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Pigeon Espresso Bar

Downtown
4.0$
OPEN8 am - 9 pm
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Pigeon Espresso Bar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Pigeon Espresso Bar

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on Google4.2 (500+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

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.
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Great matcha. Good color & strong matcha taste ! Tous les employé.e.s étaient very sweet & kind. Je vais y retourner !

Aug 25, 2025
on Google
5.0

Local coffee shop, wonderful muesli, great tea & coffee, refreshing btw all the big chains, lovely service

Aug 21, 2025
on Google

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
on Google

Loved the Nutella croissant 😍

Jul 29, 2025
on Google

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!

Jul 23, 2025
on Google

Very cramped

So we had to leave

Jul 8, 2025
on Google

Lovely cafe in the heart of downtown Montreal. Superb food & wonderful service (special shout out to Yakkov)

Apr 26, 2025
on Google

This is my favourite Pigeon by FAR & I've been to 3 locations (are there more??)! The dual business with Hang Time Pizza is great. It's everything a student can ask for. Me & my friend came here, she got pizza & ice tea & i got a caramel macchiato with grilled cheese & tomato soup. We played guess who. (There are board games on the Hang Time side) Also it's right next to Webster library. Highly recommend. (Pro tip: bring your own spoon or ask for a real one for the soup, it's delicious but the wooden spoons are flat 😂)

Apr 8, 2025
on Google

great cold oat latte! 👌🏼

Apr 1, 2025
on Google

Très sympa, il y a des jeux de société, la déco est cool en mode rétro

Mar 31, 2025
on Google

The shop was super clean & the service was fantastic. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Montreal

Mar 21, 2025
on Google

What a great cup of coffee. Super flavourful & just the right temperature. Maybe not the cheapest cup.inntown, but you won't walk away disappointed.

Staff are very friendly & the establishment has a quirky kind of vide too it.

Mar 11, 2025
on Google

No hello, or hi or anything. After two minutes of listening to the two employees chat whit each other I ask "do I order here?" I ordered an Americano, & they assumed it was to go. I guess they didn't want me there.

Jan 9, 2025
on Google

Très bof, ne prenez pas le chocolat chaud ou les gâteaux, aucun goût ou vraiment sucré/artificiel Flat white pas pire 0 service client, la barista a seulement dit 2 mots & aucune politesse

Dec 27, 2024
on Google

Unfortunately it's been multiple times I get served a burnt oatmilk cappuccino foam is shit & taste no good. Not worth it.

Nov 27, 2024
on Google

Very friendly staff & delicious food. Ask for Yakov the manager, he's very funny & friendly.

Nov 26, 2024
on Google

I got a latte & a cookie & it totalled to over $20, so very expensive.

Nov 10, 2024
on Google

I needed a robust cup of coffee for a long stop & go trek across the Champlain Bridge. Fabulous fresh brewed coffee served with a smile.

Oct 27, 2024
on Google

Food is ok, coffee is good but the prices are different online. When you go in person it's more expensive & the menu isn't up to date.

Oct 25, 2024
on Google

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Oct 24, 2024
on Google