Overall, San Sebastian Cafe is described as a cozy spot with a variety of seating that makes it ideal for studying, working, or chatting with friends. The cheesecake, often with pistachio or biscoff toppings, and the coffee are highlighted as standout treats, though some reviews note price and occasional service delays. The vibe is friendly and relaxed, inviting long visits, with many praising the staff and the comfortable atmosphere while a few mentions point to cleanliness or cost as caveats.
My favourite cafe in Montreal!!!!!!! 😃 I often bring my friends here & they all love it. Delicious food, good playlist, good vibes, amazing sofas. I really like the caramel iced latte & the cheesecake with pistachio cream. 10/10 experience. Will come back. 🥰
I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Sab Sebastian Cafe! We ordered their famous San Sebastian cake, & it was baked to perfection-beautifully caramelized on the outside & perfectly rich & creamy on the inside.
To take it to the next level, we paired it with both the Biscoff sauce & the milk chocolate sauce. The combination was heavenly. The warm, rich milk chocolate & the sweet, spiced Biscoff perfectly complemented the cheesecake without overpowering it.
If you are craving an incredible dessert, I highly recommend stopping by. We will definitely be coming back for more!
May 14, 2026
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Places that serve Basque cheesecake are rare, so I appreciate this place. However, while the cheesecake was not terrible, better could easily be found elsewhere (regardless of the type of cheesecake). It was pretty tasteless in my opinion, but the texture wasn't bad at least, it was creamy. I personally would not try this cheesecake again unfortunately.
Very cozy, with a variety of different seating options, it's perfect for both studying/working & chatting with friends. We ordered the cheesecake & it did not disappoint! Additionally, the matcha latte was very well made & tasted excellent (coming from a matcha connoisseur).
Loved it! What an incredible experience. The coffee was delicious, mango smoothie was amazing, the desserts were fantastic, (cheesecake highly recommended) & the wonderful servers, wow! Thank you for the great time! 👏👏
Amazing experience! The cheesecake was soft & tender, & not too heavy! We combined it with the milk chocolate & surprisingly it wasn't overwhelming. The coffee is superb as well! I highly recommend if you're looking for a chill vibe & great cheesecake.
Café sympathique dans le centre, offrant boissons & gâteaux.
Le fameux cheesecake est bon mais cher pour ce qu'il est. Servis avec un nappage il n'en reste pas moins correct.
Les boissons sont diversifiées & bien réalisées.
I found San Sebastian Cafe by chance. It was a very nice surprise. We tried the cheesecake & it was really delicious. The texture was very creamy & the taste was well balanced.
If you want a good dessert or a cozy place to relax this cafe is a great choice. It was a lovely discovery for me. Next time I will definitely come back here with my wife.
Mar 4, 2026
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The owner is one of the kindest cafe owners you can meet. We showed up right when he opened with a big group of 12 & he was super warm & welcoming. We loved the house cheesecake & his specialty lattes (there were many!)
The cheesecake was good with the pistachio sauce although a bit expensive. It was 18$ with a cup of tea.
However the staff was really nice & the ambiance was good too.
They even had games & books available!
Good place to study, work or just spend a good time with friends.
Jan 24, 2026
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Cheesecake was okay, however, a bit bland & bitter without sauce. Also, consider the price. One slice costs $8.99 & any sauce costs $0.99 extra. Paid a total of $17 for one slice & a small pot of tea. Service was quite slow & not a lot of space to sit as people stay hours with their laptops. Also, why does there need to be a BIG flag of Syria in the window?
Tried their San Sebastian cheesecake with Biscoff sauce during a BOGO offer. Texture-wise, it felt much closer to a regular cheesecake rather than a true Basque cheesecake. I was expecting a gooey center & didn't really get that, which was a bit disappointing since that's my personal preference. Taste-wise, it was fine but nothing particularly standout, it was very similar to a standard cheesecake. The cake itself has a good level of sweetness on its own, but with the Biscoff sauce it becomes overly sweet. For the BOGO price, it's a decent deal, but at full price I probably wouldn't order it again.
