Mintar consistently earns praise for its warm, welcoming staff, cozy atmosphere, and standout coffee and food, with cottage cheese pancakes, a pistachio croissant, and a range of breakfast and sandwich options highlighted as must-tries; reviews note careful preparation, genuine care in every detail, and a menu that also considers halal options, making it a reliable go-to for mornings with friends or a quick bite before a study session. While the coffee and drinks like cardamom latte and cappuccino are frequently praised, a few visits mention burnt or over-extracted espresso and drinks that are a touch too milky, and some describe tight seating and occasional noise; nonetheless, service remains friendly and attentive and staff take pride in their craft. The cafe is repeatedly described as a hidden gem in Montreal, a warm, affordable spot for breakfast, lunch, and casual meetups where guests feel at home and return for the overall experience.
Je n'ai pas aimé l'atmosphère. Le service très peu sympathique, le café, pas des meilleurs goûts. Le smoothie resté en glace. L'entretien général des lieux... Dommage.
Cute cafe with a great vibe & very friendly staff. Nice variety on the menu as well.
However, the croissants weren't great, & the spicy mayo egg sandwich was quite salty. Still a good spot to hang out, but I hope the food quality improves because it's the crucial part.
Visited Mintar Café with my friends & my heart is still smiling 💗✨ It's honestly one of the cutest, coziest little places I've ever been to - everything just felt so warm & full of love.
What made it truly special was the chef personally making & serving our food. You could feel the care, passion, & love in every single detail, & it made the whole experience so personal & unforgettable.
& the cotton cheese pancakes… oh my goodness 😍 they were pure heaven. So soft, fluffy, & melt-in-your-mouth delicious - every bite felt like a hug.
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.
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 !
Jan 19, 2026
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A fantastic café. I tried the halloumi & egg sandwich, coffee, & almond croissant 😮?💨😮?💨🤤 everything was excellent. The flavours were balanced, the coffee was smooth, & the croissant was outstanding.
Lovely atmosphere & great service. I'll definitely return.
Les sandwichs & les pancakes étaient très bons, avec un bon rapport qualité prix ! En revanche, l'accueil était froid, on avait l'impression de déranger. De plus, les cafés avaient un goût de brûlé assez prononcé.
Mintar Cafe has always been my go to place since I've moved here! Food & drinks are amazing, & the staff are so welcoming & friendly. Would highly recommend coming here to study or to grab coffee with friends!
Un café excellent qui allie qualité / santé / prix correct.
Le café est excellent, un large choix de sirop.
Je conseille particulièrement les pancakes au cottage, c'est gourmand, protéiné, avec de bons fruits & du sirop d'érable
Il y en a pour tout les goûts !
L'espace est assez petit mais très convivial & confortable
L'accueil au top ! Nous reviendrons à chaque fois que nous venons sur Montréal ! 🤩
It's a great cafe, the pancakes were fantastic & beautiful presentation. It's well prices for $15 & the vibes were great. I will comeback to try the sandwich. It's a bit small the space but the staff were fantastic.
