Savsav comes across as a bright, airy cafe with high ceilings, plenty of natural light, and a central tree that gives the space a unique atmosphere, making it popular for both work and socializing. Across reviews, the vibe and drinks are often praised, with standout items like the Hangover plate and a strawberry matcha served in a pitcher, while the space can feel noisy and the layout changes have divided opinion. Entrance can be hard to find and prices can be on the higher side, but many still call it a hidden gem in Montréal, well suited for studying, casual brunch, or events. Overall, Savsav's ambience and inventive drinks attract repeat visitors, though experiences with service and consistency in food vary by visit.
yum matcha! staff lowkey seem kind of judgmental but maybe that's just me. i wouldn't recommend studying here if you need it to be really quiet but i had a great time & the vibes were good
Brunch at Savsav came with a bit of a mini adventure at the start. It wasn't easy to find, there are no clear signs, & it honestly took me about 10 minutes just to locate the entrance. But once you finally step inside… it's a whole different story.
The space opens up beautifully with a really nice vibe. High ceilings, lots of natural light, & these big trees right in the middle that give the place a unique atmosphere.
I ordered the bagel salade de poulet it was good. Super fresh ingredients, full of flavor, & just really satisfying. I paired it with a latte coconut milk.
The place is great whether you're going solo or with friends. There are big tables if you want to work, & couches if you just want to chill, read, or hang out.
The only downside is that it can get too noisy with the music & people talking loudly, but it didn't really take away from the experience.
Mar 29, 2026
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Tried the strawberry matcha & it was actually really nice
They seem to have changed the layout - although the additional couchs are cute, their positionning are all wrong. Just looking around made me feel nauseous. I get wanting MORE people IN the café, but the vibes arent the same. The previous layout was much better. It made the space breathe more & for me, I don't feel as relaxed visiting - because the music is also obnoxiously too loud.
Positive notes
The employees are always sweet.
The service is relatively fast
Coffee is nice & the matcha was good ( 2nd time experience for match & sav sav's is good )
Probably gonna consider only grabbing to go from now on
Great vibes. Great music/beats. Great food. Great coffee. Easy to get a table at 12 on a Tuesday. Comfy seating. Great for working if that's your style. Unique plates & drinks.
Very well decorated & inviting space. Food was pretty good (would recommend offering hot sauce with your Hangover sandwich 😊).
Half the space was filled with people on their laptops/studying & the other half was just people vibing & chatting. Nice music choice but found it excessively loud - esp with a hangover.
Didn't give a 5 because the chaotic energy was a bit off putting & didn't really resonate with the space. Paying full price for drinks & food but not being served water or really experiencing any level of service was a bit strange, otherwise hoping this place settles into the vibe they're going for !
Savsav is a hidden gem, IYKYK In my opinion one of the most beautiful coffee shops in Montréal. Such a cool vibe, very welcoming & good service. The food is delicious & their special drinks are tasty. Good spot for brunch or to work/study. Very bright with a lot of natural light. Un incontournable dans Saint-Henri!
I've been here at night & was super impressed with the plates.
Service is very down to earth yet professional.
Vibe is obviously Savsav's secret sauce. Lots of studying happening weekdays, but starting 5pm they seem to dim their lights to get people off their screens. Which I appreciate.
What keeps me coming back is how good & reasonably priced the coffee is. They have unique Traffic blends that are dialled in.
Sav Sav was one of my favorite matcha spots in the city - until this past weekend.
I've always appreciated their creativity with drinks, but this weekend the vibe was completely ruined by one employee (moustache man… it's clearly not just me…see other reviews 👀).
He made two matchas - one with coconut milk for me (lactose-sensitive girlie over here), & one with regular milk for my friend, who hates coconut milk. Then he plopped them down, said he didn't know which was which, & walked away. Not exactly the kind of attitude you want when you're paying $10+ for a drink…
I messaged the owner, who acknowledged my message… but no apology, no offer to make it right, not even a'sorry you had a bad experience.' Just bad taste all around.
Sadly, won't be going back - there are too many other good spots in this city that get both matcha & customer service right.
May 26, 2025
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Cute little cafe. I got the grilled cheese & HCMC latte. I found the latte underwhelming but I would try the spot again for the vibe & to try out their other plates :)
May 31, 2024
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