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Pastel Rita

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.6$ & $$
OPEN8 am - 6 pm
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Pastel Rita Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
CaféDesserts & SweetsSandwichesBoutique-Counter
Café 3e vague. Come chill-out and/or change the world. Creative shared space with @bouquetmtl situated in the heart of Montreal's Mile-End. A local designer headquarters.

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Reviews for Pastel Rita

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on Google4.6 (500+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Pastel Rita is described as a bright, welcoming cafe with a spacious, colorful interior and a lively vibe that makes it a popular neighborhood spot. The food features a highly praised grilled cheese or croque monsieur with rich béchamel and quality fillings, and breakfast options that help start the day on a satisfying note, while beverages like matcha lattes and refreshing limonades are also frequently liked, though there are occasional disappointments such as a chai latte without tea or a drink missing vanilla syrup. Service is often noted as friendly and fast, but some reviews mention slower takeout, busy crowds, or loud music that can detract from the experience. Ambiance and decor are generally praised, with comments on a cute, sunny, and colorful space, though a few notes point to maintenance issues like a lack of shades and a strong odor in one bathroom. Overall, Pastel Rita comes across as a popular, comfortable cafe with tasty options and a welcoming staff, where most guests say they would return.
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🌸 Un café todo rosa, muy lindo.
🍵 Tomé un matcha latte correcto.

May 1, 2025
on Google

Okay just mostly coming on here to warn my fellow non-coffee drinkers that they have a terrible chai latte. Looks super cute, but there was no actual tea in it. It was just steamed milk.

Mar 26, 2025
on Google

lovely baristas on customer service, yummy matcha latte & croissant 🫶🏽

Mar 5, 2025
on Google

A very welcoming place, the smiles abound, big bay windows give it an airy & open feel. What is absolutely unique about this place is their Iced lime latte, which I never expected would be such a smooth & delicious combo! I have not eaten here yet, but I'm guessing it must be very good!

Aug 13, 2024
on Google

Got an iced matcha latte. Was average.

Aug 10, 2024
on Google

Enjoyed a chai latte with some very delicious desserts! I also loved the Wes Anderson-inspired interior design of the cafe & the baristas were so incredibly friendly!

Apr 13, 2024
on Google

Vous recherchez un petit café réconfortant, qui recharge votre énergie & qui a du kick? Pastel Rita est là pour vous, ce café est une de mes meilleures découvertes de 2024. Une amie m'a conseillé ce café afin de tester un latté spécial qu'ils confectionnent à cet endroit (continuer à lire pour savoir quel café) & je suis immédiatement tombé amoureux de cet endroit. L'ambiance est formidable, la décoration est splendide. C'est vraiment l'image que nous avons d'un café. Le service tant qu'à lui est vraiment agréable, les employés parlent français & anglais, ce qui devrait être normal. Ils sont très agréables & vous recommandent leurs spécialités. Le service est rapide, même en période d'achalandage. En ce qui concerne la nourriture, tout ce qui s'y trouve est excellent. Les cafés sont tous succulents & confectionnés avec amour. J'adore les chocolatines & ils en ont de très bonnes, en plus il y a beaucoup de chocolat à l'intérieur 🤤. Yeah vous vous êtes rendu jusqu'ici, alors je vais vous mentionner mon café favori de cet endroit. *Roulement de tambour* Le latté à la lime 🍋☕. Personnellement je le prends toujours froid & c'est très rafraîchissant. Nous goûtons très bien le goût de la lime & cela apporte un kick au latté. De plus, comme je suis intolérant au lactose, habituellement je ne prends pas de latté (je vais vous éviter les détails), mais dans le latté à la lime ils mettent du lait d'avoine 💥. Bref un combat parfait! Je vous recommande fortement ce petit café, qui selon moi, devrait être beaucoup plus qu'un petit café.

Apr 3, 2024
on Google

Went in mid-afternoon for a drink, & got a surprising & refreshing Lime Latte. It was $6 plus taxes & tips. It was worth it for the novelty but that's a statement I feel applies for some of the experiences. Check it out once & it should be interesting. Notably, their sunny delight isn't worth the value. They run out of patisseries rather early but, predictably, their'rice crispies' last longer. Vibes are nice & staff is friendly. Fully bilingual Madonna fans :)

Feb 27, 2024
on Google

We ordered a Latte & Chai Tea Latte. Both were good. Laso ordered their vegan sandwich (didn't find it as good as I expected) & cheese grilled sabdwich(was good). Ambience was nice & cozy (seating may not be comfortable for everyone).

Nov 19, 2023
on Google

Fun variety of drinks & sandwiches. A friendly staff & cozy interior.
The latté lime is worth the try

Sep 14, 2023
on Google