Mintar is described as a small yet buzzing cafe with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where the coffee is consistently praised for its richness and smoothness and staff are noted as friendly and attentive. The menu earns frequent compliments for hearty breakfasts and brunch options, including cottage cheese pancakes, omelette and egg and halloumi sandwiches, steak sandwiches, croissants, and various lattes, with many items highlighted as standout and satisfying. Value is often cited as good, with generous portions and reasonable prices, making it a reliable spot to study, work, or enjoy a relaxed meal. While seating can be limited and the space feels compact, the vibe remains pleasant and inviting, and service is commonly described as quick and caring. Overall Mintar comes across as a go-to Montreal gem for coffee and breakfast, offering consistent quality, friendly service, and a cozy place to linger.
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.
Feb 22, 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 !
Considerate & professional service. Great coffee & excellent food (I had the cottage cheese pancakes & the smoothie bowl on another day). You can't go wrong coming here!
Visiting Montreal & this was the first place I went to in the morning to get breakfast. I had the omelette wrap which was superb as well as a delicious latte. Atmosphere was very nice & the service was warm & welcoming.
Cappuccino is a must try here. I would also recommend the cardamom latte & egg & halloumi cheese sandwich for a light breakfast.
Le cappuccino est un must ici. Je recommanderais également le sandwich au lait à la cardamome & aux oeufs & au fromage halloumi pour un petit déjeuner léger.
The cottage cheese pancakes are a must!! So soft & pillowy with the perfect texture & sweetness - not too much it's just right! Genuinely one of the best pancakes I've ever had. Only thing is we wished they used real maple syrup. Service was kind & the space is cozy & quaint. Will definitely be back with our own maple syrup if necessary loll!!
A Montréal gem. The food is phenomenal; a thoughtful, concise, & well rounded menu. Coffee is gourmet & keeps me coming back. Owner & staff take pride in what they do. A must visit.
