San Sebastian cafe presents a warm, cozy, spacious feel with modern yet comfortable décor and plenty of seating for working, studying or meeting friends late into the night. Reviews praise a broad drinks menu from espresso to lattes and specialty coffees, along with a signature San Sebastian cheesecake available with pistachio, chocolate or lotus biscoff toppings that many call creamy and indulgent though some note it can be very sweet or pricey. The atmosphere is described as friendly and welcoming, with helpful staff and a vibe that suits both focused work and relaxed conversation. A few observations point to cleanliness issues in the floors or restrooms and occasional slower service during busy periods. Overall the cafe is seen as a standout dessert spot in Montreal, highly recommended for the cheesecake, hot chocolate and the inviting ambience, and many say they would return with friends to enjoy the desserts, drinks and comfortable space.
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.
It so adorable, lots of different comfy seating options. the little vintage couch is so soft & comfortable i could sleep on it. the grilled cheese was SO incredibly mid but the hot chocolate is BOMB
Mar 11, 2026
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Stumbled upon San Sebastian Café on a cold night & so glad we did. The San Sebastian cake with dark chocolate sauce was incredible - rich, not overly sweet, just perfect. They have great decaf options too. The interior & ambience are beautiful. The staff was very sweet & welcoming. A perfect end to the evening. Highly recommend.
I enjoy the Saint Sébastien cheesecake I always order it with pistachio cream & chocolate cream, which makes the taste delicious & extraordinary. We also tried their pistachio latte which was delicious & I always like their homeland tea. I like this place & whenever I cry for cheesecake or Saint Sébastien cheesecake I'll go there.
Such a cool place, we had fun a lot. I liked San Sebastian but more than that, I loved the chocolate sauce on top of it.
Hot chocolate is much better most of the places in Montreal
This place is quite fun. The atmosphere is relaxing, the staff is friendly, & there is quite a bit of seating. The food & beverages are pricey, but the hot chocolate I ordered was very good. I recommend San Sebastian Cafe!
The Spanish condensed milk coffee is delicious, & the cheesecake is rich & creamy, especially with the dark chocolate sauce - flavorful but not overly sweet. The space is spacious with plenty of sofas, & the staff are friendly.
Amazing San Sebastian/ Basque Cheesecake. Perfect treat for my partners birthday. You can have pitstachio, lotus biscoff or chocolate. It comes in a little wafer ice cream cup to pour. We had the biscoff which was amazing. Highly recommend. Worth it!
My only negative is I think the aesthetic could use an update.
Good latte both taste wise & latte art wise. They were serving my order a little bit late which is totally ok given how busy they were. But they even gave me one chocolate for free as a sorry, which is so sweet & cute. Definitely recommend this place. Btw they also have a patio perfect for people who just want to grab a coffee & chill there!
Aug 31, 2025
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I had a great experience at San Sebastian Café. The cortado, mocha, & latte were all excellent, but the cheesecake with pistachio sauce, chocolate, & Lotus Biscoff was the star. Delicious & indulgent! A cozy spot with amazing food-highly recommend.
If your favorite dessert is San Sebastian & you love high quality chocolate🍫, then this place is for you. 🤎
The quantity & quality for the price is perfect. I expected it to be good, but this was beyond my expectations! It's rare to find an authentic dessert with a price tag thats below 10$. The hot chocolate was really good except for the cinnamon that was powdered on top of it, so if you dont like cinnamon make sure to tell them to not sprinkle it on your hot chocolate ☕?
The service was quick, & the staff were kind & attentive.
Note: I would recommend you to share the piece with someone else as it is extremely filling & I couldn't finish it.
I was very pleased with their cheesecake however I wish they could use higher quality chocolate as it did not taste very good. Tasted like cheap fake chocolate sauce 😣😣🙁
