Overall, reviews describe Pikolo Espresso Bar as a bright, cozy spot with friendly, knowledgeable staff and strong coffee, complemented by delicious pastries and a chic atmosphere. Espresso drinks are frequently praised for their smoothness and latte art, and the matcha and other drinks are well received. The location, convenient wifi, and welcoming service are noted, with staff often described as patient and helpful in making recommendations. Many visitors praise the croissants, donuts, and inventive drinks like the summer slush, which many describe as balanced and flavorful. However a few comments point to a recent dip in coffee quality for some lattes, limited food options, a small space that gets crowded, and practical hiccups such as cups for iced drinks and occasionally unfriendly staff. Overall Pikolo remains a solid local favorite for crafted drinks and good vibes, with experiences varying by visit.
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
Grosse déception pour ce café. Le personnel était impoli & il y avait très peu de choix de nourriture. Aussi, il n'y a pratiquement aucunes prises électriques pour travailler.
Unfortunately, although my iced matcha was yummy, they served it in a cup only made for hot drinks, which proceeded to literally melt away within minutes due to condensation. I had to drink very quickly so it didn't fall apart (it was a very humid day - the cup was squishing in my hand). Ink from the label leaked onto my hands.
I know it's typical/traditional to order a matcha hot, but I think to serve iced drinks, they should provide suitable cups. It's understandable if they ran out, but nobody let me know before I received my drink (I would've ordered something else.)
Overall, the matcha & service were pretty good, but this ruined my experience.
Jul 7, 2025
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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.
