FR
Montreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.caMontreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.ca
RestaurantsGuides & ArticlesEvents

Logo RestoMontreal.ca

Coffee Shop

Shaughnessy Café

Downtown
4.7$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 9 am
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Shaughnessy Café Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
Café
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.

Amenities, services & more

Suggested Articles

5★
79%
4★
15%
3★
2%
2★
2%
1★
0%

Restaurants in DowntownMore

Sésame Restaurant

Sésame

305 Rue Ste-Catherine O
(3666)
Bivouac Restaurant

Bivouac

1255 Rue Jeanne-Mance
(2706)
Siam Restaurant

Siam

1325 Boulevard René-Lévesque O
(2490)
Tiradito Restaurant
Le Taj Restaurant

Reviews for Shaughnessy Café

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (600+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
79%
4★
15%
3★
2%
2★
2%
1★
0%

Review Summary

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.
Page 1 of 1 - 9 Reviews

This is my favourite café in downtown! They have excellent coffee, & the size of their cup is perfect for maintaining the hotness. Also, they can absolutely manage the foam! The atmosphere is elegant & cozy. As an Interior Designer I must add that they used the space very well to place different types of seating. I certainly recommend!

Mar 16, 2026
on Google

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!

#ShaughnessyCafe #MontrealCafe #MontrealEats #CoffeeShopMontreal #CafeLife #StudentLife #MontrealFoodie #QuebecCoffee #CoffeeTime

Sep 28, 2025
on Google
5.0

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
on Google
5.0

Very cute little peaceful cafe in a busy area. I like the atmosphere & the flat white was very good. You can tell the beans are high quality. Would definitely recommend going, & if i lived in mtl i would go again 🥰

May 5, 2024
on Google

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
on Google

Located next to the Forum & is in the basement floor. Although its easy to spot because of the big board. The interiors are done really nice. On a warm sunny day you can sit outside or you can sit & enjoy a book inside. We has a Croissant 🥐, Chocolatine, & 2 coffee. Total cam about ~ $18. The bakers item were fresh & coffee crisp. Surely recommend

Jan 8, 2024
on Google

The ideal cafe in Montreal - I'd strongly recommend it to all! I love the incentive to bring reusable cups to receive a discount (encourage zero waste behavior*!)

Dec 4, 2023
on Google

Really cute place with great coffee. Can recommend the chia pudding. Perfect place to hide from the snow.

Dec 3, 2023
on Google

Excellent café & nourriture, superbe musique. Fortement recommandé!

Aug 29, 2023
on Google