Second Cup CAFÉ & Cie est le plus important détaillant de cafés de spécialité au Canada. À ses humbles débuts en 1975, Second Cup consiste en un petit kiosque, établi dans un centre commercial, où l’on ne vend que du café en grains.
Across reviews, Second Cup Café comes across as a reliable spot for studying and casual meetups, with a calm cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and dependable coffee, helped by a two-floor layout and hours that suit students and remote workers; it can get crowded and a bit noisy at peak times, and some outlets may not work, but the space remains welcoming and conducive to focus; the cake selection earns strong praise, especially carrot cake and chocolate cake, with generous slices and well balanced frosting, and vegan options like a pumpkin loaf are appreciated; service is described as fast and warm more often than not, though a few accounts note occasional inconsistency and tense moments in service; overall, the cafe is viewed as a favorite local option for good drinks, tasty treats, and a comfortable environment for study, chat, or a quick break, with visitors advised to expect crowds at busy times and variable equipment.
I've been spending many nights there.
It's a great place until the ~4:30am terror starts, with the burning oil from the kitchen's devices & the lack of internal ventilation!
Atmosphere would be a 5 but it literally lacks AIR, so I can't give'Atmosphere' more than a 2... after 4am, a zero to be honest.
Intoxicating heavy dense burned oil smoke. Daily.
It's incredible how no smoke detector goes off with that agglomerating greasy cloud. It gives me a headache for hours.
A few times I'd have stayed longer, until past sunrise at least, but the toxic smoke makes it challenging & quite impossible.
Staff doesn't solve it despite many clients complaining, & many of us simply packing & leaving!
Makes me wonder if that's on purpose: to get rid of the night crowd of students & allow room for the early risers that work in the area!
When we request to turn on the two big fans & circulate the air, the excuse that they don't have the control for that!!!
The inner ventilation doesn't work either!
The fact that it has been saving my life for being 24/7 I'm giving it a 4 stars... else it would be between 2-3 because of the daily smoke.
Food ratio price per quality/quantity is a 3 too, but that's a global problem...
Pain au chocolate very often is dry, not worthy the price.
Over $12 for a bagel with lox, sadly out of my budget for now.
No gluten-free options.
Nor healthier choices to count on apart from the smoothies.
Window has no price tags, & since everything is so expensive nowadays, I stick to the promo combo coffee & bagel with cheese if really hungry, or the tuna wrap if wanting to feel healthier. Both are delicious.
Staff is awesome, that's true. Patrick & team help to create a family vibe within the people that are usually around.
5 stars to them all. Super kind & upbeat.
Clean bathroom, reliable stable wifi, quiet immersive nights.
Also polite & friendly crowd studying overnight.
Please, Second Cup's Manager/Proprietaire: get the daily smoke fixed so we can give it a 5!
Thank you so far for the hospitality!
Mar 31, 2026
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Excellent service! Nourriture de très bonne qualité! Le propriétaire est d'une bonté, une générosité absolue! Toujours un plaisir de prendre mon café à cette adresse.
The service was good but I got the chocolate chip cookie & it was too hard. The washrooms were nasty . I couldn't use them. The place was not clean. No one was cleaning the floor or tables. I guess they need more staff.
J'adore vraiment l'ambiance de ce café pour étudier ou travailler. L'endroit est calme, agréable, & leurs cafés sont tout simplement délicieux. Le personnel est respectueux. Je recommande fortement !!
I'm a complete cake enthusiast, & Second Cup has become my go-to spot whenever I need a sweet fix. Their variety of cake slices is seriously impressive; there's always something new to try, but the two standouts for me are the Carrot Cake & the Chocolate Cake.
The Carrot Cake is hands-down one of the best I've ever had; perfectly moist, packed with real carrots, walnuts, & warm spices, topped with a generous layer of silky cream cheese frosting that's not overly sweet. Every bite is pure comfort.
The Chocolate Cake is pure indulgence: rich, fudgy layers with a deep cocoa flavor & a smooth chocolate ganache that makes it feel decadent without being heavy. Pair it with one of their expertly made lattes & you're in heaven.
The slices are generous, always fresh, & beautifully presented. The staff are friendly, the atmosphere is cozy, & it's the perfect place for a little afternoon treat or a catch-up with friends. Highly recommend Second Cup Café to anyone with a serious sweet tooth; their cake selection (especially the carrot & chocolate) never disappoints! 🥕🍫✨
J'aime trop cet endroit! Ouvert 24h/24h 6jours/7 c'est incroyable! Le service est super, café rapide + à manger.. idéal pour étudier ou se poser avec ses amis.. je recommande fortement!!
Vous voulez travailler, étudier ou même jaser un peu avec des potes autour d'un bon café ou rafraîchissements, avec des veinnoiseries? Ne réfléchissez pas trop. Allez y!!!
The atmosphere is nice.
There is never any rush because the cafe is open 24/7.
Staff are friendly & nice.
This is a great spot for late night studying.
It'd be even better if *all* of the electrical receptacle outlets worked. A few of them don't.
Oct 11, 2025
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I really like coming to this Second Cup, the service is always good & the staff are super friendly & welcoming. You can tell they do their best to give customers a great experience even with a rush. However, I've noticed several times that the owner tends to be unpleasant with the employees, which can be uncomfortable to witness. I even heard him scream at times! Very unprofessional on his part
Ils ont du pain à la citrouille & aux épices végane / vegan pumpkin chocolate chip loaf. Je suis content d'avoir des options végétaliennes. Le service était aussi assez vite, j'aime comment c'est 24 heures
