Savsav présente une esthétique industrielle définie par de hauts plafonds et une abondance de lumière naturelle qui baigne la salle ouverte. Le menu met en avant des préparations créatives comme le matcha à la fraise servi dans de larges carafes en verre, accompagnées de diverses assiettes fraîches et savoureuses. L’aménagement intérieur exploite cette architecture spacieuse pour conserver une atmosphère aérée, bien que l’entrée demeure discrète sans signalétique extérieure marquée. Cet espace offre un cadre distinctif et baigné de soleil, propice autant aux moments de travail qu’aux échanges sociaux. Chaque table permet d’apprécier un décor minimaliste, où l’accent est mis sur l’équilibre entre la structure métallique brute et la vivacité des boissons. L’établissement conserve un caractère unique qui privilégie une beauté fonctionnelle associée à une sélection ciblée de boissons préparées sur place.
Savsav est largement reconnue comme une perle rare au décor industriel dans Montréal, appréciée pour son atmosphère lumineuse, ses grandes fenêtres et son cadre invitant qui en font une destination prisée tant pour le télétravail que pour les rencontres décontractées. Les visiteurs louent fréquemment la qualité exceptionnelle des boissons, notamment le matcha à la fraise et les cafés spécialisés servis dans des carafes élégantes, tandis que l'offre alimentaire reçoit des avis partagés mais souvent positifs concernant sa fraîcheur et son goût. Bien que l'entrée puisse être difficile à localiser initialement, beaucoup considèrent cette recherche comme faisant partie de son charme. L'expérience varie toutefois en matière de service et de niveau sonore, car l'endroit peut devenir très fréquenté et bruyant, menant à des opinions divergentes sur sa capacité à demeurer un espace de travail calme ou un lieu vibrant et branché pour socialiser.
Friday August 14th, if you're the owner I hope you seriously consider who you are hiring unless you're actively trying to cultivate a pretentious & cold atmosphere in your café. There is a lack of bare minimum respect towards customers & this isn't the first time I come here leaving with the same disappointment. For the service alone, I don't recommend. The coffee & food is delicious though. Stomach is full, heart not so much. Working in a café should be about serving customers, not serving looks.
Cool concept & layout, I love seeing the hood busy & filled w people, however I think it's a shame that some of the employees (male baristas) carry with them such condescending attitude. Not a single hello or a smile in what its supposed to be a « people person » job, but rather a very dry service where it feels like you're bothering them, even when you're a regular. This alone makes the place a definite miss, no matter how good the coffee it is. Definitely so many more nice & friendlier options around St Henri!
Savsav in Montreal was one of the most frustrating coffee shop experiences I've had in a long time. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt unwelcoming, & the service only got worse from there. The staff came across as rude, dismissive, & completely uninterested in being helpful. Instead of making customers feel comfortable, they acted like basic questions or requests were somehow an inconvenience.
What stood out most was how unaccommodating they were. I got the impression that they had no interest in listening, helping, or even trying to understand what I was asking for. A decent café experience is not just about coffee, it is also about basic courtesy & professionalism, & Savsav failed badly on both. It felt like any attempt at communication was met with attitude rather than patience.
The whole experience left a really bad impression. There is a huge difference between a place being busy & a place simply not caring about customers, & this felt like the latter. I do not expect perfection, but I do expect basic respect, & that was completely missing here. With so many better coffee shops in Montreal that actually know how to treat people properly, I honestly cannot see any reason to come back.
Save yourself the aggravation & spend your money somewhere that actually deserves it. This city has dozens of coffee shops that know how to treat people properly. Savsav isn't one of them, & based on my experience, I cannot imagine any scenario in which I would ever return. Life is too short, & Montreal's café scene is too good, to waste time on a place like this.
The one star was for the size of the coffee :)
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.
I've been before & have had their specialty coffees or a classic latte & have never been disappointed, but I went today & tried the hojicha hot chocolate & was super disappointed. It's tasted like a water-y milky, nothing. A slight hojicha taste but otherwise a disappointment for the price, $10 including tip.
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!
