Tommy Café + Apéro is a neighborhood coffee shop and bar. Established in Old Montreal’s British Empire Building, Tommy offers a wide selection of coffees, pastries, snacks and drinks — seven days a week. A balanced blend of modern design, mid-century furniture and Victorian architecture. Whether you live, work or visit the area, our space is ideal for your daily caffeine fix or your Happy Hour gatherings. #tommymontreal
Tommy Café draws a mixed picture from recent reviews, with a stylish, roomy interior and a friendly, attentive staff that many describe as welcoming, while others note that the coffee can be mid or weak and some pastries seem days old. Positive impressions highlight great espresso, tasty sandwiches and salads, and attractive presentation, along with a vibe that many find inviting; negative comments call out lukewarm meals, pastries not worth the price, and prices that feel high for what’s offered. Several reviewers mention limited wifi access and hours, making long study sessions impractical, even as the space is praised for decor and comfort. The ambiance and decor get frequent praise, with mentions of ample seating and a cozy atmosphere, and anticipation remains for future lunch or happy hour options as the Chomeday location goes through soft opening. Overall Tommy Café is seen as a desirable neighborhood spot with potential, delivering good coffee and food but with some inconsistency in quality and value.
Nice & pretty atmosphere. We ordered the Emma under the sandwiches that included a salad. When we ordered & paid & the plates were brought to our table, there was no salad. As I walked up to the counter to ask for the salad, the waiter advised me that the Emma is the only sandwich that does not include the salad since it comes with a soup. No apology as there was no mention of this exception before we paid. The menu was a little misleading.
The service was poor even though the café was not busy at all. I was the only person ordering. The young lady serving didn't even bother to smile, & I had to remind them to use oat milk even though I had ordered it just seconds earlier.
It took about 10 minutes to make a hot chai latte, & when I finally received it, it was cold.
I really regret this experience & the 15% tip I left for such poor service.
Mar 7, 2026
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Where should I start?
No service, first of all.
Took over 45 mins to get my sandwich. Not exaggerating. Ordered at 11:30 & got our sandwiches at 12:10pm but had to obviously give them both back on the spot.
There was the fruit sticker on both my friend's & my sandwich on the tomatoes which is absolutely ridiculous. What are we doing here guys?
I asked for no bacon on both & there was bacon.
& all of this is btw PAID IN ADVANCE before even receiving any of the food we ordered.
We love going to the one at Fairview & the one in Royal mount but this one is absolutely garbage. I wish I can give -5 stars.
After seeing the man trying to remove things from the sandwich behind the counter with his hands & taking another 20 mins, I went to see the cashier & asked for my money back, & she was nice & apologized but I realized that it wasn't the right amount after I left the place. I just wanted to leave to be honest the place is a mess.
Finally, a cute little coffee shop in Laval with a really nice vibe. Not necessarily a full breakfast place, but perfect for good coffee & a small snack or dessert.
Been there maybe three times , the coffee is mid nothing super special & it was 8,50 for a regular latte with cold foam which is super overpriced its cheaper at starbucks at this point
way better out there
Feb 4, 2026
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Finally got to try Tommy café. The interior is pleasant. Quite spacious relative to previous restaurant. But, as for the coffee, a bit weak & bland because my cortado wasn't a cortado. &, the almond croissant/pastry, well was quite, days old. This was brought up to the counter, where the owner proceeded to take it apart with his fingers. Exchanged it for a regular croissant, price difference was not returned. No apologies either. It's a shame in ways. No hard feelings though. Wishing them continued success because the neighborhood needed a spot like this.
The staff is very nice.
Prices are high.
The latte was not hot enough, the chicken sandwich was barely warm.
I had to keep my jacket on because it was cold inside. Other people had their jackets on as well.
I spent over $60 dollars between my boyfriend & me, & we were allowed to use their wifi for only 2 hours.
Très décevant.
Le café est servi dans de mauvais verres, la nourriture n'a aucun goût ni saveur.
Ça n'a rien à voir avec les Tommy qu'on connaît habituellement & c'est totalement incomparable avec celui de Royalmount.
On était heureux de trouver un Tommy plus proche de notre maison mais on n'y retournera pas de si tôt
En espérant que les choses s'améliore entre temps.
Its a beautiful Café! Love the decor & staff was so friendly! The coffee was delicious as was the sandwich/salad plate i had. I would definitely recommend this place & I cannot wait to go back.
Jan 15, 2026
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The cafe was only about a quarter full, yet it took over 40 minutes for the two of us to receive our meals, which were quite simple & arrived looking rushed. Meanwhile, there were four staff members behind the counter chatting most of the time instead of helping the lone cook. There also seemed to be some confusion with orders being brought to the wrong tables.
That said, the space is beautiful & the place clearly has a lot of potential. I really hope these early kinks get smoothed out, as it could be a great spot.
We've been to other locations & everything was always good there but we had a really bad experience at this location. Half of my plate was not edible, I ordered scrambled eggs, potatoes, & bacon. The potatoes were unevenly cooked, half of them were overcooked & half of them were undercooked. I ordered scrambled eggs & they served me a cut up omelette. It was dry & spongey, I couldn't eat it. The only edible thing on the plate was the salad & the bread. It took forever to get my plate & the food was cold when I got it. The coffee is good but I would think twice about getting breakfast here.
