Pigeon Espresso Bar is described as a place with excellent coffee and an artistic or cozy vibe, with some reviews praising fast, attentive service and others noting unfriendly or average service. The cafe is linked to a nearby pizza place, and the two atmospheres do not always blend, which can leave diners with mixed impressions. Board games, retro decor, and a welcoming neighborhood feel come up frequently, making it a spot many want to return to, even if space can feel cramped at times. Coffee quality is praised across several entries, including strong lattes, good matcha, and flavorful drinks, while a few reports mention a cappuccino with almost no foam or a dessert not being fresh. The location is noted as central in downtown Montreal near the library, with some appreciating the casual vibe for a bagel or scone, though prices are sometimes described as not being the cheapest. Overall, reviews present Pigeon Espresso Bar as a popular hub for coffee and casual hangouts with a mix of highs and some drawbacks.
Slice of a cake for $10!! There's no other cafe that sells a slice of cake less than 100g for $10 & nothing special about it not made even that same day
Le café est en fait situé dans une pizzeria appelée Hang Time Pizza. Les deux ambiances ne se mêlent pas bien ensemble, tout comme les plats servis aux deux endroits. En les gens qui les fréquentent. Ajoutez à ça un service moyen & un dessert qui n'était pas frais & vous arrivez à une expérience qui est plutôt médiocre.
Artistic cafe with delicious coffee. As an extra bonus they are open early to serve people like me that need a nice flat white at 7am! Proper Australian standard coffee too!
One of my favorite cafés! Had a scone & a chocolate caramel cookie with coffee - everything was just perfect. Cozy vibe, great flavors, & the kind of spot you just want to keep coming back to. ☕🍪🕊?
Aug 7, 2025
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resto dans le même resto qu'un resto pizza, sous-marin & ailes, adjacent à la piste cyclable, petite terrasse l'été avec chaise & table au look français, cafés au look industriel, carré pâte à croissant très chocolaté, assez sucré & bon au goût, très bon latté. Baristat parfait. Je recommande!
Cafe & pizza/deli combined. The cafe part is really nice & the coffee is superb. I ordered a soy decaf latte & it was very milky. I also ordered a s'more cookie because they looked so good! In the pizza/ deli part they sell pizza slices, burgers, fries & other things. The smells were incredible & the theme was very 80/90s. It was really nice. There are some spots to work, but charging ports are limited. Service was meh.
Franchement, pas terrible. L'endroit manque de charme, l'accueil minimaliste, viennoiserie prise avec une limonade était sans plus. Je comprends mieux le nom du café : « Pigeons » CQFD
Cute little café! The breakfast sandwiches were delicious & the caramel macchiato was very good as well. The staff wasn't the nicest, but gets the job done. Would stop by again.
Today I enjoyed my tea & smoothie here while reading a book. However, I found layout of the café a bit inconvenient. The narrow corridor made it difficult for people to see the menu while waiting in line to order their drinks. Place divided in two different sections, one selling pizza & the other coffee & pastries. Only two small tables for two close to the windows, & I was fortunate to secure one. Despite this, the café offered some board games, which added to the overall ambiance. It seemed like a popular spot for people to gather, enjoy pizza or coffee, & engage in games. However, the combination of pizza, coffee, & board games felt a bit mismatched to me.
