Reviews of Pikolo Espresso Bar describe strong coffee, a warm, cozy atmosphere, and friendly, knowledgeable staff, with highlights including silky cortados, latte art, and a range of pastries; some comments mention well-priced options, reliable wifi, and a welcoming vibe for working, while others note occasional inconsistencies in coffee quality, crowded peak hours, limited pastry variety, and experiences that felt less inviting due to service style in certain moments; overall the place is seen as a solid go-to for a quick cafe visit or a longer study session, popular for its craft drinks that tell a story.
Loved this place! Good, strong coffee & fresh baked goods. Very friendly barista who recommended a drag show to us when we asked what was fun to do in Montreal (had a great time there too).
coffee was good, but the staff was so not welcoming that it felt like I'm almost intruding their chill hang behind the counter, very grumpy & unfriendly
Solid matcha latte, but croissant was quite lackluster. Had it been warm or less hard, I feel like I would've enjoyed it more. Came here when I was wondering around Montreal looking for caffeine/food that was open before 10AM. Wouldn't be my first choice for coffee + pastries but gets the job done in a pinch.
There is nothing special about this coffee shop. We drove there specially & were a little disappointed. The paper cups they used were also of poor quality & became too soft to hold after a while.
Jun 26, 2025
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Just walked into Pikolo for the first time today-rain was falling, but something about the Slush d'été called my name. & wow. Despite the weather, it was the perfect choice. Rich, smooth, & refreshingly balanced-not overly sweet like most summer drinks. There was this delicate hint of rose or maybe orange blossom, layered beautifully with the coffee. It instantly transported me to a warm summer afternoon in Beirut, where floral notes & espresso mingle in the air. Pikolo nailed it. A must-visit if you're into crafted drinks that tell a story.
May 23, 2025
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The location & the atmosphere is really good but there has been a noticeable decline in the coffee quality as of late. They were reliably serving rich, delicious coffee before & recently I've ordered a latte with barely any coffee in it. It felt like I was drinking milk.
My friend & I went to there to have coffee at 17h30, the coffee was good.
The clerk swept the floor two times before we left. It seems that he wanted to be off the work as soon as possible & didn't care that the dust will fly & down to the coffee.
It's not supposed to sweep the floor in front of your customers, not only it will cause the dust but also it give the signal that you want customers leave soon. It's a pity that you gave me this bad impression.
