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Pastel Rita

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.6$ & $$
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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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One of my go to cafes! Friendly service & great tasting coffee & food !

Apr 2, 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

Crazy about this place - great colours, vibe, food, staff - but two stars bc the bathroom smells like a horrible outhouse. Happy to reevaluate review once they fix this problem!

Mar 9, 2025
on Google

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

Mar 5, 2025
on Google

James is the BEST!! Always makes great sandwiches. Conversation is 10/10.

Mar 2, 2025
on Google

Cute lil cafe & good cappuccino

Feb 12, 2025
on Google

Exceptional quaint coffee shop! I liked how helpful both the writer & the chef were! I have gluten intolerance & they went beyond the usual recipe to accommodate as well proposing alternatives! Also, coffee is so delicious & their Matcha i warmed my heart of a cold day!

Feb 3, 2025
on Google

Inspiring design, cozy atmosphere & really good coffee.

Jan 9, 2025
on Google

Excellent coffee & very nice Barista

Oct 15, 2024
on Google

Cute coffee place with a friendly chatty atmosphere.

Oct 13, 2024
on Google

Staff make you feel welcomed even during a rush. Definitely try the cucumber sandwich!

Sep 18, 2024
on Google

Very cute coffee shop with a good menu of drinks, food & treats. The service was fast & very friendly. They had a seasonal rhubarb lemonade that was very good!

Sep 8, 2024
on Google

Clean & super aesthetic place in the mild end 🤍

Sep 6, 2024
on Google

Café délicieux

Aug 31, 2024
on Google

The owner & staff are awesome! Great place to grab a quick drink or work!

Aug 30, 2024
on Google

Friendly, quick service, & very accommodating. Tasty coffee & sandwich. This is a nice place to sit alone or with a group.

Aug 17, 2024
on Google

Buzzing ! Musiques & bruits de fonds de conversations multiple & commerce adjascent de piercing & tatouages. Bon goût de la nourriture & déco branché . Arrière goût du café filtre inconnu ? Pas aimé. Pas donné...

Aug 16, 2024
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

The food & service is excellent, I would just have to say that the chairs are very uncomfortable

Jul 29, 2024
on Google