Reviewers consistently praise My Little Cup for excellent coffee and a strong pastry selection, with third wave craft coffee and some of the best espressos in the area noted. The lattes and cortados are described as delightful when prepared by skilled baristas, while service is described as friendly and efficient by many, though a few experiences mention uneven cappuccino preparation and less friendly interactions. The café is conveniently located near the McGill metro, making it a popular quick pick me up for commuters. The overall tone recognizes the quality of drinks and the warmth of many staff, while acknowledging that consistency can vary by shift. In sum, My Little Cup is seen as a place with high potential and clear favorites among regulars whenever the right barista is on duty.
This is my go-to for coffee & pastries downtown - there's simply no better cafe doing this level of quality in the area. The baristas are fast & efficient, making coffee using award winning Phil & Sebastian beans from Calgary, combined with high quality Quebec milk, to stunning results. Pastries are mostly supplied by Hof Kelsten, of which its owner has an impressive CV of Michelin star kitchen experience, which shows in the execution of its viennoiseries. In a sea of mediocre cafes downtown, MLC stands out.
I am a regular at this place. & have been putting off writing a review for a while. Because I always thought I'd give it another try.
I have to say if you are not friendly at least make me a good capuccino. I'm sorry I don't know the names but literally the man who works there who always wears a hoody is the only friendly person, & he is the only one who should be allowed to make coffee. He actually puts an effort. The lady that is working there today, I dread when she makes my capuccino. First the cup is not even filled . The foam is wrong & she just throws the milk in there without any good method/barista technique . Complaining is not my thing but the ladies that work there do not like/know how to make coffee nor are they ever friendly . Kinda sad experience when you just want a pick me up nice cup of capuccino. See pic attached & judge for yourself if this is worth $6.50
i recommend only if the guy is making the coffeee
Revised : October 2025
I'm glad the other lady doesn't work there anymore :D
Katy is the best at making coffee ! Not only she is super friendly & cool but she is a pro at making cappuccinos etc :) & also the other two guys there are super nice as well .
Like to start my day with my regular coffee which is a cortado, always delightful prepared by the barista, an English woman in Montreal🙂. I'm sure you all know who!
Hands down the best coffee shop in Montréal. They sell third-wave specialty coffee, with a different coffee every few months, so you can expect quality uniquely tasting drinks with a nice surprise as they move on to new bags. When they're not in rush hours, you get to have a nice homely moment with the barista; & some great recommendations for your home stash as well! I wish they'd have lactose-free milk, as I find other alternatives to be too aggressive in taste, which can often hide notes from those fragrant coffees. But maybe that's a good thing, cause I'd spend way too much in that little shop...
Jan 2, 2025
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Great coffee at a decent price. Way better than Olimpico where you have to wait 30 minutes for a coffee, & much better coffee than Pigeon Cafe. Service is always nice & their pastries are amazing!
Le service est super mais je suis assez déçu de mon chai latte qui n'avait pas beaucoup de goût. Vraiment dommage, la viennoiserie, pain au chocolat était bonne mais sans plus
Flat white wasn't on the menu but they apparently do make it. Service was quick, no one else was there so my order was done in an instant. I really like the flat white.
Feb 13, 2024
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There was a girl & a guy there. When the girl rang me up very little little interaction other than a greeting & the price. I was the only one waiting for my order & the guy was making it so the wait was pretty quick. When he was done he gave me my drink & they both sat down in unison & silently stared off into the abyss. No goodbyes. Latte was good 10/10
Somehow, some way, this tiny counter underground has the best quality third wave lattee in MTL. The service is always very quick. The Baristas are unpretentious. The lattee is never tepid (as often happens in other places). I'm astonished! Wish they were open on the weekend!!!! Xoxox
This is seriously the best coffee in Montreal. From the quality of the coffee used, to the perfect presentation, the taste is just wonderful. Friendly, cool, laid-back service that keeps me coming back daily. Must try!
