers are all extremely kind & very nice. They put a lot of effort into making your food. I was worried about Halal options & they were so careful with how they prepared my food making sure to use different cutting boards & different skillets. I ordered a halloumi cheese sandwich & it was absolutely delicious.
The latte I ordered was unfortunately too bitter, it felt like the espresso might've been over-extracted, or the milk-to-espresso balance just wasn't quite right. The matcha latte didn't fare much better; it was overly bubbly with no smooth, creamy microfoam on top, likely from over?aerated milk.
The food was fairly ordinary. The side of potatoes was particularly disappointing, soggy, oily, & lacking in flavour.
That said, the café itself has a nice atmosphere & definitely shows potential. With some fine-tuning in drink preparation & food quality, Mintar could easily become a standout spot.
Test de ce café & quelle belle surprise !
Personnel aimable & accueillant, une ambiance chaleureuse & une carte variée !
Les plats sont très copieux & très bons.
Je recommande sans hésiter !
