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Café Shaughnessy is an independent coffee shop located in Shaughnessy Village, downtown Montreal. We serve specialty direct trade coffee and home baked goods in a laid-back atmosphere.
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5.0
Their croissants are incredibly delicious. I really love the ambiance. I love their coffee too. Everything is perfect & there is a reason this cafe is well known.
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4.0
A cute little spot, coffee was good & staff were friendly. I would go back often if it was around my neighborhood.
Jan 19, 2026
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5.0
A lovely, cozy, hipster coffee spot - & not just coffee!
Great music, delicious coffee & pastries, friendly staff.
We stopped by one summer evening while in the area, & the wine with tapas was a really great experience.
Jan 14, 2026
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5.0
Always good - always friendly! Especially the owner - very dedicated to his coffee shop!
Dec 7, 2025
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5.0
This is my go-to cafe in my neighborhood & I always appreciate the top notch service from the barristas. It really makes all the difference, so much so that even if I have a coffee machine at home, I still love to make an excuse to go there. They put so much care into the sandwich & food preparation as well. Always looking forward to my next visit!
Nov 14, 2025
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5.0
My go to place in my neighborhood to get coffee , the best & most diverse coffee beans selection, great & delicious pastries & food , & he coffee taste delicious every single time ! The vibe is super chill , great tunes & the staff is extremely friendly & always with a smile :) thank you guys !!!
Oct 28, 2025
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5.0
I checked out a really interesting place-Shaughnessy Café at 1455 Rue Lambert-Closse, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1Z5!
This is a super cozy café, tucked away in the basement. It has lots of tables, & while it's not huge, it creates a really cool, productive vibe. It's popular with people who come to work, study, & just hang out.
As for the main event, the pastries here are absolutely top-notch! 🥐 They are always fresh & so delicious-you have to try them. The coffee is amazing: strong, aromatic, & perfectly roasted. It's the perfect boost of energy! ☕
The staff is super friendly & always happy to help. 😊
It's an excellent place that I happily recommend to everyone!
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Sep 28, 2025
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3.0
I've been this place a few times to buy beans & they have great selection. However recently I ordered a cold brew & waited 8 people in front of me. Cold brew should be premade & super fast. But I waited, I thought barista is taking time to make it. But it turned out that they missed. No serious apologies. Very dispointed. Would want to sit down & enjoy the coffee but didn't have any mood anymore. Bye
Aug 9, 2025
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5.0
Absolutely lovely experience! The barista was so helpful & chatty about coffee & even went out of their way to make us drinks even though we had come by during evening service.
Drinks were amazing & they had a stunning spread of retail bags from roasters that are otherwise hard to find. Can't wait to come back! ☺?
Aug 8, 2025
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5.0
Lovely artsy café in a beautiful vibrant neighborhood. Great coffee (espresso) with Canelé & they also serve vermut & wine testing. Felt almost like in Barcelona vibe.
True vibe!!! Only con is that I'm leaving & won't be able to enjoy it. Hasta pronto! 🥂
Jul 4, 2025
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5.0
Okay you're in downtown Montreal so it's hipster-ville, but then that's coffee culture for you. You know that going in…
But the staff rock - girl with the heron tattoo, I'm in love 😇 I'll be looking for the artist!
The London Fog was spot-on, the BEC muffin was perfect, a smooth start to a busy Saturday morning… & a great welcome to the neighborhood. It reminded me of the long-defunct Jean-Pierre's bakery in the River Oaks neighborhood of Houston, TX…
I'll be back soon & hope to make a wine evening… 👍👍👍
May 3, 2025
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5.0
truly wonderful coffee & baked goods, everything seems artistically made & priced. friendly atmosphere & a variety of comfortable seating options. a gem in the neighbourhood.
Apr 20, 2025
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5.0
Dropped by this coffee shoppe in mid-morning on a Saturday. Great music & staff. The viennoiseries are from local bakeries-& are delicious. This coffee shoppe has been here for 8 years (circa 2016). Wishing the people behind this nice place another 8 years-& more!
Dec 23, 2024
on Google
4.0
Cute little cafe. Coffee taste good, not over price. Cozy feeling. I ordered iced latte, not too much milk.
Nov 24, 2024
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