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.
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.
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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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!
Excellent (albeit super tiny) cappuccino. However, the almond croissant was the worst ever croissant created. Soggy, no taste of almonds, no difference between crust & filling....& all this after asking if the croissant was fresh... I don't want to imagine what was a not fresh croissant.
With that, the salmon sandwich that my spouse had was great. Her espresso was also very good.
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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
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! ☺?
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! 🥂
Nice, hip cafe. Ordered a decaf americano & it was very nice. Also a good place to work, read, met, whatever. The place is small but it feels cozy. A bit underground & they have indoor & small patio seating. They have wine nights in Fridays, except, literally the one Friday I wanted to take my friends to was closed. Very disappointing.
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… 👍👍👍
I ordered a cold brew & it tasted like tomato juice. Got oat milk so it was a little more expensive but I literally spent 7$ on it & couldn't take more than 2 sips. Really cute atmosphere & nice staff tho
Le café est très bon & l'accueil est chaleureux. Les filles présentes sont toujours souriantes & très gentilles. Un bon choix de collations & des bonnes pâtisseries.
truly wonderful coffee & baked goods, everything seems artistically made & priced. friendly atmosphere & a variety of comfortable seating options. a gem in the neighbourhood.
