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Phin Café

Authentic Vietnamese coffee and artisan sandwiches define the vibrant rhythm of Rue Roy.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$ & $$
OPEN8 am - 6 pm
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Photo of Phin Café, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal - Montreal
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About

Phin Café occupies a bright, airy space characterized by a welcoming terrace and a relaxed interior setting. The menu centers on high-quality coffee, featuring traditional Vietnamese drip and creamy, velvet-textured egg coffee alongside skillfully prepared lattes and vibrant matcha. Beyond the drink selection, the space offers a thoughtfully curated retail area stocked with roasted beans and specialized brewing accessories. The interior design fosters a tranquil environment suited for focused work or quiet reading. Sunlight fills the room, enhancing the crisp and clean aesthetic of the shop. Carefully sourced ingredients ensure the depth of flavor in every cup served. The atmosphere balances a sense of calm with the steady hum of a working café, creating a dedicated space for those who value precise preparation and quality coffee traditions.

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Reviews for Phin Café

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on Google4.7 (200+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
74%
4★
17%
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Review Summary

Phin Café is widely regarded as a charming and cozy neighborhood destination, celebrated for its inviting atmosphere, beautiful decor, and pleasant outdoor seating. Visitors frequently praise the friendly, attentive staff and the extensive variety of high-quality coffee options, particularly noting the popular egg coffee and other authentic Vietnamese specialties. While the menu offers some delightful food items like grilled cheese, opinions on the intensity of the coffee blends and the authenticity of certain drinks vary. Despite occasional remarks regarding limited seating, noise levels, or drink consistency, the café remains a highly recommended spot for working, socializing, or simply relaxing with a well-crafted cup of coffee.
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Don't go there to try Vietnamese coffee if you've never had it before. It's called Phin Cafe & has a picture of a phin filter on their logo. I went in & saw bodums & nut milks on the wall, nothing that screamed Vietnamese coffee to me. when I asked if they did Vietnamese coffee she said yes then proceeded to serve me after 1min. A phin filter coffee takes at least 5 minutes to serve a cup, this place seems to be doing whitewashing, either they gave me instant coffee or they sell cold brew. There's nothing wrong with that but be honest about what you're selling. Coffee was ok but I have a problem with doing what is essentially cultural appropriation only to sell subpar products

Jul 25, 2026
on Google

Great place for Vietnamese coffee. They also make a killer grilled cheese. Solid spot to work, with comfortable tables

Jul 20, 2026
on Google

Love this cafe! So many yummy options to choose from & the first good coloured matcha I've found in the city. Their Vietnamese coffee is delicious & I don't normally drink coffee & enjoy it so that's saying something! Their grilled cheese & pulled pork is a great choice if you're hungry, they put apples into it for a lovely sweet/savoury combo & I will definitely be ordering many more of these 🙂??? lots of seating inside & outside paired with a good ambiance, I really recommend this place!

Jun 3, 2026
on Google

Went here last week with a friend & it was fantastic. My latte was foamed perfectly. She had the Vietnamese iced coffee & it was phenomenal.

It isn't too loud & we were able to speak quietly & hear each other easily.

Would definitely recommend!

May 20, 2026
on Google

This coffee shop has a great atmosphere people don't talk to loudly & is very nice & cozy. The coffee was'inspired Vietnamese' it was good but can tell it's not authentic. The grilled cheese didn't come out hot but was still ok. The girls are the counter were nice but answered to me in English when I was speaking French, kinda awkward.

Apr 10, 2026
on Google

First time visiting but the Vietnamese coffee I ordered was absolutely delicious & they have various options to tickle your fancy, well worth it & will be visiting again in the future.

Apr 5, 2026
on Google

Cute, perfectly placed café in the plateau.
Calm interior with many options for seating - facing open windows to study, couch for conversation, sunny terrace.
Exactly what was missing in the neighborhood! The vietnamese coffee is divine in the sun. Recommend their ban Mihs as well.

Only downsides (4/5 stars servicec) are the hours - should be open longer during the summer! It's soo nice its a shame we can't get more of it! 7PM would be nice to have tea with golden hour.

Also, more seating please!

Jan 28, 2026
on Google

Great café in the neighborhood, I love the cozy interior design, the drinks are really good & the staff is super nice as well. They'll make an authentic Vietnamese drip coffee with condensed milk if you ask (& it's not busy!). :)

Nov 29, 2025
on Google

very white washed coffee, white interpretations of vietnamese coffee, might as well go to starbucks :)

Oct 10, 2025
on Google

Love the vibe of this coffee shop...the Vietnamese coffee is on point, friendly staff, great decor. The bench & comfy seats outside add to the relaxing feel. A great discovery!

Oct 6, 2025
on Google