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.
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.
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.
Sep 6, 2025
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One of the best brunch places in Montreal!
The pistachio croissant was unbelievably good. The sandwiches are massive & the chicken salad was delicious!
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Excellent place for brunch & coffee. The sandwiches are very fresh & flavourful. The yogurt parfait has delicious granola & fruit. The staff are also friendly.
Jul 26, 2025
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Perfect in every way. Beautiful presentation. I loved this cafe & I came here 3 times in 3 days while at a conference nearby. A gem! I had lunch twice & the sandwiches were delightful.
Quick stop for sandwiches for lunch. Egg & halloumi went well together & they grill the inside of the bread for the sandwich. Went back the next day for a cortado which was good & a croissant which was ok. Indoor seating only.
Wow! Me & my partner were looking for some breakfast before our train & we were so pleasantly surprised! This place has the absolute best coffee, food (steak sandwich!!!) & I dropped my coffee & they were incredibly kind & helped us clean up & made me a new one. What a wonderful spot! Don't drop your coffee like me!!!!!!!!!!
Delicious coffee with all manner of dairy & non dairy options. Sandwiches & pastries all worth returning for. Stayed at an Air BnB nearby & was happy to find Mintar & stop by every morning of my visit!
