Paquebot Café emerges as a cozy, vinyl loving spot with friendly staff and solid coffee that many reviewers praise, while a few feel the drinks and desserts fall short of the hype or are priced a bit high. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as warm and charming, with good lighting, a space to linger or work, and an upstairs area that offers a nice overlook, plus a record player and shelves of vinyl that add character. The menu is often noted as small or limited, yet several drinks stand out such as cappuccino, sesame latte, and matcha latte, and there are tasty pastries and vegetarian options mentioned. Some comments point to inconsistent quality or value and to seating being tight or uncomfortable at times, but the overall impression is that Paquebot Café is a beloved, convenient spot for coffee, a bite, and a relaxing break while exploring Montreal.
Filter coffee, espresso were both lovely. Veggie sandwich was delicious. Seating upstairs is enjoyable for the overlook of the lower level, but a little uncomfortable with flat wooden benches & metal stools.
Pretty small coffee shop with pretty decent coffee. The breakfast items such as pastries are good. The only thing that I can point out is that the breakfast sandwiches need improvement.
Sep 9, 2025
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Okay the matcha & sandwich were tasty, I'll give them that. I wish the WiFi didn't cut in & out every few minutes, & I would've enjoyed my experience here quite a bit more. Matcha art was on point & the sandwich was tasty (wish it had a tad bit more of the spicy mayo sauce but that's just my personal preferences).
My wife & I visited right after picking up bikes from Ca Roule. It was a sunny morning, & they have a nice sidewalk patio that's situated perfectly for morning sunshine so we sat there. I had a flat white & my wife had a cappuccino which were both really good. I had a breakfast wrap which was stuffed full & super tasty, & an energy ball. My wife had the egg breakfast sandwich which was tasty & cheesy. They also have several bakery items which look very good. Service was nothing short of amazing! Will 100% visit again!
Absolutely amazing music choice, from Ghostbusters to Louis Armstrong, which complements the dreamy atmosphere of the decoration & architecture. I knew this place was well reviewed but it blew my socks off!!! My partner & I had a grilled cheese + ham sandwich with a London fog & a cappuccino. Everything was absolutely delightful!!! Will be definitely coming back here!
Oct 23, 2024
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Cool space, kind staff! Prices were reasonable & the flavours were all great (I had a drip coffee, breakfast sandwich, & a cookie that were all very satisfying)
The grilled cheese sandwich with the onion jam & apples was absolutely delicious. I can also highly recommend the chai latte. No syrups were added, & the flavor was on the spot. The cafe is very charming with the pothos growing up the wall.
The cheese sandwich was just amazing love the apples inside. The tea selection is awesome!! & the pastries are just mind-blowing. Think that pretty much wraps it up :-)
Stopped in for a quick breakfast. Iced oat milk latte (teen #1 happy), grilled cheese sandwich (teen #2 happy), flat white (mom happy) & the best nitro cold brew (me happy). Seating upstairs, vinyl on the shelves, coffee beans for sale, staff having a great time too, just a great place to discover.
Aug 3, 2024
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Par milk cappuccino was sweet & smooth. The grilled cheese sandwich was really good too, it's a very small space but it's got a nice warm vibe. The staff was very kind!
J'y ai mangé le pire sandwich de ma vie, moi qui adore le seitan. En plus, c'était assez dispendieux. C'est dommage. Le café était bon au moins. L'atmosphère était bruyant... La musique était forte & l'employé n'arrêtait pas de crier. Bref, ce n'est pas un endroit pour travailler. J'ai été réellement déçue.
Decent cappuccino & London Fog. Had a classique grilled cheese sandwich as well which was pretty tasty. Ambience is great, but its a pretty small cafe so not much place to sit.
