Shaughnessy Café Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	8 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday	8 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday	8 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday	8 am - 5:30 pm
Friday	8 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday	9 am - 5 pm
Sunday	9 am - 5 pm

Monday

8 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

8 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

8 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

8 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

8 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday

9 am - 5 pm

Sunday

9 am - 5 pm

Shaughnessy Café is repeatedly described as a cozy, trendy spot with a warm, friendly staff and a welcoming vibe that makes it feel like a neighborhood favorite. The coffee program receives high praise for strong, aromatic brews, excellent lattes including oat milk options, and a large variety of beans, with some noting the cappuccino and chai lattes as standout. Pastries and light bites are frequently highlighted as fresh and delicious, while sandwiches and breakfast items are tasty, though a few reviews mention a croissant that fell short and occasional wait times or limited seating due to the small space. The ambiance is often called artsy and comfortable, with music, good lighting, and a productive or relaxed atmosphere, making it a popular spot for work, study, or casual visits. Wine nights and a diverse beverage selection beyond coffee add to the appeal, while the overall sentiment remains highly positive and people look forward to returning, citing consistent service, a charming neighborhood vibe, and the feeling of being well taken care of.

Reviews for Shaughnessy Café

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Victoria

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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Benjamin

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

Rainie

4.0

So good atmosphere & love the music here

Jun 12, 2024

Yan

I like this special cafe,& some outside seats let us take a pleasure coffee time in the afternoon.the atmosphere is very nice,as with wonderful music & warm service.highly recommend！

May 12, 2024

Corey

Delicious filter coffee black is a dream come true at this cafe. The breakfast sandwich & pastries made our daily stop at this heavenly oasis all the more enjoyable. Thank you to the friendly folks working here for the kind service & great music. 10/10

Apr 23, 2024

Camille

I've been coming to Shaughnessy for a few years now & I still think it's the best coffee shop around. The coffee is excellent & their Chai latte & London fog are the best I've had in the area by a mile. They have a big selection of pastries (always fresh & damn good) as well as food options (their breakfast sandwich, can be made w/o meat, is SO good & so is their chia pudding). The space is welcoming, has a great vibe, good music & is well set up for meeting up with friends or studying. The staff is dope & they have an amazing selection of beans, natural wines & coffee paraphernalia. Highly recommend!

Apr 5, 2024

Barb

Great ambience. Service was great. Music is a bit loud but it was a great play list so I didn't mind too much.

Nov 5, 2023

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