Savsav se révèle comme un café lumineux et aéré, avec de hauts plafonds, beaucoup de lumière naturelle et un arbre central qui confère à l'espace une atmosphère unique, ce qui en fait un lieu prisé tant pour le travail que pour les rencontres. D'après les retours, l'ambiance et les boissons sont souvent saluées, avec des coups de cœur pour des plats comme le Hangover et un strawberry matcha servi en pichet, tandis que l'espace peut être bruyant et que les réaménagements de l'agencement divisent. L'entrée peut être difficile à trouver et les prix peuvent être élevés, mais beaucoup considèrent encore Savsav comme un joyau caché à Montréal, adapté pour étudier, brunch casual ou événements. Dans l'ensemble, l'ambiance et les boissons innovantes attirent les visiteurs récurrents, même si les expériences relatives au service et à la constance des plats varient selon les visites.
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, $10 including tip.
1 déc. 2025
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Savsav is a hidden gem, IYKYK In my opinion one of the most beautiful coffee shops in Montréal. Such a cool vibe, very welcoming & good service. The food is delicious & their special drinks are tasty. Good spot for brunch or to work/study. Very bright with a lot of natural light. Un incontournable dans Saint-Henri!
I've been here at night & was super impressed with the plates.
Service is very down to earth yet professional.
Vibe is obviously Savsav's secret sauce. Lots of studying happening weekdays, but starting 5pm they seem to dim their lights to get people off their screens. Which I appreciate.
What keeps me coming back is how good & reasonably priced the coffee is. They have unique Traffic blends that are dialled in.
29 août 2025
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Really cool, hidden cafe. It has more of a younger, student crowd. There is wifi & the coffee orders are perfect for two people. You get a carafe with each order. The seating isn't so comfortable though but other than that its an awesome cafe.
23 juil. 2025
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Would be hard to see as there is no sign with name. Really nice interior high ceilings. Expensive for coffee & doughnut takeaway (13$) & I found the coffee very acidic so didn't drink most of it. There are no prices on the baked goods, & full coffee menu wasn't priced on the menu. Could be improvised.
Absolutely love this coffee shop! Been going for some time now & have always had a great experience. Highly recommend. Would love if there would be a way to protect pedestrians when leaving the side door however (deep wall prevents you from seeing on both sides of the door). You can't see when cars drive through the alley & almost got hit when leaving!
Nice ambiance & friendly staff, but not the best spot if you're looking to study or work - most tables are reserved for dining, & the few available spots with outlets fill up quickly. The matcha latte is excellent: smooth, rich, & generously sized - definitely big enough to share between two people. The breakfast sandwich was just okay; the sausage had a strange herbal flavor that wasn't really to my taste, & overall it felt overpriced for what you get. Great for a quick coffee catch-up, but maybe not ideal for working or breakfast.
Super confusing entrance if it's your first time here. You have to enter through the main entrance at 780 Brewster st. If you come during opening, don't expect them to have any food/bakery items ready. Good (expensive) coffee & drinks, & lots of seating.
